المؤلفون: Lee, Yvonne C., Katz, Jeffrey N.

المصدر: Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine; Nov2008, Vol. 25 Issue 11, p513-520, 5p, 1 Chart

مستخلص: The article addresses the ten questions that patients frequently ask when they are considering total joint replacement (TJR) surgery. It discusses social and cultural influences on patients' perspectives about TJR. In addition, it suggests the consideration of preoperative functional status and other factors in determining optimal timing for TJR.

المؤلفون: Lee, Yvonne C., Katz, Jeffrey N.

المصدر: Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine; Aug2007, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p335-339, 5p

مستخلص: The article focuses on factors osteoarthritis patients and their physicians must consider in making shared decision for total joint replacement (TJR). It discusses the questions frequently asked by patients who are considering TJR, including the benefits and risks, the age limit for undergoing TJR, other alternatives to TJR, and the length of time a patient needs to recover after the TJR. Social and cultural factors that may affect the patients' decision to undergo TJR are also discussed.

المؤلفون: Katz, Jeffrey N.

المصدر: Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine; Mar2006, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p154-160, 6p, 3 Charts

مستخلص: Although tumors and infection are rare causes of low back pain, be alert for ‘red flags’ (such as weight loss or fever) that signal their presence. Radiographic and imaging studies are usually unnecessary during the initial evaluation, but plain films may be helpful if the patient reports no improvement after a few months of conservative treatment. Sciatica is the typical symptom of herniated disk. The hallmark of spinal stenosis, more common among older persons, is pain after prolonged standing or walking but comfort while sitting. Epidural corticosteroid injections may temporarily relieve pain that is caused by nerve compression by a herniated disk or spinal stenosis. When considering surgical management, note the favorable natural history of herniated disk syndromes and the less favorable natural history of spinal stenosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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