Musculoskeletal diseases occur more frequently as persons age. Those older than 65 account for 12% of the population, and the number is expected to reach 20% by 2030..… Read More
At least 116 million adult Americans experience pain each year—more than the total affected by heart disease, cancer, and diabetes mellitus combined. Much of it is preventable… Read More
It's that time of year when the clock has been turned back, days are shorter, and less time is spent outside in bright sunlight. It's also the time when vitamin D levels naturally decline. What is the effect on autoimmune disorders?
The spectrum of spondyloarthritis disorders—typically including ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and undifferentiated SpA—are related clinically and genetically but are distinct entities.
A 42-year-old Hispanic woman with a past medical history of HIV infection and noncompliance with highly active antiretroviral therapy was admitted to the emergency department with a new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizure episode, followed by Todd paralysis.
Close to half of patients with Dupuytren contracture do not receive prompt referral to a specialist, visiting their general practitioner almost 3 times beforehand.
Persons as young as 45 to 64 years will account for more than half of new diagnoses of knee osteoarthritis over the next decade. A vaccine designed to reeducate the immune system is safe and feasible in treating patients with RA. Vitamin D supplementation plays a beneficial role in patients with lupus.
provides a monthly update on managing musculoskeletal disorders in daily practice. Crossing traditional specialty lines, JMM pulls together information you need from rheumatology, orthopedics, sports medicine, cardiology, neurology and related specialties, as well as from primary care medicine.
The spectrum of spondyloarthritis disorders—typically including ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and undifferentiated SpA—are related clinically and genetically but are distinct entities.
A 42-year-old Hispanic woman with a past medical history of HIV infection and noncompliance with highly active antiretroviral therapy was admitted to the emergency department with a new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizure episode, followed by Todd paralysis.
The shoulder joint and scapula are inextricably linked—what affects the scapula will affect the shoulder, and vice versa. The scapula houses the glenoid, the bony socket that articulates with the humeral head; by virtue of the scapula's intimate association with shoulder joint motion, abnormalities of the scapula may cause and indicate intrinsic shoulder pathology.
The severity of fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms—with generally continuing high levels of self-reported symptoms and distress for most patients—does not show clinically meaningful improvement over time.
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About 85% of surgeons favor hemiarthroplasty for its simplicity and reduced risk of dislocation. Until now, few people have asked the patients for their preference. Turns out they disagree. More »
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A 17-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of left upper quadrant abdominal pain; intermittent pain radiated to the right side. The patient complained of nonbilious vomiting and nausea and reported subjective fever. He also had a decreased appetite and up to 10 daily bouts of nonmucoid diarrhea.
She caught herself with her hands in a forward fall. A year later, her wrist is still painful. What should be done?
A 46-year-old African American woman was admitted with a 3-month history of extensive macular, nonpruritic, erythematous rash on her upper chest wall.
A 17-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of left upper quadrant abdominal pain; intermittent pain radiated to the right side. The patient complained of nonbilious vomiting and nausea and reported subjective fever. He also had a decreased appetite and up to 10 daily bouts of nonmucoid diarrhea.
