Charcot neuroarthropathy of the knee due to idiopathic sensory peripheral neuropathy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional Capacity (FC) is a multidimensional construct within the activity domain of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework (ICF). Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) are assessments of work-related FC. The extent to which these work-related FC tests are associa...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lakke SE,Soer R,Geertzen JH,Wittink H,Douma RK,van der Schans CP,Reneman MF

更新日期：2013-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To systematically review and assess the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for treating primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS:Five electronic databases (Pubmed, EMBASE, Web of science, Ovid, Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials and retrospective or prospective st...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang SQ,Zhang LW,Wei P,Hua H

更新日期：2017-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Safe placement of pedicle screws without jeopardizing neurovascular structures medially and anteriorly is important during spine surgery. Inferior breach of pedicle is also dangerous due to low margin of error. Lumbar morphology and identical pedicle orientation at L1 to L5 shown on CT scan of young Taiwanes...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lin HH,Wang JP,Lin CL,Yao YC,Wang ST,Chang MC,Chou PH

更新日期：2019-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiographs are the main outcome measure in epidemiological studies of osteoarthritis (OA). Ultrasound imaging has unique advantages in that it involves no ionising radiation, is easy to use and visualises soft tissue structures. Our objective was to measure the inter-rater reliability and validity of ultras...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Abraham AM,Goff I,Pearce MS,Francis RM,Birrell F

更新日期：2011-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conversion of a knee arthrodesis to a Total Knee Arthroplasty is an uncommon procedure. Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty in this setting presents the surgeon with a number of challenges including the management of the extensor mechanism and patella. CASE PRESENTATION:We describe a unique case of a 69 years ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Manzotti A,Aldè S,Pullen C,Cerveri P,Confalonieri N

更新日期：2013-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem that can contribute to motor dysfunction. Previous studies reporting the changes in kinematic characteristics caused by LBP present conflicting results. This study aimed to apply the multisegmental spinal model to investigate the kinematic changes in patients with lumb...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kuai S,Zhou W,Liao Z,Ji R,Guo D,Zhang R,Liu W

更新日期：2017-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with persistent pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) complain of multiple symptoms that cannot be explained solely by structural changes. A poor correlation exists between structural and inflammatory changes in OA and pain levels. Central sensitization (CS) has been identified as a factor that induces ch...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ohashi Y,Fukushima K,Inoue G,Uchida K,Koyama T,Tsuchiya M,Uchiyama K,Takahira N,Takaso M

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which affects 1% of the population. Hands and feet are most commonly involved followed by the cervical spine. The spinal column consists of vertebrae stabilized by an intricate network of ligaments. Especially in the upper cervical spine, rheumatoid art...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wolfs JF,Peul WC,Boers M,van Tulder MW,Brand R,van Houwelingen HJ,Thomeer RT

更新日期：2006-02-16 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:Illness perceptions have been found to change over time and following health care. Hence, addressing illness perceptions alongside existing health care interventions may be important for the sustainment of health gains following rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to measure the illness perceptions of ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Løchting I,Fjerstad E,Garratt AM

更新日期：2013-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The advent of anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) drugs has changed the course of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). While data are available concerning the long term effectiveness of single anti-TNF agents, little has been published about predictors of treatment response in AS. The aim of this retrospective study...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lorenzin M,Ortolan A,Frallonardo P,Oliviero F,Punzi L,Ramonda R

更新日期：2015-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of total knee replacement (TKR) implant designs aims to improve outcome regarding pain, function, joint stiffness, instability, patellar problems, and ultimately wear of the implant. Recently, two major orthopaedic implant manufacturers launched a new generation of TKR implants which, accordi...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Irmola T,Kangas J,Eskelinen A,Niemeläinen M,Huhtala H,Mattila VM,Moilanen T

更新日期：2019-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent morphological analyses of vertebrae in patients with scoliosis have revealed three-dimensional (3D) deformities in the vertebral bodies. However, it remains controversial whether these deformities are secondary changes caused by asymmetrical vertebral loading or primary changes caused by aberrant asym...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Makino T,Sakai Y,Kashii M,Takenaka S,Sugamoto K,Yoshikawa H,Kaito T

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determining bone mineral density (BMD) with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an established and widely used method that is also applied prior to biomechanical testing. However, DXA is affected by a number of factors. In order to delay decompositional processes, human specimens for biomechanical stud...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wähnert D,Hoffmeier KL,Lehmann G,Fröber R,Hofmann GO,Mückley T

更新日期：2009-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have provided the initial evidence for construct validity and test-retest reliability of the Mayo Hip Score. Instruments used for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) outcomes assessment should be valid, reliable and responsive to change. Our main objective was to examine the responsiveness to chang...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Singh JA,Schleck C,Harmsen WS,Lewallen DG

更新日期：2016-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unicameral (or simple) bone cysts (UBC) are benign tumours most often located in long bones of children and adolescents. Pathological fractures are common, and due to high recurrence rates, these lesions remain a challenge to treat. Numerous surgical procedures have been proposed, but there is no general con...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Hagmann S,Eichhorn F,Moradi B,Gotterbarm T,Dreher T,Lehner B,Zeifang F

更新日期：2011-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Valued Life Activities Scale (VLAs) measures difficulty in daily activities and social participation. With various versions involving a different number of items, we have linguistically and culturally adopted the full VLAs (33-items) and psychometrically tested it in adults with rheumatic and musculoskel...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Prior Y,Tennant A,Tyson S,Hammond A

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) have a generally favourable prognosis, yet some develop longstanding pain and disability. Predicting who will recover from WAD shortly after a traffic collision is very challenging for health care providers such as physical therapists. Therefore, we aimed to ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Bohman T,Côté P,Boyle E,Cassidy JD,Carroll LJ,Skillgate E

更新日期：2012-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individual study results have demonstrated unclear relationships between neurocompressive disorders and paraspinal muscle morphology. This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence regarding the relationship lumbar neurocompressive disorders may have with lumbar paraspinal muscle morphology. ME...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Cooley JR,Walker BF,M Ardakani E,Kjaer P,Jensen TS,Hebert JJ

更新日期：2018-09-27 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:In cases of avulsion fracture of the ischial tuberosity in which the bone fragments are substantially displaced, nonunion may cause pain in the ischial area. Various surgical procedures have been reported, but achieving sufficient fixation strength is difficult. CASE PRESENTATION:We treated a 12-year-old ma...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tetsunaga T,Endo H,Tetsunaga T,Yamada K,Furumatsu T,Ozaki T

更新日期：2019-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) induce osteogenesis in various environments. However, when BMPs are used alone in the bone marrow environment, the maintenance of new bone formation is difficult owing to vigorous bone resorption. This is because BMPs stimulate the differentiation of not only osteoblast pre...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ueyama H,Ohta Y,Imai Y,Suzuki A,Sugama R,Minoda Y,Takaoka K,Nakamura H

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptomatic external snapping hip is a painful condition, where pain in the trochantor region and limitations of daily activity dominate clinical findings. The aetiology of symptomatic external snapping hip is elusive, but previous studies have suggested that weakness of the hip abductors and an altered walk...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jacobsen JS,Kersting UG,Rathleff MS,Simonsen O,Søballe K,Ulrich M

更新日期：2013-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal method for the reduction and fixation of posterior malleolar fracture (PMF) remains inconclusive. Currently, both of the indirect and direct reduction techniques are widely used. We aimed to compare the reduction quality and clinical outcome of posterior malleolar fracture managed with the direct...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Shi HF,Xiong J,Chen YX,Wang JF,Qiu XS,Huang J,Gui XY,Wen SY,Wang YH

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome, complications and survival of the commonly used surgical reconstructions of the proximal humerus after intrarticular tumour resection in our hospital. METHODS:Between 1998 and 2010, 41 consecutive proximal humeral reconstructions using prosthesis (group ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Liu T,Zhang Q,Guo X,Zhang X,Li Z,Li X

更新日期：2014-03-07 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:Intra-articular tranexamic acid (TXA) as an adjunct to intravenous TXA was reported to decrease perioperative blood loss during unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, there have been no randomized controlled trials comparing intravenous versus combined intravenous and intra-articular TXA administ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tsukada S,Kurosaka K,Nishino M,Maeda T,Yonekawa Y,Hirasawa N

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclosprin A (CsA) has been widely used clinically to treat the patients who have undergone organ transplantation or acquired autoimmune disease. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of three different doses of CsA (1.5, 7.5, 15 mg/kg body weight) on the skeletal biomechanical proprieties at...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Chen Y,Zheng X,Zou R,Wang J

更新日期：2011-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition and one the most common causes of disability in the developed nations. Anecdotally, there is a general assumption that LBP prevalence in Africa is comparatively lower than in developed countries. The aim of this review was to systematically ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Louw QA,Morris LD,Grimmer-Somers K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cervical multifidus muscles insert onto the lower cervical facet capsular ligaments and the cervical facet joints are the source of pain in some chronic whiplash patients. Reflex activation of the multifidus muscle during a whiplash exposure could potentially contribute to injuring the facet capsular lig...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Siegmund GP,Blouin JS,Carpenter MG,Brault JR,Inglis JT

更新日期：2008-06-05 00:00:00