Reliability and validity of ultrasound imaging of features of knee osteoarthritis in the community.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brief intervention programs are clinically beneficial, and cost efficient treatments for low back pain, when offered at 8-12 weeks, compared with treatment as usual. However, about 30% of the patients do not return to work. The European Guidelines for treatment of chronic low back pain recommends Cognitive B...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Reme SE,Tveito TH,Chalder T,Bjørkkjaer T,Indahl A,Brox JI,Fors E,Hagen EM,Eriksen HR

更新日期：2011-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative blood management is an important issue in the treatment of elderly patients at an increased risk of postoperative complications. Accordingly, tranexamic acid (TXA) is widely administered to reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements. In this case-control study, the effect of topical TXA on ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kwak DK,Jang CY,Kim DH,Rhyu SH,Hwang JH,Yoo JH

更新日期：2019-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A chronic pain condition may result in altered autonomic nervous system regulation in various patient populations. We evaluated whether autonomic regulation differs between sciatica patients referred to spine surgery and age-matched healthy controls analyzed with heart rate variability techniques (HRV). MET...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Södervall J,Karppinen J,Puolitaival J,Kyllönen E,Kiviniemi AM,Tulppo MP,Hautala AJ

更新日期：2013-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atypical lipomatous tumours (ALT) are common adipocytic tumours. Due to their large size and deep-seated location, wide resection might result in severe functional deficits. The question which margins should be aimed is hence discussed controversially. METHODS:Forty consecutive patients underwent limb-spari...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Rauh J,Klein A,Baur-Melnyk A,Knösel T,Lindner L,Roeder F,Jansson V,Dürr HR

更新日期：2018-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee complaints are a frequent reason for consultation in general practice. These patients constitute a specific population compared to secondary care patients. However, information to base treatment decisions on is generally derived from specialistic settings. Our cohort study is aimed at collecting knowled...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Heintjes EM,Berger MY,Koes BW,Bierma-Zeinstra SM

更新日期：2005-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Painful shoulders pose a substantial socioeconomic burden accounting for 2.4% of all primary care consultations in the UK. There is a strong evidence to indicate that the majority of this shoulder pain can be managed successfully with exercise based treatments and that common surgical procedures provide no e...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Gilbert AW,Hauptmannova I,Jaggi A

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently an RCT confirmed brace efficacy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. Previously, a Cochrane review suggested also producing studies according to the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) criteria on the effectiveness of bracing for AIS. Even if the SRS criteria propose a prospective design,...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Negrini S,Donzelli S,Lusini M,Minnella S,Zaina F

更新日期：2014-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treat-to-target (T2T) approach to the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis involves using validated metrics to measure disease activity, frequent follow-up visits for patients with moderate to high disease activity, and escalation of therapy when patients have inadequate therapeutic response as ass...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Harrold LR,Reed GW,Harrington JT,Barr CJ,Saunders KC,Gibofsky A,Greenberg JD,John A,Devenport J,Kremer JM

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a growing tendency for complex proximal humerus fractures (PHF) in osteoporotic patients to be treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). It has been proposed that RSA has more benefits than other treatment options. The aim of our study was to investigate preoperative characteristics as well ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Mattiassich G,Marcovici LL,Krifter RM,Ortmaier R,Wegerer P,Kroepfl A

更新日期：2013-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passive joint mobilisation is a technique frequently used by physiotherapists to reduce pain, improve joint movement and facilitate a return to activities after injury, but its use after ankle fracture is currently based on limited evidence. The primary aim of this trial is to determine if adding joint mobil...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lin CC,Moseley AM,Refshauge KM,Haas M,Herbert RD

更新日期：2006-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is associated with tendinopathy or tendon injuries. However, the mechanism underlying diabetic tendinopathy is unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of high glucose concentrations on the activity and expression of matrix metalloproteinases, type I collagen, and type ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tsai WC,Liang FC,Cheng JW,Lin LP,Chang SC,Chen HH,Pang JH

更新日期：2013-08-27 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:The prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal pain is considerable among healthcare workers, allegedly due to high physical work demands of healthcare work. Previous investigations have shown promising results of physical exercise for relieving pain among different occupational groups, but the question ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jakobsen MD,Sundstrup E,Brandt M,Kristensen AZ,Jay K,Stelter R,Lavendt E,Aagaard P,Andersen LL

更新日期：2014-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone stress fractures are overuse injuries commonly encountered in sports and military medicine. Some fatigue fractures lead to morbidity and loss of active, physically-demanding training days. We evaluated the incidence, anatomical location, risk factors, and preventive measures for fatigue fractures in you...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Pihlajamäki H,Parviainen M,Kyröläinen H,Kautiainen H,Kiviranta I

更新日期：2019-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain (LBP) is an increasingly common condition worldwide with significant costs associated with its management. Identification of musculoskeletal risk factors that can be treated clinically before the development of LBP could reduce costs and improve the quality of life of individuals. Therefore the...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Sadler SG,Spink MJ,Ho A,De Jonge XJ,Chuter VH

更新日期：2017-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a lower abdominal pain lasting at least 6 months, occurring continuously or intermittently and not associated exclusively with menstruation or intercourse. Although the musculoskeletal system has been found to be involved in CPP, few studies have assessed the contribution of post...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Montenegro ML,Mateus-Vasconcelos EC,Rosa E Silva JC,Dos Reis FJ,Nogueira AA,Poli-Neto OB

更新日期：2009-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine whether function and pain outcomes of patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are changing over time. METHODS:The Mayo Clinic Total Joint Registry provided data for time-trends in preoperative and 2-year post-operative activity limitation and pain in primary TKA patients from 19...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Singh JA,Lewallen DG

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractures of the humeral shaft represent 2-4% of all fractures. Fractures of the humerus have traditionally been approached posteriorly for open reduction and internal fixation. Reports of treating midshaft fractures with an open anterolateral approach and anterior plating are limited. The purpose of this st...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lotzien S,Hoberg C,Rausch V,Rosteius T,Schildhauer TA,Gessmann J

更新日期：2019-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the frequent and functionally impairing disorders of the musculoskeletal system. In the literature, a number of occupational risk factors are discussed as being related to the development and progress of knee joint diseases, e.g. working in kneeling or squatting posture, li...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Klussmann A,Gebhardt H,Liebers F,von Engelhardt LV,Dávid A,Bouillon B,Rieger MA

更新日期：2008-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a wide range of mechanical properties of spinal ligaments documented in literature. Due to the fact that ligaments contribute in stabilizing the spine by limiting excessive intersegmental motion, those properties are of particular interest for the implementation in musculoskeletal models. The aim of...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Putzer M,Auer S,Malpica W,Suess F,Dendorfer S

更新日期：2016-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Musculoskeletal complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder (CANS) can lead to loss of work productivity. To assess the functional consequences of impairments in work, patient-reported outcomes can be important. The Hand Function Sort (HFS) is a 62-item pictorial questionnaire that focuses on work task performance...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Muskee A,Berduszek RJ,Dekker R,Reneman MF,van der Sluis CK

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Musculoskeletal disorders affect all racial and ethnic groups, including Hispanics. Because these disorders are not life-threatening, decision-making is generally preference-based. Little is known about whether Hispanics in the U.S. differ from non-Hispanic Whites with respect to key decision making preferen...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Katz JN,Lyons N,Wolff LS,Silverman J,Emrani P,Holt HL,Corbett KL,Escalante A,Losina E

更新日期：2011-04-21 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：BACKGROUND:Viscosupplementation is a symptomatic treatment of the knee osteoarthritis based on the intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (IAHA). Although many studies have investigated its effect on symptoms, few clinical studies have focused on its effects on biologicals markers of cartilage metabolism. In this...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Henrotin Y,Berenbaum F,Chevalier X,Marty M,Richette P,Rannou F

更新日期：2017-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until recently, non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) in adolescents was considered a rare phenomenon unlike in adults. The last two decades has shown an increasing amount of research highlighting the prevalence in this age group. Recent studies estimate lifetime prevalence at 7%-80%, point prevalence at 10%-15...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Chiwaridzo M,Naidoo N

更新日期：2014-11-19 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:The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) is a commonly used knee assessment and outcome tool in both clinical work and research. However, it has not been formally translated and validated in Finnish. The purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the KOOS questionnaire into Fi...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Multanen J,Honkanen M,Häkkinen A,Kiviranta I

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of hyperkyphosis is increased in older men; however, risk factors other than age and vertebral fractures are not well established. We previously reported that poor paraspinal muscle composition contributes to more severe kyphosis in a cohort of both older men and women. METHODS:To specificall...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Katzman WB,Miller-Martinez D,Marshall LM,Lane NE,Kado DM

更新日期：2014-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is consistent evidence that supervised programs are not superior to home-based programs after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), especially in patients without complications. Home-based exercise programs are effective, but we hypothesize that their effectiveness can be improved by increasing the adherence ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Harmelink KEM,Zeegers AVCM,Tönis TM,Hullegie W,Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG,Staal JB

更新日期：2017-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patellar sleeve avulsion (PSA) fractures are rare injuries that occur in in skeletally immature patients. Initial diagnosis is key to a successful outcome, as these injuries are easily overlooked on plain radiographs with poor results well documented from delayed management. High index of suspicion from the ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Schmidt-Hebbel A,Eggers F,Schütte V,Achtnich A,Imhoff AB

更新日期：2020-04-23 00:00:00