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This is a tricky one. Differential diagnosis in MSK can be challenging, especially in case of more coexisting conditions. I have previously posted a case of tennis leg syndrome in association with medial gastrocnemius vein thrombosis: this is a similar case but trickier as the vein involved is the small saphenous one. According to my personal experience the association between tennis leg injury and thrombosis is far more frequent than reported in literature, I would say between 30% and 40% of patients with TL walking in my clinic will show some vascular disease. The mechanism resposnable for this high rate could be related to either the limited weight bearing due to pain (so less muscular pump) or vessels compression by intramuscular hematoma (in case of more severe injuries). Now, I am not a vascular sonographer, but my clinical suspicions have always been confirmed by specialists (even if sometimes it took more than one opinion). So the take home message is that MSKUS can be a great tool to roughly screen non-MSK consitions, with 2 main benefits for patients: - avoid useless or harmful MSK treatments - refer patient to the correct specialist avoiding loss of time Don't stop at the first condition that you might bumped into, search for more. - I suggest to watch the clip on laptop full screen -

Rugby's greatest championship, the Six Nations is just around the corner🏉 Sadly, rugby is too often marred by concussion and brain injury. As a community our main concern is about the long term effects on brain health (TBI) and reflected by clinicians, hence the importance of understanding brain injuries in sport and trying to make games like rugby safer. This study, led by Michail Ntikas found that 31% of patients with seemingly minor injuries and negative results on a CT showed persistent functional limitations after TBI at the six-month follow up. The article by Ntikas and his colleagues is timely and addresses an important topic, because a subgroup of those who experience [mild TBI] continue to report lingering symptoms beyond the typical recovery window, As a step in the right direction, players in the forthcoming six nations will wear smart mouthguards to detect head injuries that require off-field assessment. The area still remains poorly understood and there is plenty more to achieve in TBI! Six Nations Rugby #medicalimaging #rugbyunion

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Please check out the latest blog from Richard Grover DipPFS and the rise of the importance of Digital GP's. #GP #DigitalGP #NHS

Mounjaro is more effective than Ozempic for weight loss in overweight and obese adults, real-world study says The blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than another highly popular treatment, Ozempic, in overweight or obese adults, according to a large analysis of real-world data published Monday.Patients taking Eli Lilly's Mounjaro were significantly more likely to lose 5%, 10% and 15% of their body weight overall and saw larger reductions in body weight after three months, six months and a year compared with those on Novo Nordisk's Ozempic in the study by Truveta Resear... Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dzrrBHfD . . Like 💝 Comment below ⏬ Share ✅ For More Such Updates Follow Us @qnewshub @qnewscrunch . . #qnewshub #qnewscrunch #Business

Chronic neuromuscular pain refers to persistent pain associated with the muscles and the nervous system. This type of pain can be characterized by several features: 1. **Chronic Nature**: It lasts for an extended period, typically more than three to six months. 2. **Neuromuscular Origin**: The pain originates from problems in the muscles, nerves, or the interaction between them. 3. **Symptoms**: These can include muscle pain, weakness, tingling, numbness, or spasms. The pain might be constant or intermittent. 4. **Causes**: It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including nerve damage (neuropathy), chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injuries, poor posture, or underlying health issues. 5. **Impact on Daily Life**: Chronic neuromuscular pain can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, limiting mobility, strength, and daily activities.

I bring you back to my previous posts on how do we ensure that all Sports Individuals are cleared confidently and competently to play and/or engage in high energy required activities. Football and Rugby seem to have the highest incidences of Cardiac and Respiratory issues, with Dancer's and Athlete's having the higher rates of Musculoskeletal injuries. #sportsmedicine #dancemedicine #anatomy #appliedanatomyandphysiology #philipcuttsschoolofdanceandsportsmedicine #philipcuttstraining #betterhealtheducation