21 results for "Jane Fitzpatrick"
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Is there structural change on MRI in gluteal tendinopathy after treatment? Single outcome measure extension of an RCT
Abstract Background The etiology of tendinopathy remains controversial and it is unknown whether degenerative structural changes in tendinopathies are reversible. Hypothesis There will be no structural change on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) taken > 2-years after treatment for gluteal…
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Safety and efficacy of a single intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid in osteoarthritis of the hip: a case series of 87 patients
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of joint disease and commonly affects the hip. Hip OA is associated with a high socioeconomic burden. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injection may be of benefit but quality evidence for HA use in hip OA is lacking. The purpose…
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The Biathlon Injury and Illness Surveillance (BIIS) project protocol: a prospective cohort study across two World Cup seasons
Introduction Reliably and accurately establishing injury and illness epidemiology in biathletes will provide insight into seasonal changes, provide potential to better embed innovative prevention strategies and advance sports medicine through the provision of effective healthcare to biathletes. The…
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Severe acute localized reactions after intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections: a narrative review and physician’s guide to incidence, prevention, and management of these adverse reactions
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Hyaluronic acids (HAs) are commonly used in osteoarthritis. Whilst adverse events are infrequent, the most common is pain and swelling of the joint. Objectives and Methods: A narrative review of the incidence and causes of severe acute localized reactions (SALR) with…
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Playing the field: A retrospective analysis of anterior cruciate ligament injuries and playing position in elite female football (soccer) players
Background: Female football (soccer) athletes occupy different playing positions of goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward that may influence ACL injury risk. This study examined the relationship between ACL injury and playing position in elite female footballers, and analysed player age…
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Very-high-molecular-weight vs high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid injections show long-term sustained benefits in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a 15-year Indian cohort study
Introduction: Lack of confidence in intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis (OA) may result from conflicting guidelines and pooling of results for different molecular weight products. Objectives: The objectives were to determine responder rates to injections of…
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Profile of Sport and Exercise Physician trainee’s clinical practice within Australasia in 2019: a cross-sectional study
Objective To identify the patient population profile and the spectrum of training activities and influencing factors of Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physician (ACSEP) trainees.Design Retrospective cross-sectional design.Setting Training settings for ACSEP trainees.Participants Twenty…
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Optimized Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparations for a Consistently High Platelet Capture Rate, Bioformulation Flexibility, and Red Blood Cell Reduction Using a Single-Spin Device
The preparation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) requires precise density-based centrifugation of anticoagulated whole blood to achieve an optimal hematologic bioformulation while enhancing platelet recovery efficiency. Commercial PRP systems exhibit substantial heterogeneity in processing…
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Do rugby league players under-report concussion symptoms? A cross-sectional study of elite teams based in Australia
Objective To determine the rate of under-reporting of concussion and its symptoms in elite rugby league players in Australia.Methods The study was conducted in the preseason of the 2020 National Rugby League (NRL) competition.A total of 151 male, NRL club contracted rugby league players across…
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Osteoarthritis- a systematic review of long-term safety implications for osteoarthritis of the knee
Abstract Background There is no cure for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and typically patients live approximately 30-years with the disease. Most common medical treatments result in short-term palliation of symptoms with little consideration of long-term risk. This systematic review aims to appraise the…
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Fit, Female or Fifty–Is Cardiac Rehabilitation “Fit” for Purpose for All? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Meta-Regression
AimsCardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an evidence-based intervention promoting risk factor modification following coronary artery disease events but the relative benefits for patient subgroups is not clear. This review synthesizes the available evidence on the effectiveness of modern CR programs and…
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Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Stage-Adjusted Treatment Recommendation
Background: Gluteal tendinopathy is the most common lower limb tendinopathy. It presents with varying severity but may cause debilitating lateral hip pain. Purpose: To review the therapeutic options for different stages of gluteal tendinopathy, to highlight gaps within the existing evidence, and to…
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Virtual Fracture Clinic: A pandemic-ready tool for improving the efficiency of fracture clinic
Background: The traditional model of care of the Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic (OFC) is labour intensive, expensive, has poor satisfaction rates, and often has minimal impact on management and outcomes of patients with minor injuries. Our aim was to implement a Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) for the…
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Anxiety and physical activity among Australian athletes during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A cross-sectional study
This cross-sectional study investigated the anxiety and physical activity among Australian athletes during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Participants were football-code athletes, which included Soccer/Association Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Australian Rules…
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Insights into the complexity of presentation and management of patients: the Sport and Exercise Physician’s perspective
Objectives Sport and Exercise Physicians represent a relatively new specialty focusing on exercise in complex diseases including musculoskeletal diseases. Our objective was to describe the characteristics, type and complexity of patient presentations, their management strategies and referral…
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Biathlon Injury and Illness Surveillance project (BIIS): development of biathlon-specific surveillance forms in English, Russian, French and German
Objective The aim of this project was to adapt the English, French, German and Russian versions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) injury and illness surveillance form to be sport-specific for use in biathlon.Methods 23 medical representatives from 16 of the 55 biathlon federations…
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Reliability of a Novel Scoring System for MRI Assessment of Severity in Gluteal Tendinopathy: The Melbourne Hip MRI Score
Background: Gluteal tendinopathy is commonly reported in the literature, but there is a need for a validated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based scoring system to grade the severity of the tendinopathy. Purpose: To use intra- and interobserver reliability to validate a new scoring system, the…
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Functional respiratory imaging assessment of glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate metered dose inhalers formulated using co-suspension delivery technology in patients with COPD
Background: Functional respiratory imaging (FRI) is a quantitative postprocessing imaging technique used to assess changes in the respiratory system. Using FRI, we characterized the effects of the long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), glycopyrrolate metered dose inhaler (GP MDI), and the…
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Analysis of Platelet-Rich Plasma Extraction
Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been extensively used as a treatment in tissue healing in tendinopathy, muscle injury, and osteoarthritis. However, there is variation in methods of extraction, and this produces different types of PRP. Purpose: To determine the composition of PRP obtained…
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Radiofrequency Microdebridement as an Adjunct to Arthroscopic Surgical Treatment for Recalcitrant Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Recalcitrant greater trochanteric pain is increasingly recognized as an indication for surgical intervention. The arthroscopic approach has become rapidly more common than the open alternative. Hypothesis: Patients undergoing radiofrequency microdebridement (RFMD) as an adjunct to…