Returning to the bedside: using the history and physical examination to identify rotator cuff tears

Article Abstract:

A retrospective chart review has been used in 448 consecutive patients with suspected rotator cuff tears (RCT) referred for arthrography to investigate the value of elements of the bedside history and physical examination in predicting arthrography results in older patients with suspected RCT. It was found that presence of three simple features in the history and physical examination of the shoulder can identify RCT efficiently.

Usage, Injuries, Abnormalities, Shoulder, Nursing assessment, Rotator cuff (Anatomy), Arthroscopy, Rotator cuff

---

The power of ageism on physical function of older persons: reversibility of age-related gait changes

Article Abstract:

The power of ageism on physical function of the elderly has been investigated in a randomized intervention study with 47 community-dwelling men and women aged 63-82 who walked independently and thought of themselves as healthy. The hypothesis was that age-associated physical function changes, walking especially, are influenced by ageism and that putting positive stereotypes into place might partially reverse the changes. Findings indicate stereotypes of aging have powerful impacts on gaits of the elderly and that interventions may prove beneficial.

Psychological aspects, Physiological aspects, Walking, Age discrimination, Stereotypes (Psychology), Stereotyped behavior (Psychiatry)

---

Prevalence of significant knee pain among older Americans: results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Article Abstract:

Prevalence of significant knee pain among older Americans has been investigated using results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Prevalence was highest in non-Hispanic black females and the most aged. Intervention strategies are needed.

Demographic aspects, Pain, Knee, Inflammation, Women, Black, Black women, African American women

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Nutrition-related cardiovascular risk factors in older people: results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
• Abstracts: The prevalence of functional limitations and disability in older persons in the US: data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III
• Abstracts: Reliability and prevalence of physical performance examination assessing mobility and balance in older persons in the US: Data from Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
• Abstracts: Strength and muscle quality in a well-functioning cohort of older adults: the health, aging and body composition study
• Abstracts: Intense tai chi exercise training and fall occurrences in older, transitionally frail adults: a randomized, controlled trial

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.