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Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Pain
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Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Pain

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2024) | Viewed by 8936

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ke-Vin Chang

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1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
2. Community and Geriatric Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
3. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Interests: muscuoloskeletal ultrasound; pain management research; meta-analysis
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Dr. Vincenzo Ricci

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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, 20157 Milan, Italy
Interests: musculoskeletal/neuromuscular ultrasonography; rehabilitation medicine; ultrasound image
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to extend an invitation for submissions to our forthcoming Special Issue, entitled "Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Pain". This pivotal Special Issue is poised to serve as a platform for unveiling the most recent breakthroughs in comprehending, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal pain, a pervasive and intricate medical phenomenon that impacts millions globally.

Diagnosis Advancements:

In recent years, the landscape of musculoskeletal disorder diagnosis has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely due to advancements in imaging technology. We eagerly welcome submissions that delve into cutting-edge imaging techniques, including dynamic quantitative ultrasound, ultrasound elastography, superb microvascular ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance (MR) elastography, and MR arthrography. Manuscripts focused on the utilization, efficacy, and progressive strides made in these imaging modalities for diagnosing musculoskeletal pain are highly encouraged.

Treatment Innovations:

The management of musculoskeletal pain encompasses a spectrum of noninvasive and invasive modalities. In this vein, we cordially invite submissions that explore novel interventions and therapeutic approaches within both categories. Noninvasive treatments, such as repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation and shock wave therapy, represent areas of particular interest. Additionally, we seek contributions addressing invasive treatments, including ultrasound-guided intervention/surgery, the utilization of advanced injectates such as dextrose, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and exosome therapy, as well as transcatheter arterial micro-embolization. We eagerly anticipate the submission of research articles and reviews shedding light on the efficacy, safety, and applicability of these interventions in managing musculoskeletal pain.

This Special Issue promises to be a catalyst for advancing our understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal pain, and we enthusiastically await your valuable contributions.

Dr. Ke-Vin Chang
Dr. Vincenzo Ricci
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • pain
  • muscle
  • tendon
  • bone
  • therapy

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Evaluation of Cognitive Performance in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Case–Control Study
by Francisco G. Fernández-Palacios, Juan C. Pacho-Hernández, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Cristina Gómez-Calero and Margarita Cigarán-Méndez
Life 2024, 14(5), 649; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14050649 - 20 May 2024
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Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome tend to report deficits in cognitive functions; however, there is no clear consensus on which cognitive domains are impaired. The aim of this study was to compare the differences in cognitive performance between a group of patients with fibromyalgia [...] Read more.
Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome tend to report deficits in cognitive functions; however, there is no clear consensus on which cognitive domains are impaired. The aim of this study was to compare the differences in cognitive performance between a group of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and a group of pain-free subjects controlling for the covariables anxiety, depression, and sleep quality. In total, 130 patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and 111 pain-free subjects with an average age of 54.96 years completed the evaluation protocol consisting of sociodemographic data, psychological data, and neurocognitive tests. All data were collected from May 2022 to May 2023. Multivariate analyses of covariance (MANCOVAs) were conducted to assess intergroup differences in all neurocognitive tests. MANCOVA analyses showed that the group of patients with fibromyalgia showed a worse cognitive performance than the group of pain-free subjects after controlling for anxiety, depression, and sleep quality. This study found that fibromyalgia patients exhibited worse cognitive performance and executive function than pain-free subjects. Thus, cognitive performance seems to not be related with anxiety, depression, or sleep quality in our sample of women with FMS. Full article
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Systematic Review
Understanding Scapulohumeral Periarthritis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
by Daniel-Andrei Iordan, Stoica Leonard, Daniela Viorelia Matei, Dragos-Petrica Sardaru, Ilie Onu and Ana Onu
Life 2025, 15(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15020186 - 26 Jan 2025
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Background: This systematic review examines the clinical presentations and prevalence of scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP) by synthesizing the relevant literature from open-access articles from international databases (Medline, Pedro, and EBSCO). Methods: Keywords guiding the review included ‘scapulohumeral periarthritis’, ‘clinical forms’, ‘incidence’, ‘impingement syndrome, ‘calcifying [...] Read more.
Background: This systematic review examines the clinical presentations and prevalence of scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP) by synthesizing the relevant literature from open-access articles from international databases (Medline, Pedro, and EBSCO). Methods: Keywords guiding the review included ‘scapulohumeral periarthritis’, ‘clinical forms’, ‘incidence’, ‘impingement syndrome, ‘calcifying tendinitis’, ‘bicipital tendonitis’, ‘shoulder bursitis’, ‘adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder’, ‘rotator cuff tears’, ‘functional assessment’, and ‘clinical trials’. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and review articles published between 1972 and 2024. Results: Our screening identified 2481 initial articles, of which 621 were further reviewed for eligibility resulting in 107 articles that met the relevance criteria. The findings highlight six distinct clinical forms of SP, such as partial rotator cuff tears and calcific tendinitis, each characterized by specific pathological features and prevalence patterns. Key factors contributing to SP include injuries, scapular instability, acromion deformities, and degenerative rotator cuff changes. Functional assessments, including the Neer, Hawkins, Pain Arc, and Yocum tests, demonstrated diagnostic value in distinguishing SP from other shoulder conditions. Conclusions: By comprehensively analyzing the clinical forms, functional assessment methods, and prevalent lesions of SP, functional testing can improve early diagnosis and guide personalized physiotherapy protocols for optimal rehabilitation in the physiotherapist’s practice. Full article
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Steatosarcopenia: A New Terminology for Clinical Conditions Related to Body Composition Classification
by Glaycon Michels, Guido Mattos Rosa, Guilherme Renke and Bernardo Starling-Soares
Life 2024, 14(11), 1383; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14111383 - 28 Oct 2024
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Body composition analysis focuses on measuring skeletal muscle mass and total body fat. The loss of muscle function and mass is related to clinical conditions such as frailty, increased risk of falls, and prolonged hospitalizations. Despite the relevance of the definition of sarcopenic [...] Read more.
Body composition analysis focuses on measuring skeletal muscle mass and total body fat. The loss of muscle function and mass is related to clinical conditions such as frailty, increased risk of falls, and prolonged hospitalizations. Despite the relevance of the definition of sarcopenic obesity, there is still a gap in the monitoring of patients who have the combination of sarcopenia and myosteatosis, regardless of the presence of obesity. Therefore, we propose a new nomenclature, steatosarcopenia, a condition characterized by the loss of mass or skeletal muscle strength and performance associated with the excessive deposition of ectopic reserve fat in muscle tissue, in the same individual, not necessarily related to excess fat total body mass. A greater understanding of this condition may assist in developing strategies for preventing and treating metabolic diseases. Full article
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The Effect of Lumbopelvic Manipulation for Pain Reduction in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
by Long-Huei Lin, Ting-Yu Lin, Ke-Vin Chang, Wei-Ting Wu and Levent Özçakar
Life 2024, 14(7), 831; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070831 - 28 Jun 2024
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common etiologies of knee pain and might be relieved with lumbopelvic manipulation (LPM). This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of LPM on pain reduction in patients with PFPS. Electronic databases were searched from [...] Read more.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common etiologies of knee pain and might be relieved with lumbopelvic manipulation (LPM). This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of LPM on pain reduction in patients with PFPS. Electronic databases were searched from inception to December 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of LPM on PFPS. The primary outcome was the change in visual analog or numeric rating scale scores assessing pain. Ten studies comprising 346 participants were included. Significant pain reduction was noted in the LPM group (Hedges’ g = −0.706, 95% confidence interval [CI] = −1.197 to −0.214, p = 0.005, I2 = 79.624%) compared with the control group. Moreover, pain relief was more pronounced when LPM was combined with other physical therapies (Hedges’ g = −0.701, 95% CI = −1.386 to −0.017, p = 0.045, I2 = 73.537%). No adverse events were reported during the LPM. The LPM appears to be a safe and effective adjuvant therapy for pain reduction in patients with PFPS. Clinicians should consider adding LPM to other physical therapies (e.g., quadriceps muscle strengthening) during the management of these patients. Full article
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