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Temporomandibular joint arthritis in rheumatic diseases patients: which are the effective rehabilitative approaches for pain relief? A systematic review

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a set of musculoskeletal conditions involving the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and/or associated structures, characterized by symptoms as pain, joint stiffness with limited mouth opening, and joint sounds as crepitus. Rheumatic diseases (RD) are a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including temporomandibular joint (TMJ). To date, there is a lack of systematic reviews that properly investig...

Impact of Adequate Disinfection Techniques for Ultrasound-Guided Injections in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review

Background: Interventional physiatry is a branch of medicine that uses minimally invasive ultrasound-guided techniques for diagnosis and treatment in the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this scoping review is to investigate the sterilisation techniques used and the rate of infection with ultrasound-guided injections. Methods: PubMed was searched up to 30 September 2024 using the following search terms (“Ultrasound, Interventional”[mesh]) AND “Injections, Intra-Articular”[mesh]; “Ultrasound...

Effectiveness of physical agent modalities for pain relief in injured athletes: A systematic review

: IntroductionFrom a rehabilitation perspective, various approaches can be applied to help athletes overcome injury, including drugs, physical agent modalities (PAMs) with conventional physical therapy. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of physical agent modalities (PAMs) for pain relief in injured athletes.MethodsPubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched from inception until May 8th, 2024. The papers were considered eligible for review in compliance wi...