Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Case Report Open Access

Extensor Tendon Rupture in Ulnar Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report

LOW Yi Xian , Adriel Guang Wei GOH , Swee Tian QUEK

Ulnar impingement syndrome is caused by a shortened ulna impinging on the distal radius and causing a painful, disabling pseudoarthrosis. Vaughan-Jackson syndrome is characterized by a disruption of the digital extensor tendons, beginning on the ulnar side with the extensor digiti minimi (EDM) and extensor digitorum communis (EDC) tendon of the small finger.

J Phys Med Rehabil, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p1-5 | DOI: 10.33696/rehabilitation.5.033

Research Article Open Access

Kinematic and Kinetic Assessment of a Novel Polycentric Knee Joint for Powered Walking Assist Exoskeletons

Émélie Séguin , Marc Doumit

Loss of mobility and independence directly affects the quality of life of many vulnerable individuals. In order to address this, researchers have been developing wearable walking assist exoskeletons to aid users with their daily activities. While this technology has advanced tremendously in the past decade, current exoskeletons are yet to be ergonomic, causing discomfort and injuries to the user, leading to early device rejection.

J Phys Med Rehabil, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p6-15 | DOI: 10.33696/rehabilitation.5.034

Review Article Open Access

The Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as an Effective Biomarker for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Navid Fazlinejad , Samaneh Hosseini , Shirin Yaghoobpoor , Mina Dehghani , Hanieh Bazrafshan , Shokoufeh Khanzadeh , Brandon Lucke-Wold

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a serious condition associated with inflammation. Early diagnosis and detection are critical for early intervention. In this systematic review, we investigate the role of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as an important biomarker for NMO.

J Phys Med Rehabil, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p16-25 | DOI: 10.33696/rehabilitation.5.035

Commentary Open Access

The Interplay of Interferon-Beta, Cobalamin, and MicroRNA Regulation in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy

Nahid Eskandari , Alireza Andalib

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, is a complex disorder affecting millions globally, which necessitates innovative therapeutic strategies. In the quest for novel treatments, we have conducted a recent study that has provided crucial insights into the potential synergistic effects of interferonbeta (IFN-β) and cobalamin (Vitamin B12) in MS therapy, targeting interleukin-10 (IL-10), osteopontin (OPN), and specific microRNAs (miR-106a, let-7c, and miR-146a]

J Phys Med Rehabil, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p26-27 | DOI: 10.33696/rehabilitation.5.036