SMJ Article | Perspectives

On the Tip of Our Tongue: Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disease that affects 2% of the US population.1 The etiology and pathophysiology of FM are largely unknown2,3; however, genetic factors, infections, and physical or emotional events are known aggravating factors. Patients with FM typically report muscle pain and tenderness, most commonly in the upper mid-trapezius...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

Impact of Sling Use on Functional Mobility in a Geriatric Population

Objectives: Sling immobilization is commonly used following rotator cuff repair. The purpose of this study was to determine the detrimental impact of sling usage on mobility and balance in an older adult population through validated gait and balance testing. The authors hypothesize that sling use will negatively affect balance and...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

Impact of Faculty Mentorship in the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group at a New Medical School: A Blueprint for Future Initiatives

Objectives: Orthopedic surgery is a highly competitive field. The residency applicant pool is expected to grow with the increasing number of new medical schools in the United States, posing significant challenges for applicants. This study explored the impact of an engaged faculty mentor in an orthopedic surgery interest group (OSIG)...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

Medical Students’ Perceptions of Orthopedics as a Career for Women

Objectives: To determine potential factors influencing female medical students’ interest and subsequent application to orthopedics, and to evaluate female and male medical students’ perceptions of women in the field of orthopedics. Methods: An institutional review board–approved survey was distributed in March 2020 and subsequently in April 2022 to medical students...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Association between Gastroparesis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A US Population–Based Study

Objectives: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high prevalence of nausea, vomiting, postprandial fullness, and abdominal pain; these are symptoms that are similar to those in gastroparesis (GP). The aim of this study was to assess the association between GP and RA and the determinants of GP. Methods: We...

Posted in: Gastroenterology40 Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Review Article

Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction for Chronic Patellar Tendon Tears

Objectives: Reconstruction for a chronic patellar tendon rupture in a native knee is an uncommon surgical procedure. Although there have been case series investigating patient-reported outcomes, there is no systematic review of these studies to date. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the literature on this procedure to...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

Aortic Stenosis Associated with an Increase in Mortality in Surgical Hip Fracture Patients

Objectives: The majority of hip fracture patients in the United States are older adult patients with multiple comorbidities. Aortic stenosis (AS) in older adult patients with traumatic hip fracture is not uncommon. This study investigated the association between AS and postoperative mortality and serious complications. Methods: In this retrospective cohort...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

Bioactive Knee Sleeve for Osteoarthritis: A Small Cohort Study

Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal ailments worldwide. Numerous conservative therapies exist, but evidence for such treatments remains conflicting. Recently, there has been growing interest surrounding bioactive sleeves for managing knee arthritis; however, the literature on their efficacy for relieving pain and improving function in the...

Posted in: Osteoarthritis1

SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Rheumatology Patients

Objectives: Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is Food and Drug Administration approved for the prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in adults 50 years old and older. Immunocompromised subjects were excluded from the pivotal vaccine trials. We studied the safety of this vaccine in our university-affiliated rheumatology practice. Methods: This was a...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

SMJ Article | Original Article

COVID-19 Impact on Orthopedic Surgeons: Elective Procedures, Telehealth, and Income

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the response in orthopedic surgery to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic across the United States by surveying surgeons about their care setting, timing of restrictions on elective surgery, use of telehealth, and estimated economic impact. Methods: A survey was distributed...

Posted in: Infectious Disease120 Rheumatology and Orthopedics18

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