Musculoskeletal Features

Bone cement implantation syndrome is a rare but severe peri-operative pathology that presents on cementation of orthopaedic implants and has effects ranging from transient hypotension to cardio-respiratory arrest. Several reports have attempted to study its pathophysiology and establish risk factors that would allow identification of high risk patients and the undertaking of relevant precautions. 

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of vasculitis that occurs in adults. Almost all patients who develop giant cell arteritis are over the age of 50. GCA commonly causes headaches, joint pain, facial pain, fever, and difficulties with vision, and sometimes permanent visual loss in one or both eyes. The disease can cause so many different symptoms that the diagnosis of GCA can be difficult to make.

Highlights at the American Geriatrics Society included a talk looking at the age threshold for primary osteoporosis screening in men, which was presented by Cathleen S Colon-Emeric.

This article discusses a case of recurrent rhabdomyolysis caused by underlying hypothyroidism. Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition and one that all physicians encounter. Hypothyroidism is an important diagnosis not to miss.

Age is a major risk factor for developing age-related eye diseases. Disease processes like age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eyes are common examples.

A review of the latest clinical trial data and medical advances published in FASEB J.

Oral bisphosphonates, such as alendronate, risedronate and etidronate, are the initial therapy advised by NICE for osteoporosis because of their efficacy and cost. They must, however, be taken under a certain set of conditions, which some patients may find difficult to adhere to.

Sarcopenia is emerging as an important phenomenon in the older population and in future regular screening may allow us to deliver interventions that could improve important functional outcomes associated with the condition.

Fractures of the distal radius are very common and there are nearly as many different options of managing this fracture as there are types of distal radial fractures.

This review will consolidate the basic science surrounding polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) alongside some of the latest evidence available to help guide clinicians in the recognition, diagnosis and management of patients with PMR.