Interobserver reliability in measuring flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation of the hip using a plurimeter

Article Abstract:

Range of motion measurements using a plurimeter may prove to be a useful tool to monitor disease progression in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. A plurimeter measures the number of degrees a joint can bend or rotate. Researchers compared six doctors' consistency in measuring range of motion using a plurimeter in six patients with osteoarthritis of one hip and a healthy second hip. Hip flexion measurements consisting of measuring how far the patient could flex each bended knee towards the chest when lying down were the most consistent among the six doctors. Internal and external hip rotation measurements consisting of measuring how far a lower leg could move left and right when sitting upright were less consistent.

Physiological aspects, Hip joint

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Microalbuminuria is associated with limited joint mobility in type I diabetes mellitus

Article Abstract:

Type I diabetic patients with limited joint mobility (LJM) may have a greater tendency to develop microalbuminuria and retinopathy. Retinopathy is a retinal disorder and microalbuminuria is an early sign of kidney disease characterized by protein in the urine. Researchers assessed the joint mobility, urine protein levels, and retinal state of 63 type I diabetic patients and 63 non-diabetic people. Nearly 91% of the diabetic patients with microalbuminuria could not touch all of the surfaces of their hands together as if they were praying. Of the patients with retinopathy, 96.4% could not perform the prayer maneuver. Overall, diabetic patients had less joint mobility than the non-diabetic people.

Health aspects, Type 1 diabetes

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Comparison of the accuracy of steroid placement with clinical outcome in patients with shoulder symptoms

Article Abstract:

Precise placement of steroid injections into the shoulder appears to be important in providing better pain relief and range of motion. Shoulder condition and pain levels were evaluated before and two weeks after steroid injections into the shoulders of 37 identified patients. Accuracy of the injection delivery was documented by X-ray. Thirty-seven percent of the injections were delivered accurately. Patients with injections placed accurately had more improved shoulder movement and reported less pain.

Care and treatment, Methods, Shoulder pain, Injections, Intra-arterial, Intra-arterial injections

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