Scapulohumeral Periarthritis Research Articles

Clinical effects of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing for scapulohumeral periarthritis in Zhuang medicine

Clinical effects of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing for scapulohumeral periarthritis in Zhuang medicine

Effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on scapulohumeral periarthritis

To investigate the effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP). A total of 30 cases with SP were randomized into an observation group and a control group. Those in the observation group practiced Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina therapy; whereas those in the control group received only tuina therapy. Tuina therapy was conducted every other day, 20 min every time for 1 month and Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) was conducted once a day for 1 month. The therapeutic effects were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Constant-Murley scale. After treatment, the VAS score and Constant-Murley scale were substantially improved, showing statistical significances (P<0.01); the Constant-Murley scale in the observation group was better than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance (P<0.01); the effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P<0.01). Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina and tuina alone have a verified effect in treating SP, and the former can achieve a better effect than the later.

Therapeutic observation of Fu’s subcutaneous needling for scapulohumeral periarthritis

To observe the therapeutic efficacy of Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP). Eighty patients with SP were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 40 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group received FSN treatment while those in the control group received conventional acupuncture treatment. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and range of motion (ROM) were observed before and after the treatment, and the therapeutic efficacy was also evaluated. After the treatment, the VAS scores decreased significantly in the two groups, and the VAS score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). After the treatment, the ROM increased significantly in both groups (both P<0.01), and the ROM in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). The recovery rate and the total effective rate in the observation group were respectively 40.0% and 95.0%, significantly higher than 12.5% and 77.5% in the control group (P<0.01, P<0.05). FSN can effectively relieve pain and improve the joint motion in treating SP, thus offering a novel option to the treatment of this kind of musculoskeletal disorder

Clinical effects of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing for scapulohumeral periarthritis in Zhuang medicine

Clinical effects of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing for scapulohumeral periarthritis in Zhuang medicine

Clinical observation of blood-letting to reduce pressure plus electroacupuncture for acute scapulohumeral periarthritis

To evaluate the clinical effect of blood-letting to reduce pressure combined with electro-acupuncture for acute scapulohumeral periarthritis and to explore its mechanism. Sixty-six patients were randomly assigned into an observation group (34 cases) and a control group (32 cases).Electroacupuncture (EA) was used at Jianyu (LI 15), Jianliao (TE 14), Jianqian (Extra), Jianzhen (SI 9), Quchi (LI 11) and ashi points in the two groups, once a day for 9 days. Besides, blood-letting to reduce pressure was applied at ashi points in the observation group, namely cupping therapy after blood-letting puncture 3 times, 3-10 mL a time,once 3 days. Ibuprofen capsules were prescribed orally for 9 days in the control group, 0.3 g a time,twice a day. 5-hydroxy-tryptamine (5-HT) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) of blood in the cups were tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay after the first and third blood-letting in the observation group. The changes of numerical rating scale (NRS) grades for pain and shoulder joint movements were observed. The comprehensive effects of the two groups were evaluated. The contents of 5-HT and PGE2 after the third blood-letting apparently decreased compared with those after the first operation in the observation group (both P<0.001). The grades of NRS and shoulder movements were obviously improved after treatment in the two groups (all P<0.001),with better results in the observation group (both P<0.05). The result of 4 cured cases, 20 apparently effective cases, 9 effective cases and 1 noneffective case in the observation group was superior to that of 1, 10, 15, 6 in the control group (P<0.05). Blood-letting therapy combined with EA can ease pain and improve shoulder joint function of scapulohumeral periarthritis,and the effect is better than that of ibuprofen combined with EA. The mechanism may be related to directly discharging the inflammatory substances in local blood of the affected shoulder.

Clinical study on tuina plus functional training for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective To observe the clinical effects of tuina manipulations plus the functional training on scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP), and provide the better therapeutic plan for SP patients.

Buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Experience of professor JIA Chun-sheng in rapid analgesia by subcutaneous penetration needling of auricular acupuncture

To introduce the experience of professor JIA Chun-sheng in rapid analgesia and motor function rehabilitation by subcutaneous penetration needling of auricular acupuncture. Subcutaneous penetration needling of auricular acupuncture plays a role in rapid analgesia and motor function rehabilitation in treatment of pain in limbs and trunk and/or limb dysfunction caused by migraine, cervical spondylosis, acute lumbar sprain, soft tissue injury, scapulohumeral periarthritis, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, stroke or cerebral trauma, and it is worthy of being widely promoted and applied clinically.

Clinical observation of three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Treatment of 90 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases by combining therapy centering on Fu's subcutaneous needling

ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of combining therapy in treatment of 90 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases. MethodNinety patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were treated with Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) combined with physiotherapy in painful phase, acupotomology and massage in adhesion phase, and appropriate functional exercise in rehabilitation phase. Seven days were considered as one course of treatment, and efficacy evaluation was performed after three courses. Function evaluation of shoulder joint was made. ResultThe total effective rate was 100% (38/38) in acute phase, 93.5% (29/31) in adhesion phase, and 100% (21/21) in rehabilitation phase. After treatment, the range of motion (ROM) of shoulder joint, pain, muscle force, activities of daily living (ADL) and joint local morphology of the patient have been improved obviously. ConclusionBetter clinical efficacy is achieved in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases by combining therapy centering on FSN.

Clinical observation on warm needling therapy for scapulohumeral periarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of warm needling for scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Risk factors for shoulder night pain in patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis

Risk factors for shoulder night pain in patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis

Phonophoresis in Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Adhesive capsulitis – also known as frozen shoulder, pericapsulitis, scapulohumeral periarthritis or check- rein syndrome. The condition usually resolves spontaneously after about 18 months. Adhesive capsulitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder mainly affecting middle aged adults. Also self care activities and occupational activities decreases depends on which shoulder is involved, for instance, self care, grooming, combing hair, eating and dressing are impaired if right shoulder is involved for right handed person, on the other hand dressing and perineal care are hampered if left shoulder is involved.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i1.19423

Comparative study of the clinical efficacy of the selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib compared with loxoprofen in patients with frozen shoulder

Background This is a randomized comparative study of the efficacy of celecoxib and loxoprofen in patients with frozen shoulder (scapulohumeral periarthritis).Methods Patients with frozen shoulder who presented with pain as the symptom were divided at random into a celecoxib treatment group (100 mg/dose, twice daily; n = 37) and a loxoprofen treatment group (60 mg/dose, 3 times daily; n = 33). Medication was continued for 1–2 weeks in each group.Results Each patient was asked to rate the pain on a visual analog scale (score 0–5). This score significantly improved (indicating marked alleviation of pain) in both the celecoxib group (from 3.41 ± 0.86 before treatment to 2.30 ± 1.02 after treatment) and the loxoprofen group (from 3.73 ± 0.67 before treatment to 2.76 ± 0.96 after treatment). In the analysis of disappearance of pain, the percentage of patients showing disappearance of nocturnal pain was significantly higher in the celecoxib group (71.4 %) than in the loxoprofen group (36.8 %).Conclusions The results confirm that celecoxib is comparable to loxoprofen in terms of analgesic efficacy in patients with frozen shoulder. Among other findings, we report that celecoxib was more effective for nocturnal pain than loxoprofen.

Immediate effects of Hegu needling on adhesive scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective To observe the immediate effects of Hegu needling at Ashi points in patients with adhesive scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Comparative study of the clinical efficacy of the selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib compared with loxoprofen in patients with frozen shoulder

This is a randomized comparative study of the efficacy of celecoxib and loxoprofen in patients with frozen shoulder (scapulohumeral periarthritis). Patients with frozen shoulder who presented with pain as the symptom were divided at random into a celecoxib treatment group (100 mg/dose, twice daily; n = 37) and a loxoprofen treatment group (60 mg/dose, 3 times daily; n = 33). Medication was continued for 1–2 weeks in each group. Each patient was asked to rate the pain on a visual analog scale (score 0–5). This score significantly improved (indicating marked alleviation of pain) in both the celecoxib group (from 3.41 ± 0.86 before treatment to 2.30 ± 1.02 after treatment) and the loxoprofen group (from 3.73 ± 0.67 before treatment to 2.76 ± 0.96 after treatment). In the analysis of disappearance of pain, the percentage of patients showing disappearance of nocturnal pain was significantly higher in the celecoxib group (71.4 %) than in the loxoprofen group (36.8 %). The results confirm that celecoxib is comparable to loxoprofen in terms of analgesic efficacy in patients with frozen shoulder. Among other findings, we report that celecoxib was more effective for nocturnal pain than loxoprofen.

발효한약의 최근 연구 동향 - 안전성과 유효성 기반

발효 한약의 안전성과 유효성을 평가하기 위하여 CNKI, PubMed, 국내 한의학 저널에서 2000년부터 2011년까지 이루어진 관련 연구를 검색하였다. 발효 한약에 대한 유효성을 검증하기 위한 11개의 무작위 대조군 임상 연구로 국내에서는 면역 기능과 심혈관 기능에 대한 연구가 있었고, 중국에서는 만성 천표성 위염을 비롯한 각종 질환에 대한 임상 연구가 이루어졌다. 그 외의 국가에서는 식도암이나 국소 면역 반응에 대하여 검증하였다. 결과, 발효 한약은 특정 질환에 있어 명백한 효과를 보이고 있으며 부작용 또한 발견되지 않았다. 따라서 발효 한약에 대한 지속적인 관심과 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of fermented medicinal herbs. A search of the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), PubMed databases and Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine in 2000-2011 located 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the clinical efficacy of fermented medicinal herbs. Domestic RCTs reported clinical efficacy on improvement of immune responses and clinical safety on usage of fermented medicinal herbs in subjects suffering from cerebral hemodynamics. Countries other than Chinareported studies on the cause of esophageal cancer and on local inflammatory reactions. In China, studies were reported on the effectiveness of fermented medicinal herbs on scapulohumeral periarthritis of the stasis type, chronic superficial gastritis, dysuria induced by benign prostatic hyperplasia of deficiency of kidney yang, diabetic nephropathy, essential hypertension, and benign prostate hyperplasia. These results indicate that fermented medicinal herbs have obvious clinical effects in some diseases and no adverse reactions. Therefore, we need to initiate more fermentation research with useful bacteria, fungi, and mushrooms to produce fermented medicinal herbs. Both governments and research authorities should focus on research involving fermentation of medicinal herbs.

Treatment of 46 cases with scapulohumeral periarthritis by acupuncture plus Shi’s Twelve-word Life Cultivation Skill

Treatment of 46 cases with scapulohumeral periarthritis by acupuncture plus Shi’s Twelve-word Life Cultivation Skill

Surgical treatment of the impingement syndrome and of the rotator cuff tears: personal experience in 134 cases

The time-course covered by the original definition of scapulo-humeral periarthritis suggested by Duplay through the more recent term of subacromial impingement syndrome coined by Neer, follows the identification of the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to chronic subacromial impingement and degenerative tears of the rotator cuff. The Authors recall the functional-anatomic development evolution of the shoulder and the disequilibrium between the depressor and the elevator muscles which may promote the chronic friction against the acromion. However, the actual pathogenesis of the impingement still remains controversial. We evaluated 134 patients (81F, 53M, mean age 56.4 years) with chronic subacromial impingement syndrome. In 92 cases (69%) non traumatic tears of the rotator cuff were also present as confirmed by ultrasonography in 94 cases, CT in18 cases and magnetic resonance in 102 cases. The different tear patterns of the rotator cuff were classified as suggested by Ellman (L shaped, L reverse, triangular, trapezoidal and massive with retraction) and clinical results were analyzed following Sahlstrand clinical criteria and Costant numerical scale. According to the anatomical damage, patients were divided into those with impingement without severe cuff tendinopathy (42 cases), those with rotator cuff tears without loss of motion of the shoulder (32 cases) and those with cuff tears and loss of active motion (60 cases). The different surgical techniques and rehabilitation procedures after surgery are also reported. After a mean follow-up of 1.3 years (range 8 months - 2 years), good or excellent results were obtained in 91% of the patients without rotator cuff tears, in 87% of the patients with tears but without loss of motion and in 75% of the cases with loss of active motion. Our data demonstrate that in the majority of patients with chronic impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears, surgical treatment shows high success rates. When surgery is associated with a careful rehabilitation programme it may frequently allow patients to return to their baseline function.

The effect of low power Laser therapy upon hepatocyte permeability in elderly patients with postraumatic and osteoarticular degenerative pathologies

Event Abstract Back to Event The effect of low power Laser therapy upon hepatocyte permeability in elderly patients with postraumatic and osteoarticular degenerative pathology Cristian R. Revnic1*, Nicolae Teleki2, Gabriel Prada3, Speranta Prada1, Catalina Pena3 and Floarea Revnic3 1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy”Carol Davila”, Romania 2 National Institute of Physical Medicine,Rehabilitation and Balneoclimatology, Romania 3 National Institute of gerontology and Geriatrics”Ana Aslan”, Romania Introduction: There is an increasing interest of medical world regarding demonstration and support of local and general therapeutical effects of Laser therapy. Aim of the study: To see to what extent biostimulation with Low power Laser induces modifications in hepatocyte permeability in humans. Materials and methods: 100 patients aged 30–75 years old, 45 with Scapulohumeral periarthritis (SHP), and 55 with bilateral gonarthrosis, admited in Rehabilitation Clinique have been divided into two groups of 50 patients each: group A (control) with drug and physiokinetic therapy only, and group B with the same treatment plus biostimulation with Low power Laser GaA/As(1-6J/cm2). Modification of hepatocyte permeability has been recorded, by determining differences in haemathologic concentrations of L-aspartateaminotranspherase (AST) and L-alanylaminotranspherase (ALT) on the first and 12th day of treatment. Results: In group A there was an increase in AST values, which accounts for an increase in hepatocytolysis on the 12th day (in comparison with 1st day the mean difference was +0.7 (p<0.09). In group B there was a respective reduction in hepatocytolysis, with a reduction in AST values on the 12th day (in comparison with 1st day of treatment, the mean difference was -5.3u/l (p<0.002), accounting for a protective effect of Laser biostimulation with reduction of hepatocytolysis and hepatocyte permeability. Comparing the values of ALT in the two groups, there was a net statisticaly significant difference between mean values from the 12th day comparing to those of the 1st day, of -5.9u/l (p<0.001). These aspects underline that drug and physiokinetic therapies do not influence significantly hepatocyte permeability. Association of biostimulation with GaA/As Laser in those patients reduces significantly hepatocyte permeability on the 12th day of treatment. By this effect we can suggest the protective effect of biostimulation with low power Laser upon hepatocyte permeability and upon hepatocytolysis. In group B De Rits coeficient varied from 1.2 on the first day of treatment to 1.37 on the 12th day. Conclusions: Low power Ga A/As Laser biostimulation leads to a decrease in AST and ALT levels, reducing hepatocyte permeability and hepatocytolysis, with increasing De Rits index. Keywords: Laser Therapy, biostimulation, hepatocyte permeability Conference: 8th Southeast European Congress on Xenobiotic Metabolism and Toxicity - XEMET 2010, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1 Oct - 5 Oct, 2010. Presentation Type: Poster Topic: Novel techniques in xenobiotic studies Citation: Revnic CR, Teleki N, Prada G, Prada S, Pena C and Revnic F (2010). The effect of low power Laser therapy upon hepatocyte permeability in elderly patients with postraumatic and osteoarticular degenerative pathology. Front. Pharmacol. 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