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Foot and ankle fellowship-trained osteopathic orthopaedic surgeons: a review, analysis, and understanding of current trends

James P. Henry, DO, MHSA; Matthew J. Partan, DO; Katharine M. Chen, BS; Randy M. Cohn, MD; and Adam D. Bitterman, DO

The goal of this paper is to investigate and review the trends of foot and ankle fellowship training orthopedic surgeons, particularly among osteopathic graduates.

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Assessing osteoporosis screening compliance in total joint surgery: a retrospective chart review

Samuel Shepard, DO; Ania Bartholomew, DO; David Houserman, DO; H. Brent Bamberger, DO, FAOAO; and Antonio G. Manocchio, DO

This study aimed to assess adherence to osteoporosis screening guidelines among patients aged 65 and older undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty.

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Pelvic joint stiffness and fear of falling in patients over 75 years of age: a prospective cohort study of 100 patients

Chloe Laizeau, DO, MSc; Sebastien Jochmans, MD, MSc; and Sylvie Aufaure, MD

The main objective of this study was to assess whether there was an association between joint stiffness and fear of falling in patients over 75 years of age.

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Limb spasticity and telemedicine consultation for reconstructive surgery: patient perspectives of surgical assessment

Abigail Bardwell, DO; Christopher S. Crowe, MD; and Peter C. Rhee, DO, MS

The objective of this study was to characterize patient perceptions of telemedicine consultation for spasticity surgery and to determine its effectiveness for indicating reconstructive procedures.

J Osteopath Med; 124(9): 393-397

Superficial fascia displacement in cervical flexion: differentiating myofascial pain syndrome, a cross-sectional study

Valentin C. Dones, PhD; Mark Angel B. Serra, MOH; Lyle Patrick D. Tangcuangco, MSPT; and Vergel B. Orpilla, MSPT

This study is focused on the role of superficial fascial displacement in identifying people with myofascial pain syndrome during neck bending.

J Osteopath Med; 124(8): 353-363

Use of person-centered language in obesity-related publications across sports medicine journals: a systematic review of adherence to person-centered language guidelines in sports medicine

Jason Webb, BA; Kaylee Mach, BS; Trey Gooch, BS; Arjun Reddy, BS; Michael Anderson, DO; Jeremy Scott, DO; Jake Checketts, DO; Lance Walker, DO; and Micah Hartwell, PhD

The authors' primary objective was to determine if person-centered language guidelines specific to obesity have been properly followed in the top 10 sports medicine journals.

J Osteopath Med; 124(7): 307-314

The association of folate deficiency with clinical and radiological severity of knee osteoarthritis

Majid Abedi, MD; Hasan Mollashahi Javan, MD; Asal Khosravi, MD; Reza Rohani, MD; and Ghasem Mohammadsharifi, MD

This study aimed to assess the association of folate deficiency with the clinical and radiological severity of knee osteoarthritis.

J Osteopath Med; 124(5): 213-218

Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy on generalized musculoskeletal neck pain in adults

Genevieve M. Palmer, BS; Nicholas Dominick, DO, PharmD; Melissa Kane, DO, MBS; Sawyer Bawek, DO; Blake Burch, DO, PharmD; Taylor Sanders, MS; Davong Phrathep, MS; Nicole Myers, DO, MS; and Santiago Lorenzo, PhD, MS, MS

The objectives of this study are to investigate the individual and combined effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy on neck pain in adults.

J Osteopath Med; 124(4): 153-161

Increased circulating microRNA-21 level as a potential indicator for predicting a higher risk of incident fragility fractures

Zhen-Xing Si, MD; Shi-Feng Zhou, MD; Zi-Long Shen, MD; and Jing-Long Yan, MD

The authors aimed to investigate the association between miR-21 levels and the presence of fragility fractures.

J Osteopath Med; 124(3): 121-125

Social determinants of health in patients with arthritis: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Jason Webb, BA; Ryan Emmert, BS; Arjun Reddy, BS; Nicholas B. Sajjadi, DO; Ben Greiner, DO; Natasha Bray, DO; and Micah Hartwell, PhD

The authors' primary objective was to analyze the implications of social determinants of health on disease severity relating to pain levels and limitations experienced among people with diagnosed arthritis.

J Osteopath Med; 124(2): 69-75