Kinesiotaping for isolated rib fractures in emergency department

Akça, Ali Haydar; Şaşmaz, Muhammed İkbal; Kaplan, Şeyhmus

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2019.11.049

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“…Therefore, we applied kinesiotape, a drug-free, non-invasive treatment which alleviated the pain within 2 weeks. Combining NSAID therapy and kinesiotaping was found to be more effective than NSAIDs alone in pain relief of rib fractures [8].…”

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Fragility fracture of the fourth rib in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker: an uncommon case

Tohma

Taşkıran

2021

Arch Osteoporos

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Purpose In patients with a cardiac pacemaker, pocket-related complications such as nerve impairment or bone fractures are infrequent. We present a man with a fracture of the 4th rib several months after pacemaker implantation. Case presentation A 74-year-old man, with a left prepectoral pacemaker implanted 13 months ago, presented complaining of chest pain. The pain started after a sudden trunk rotation and right arm flexion movement with a crack. There was tenderness to palpation and crepitation over the left upper ribs. Computed tomography identified a non-displaced fracture line in the anterior aspect of the left 4th rib. After kinesiotaping and activity restriction, pain alleviated. Conclusion Pacemaker implantation might have caused shoulder dysfunction and pectoral tightness resulting in reduced flexibility of the trunk. Consequently, a reaching motion of the arm with a trunk rotation might have directed rotational force vectors towards the osteopenic left 4th rib causing a fragility fracture. In elderly with a pacemaker, osteopenia and concomitant sarcopenia may create a predisposition to this atypical complication.

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Fragility fracture of the fourth rib in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker: an uncommon case

Tohma

Taşkıran

2021

Arch Osteoporos

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“…These include the modulation of muscle function, the enhancement of cutaneous proprioception, the facilitation of improved local circulation, and the support of precise joint positioning. [9,10] Furthermore, KT offers enhanced patient comfort compared to conventional rigid bandages, allowing for a broader range of joint motion due to its inherent elasticity. [11] While KT has been applied in the management of ankle injuries by sports physicians and practitioners of complementary medicine, its adoption into the standard practices of Emergency Physicians (EPs) has not yet occurred.…”

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The impact of ankle kinesio taping on pain management in patients with acute ankle sprain

Karakoyun

2024

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of Kinesio Tape (KT) application as a complementary treatment for patients with acute ankle sprain (AAS) in an Emergency Department (ED) setting. METHODS:A prospective, quasi-randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care ED. Adult patients diagnosed with isolated, stable Grade 1 and Grade 2 AAS were included. Patients were divided into two groups: the KT group, where KT was applied in addition to conventional treatment, and the control group, receiving only conventional treatment. Pain intensity, analgesic usage, and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS:While pain levels were similar between both groups at baseline and the 30th minute, the control group reported significantly lower pain levels at the 60th minute (p=0.575, p=0.437, and p=0.042, respectively). The KT group exhibited reduced analgesic drug consumption and higher patient satisfaction levels (p<0.001 and p=0.003, respectively). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the difference in pain intensity at the 60th minute lost significance, while analgesic usage and patient satisfaction remained significant (p=0.631, p=0.003, and p=0.026, respectively).CONCLUSION: KT application, as a complementary treatment, may reduce the need for analgesics and enhance patient satisfaction in patients with AAS in the ED. Further research is needed to refine its application and confirm its effectiveness in standard AAS treatment protocols.

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“…The literature showed that patients with >2 rib fractures will experience worse outcomes and may require more hospitalization, intensive care unit admissions and more mechanical ventilation [ 2 ]. As a result of BCT episode, patients will experience severe pain that persists for a long duration after the acute injury [ 3 , 4 ]. This discomfort affects the patient’s ability to perform common daily life activities and disturbs the patient’s sleep [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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Press tack needle stimulation for blunt chest trauma: a randomized double-blind control trial

Kao

Lottering

et al. 2022

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Introduction Blunt chest trauma is often associated with severe pain, reduced lung function and decreased sleep quality. This study aims to investigate the immediate and long-term effect of acupuncture on these factors using a randomized control double-blind design. Methods A total of 72 patients were randomized into 2 groups: Treatment group (press tack acupuncture) and Control group (press tack placebo). The face rating scale, numerical rating scale, portable incentive spirometer, Verran Snyder-Halpern sleep scale were measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at the 4th day, with 2 weeks and 3 months follow-ups. Results There were no significant changes between the groups at the baseline measurements, with the exception of high blood pressure comorbidity. Immediately after the intervention and On the 4th day follow-up, the patients in the treatment group showed a significantly lower face rating scale when compared to the control (P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in any of the other measurements between the groups (P > 0.05). Subgroup analysis revealed that the numerical rating scale (NRS) for turn over on 4th day was reduced significantly in the treatment group of patients without lung contusion(P < 0.05). For Patients without pleural drainage, cough NRS in the treatment group was significantly reduced in the 2 weeks follow-up(P < 0.05). Conclusion This study showed that press tack acupuncture effects on pain reduction was inconclusive. However, future studies on the effect of acupuncture on blunt chest trauma patients are needed. Clinical registration number clinicaltirl.gov (NCT04318496)

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Kinesiotaping for isolated rib fractures in emergency department

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

Fragility fracture of the fourth rib in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker: an uncommon case

Fragility fracture of the fourth rib in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker: an uncommon case

The impact of ankle kinesio taping on pain management in patients with acute ankle sprain

Press tack needle stimulation for blunt chest trauma: a randomized double-blind control trial

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