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High-speed laser-scanning organic microscopy utilizing FACED.
Shortened versions of validated PRO measures of coping strategies e.g. PSEQ-2, may facilitate screening and monitoring of psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. signaling pathway The primary research question in this study assesses the sensitivity and specificity of a PSEQ-2 score of less than 10 for important symptoms of depression (a PHQ-2 score greater than 2), anxiety (GAD-2 score greater than 2), any impactful prior episode of psychological trauma, and QuickDASH greater than 49. Secondarily we assess the associations between self-efficacy and other demographic and psychological factors on the magnitude of limitations and pain intensity.

We performed a retrospective PRO evaluation in 926 adult patients attending an upper extremity clinic between 1
January 2018 and 31
January 2019. Demographic factors were assessed using electronic medical records and PRO data using an online platform. Patients included 556 (60%) women, 370 (40%) men (mean 51 years ± 14 (range, 19-88), mostly (n=584, 63%) with safequestionnaires about anxiety or depression, or open up the option of speaking directly to mental or social health professionals. Future studies are required to test this hypothesis.
An understanding of patient and clinician opinions about remote video musculoskeletal consultations might help determine how to increase appeal and utilization. The purpose of this study was to evaluate perceptions of remote video musculoskeletal consultations. Our research questions was what are patient and clinician facilitators and barriers for the use of remote video consultations?

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic 27 English speaking adult patients seeking ambulatory care for a musculoskeletal problem, and 10 English-speaking musculoskeletal clinicians were interviewed using a guide. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using applied thematic analysis.

Patient and clinician incentives for remote video consultations included increased convenience, lower costs, less waiting time, and a better experience. Patient and clinician barriers to remote video consultations included concerns about familiarity with technology, lack of personal interaction and physical examination, inability to perform procedures, difficulties with reimbursement (clinicians), as well as technical, logistical, and privacy issues.

This qualitative study performed prior to the pandemic found that adoption of remote video consultation for musculoskeletal problems may improve with seamless, efficient, and effective care, at an affordable price, particularly if the human connection is similar to what occurs in person.
This qualitative study performed prior to the pandemic found that adoption of remote video consultation for musculoskeletal problems may improve with seamless, efficient, and effective care, at an affordable price, particularly if the human connection is similar to what occurs in person.
The incidence of total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic and reverse) is increasing as indications expand. The purpose of this study is to identify predictors of short-term complications and readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty for patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis.

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was used to identify 12,982 patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic or reverse) from 2011-2016. Demographic data, postoperative complications, and readmission within 30 days were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine independent risk factors for complications and for readmission occurring within 30 days of surgery.

The mean age of the cohort was 69.1 years, 56.1% were female. Mean American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification score was 2.6. The postoperative complication rate was 5.6% and the readmission rate was 2.8% within 30 days of surgery. Independent predictors for any complication included preoperative dependent functional status (OR 1.8,
), ASA class 3 (OR 3.6,
) and 4 (OR 8.5,
), age 70-79 (OR 1.4,
) age
80 years (OR 2.3,
, and female gender (OR 1.6,
). Independent predictors for readmission included congestive heart failure (OR 3.4,
) and ASA class 4 (OR 14,
). Independent functional status was associated with decreased odds of readmission (OR 0.4,
).

Patients with age greater than 70 years, congestive heart failure, and ASA class 3 and 4 are at increased risk for postoperative complications and readmission. Preoperative risk stratification and medical optimization are important in these patients.
Patients with age greater than 70 years, congestive heart failure, and ASA class 3 and 4 are at increased risk for postoperative complications and readmission. Preoperative risk stratification and medical optimization are important in these patients.
Opioid usage has increased in recent years. The purpose of this study is to assess post-operative opioid, sedative, and benzodiazepine usage in a Medicare population.

Consecutive patients undergoing elbow, wrist, and hand surgery by hand surgeons at one academic outpatient surgical center were prospectively enrolled. Patients were excluded if they were minors or if they underwent more than one surgical procedure during the study period. There were 269 patients enrolled, and this group was divided by insurance type into younger commercial insurance (CI) and older Medicare (MC) groups. The Pennsylvania Physician Drug Monitoring Program website was used to document all prescriptions of controlled substances filled six months prior to and after the surgical procedure.

The mean age in the CI group was 45.8 years (range 16-88) and 69.2 years (range 43-91) in the MC group. Postoperatively, the CI patients filled significantly less opioid prescriptions than the MC group, 1.10 vs. 1.79. Patients in the CI group patients are also at risk, and may be even more likely than younger patients to use these medications post-operatively.
To document the clinical presentation of glomus tumors of the hand and evaluate the outcome of complete surgical excision in terms of relief of symptoms, any postoperative nail deformities and tumor recurrence over a period of one year.

This descriptive case series spanned over a period of twelve years. All patients of either gender and all ages who had histologically confirmed glomus tumors of the hands were included. All of them underwent surgical excision under local anesthesia.

Out of 17 patients, majority (n=12; 70.58%) were females. The mean age was 41.17±13.7 years. The dominant hand was involved in 11 (64.70%) patients. There were 14 patients (82.35%) with subungual tumors whereas 3(17.64%) had volar pulp glomus tumors. The mean diagnostic delay was 18.88±9.3 months. The tumor size ranged from 2 mm to 1.1cm with a mean of 4.05±4.3mm. All the patients (n=17,100%) experienced complete symptomatic relief within 2-4 weeks after surgical excision. There were no postoperative nail deformities. There wurgical excision under local anesthesia provided rapid relief of the symptoms. Creation of awareness about the tumor among doctors as well as public would help to ensure early presentation to plastic surgeon, prompt diagnosis and hence avoidance of the prolonged periods of agonizing misery.
The object of this study was to examine return to golf and changes in golf performance after shoulder arthroplasty. Additionally, we set out to determine if there were differences in return to play and performance between total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). We also examined pain during the golf swing to determine if there is a change in pain level after surgery.

Patients were identified using a Current Procedural Terminology code 23472 search for TSA. A 19-question online survey was sent out to each patient with questions detailing golfing performance and pain during the swing before and after surgery. Comparisons were made to determine differences in pain, performance and enjoyment between TSA and RTSA groups before and after surgery.

A total of 586 patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty were sent the online survey via email. Of those patients, 33 identified themselves as golfers and who responded to the survey, resulting in an overall response rate odvanced shoulder osteoarthritis. While there were no significant changes in performance following TSA, individuals undergoing RTSA can be counseled that they are at risk for lower driving distances due to altered mechanics. Overall, patients were satisfied with their procedure and their ability to return to the golf course.
The present study aimed to perform a meta-analysis on the performance of Graf's ultrasonography method in the detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

A query was conducted on electronic bibliographic databases until the end of October 2020. The inclusion criteria entailed 1. the use of Graf method in less than 12 weeks of age, 2. the use of follow-up as reference test, and 3. provision of crude data. Pooled diagnostic performance measures were calculated. Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) checklist was utilized to assess the quality of the included studies. The hierarchical summary receiver-operating characteristic (HROC) curves were also drawn.

Six articles (including seven populations, 11,012 patients) were considered eligible. The pooled sensitivity and specificity were obtained at 93% (95% CI 0.57-0.99) and 97% (95% CI0.86-0.99), respectively (area under curve= 0.99). The pooled positive and negative likelihood ratio, as well as diagnostic odds ratio, was reported as 28.4, 0.07, and 396, respectively.

As evidenced by the obtained results, Graf's method is a useful ultrasonography technique with acceptable accuracy for screening DDH in neonates. However, there are uncertainties about the best population and age for screening. Furthermore, more attention should be paid to the proper training of this method to reduce the number of operator errors.
As evidenced by the obtained results, Graf's method is a useful ultrasonography technique with acceptable accuracy for screening DDH in neonates. However, there are uncertainties about the best population and age for screening. Furthermore, more attention should be paid to the proper training of this method to reduce the number of operator errors.
Atypical femoral fractures are the femoral fractures located anywhere between the lesser trochanter and the supracondylar flare of the femur. Long-term bisphosphonates, as the most common preventive and treatment medications for osteoporosis, are thought to have an important role in these fractures. Most of the fractures should be treated surgically, and the complications are considerable.

We searched Medline, CENTRAL, Embase, and DART on February 26, 2020. One author reviewed and retrieved citations from these four databases for irrelevant and duplicate studies, and two other authors independently extracted data from the studies and rated their quality.Patients with surgical treatment of bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fracture, according to the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research definition, were included. Animal studies, case reports, studies with high-energy trauma, pathological fracture, or malignancy-related fractures were excluded.

In total, 316 patients (348 fractures) were included in this study.
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