Abstract Background Our study compare the short and long-term efficacy of intra articular injections (IAIs) hyaluronic acid (HA), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), rich in growth factors (PRGF), ozone patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 238 mild to moderate OA were into 4 groups IAIs: HA (3 doses weekly), PRP (2 3 weeks interval), PRGF Ozone weekly). outcome measures mean changes from baseline (immediately first injections) until 2,6, 12 months post...

Lokk J, Salman Roghani R, Delbari A. Effect of methylphenidate and/or levodopa coupled with physiotherapy on functional and motor recovery after stroke – a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Acta Neurol Scand: 2011: 123: 266–273.© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Objective Amphetamine-like drugs are reported to enhance activities daily living (ADL) in rehabilitation, but results from trials humans inconclusive. This study is aimed at investigating whether (LD) (MPH) combination...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is commonly seen in elderly populations, part due to increased presence of predisposing comorbidities as well physiological changes. We aimed at comparing the effectiveness different doses steroid using ultrasound-guided hydrodissection method patients with CTS.We conducted a prospective, triple-blind, randomized, controlled trial CTS. Patients were allocated one three groups by simplified randomization. Groups I-III received 80 mg triamcinolone (2 mL) and 1 mL...

Objective Stroke is one of the most common causes death and disability in Iran. This study evaluated stroke patient profiles with respect to rate, risk factors, one-month fatality. Material method A cross-sectional, hospital-based on all patients older than 45 years admitted hospitals city Qom throughout 2001. Results Four hundred sixty were as stroke. The annual rate was estimated 338/100 000 (95% confidence interval, 300–360) inhabitants years. 384/100 381–386) when adjusted European...

<i>Background/Aim:</i> Stimulant medications can enhance mood and cognition in stroke rehabilitation, but human clinical trial results are inconclusive. We sought to prospectively study the effects of levodopa (LD) and/or methylphenidate (MPH) combination with physiotherapy on following subjects. <i>Methods:</i> Ischemic patients were enrolled our 15 180 days after onset. The randomized into four medication groups (MPH, LD, MPH + or placebo) received a 15-day course...

Accurate diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy, and its differentiation from other diseases are essential, especially in older individuals with advanced symptoms modified electrophysiological abnormalities. The current study was conducted to evaluate diagnostic accuracy ultrasonography (US), regarding sensitivity specificity CTS elderly patients.Individuals upper limb complaints reference subjects were recruited Rofaydeh Hospital, Tehran, Iran, June...

When performing revision shoulder surgery, it is important that the surgeon understands why index procedure failed and has a clear plan to address problems in procedure. The most common cause of failure after anterior instability surgery treat underlying glenoid bone loss. For defects, Latarjet transfer can effectively restore stock stability. Persistent pain rotator cuff may be result missed biceps pathology. This treated via tenodesis. difficult failures acromioclavicular joint...

Background. Pain prevalence would increase as the population grows older, but exact rate is not apparent in Iran. Objectives. This study, therefore, set out to reveal of pain, especially neuropathic type and explore its associated comorbidities among Iranian older adults a large urban population-based survey. Methods . 5326 people, aged ≥ 60 years, were randomly chosen by multistage, cluster sampling method. The selected people then interviewed using following instruments: standard...

The Relationship Between Disability and Variables of Depression, Cognitive Status, Morale Among Older People

Suspecting carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in patients with hand pain is usual. Considering the variable rate of false-negative results nerve conduction study (NCS), as a frequent reference confirmatory standard test, we aimed to evaluate diagnostic accuracy neuromuscular ultrasound clinical evidence CTS and normal NCS.It was conducted outpatient clinic Rofaydeh Hospital, Tehran, Iran, between July 2012 December 2016; it recruited clinically diagnosed control group. All participants underwent...

Objective: To determine the pattern of muscle involvement in patients with ulnar neuropathy at elbow. Materials and Methods: This study evaluated all referred for upper limb electrodiagnostic (EDX) during 2007-2011 included. clinical signs symptoms All had nerve conduction studies (NCS) neuropathy. Needle electromyography (EMG) four innervated muscles, flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), digitrom profoundus (FDP), first dorsal interosseous (FDI) abductor digiti minimi (ADM)) was evaluated. Results:...

↑What is "already known" in this topic: Universal coverage of rehabilitation services important for disabled persons; and availability

Objective: To assess the effects of a rehabilitation service package designed by State Welfare Organization Iran for adult day care centres on disability older clients.Methods: A case-control study, with 46 participants in case group and participants, matched level disability, control group.The World Health Disability Assessment Schedule 2 was used to collect data at 4 time-points: baseline 2, 4, 6 months later.Data were analysed using repeated-measures analysis variation.Results: The had...

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) as a common progressive degenerative condition is one of the most important leading causes disability and relative dependence. Worldwide prevalence symptomatic knee OA has estimated 3.8%. It affects more than 20% over 45-year-old population. Among minimally invasive methods recommended for management intra-articular injections which large array products have been used. Despite all existing options, there still no general consensus on choice priority best...