Reachout Orthopedics - Issue 2

Issue-2: ORTHOPEDI CS Views and Reviews Radiographic Scoring Methods in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis. 2 Structural changes of bone and cartilage are the hallmarks of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Radiography can help in making diagnosis and in differentiating PsA and RA from other articular diseases. Updated Pharmacological Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis for Women Before, During, and After Pregnancy, Reflecting Recent Guidelines. 10 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tends to improve during pregnancy and flare postpartum. Several anti- rheumatic medication options during pregnancy and breastfeeding are now available including anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents. Therapeutic Update Perioperative Duloxetine and Etoricoxib to Improve Postoperative Pain After Lumbar Laminectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study. 12 Duloxetine, Etoricoxib and opioid are of the commonly administered drugs in Lumbar laminectomy. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of perioperative use of Duloxetine in combination with Etoricoxib on postoperative pain and opioid requirements. Practice Guide Clinical Assessment and Management of Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Review of Current Evidence and Focus on Pharmacological Treatment. 18 Foot and ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and disabling problem that adversely affects physical function and significantly reduces quality of life. Case Reports Successful Arthroscopic Treatment of Refractory and Complicated Popliteal Cyst Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Combination with Osteoarthritis: Case Series and Literature Review . 23 Prime Time News Mild Depression in Low Back Pain: the Interaction of Thought Suppression and Stress Plays a Role, Especially in Female Patients. 29 Post-Operative Nerve Injuries After Cervical Spine Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . 29 Visual Diagnosis Isolated Left Transverse Humeral Shaft Fracture. 30 Chronic and Acute Osteochondrosis. 30 Practice Algorithm Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis. 31 Orthopedic conditions are diseases, or injuries of the muscle, ligaments, bones and joints. These disorders are debilitating and severely hamper the quality of life of the affected individual. Among varied orthopedic disorders, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect a large proportion of people worldwide. While osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder, rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune illness. Both these conditions can affect any joint of the body and cause severe pain and discomfort. Clinical management protocols are frequently comprehensive, multimodal approaches that include pain control as one of the major requisites. This input is designed to include latest scientific coverage on major orthopedic disorders and aims to provide latest advancements and developments. We earnestly hope that this education initiative will serve as a useful resource for the readers.