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Filter by:The aim of the study was to evaluate any relation between elongated styloid process (ESP) and type of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD).
The aim in this study is to determine the Turkish version validity and reliability of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index.
The aim of the present investigation was to perform the content and construct validation of the diagnostic criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) Axis I, for children 7 to 11 years old. A Delphi process was used to perfom the content validity of the DC/TMD Axis I. 189 7-11 years old children were assessed with the adapted instrument. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to investigate construct validity of the DC/TMD for children. A baseline one-factor model was compared against a two-factor (Model 2) and a seven-factor (Model 3) models based on the original DC/TMD. Root-mean-squared error of approximation (RMSEA), comparative fit index (CFI), chi-square, change in chi-square and Cronbach's Alpha were used to analyze the data. All analysis were performed in STATA© version 13.0.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases or dysfunctions affects many patients. Surgical treatment is planned when non-invasive interventions have failed. Still, much is not known regarding aetiology of TMJ diseases and how and why the disease develops over time. The study aims to investigate synovial tissue, synovial fluid and clinical characteristics for patients with TMJ diseases or dysfunctions designated for surgery. Patient samples and clinical variables will be analysed in relation to TMJ diagnosis and related to surgical outcome. The study is a cohort observational study.
A randomized, controlled study with the pretest-posttest design was performed; 50 patients who were suffered from jaccoud's arthropathy and aged 30-50 years. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups: Group 1 (study group): received HILT, in addition to the routine physical therapy program. Group 2 (control group): received routine physical therapy program. All treatment interventions were applied at a frequency of three sessions per week for 8 weeks. The participants were recruited from the air forces hospital at the period from December 2018 and October 2019.
The investigators propose, as part of the study, to carry out for each patient: - An analysis of monocytic populations by flow cytometry (CD14, CD16, CD45, CD68, CD115, CCR2, CX3CR1, CD163 and CD206). - A population assessment of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSC). - Assays of cytokines and chemokines involved in inflammation by multiplex analyzes: Il-1 (α and β), Il-4, Il-6, Il-10, Il-13, TNF- α, TGF- β, CRP , leptin, IFN- β. - Specialized dosages of proteins involved in bone metabolism. RANKL, osteoprotegerin, M-CSF, TRAPCP5.
Femoral nerve catheter for postoperative analgesia will be included in the adult patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty included in the study. These patients will be randomized to the catheter tip configuration as CEMP (closed-ended multiport catheter) group and OESP (open-ended single port catheter) group. Patient controlled analgesia device will be attached to the peripheral nerve catheter of these patients. Demographic data of the patients , the number of pushing the button the amount of bolus dose given, and the total dose given in the patient controlled anesthesia device, the need for additional analgesia and the amount, pain scores, complications will be recorded for three days postoperatively. Records will be compared statistically.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the use of the QMD Helios Laser device in association with standard rehabilitation therapy in reducing inflammatory symptoms in patients following total knee replacement. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Rehabilitation structure, inpatient Main outcome measures Pain subscale of the WOMAC and Lequesne's Algo-Functional Index (LIKERT scale), knee circumference (measured at the middle line of the knee joint space) and knee flexion /extension range of motion by goniometer.
This study is a prospective, case-control observational trial. The investigators will compare the MSAT group to the control group to analyze the effectiveness of shoulder MSAT.
Sacroiliac joint as a potential source of low back pain is an overlooked problem. Yet, in the existing years there has been an increasing interest in sacroiliac joint as a pain originator and more attention is being paid into its assessment and treatment in the current literature. Muscle imbalance due to postural dysfunction involves mainly gluteus medius and hamstring; however the role of quadratus lumborum working on compensatory mechanism and its treatment effect in the management of sacroiliac joint dysfunction is yet not discovered.