Cognitive impairment in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome as assessed by the mini-mental state examination.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traction is commonly used for the treatment of low back pain (LBP), predominately with nerve root involvement; however its benefits remain to be established. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to compare the difference between two treatment protocols ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Harte AA,Baxter GD,Gracey JH

更新日期：2007-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) typically involves conventional lower-viscosity cement injection via bipedicular approach. Limited evidence is available comparing the clinical outcomes and complications in treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) with PVP using high-viscosity cement th...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Zhang L,Liu Z,Wang J,Feng X,Yang J,Tao Y,Zhang S

更新日期：2015-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are known to be at increased risk of infection, particularly if they are taking drugs with immunomodulatory effects. There is a need for more information on the risk of influenza in patients with RA. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was carried out using data gath...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Blumentals WA,Arreglado A,Napalkov P,Toovey S

更新日期：2012-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a complication that occurs after radiotherapy for head or neck malignancies. ORN of the spine is rare, with only few cases affecting the cervical spine reported to date. To our knowledge, no case of lumbar ORN has been reported. We report a rare case of ORN in the lumbar spine tha...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jin C,Xie M,Liang W,Qian Y

更新日期：2020-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to describe and measure the occipital-cervical distance by a novel method utilizing the occiput-C4 distance (OC4D) in normal subjects, as a proposed tool to guide restoration of vertical dislocations of the occipitocervical region in patients with basilar invaginations and fo...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tang C,Yang S,Liao YH,Tang Q,Ma F,Wang Q,Zhong J

更新日期：2020-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this epidemiological study is to map the dentofacial anomalies that can be correlated to the two most frequent spinal diseases responsible for postural abnormalities and that can be clinically identified by the orthodontic examination. METHODS:Twenty-three children with Scheuermann's diseas...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Segatto E,Lippold C,Végh A

更新日期：2008-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intent of this study was to examine and compare the ability to detect change of two patient reported outcome (PRO) instruments that use a computerized adaptive test (CAT) approach to measurement. The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Physical Function scale is a generic P...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Chang FH,Jette AM,Slavin MD,Baker K,Ni P,Keysor JJ

更新日期：2018-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies show a relation between reduced lumbar motor control (LMC) and low back pain (LBP). However, test circumstances vary and during test performance, subjects may change position. In other words, the reliability--i.e. reproducibility and validity--of tests for LMC should be based on quantitative dat...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Enoch F,Kjaer P,Elkjaer A,Remvig L,Juul-Kristensen B

更新日期：2011-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a complication after tissue trauma, fracture and surgery (i.e. total hip arthroplasty). Prophylaxis is the most effective therapy. If HO formations become symptomatic and limit patients' quality of life, revision surgery is indicated and is usually combined with a perioperati...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Winkler S,Wagner F,Weber M,Matussek J,Craiovan B,Heers G,Springorum HR,Grifka J,Renkawitz T

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data about minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) has been reported. However, no quantitative knowledge about the biomechanical characteristics of the spinous processes in patients with DDD after operation was reported in the literature. METHODS:Fourtee...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Zhang B,Huang W,Xia H,Feng X

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) lesions commonly cause ulnar-sided wrist pain and instability of the distal radioulnar joint. Due to its triangular shape, discontinuity of the TFCC is oftentimes difficult to visualize in radiological standard planes. Radial multiplanar reconstructions (MPR) may have...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Grunz JP,Gietzen CH,Luetkens K,Wagner M,Kalb K,Bley TA,Lehmkuhl L,van Schoonhoven J,Gassenmaier T,Schmitt R

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shoulder pain is the third most common reason for consultation with a physiotherapist and up to 26% of the general population might be expected to experience an episode at any one time. Disorders of the shoulder muscles and tendons (rotator cuff) are thought to be the commonest cause of this pain. The long-t...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Littlewood C,Ashton J,Mawson S,May S,Walters S

更新日期：2012-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) beads releasing antibiotics are used extensively to treat osteomyelitis, but require surgical removal afterwards because they do not degrade. METHODS:As an alternative option, this report compares the in vitro gentamicin release profile from clinically used, biodegradable carr...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Stallmann HP,Faber C,Bronckers AL,Nieuw Amerongen AV,Wuisman PI

更新日期：2006-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deficiency in upper limb development is a sequel of the perinatal brachial plexus palsy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of brachial plexus birth lesion on upper limb development. METHODS:Forty-four patients with unilateral obstetric brachial plexus palsy underwent measurements of both ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Gosk J,Wnukiewicz W,Urban M

更新日期：2014-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate whether or not coadministration of tacrolimus (TAC) with prednisolone (PSL) can produce a beneficial effect in the treatment of polymyositis/ dermatomyositis (PM/DM). METHODS:We reviewed medical records of 32 PM/DM patients who had been admitted to our hospital, and abstracted those who had r...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Shimojima Y,Ishii W,Matsuda M,Tazawa K,Ikeda S

更新日期：2012-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee bone shape differs between men and women and the incidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is higher in women than in men. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine whether the observed difference in the incidence of knee radiographic OA (ROA) between men and women is mediated by bone sha...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wise BL,Niu J,Zhang Y,Liu F,Pang J,Lynch JA,Lane NE

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new method for treating neglected hip dislocation with limb length discrepancy by using external fixation-assisted pre-reduction. METHODS:Thirteen patients admitted between January 2010 to February 2018 with a mean duration from injury to surgery of 5.0 ± 2.1 mont...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Li P,Tao F,Song W,Dong J,Qiu D,Zhou D

更新日期：2019-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endostatin is a C-terminal fragment of collagen XVIII which is a component of basement membranes with the structural properties of both collagens and proteoglycans. Endostatin has a major role in angiogenesis which is intimately associated with bone development and remodeling. Signaling between the endotheli...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Sipola A,Nelo K,Hautala T,Ilvesaro J,Tuukkanen J

更新日期：2006-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The last decades have for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases seen a shift towards more physically active rehabilitation programs, often provided as out-patients with less use of inpatient facilities. There is little research on which effect the multidisciplinary team has on health outcomes for pat...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Uhlig T,Bjørneboe O,Krøll F,Palm Ø,Olsen IC,Grotle M

更新日期：2016-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Changes to the integrity of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint impact scapulothoracic and clavicular kinematics. AC ligaments provide anterior-posterior stability, while the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments provide superior-inferior stability and a restraint to scapular internal rotation. The purpose of this ca...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Walley KC,Haghpanah B,Hingsammer A,Harlow ER,Vaziri A,DeAngelis JP,Nazarian A,Ramappa AJ

更新日期：2016-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study aimed to compare the capabilities of preoperative usual and maximal gait speeds in predicting functional recovery in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS:Primary and unilateral THAs were performed in 317 patients, and the proportion of patients who achieved unassi...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Shibuya M,Nanri Y,Kamiya K,Fukushima K,Uchiyama K,Takahira N,Takaso M,Fukuda M,Matsunaga A

更新日期：2020-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) is one of the most important measures for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs); however, controversies remain regarding its adequate duration. Although the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend additional AMP after c...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Nagata K,Yamada K,Shinozaki T,Miyazaki T,Tokimura F,Oka H,Tajiri Y,Tanaka S,Okazaki H

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a commonly used metric for measuring change in mobility after knee arthroplasty, however, what is considered an improvement after surgery has not been defined. The determination of important change in an outcome assessment tool is controversial and may require more than one a...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Naylor JM,Mills K,Buhagiar M,Fortunato R,Wright R

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures has historically been limited to several weeks of bed rest, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, calcitonin injections, or external bracing. Percutaneous vertebroplasty (the injection of bone cement into the fractured vertebral bod...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Gray LA,Jarvik JG,Heagerty PJ,Hollingworth W,Stout L,Comstock BA,Turner JA,Kallmes DF

更新日期：2007-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:How a dentist works, such as the patterns of movements performed daily, is also largely affected by the workstation Dental tasks are often executed in awkward body positions, thereby causing a very high degree of strain on the corresponding muscles. The objective of this study is to detect those dental tasks...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ohlendorf D,Erbe C,Nowak J,Hauck I,Hermanns I,Ditchen D,Ellegast R,Groneberg DA

更新日期：2017-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Denmark, approximately 12,000 hip and knee arthroplasties were performed in 2006, and the hospital costs were close to US$ 110,000,000. In a randomized clinical trial, we have recently demonstrated the efficacy of accelerated perioperative care and rehabilitation intervention after hip and knee arthroplas...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Larsen K,Hvass KE,Hansen TB,Thomsen PB,Søballe K

更新日期：2008-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our preliminary retrospective study assessed outcomes after the use of Ni-Ti arched shape-memory connector (ASC) combined with partially threaded cancellous screws (PTCS) to repair coronal plane supracondylar-condylar femoral fractures. METHODS:Twenty-one patients (16 men and 5 women) with a mean age of 34....

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Zhang Y,Zhao X,Tang Y,Zhang C,Xu S,Xie Y

更新日期：2013-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibroma of tendon sheath (FTS) is a benign tumor arising from the synovium of the tendon sheath that occurs mostly around small joints such as the fingers, hands, and wrist. However, FTS rarely arises around a large joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle) with intra-articular or extra-articular involvement....

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Suzuki K,Yasuda T,Suzawa S,Watanabe K,Kanamori M,Kimura T

更新日期：2017-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod system is a novel pedicle-based dynamic stabilization system. This study evaluated clinical and radiographic outcomes of non-fusion surgery by PEEK rod systems for treatment of degenerative lumbar diseases with a 2-year follow-up. METHODS:From February 2012 to October 2012, 3...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Huang W,Chang Z,Song R,Zhou K,Yu X

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate 10-year outcomes in cementless monobloc total hip arthroplasty (THA) in a group of hips with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD). METHODS:We reviewed 71 patients (88 hips) who underwent cementless THA with a diagnosis of LCPD from 2003 to 2009. From the total of 71 pa...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Luo ZY,Wang HY,Wang D,Pan H,Pei FX,Zhou ZK

更新日期：2017-09-05 00:00:00