{"title":"Enthesopathies – Mechanical, inflammatory or both?","authors":"Ricardo Sabido-Sauri , Xenofon Baraliakos , Sibel Zehra Aydin","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Entheses have the challenging task of transferring biomechanical forces between tendon and bone, two tissues that differ greatly in composition and mechanical properties. Consequently, entheses are adapted to withstand these forces through continuous repair mechanisms. Locally specialized cells (mechanosensitive tenocytes) are crucial in the repair, physiologically triggering </span>biochemical processes to maintain </span>hemostasis.</p><p><span>When repetitive forces cause \"material fatigue,\" or trauma exceeds the entheses' repair capacity, structural changes occur, and patients become symptomatic. Clinical assessment of </span>enthesopathies<span> mainly depends on subjective reports by the patient and lacks specificity, especially in patients with central sensitization syndromes. Ultrasonography<span> has been increasingly used to improve the diagnosis of enthesopathies. In this article, the literature on how biomechanical forces lead to entheseal inflammation, including factors contributing to differentiation into a \"clinical enthesitis\" state and the value of ultrasound to diagnose enthesopathies will be reviewed, as well as providing clues to overcome the pitfalls of imaging.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101966"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141635596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Myofascial pain – A major player in musculoskeletal pain","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Myofascial pain is a soft tissue pain syndrome with local and referred musculoskeletal pain arising from trigger points. Myofascial pain and myofascial pain syndromes are among some of the most common acute and chronic pain conditions. Myofascial pain can exist independently of other pain generators or can coexist with or is secondary to other acute and chronic painful musculoskeletal conditions. Myofascial pain is most effectively treated with a multimodal treatment plan including injection therapy (known as trigger point injections, physical therapy, postural or ergonomic correction, and treatment of underlying musculoskeletal pain generators. The objectives of this review are to outline the prevalence of myofascial pain, describe the known pathophysiology of myofascial pain and trigger points, discuss the clinical presentation of myofascial pain, and present evidence-based best practices for pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and interventional treatments for myofascial pain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101944"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1521694224000159/pdfft?md5=7f5949abe6b338148255832426abc4c7&pid=1-s2.0-S1521694224000159-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140861309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cervicogenic headache – How to recognize and treat","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Cervicogenic headache<span><span><span><span>, described almost 100 years ago, only had its clinical awakening at the end of the century with the work of Professor Sjaastad. Its classic definition is the induction of trigeminal symptoms from cervical disorders, thanks to trigeminocervical convergence mechanisms. For this reason, it can manifest several features typical of migraine, leading to diagnostic errors. Classically, subjects complain of fixed unilateral </span>headaches, with cervical onset and trigeminal irradiation, associated with reduced neck mobility and flexion strength. The headache is mild to moderate, described as pulsatile or compressive, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, </span>photophobia, </span>phonophobia<span>, and may present autonomic symptoms and dizziness. The pain duration varies from one day to weeks, and its frequency is unpredictable. A history of </span></span></span>whiplash injury<span> is common. The differential diagnosis<span> encompasses migraine and tension-type headache. Management includes physiotherapy rehabilitation, anesthetic blocks, and selectively surgical procedures. In this article, all these aspects were extensively covered.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101931"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139934063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pain mechanisms for the practicing rheumatologist","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101942","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101942","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Pain in rheumatic diseases<span><span> transcends the traditional nociceptive paradigm, incorporating complex interactions between nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic mechanisms, as well as significant psychosocial factors. Advances in understanding chronic pain highlight the role of peripheral and central sensitization, and the emergence of nociplastic pain—a result of altered </span>central nervous system processing. This modern perspective acknowledges the influence of mood disorders, environmental stressors, and cognitive patterns like catastrophizing, revealing the intricate interplay between biological, psychological, and </span></span>social determinants<span> of pain. Research emphasizes the brain's pivotal role in pain perception<span>, underscoring the importance of comprehensive approaches that integrate medical, psychological, and social interventions to address the multifaceted nature of chronic pain in rheumatic diseases effectively.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101942"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140194984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pain syndromes","authors":"Eduardo S. Paiva, Deeba Minhas","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101985","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101985","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101985"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"“Fibromyalgia – are there any new approaches?”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101933","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101933","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Approaching patients with fibromyalgia (FM) is challenging due to the limited availability of scientifically proven effective therapies.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p><span><span><span><span><span>Review the treatments in use for FM and present new knowledge that could benefit these patients. Non-pharmacological interventions are recommended as the first line of treatment: aerobic exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy and patient education, all aimed at improving pain and other symptoms. Additional approaches have been studied, such as, </span>digital health<span><span> interventions, combined treatments, noninvasive neuromodulation<span>, and others. Concerning pharmacological therapy, the mechanism of action of the medications currently used is to promote </span></span>pain modulation. Medications approved by Food and Drug Administration are </span></span>duloxetine, </span>milnacipran and </span>pregabalin<span><span>. Amitriptyline, </span>cyclobenzaprine<span><span>, gabapentin and </span>naltrexone<span> are considered for off-label use. Cannabinoids, </span></span></span></span>vitamin D supplementation are still controversial and further research is needed.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The combination of therapies, whether old, recent or reformulated, are the most effective strategy for managing symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. Key Words: fibromyalgia, treatment, nonpharmacological interventions, pharmacological treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101933"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini , Greta Pellegrino , Valeria Giorgi , Sara Francesca Bongiovanni , Giustino Varrassi , Simona Di Lascio , Diego Fornasari , Silvia Sirotti , Marco Di Carlo , Fausto Salaffi
{"title":"“Inflammatory or non-inflammatory pain in inflammatory arthritis – How to differentiate it?”","authors":"Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini , Greta Pellegrino , Valeria Giorgi , Sara Francesca Bongiovanni , Giustino Varrassi , Simona Di Lascio , Diego Fornasari , Silvia Sirotti , Marco Di Carlo , Fausto Salaffi","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101970","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101970","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pain is a significant issue in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PSA) and can have a negative impact on patients' quality of life. Despite optimal control of inflammatory disease, residual chronic pain remains a major unmet medical need in RA. Pain in RA can be secondary to inflammation but can also generate neuroendocrine responses that initiate neurogenic inflammation and enhance cytokine release, leading to persistent hyperalgesia. In addition to well-known cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6, other cytokines and the JAK-STAT pathway play a role in pain modulation and inflammation. The development of chronic pain in RA involves processes beyond inflammation or structural damage. Residual pain is often observed in patients even after achieving remission or low disease activity, suggesting the involvement of non-inflammatory and central sensitization mechanisms. Moreover, fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is prevalent in RA patients and may contribute to persistent pain. Factors such as depression, sleep disturbance, and pro-inflammatory cytokines may contribute to the development of fibromyalgia in RA. It is essential to identify and diagnose concomitant FMS in RA patients to better manage their symptoms. Further research is needed to unravel the complexities of pain in RA. Finally, recent studies have shown that JAK inhibitors effectively reduce residual pain in RA patients, suggesting pain-reducing effects independent of their anti-inflammatory properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101970"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S152169422400041X/pdfft?md5=6a420cba0f4bd0a7f9ebb5c29db38309&pid=1-s2.0-S152169422400041X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Painful Raynaud's mimics","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Raynaud's syndrome is a common finding in many autoimmune conditions. Accurately diagnosing Raynaud's, and differentiating it from mimicking conditions, is imperative in rheumatologic diseases. Raynaud's syndrome and Raynaud's mimickers, especially painful Raynaud's mimickers, can prove a diagnostic challenge for the practicing rheumatologist. Painful Raynaud's mimickers can lead to increased patient stress and unnecessary medical work up; Healthcare providers need to be aware of Raynaud's mimickers when evaluating patient concerns of skin color changes and pain. The present narrative review aims to highlight Raynaud's syndrome, important painful mimickers that may be seen, diagnosis, and updated management recommendations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101948"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140868721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Femoroacetabular impingement – What the rheumatologist needs to know","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101932","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101932","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a common cause of hip and groin pain in young individuals. FAI syndrome is a triad of signs, symptoms, and imaging findings. Necessary but not sufficient for the diagnosis of FAI syndrome is the presence of cam and/or pincer morphology of the hip. However, pathological thresholds for cam and pincer morphologies are not well-established. Management of FAI syndrome is typically through either physiotherapist-led therapy or surgical intervention. Physiotherapist-led management involves exercises aimed to optimise movement patterns of the hip and pelvis to prevent impingement from occurring, activity modification and analgesia, whereas surgical management involves arthroscopic resection of the cam/pincer morphology and treatment of concomitant soft tissue pathologies such as labral tears, cartilage lesions or ligamentum teres tears. Careful consideration of intervention is required given that FAI syndrome may predispose those affected to developing future osteoarthritis of the hip. In most clinical trials, hip arthroscopy has been found to provide greater improvement in patient-reported outcomes in the short-term compared to physiotherapy, however it is unknown whether this is sustained in the long-term or affects the future development of hip osteoarthritis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101932"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1521694224000032/pdfft?md5=cb977bb2314ed6cc7e944b3c78d6e352&pid=1-s2.0-S1521694224000032-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139713293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Practical approaches for clinicians in chronic pain management: Strategies and solutions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.berh.2024.101934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Effective management of chronic pain necessitates multidisciplinary approaches including medical treatment, physical therapy<span>, lifestyle interventions, and behavioral or mental health<span> therapy. Medical providers regularly report high levels of stress and challenge when treating patients with chronic pain, which recur in part due to improper education on contributors to pain and misalignment in patient and provider goals and expectations for treatment. The current paper reviews common challenges and misconceptions in the setting of chronic pain management<span> as well as strategies for effective patient education and goal setting related to these issues. The paper also outlines key aspects of provider burnout, its relevance for medical providers in chronic pain management, and recommendations for burnout prevention in navigating issues of patient education and treatment planning.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50983,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"Article 101934"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139716642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}