Sonographic evaluation of knee pain: A prospective observational study

Phatak, Suresh; Deshpande, Sanjay; Mishra, Gaurav Vedprakash; Madurwar, Kaustubh; Marfani, Gulam; Lohchab, Bharat

doi:10.4103/jdmimsu.jdmimsu_81_19

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“…A total of five patients in this group (0.7%) had a ruptured Baker’s cyst on USS. The prevalence of Baker’s cysts is higher in this study compared to other studies, with the prevalence of Baker’s cysts reported between 7% and 30% 14–23 (see Table 3). Patients in these studies were predominantly Rheumatology patients or patients with knee pain assessing the diagnosis and management of knee OA.…”

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Ultrasound for suspected Baker’s cyst: A test of limited clinical value?

2023

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Introduction: Patients with posterior knee swellings are commonly encountered in clinical practice with the vast majority referred for an ultrasound scan to assess for a clinically suspected Baker’s cyst. Aims: Our aim was to determine the incidence of different pathologies in patients investigated for a posterior knee swelling of a clinically suspected Baker’s cyst using ultrasound. We also wanted to investigate the incidence of significant pathologies in the popliteal fossa to assess whether the ultrasound scan findings influenced patient management. Methodology: Retrospective analysis was performed on all patients who underwent an ultrasound scan for a suspected Baker’s cyst or posterior knee swelling at our institution, between January 2017 and December 2018. Patient demographics, ultrasound findings, further imaging investigations and histopathology were recorded. Patient records were followed up for a minimum period of 3 years after ultrasound. Results: A total of 680 patients had a posterior knee ultrasound scan. Of that, 51% (347/680) had a Baker’s cyst and 40% (273/680) had a normal ultrasound scan. Sixty (9%) patients had other abnormalities identified within the popliteal fossa. Four patients had significant findings on ultrasound that required a change of management. No malignancies identified. Conclusion: This study confirms the high incidence of Baker’s cysts in patients presenting with a posterior knee swelling. In the absence of red flag symptoms, ultrasound of the posterior knee for a clinically suspected Baker’s cyst is of limited clinical value.

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Ultrasound for suspected Baker’s cyst: A test of limited clinical value?

2023

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Tubal ektopik gebeliklerde çoklu doz metotreksat tedavisinin analizi

ÇETİN¹,

TEPE

Sucu

et al. 2022

Cukurova Medical Journal

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Öz Purpose: The study aimed at determining the success rate of sequential multi-dose methotrexate treatment in tubal ectopic pregnancy (EP) patients and the prognostic factors affecting the treatment success. Materials and Methods: Clinical, laboratory, and demographic data of 63 patients -hospitalized with the diagnosis of EP in our tertiary center between 2017-2020 and administered sequential multiple-dose methotrexate treatment protocol-were analyzed in this retrospective study. Results: Based on research findings, medical treatment was successful in 45 of the patients. It was found that 16 out of 18-patient, 88.8% of the patients in the failed group with methotrexate treatment, were operated on due to tubal rupture during follow-up. The mean of sonographic free fluid in Douglas of the successful group with methotrexate treatment was found to be 2.40±0.70 mm (Mean±SE), while it was 10.38±3.05 mm (Mean±SE) in the failed group at the first consultation. The initial β-hCG value of the successful group with methotrexate treatment was measured 3668.55±440.55 IU/L (Mean±SE), while it was 4929.72±752.65 IU/L (Mean±SE) in the failed group. Conclusion: The success rate of the sequential multiple-dose methotrexate protocol was 71.4%. Both the initial serum β-hCG level and the amount of sonographic free fluid in the pouch of Douglas were found high in the failed group with medical treatment at the first consultation. Amaç: Tubal ektopik gebelik hastalarında ardışık çoklu doz metotreksat tedavisinin başarı oranı ile tedavi başarısına etki eden prognostik faktörlerin belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu retrospektif çalışmada 2017-2020 yılları arasında tersiyer merkezimizde ektopik gebelik tanısı ile hospitalize edilmiş ve ardışık çoklu doz metotreksat tedavi protokolü uygulanmış 63 hastanın klinik, labaratuvar ve demografik verileri analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Hastaların 45'inde medikal tedavi ile başarılı olunmuştur. Metotreksat protokolü ile başarısız olunan hastaların %88.8'inde (n=16) takip sırasında tubal rüptür nedeni ile cerrahi operasyon ihtiyacı gelişmiştir. Medikal tedavi ile başarılı olunan grupta başvuru anında Douglas'ta serbest mayi ortalaması 2.40±0.70 mm (Ort.±SH); başarısız olunan grupta 10.38±3.05 mm (Ort.±SH) bulunmuştur. Medikal tedavi ile başarılı olunan grubun başvuru β-hCG düzeyi 3668.55±440.55 IU/L (Ort.±SH); başarısız olunan grubunki 4929.72±752.65 IU/L (Ort.±SH) bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Ardışık çoklu doz metotreksat protokolünün başarı oranı %71.4 olarak saptanmıştır. Medikal tedavi ile başarısız olunan grupta başlangıç serum β-hCG düzeyinin yüksek olduğu, yine ilk başvuruda Douglas'ta sonografik olarak ölçülen serbest sıvı miktarının yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

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Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review

Eftekharsadat,

Khakbiz,

Badali

et al. 2024

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most expected diagnosis for an arthropathy that causes discomfort and disability in older adults. Radiography is frequently used to assess patients with KOA and there have been few prior research evaluating the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography (US). The current study sought to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the US in identifying various characteristics of KOA in the scientific literature. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses statement. A systematic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases was completed in March 2023. This study focused on the diagnostic value of US in KOA, including sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. The quality assessment was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Results: Out of 552 records of database searches, finally, two studies met this systematic review’s eligibility criteria and were included in the study. Both of the included studies were cross sectional studies. US demonstrated remarkable sensitivity with adequate specificity for the detection of radiographic knee OA; however, it was found not to be an appropriate method for the detection of early KOA. Conclusion: This study as the first systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of US in detecting KOA. These findings shed light on the importance of investigating the different US features in the evaluation of KOA to reach appropriate sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis

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Sonographic evaluation of knee pain: A prospective observational study

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Ultrasound for suspected Baker’s cyst: A test of limited clinical value?

Ultrasound for suspected Baker’s cyst: A test of limited clinical value?

Tubal ektopik gebeliklerde çoklu doz metotreksat tedavisinin analizi

Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review

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