Structured reporting has the potential to reduce reporting times of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry exams.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) is widely debated because of a lack of clinical trials. The internet may provide an effective and economical approach for undertaking randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of low-risk interventions. We investigated whether the interne...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Brophy S,Burrows CL,Brooks C,Gravenor MB,Siebert S,Allen SJ

更新日期：2008-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patellofemoral complaints are frequently seen in younger and active patients. Clinical strategy is usually based on decreasing provoking activities as sports and demanding knee activities during work and leisure and reassuring the patient on the presumed good outcome. Exercise therapy is also often prescribe...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： van Linschoten R,van Middelkoop M,Berger MY,Heintjes EM,Koopmanschap MA,Verhaar JA,Koes BW,Bierma-Zeinstra SM

更新日期：2006-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the role of prior occupational low back injury in future episodes of low back pain and disability in the general population. We conducted a study to determine if a lifetime history of work-related low back injury is associated with prevalent severity-graded low back pain, depressive sym...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Hincapié CA,Cassidy JD,Côté P

更新日期：2008-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of two approaches using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or combined ultrasonography (US) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA) for diagnosis and classification of individuals with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:In 53 ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Pedersen JK,Lorenzen T,Ejbjerg B,Szkudlarek M,Voss A,Østergaard M,Svendsen AJ,Andersen LS,Hørslev-Petersen K

更新日期：2014-08-07 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:Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is highly prevalent in runners, and often leads to functional limitations and cessation of running. Training errors as well as decreased lower limb strength and control during running have all been associated with PFP. While strengthening and gait retraining are commonly used by cli...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Esculier JF,Bouyer LJ,Dubois B,Frémont P,Moore L,Roy JS

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The CatWalk system, a video based automated gait analysis system developed to evaluate footfall and gait changes in rodents, has been used for studying rodent models of arthritis, mainly the rat model. However, it has not been used to study static and dynamic gait parameters in mice with complete Freund's ad...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Parvathy SS,Masocha W

更新日期：2013-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than seven out of 10 Dutch construction workers describe their work as physically demanding. Ergonomic measures can be used to reduce these physically demanding work tasks. To increase the use of ergonomic measures, employers and workers have to get used to other working methods and to maintaining them....

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Visser S,van der Molen HF,Sluiter JK,Frings-Dresen MH

更新日期：2014-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many new treatments for degeneration of the intervertebral disc are being developed which can be delivered through a needle. These require testing in model systems before being used in human patients. Unfortunately, because of differences in anatomy, there are no ideal animal models of disc degeneration. Bov...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Roberts S,Menage J,Sivan S,Urban JP

更新日期：2008-02-25 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:Due to the unspecific symptoms of spondylodiscitis (SpD), an early radiological examination is necessary. However, controversially discussed is the need for magnetic resonance imaging of the entire spine to exclude multisegmental infections and to determine the required surgical interventions. The aims of th...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Henkelmann J,Denecke T,Pieroh P,Einhorn S,von der Hoeh NH,Heyde CE,Voelker A

更新日期：2021-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated whether Body Mass Index (BMI) at 11 years old has a direct effect on bone mass at age 18 operating through alterations to bone growth and development, or whether the association is mediated by concurrent BMI, fat mass (FM), and fat free mass (FFM). METHODS:Path analysis was used to explore t...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Muniz LC,Menezes AM,Assunção MC,Martínez-Mesa J,Wehrmeister FC,Howe LD,Hallal PC,Gonçalves H,Barros FC

更新日期：2015-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the clinical results of all-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using suspensory cortical button fixation and full tibial tunnel drilling. METHODS:Systematic searches were conducted of published literature up to November 2019 on PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane for studies compari...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Fu CW,Chen WC,Lu YC

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have described an increased risk of developing tibio-femoral osteoarthritis (TF OA), meniscal tears and bursitis among those with a trade as floor layers. The purpose of this study was to analyse symptomatic knee disorders among floor layers that were highly exposed to kneeling work tasks co...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jensen LK,Rytter S,Bonde JP

更新日期：2012-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This double-blind, randomized, controlled trial investigated the effect of the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor tadalafil on the microcirculation in patients with cold Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in one lower extremity. METHODS:Twenty-four patients received 20 mg tadalafil or placebo daily for 12 wee...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Groeneweg G,Huygen FJ,Niehof SP,Wesseldijk F,Bussmann JB,Schasfoort FC,Stronks DL,Zijlstra FJ

更新日期：2008-10-20 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:Due to the advantages of its bone-conserving nature, hip resurface arthroplasty (HRA) has recently gained the interest of orthopedic surgeons for the treatment of young and active patients who have osteonerosis of the femoral head. However, in long-term follow-up studies after HRA, narrowing of the femoral n...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tai CL,Chen YC,Hsieh PH

更新日期：2014-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-level evidence consistently indicates that resource-intensive facility-based rehabilitation does not provide better recovery compared to home programs for uncomplicated knee or hip arthroplasty patients and, therefore, could be reserved for those most impaired. This study aimed to determine if rehabilit...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Naylor JM,Hart A,Harris IA,Lewin AM

更新日期：2019-05-15 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: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: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:Osteoporosis is a major health problem worldwide, and is included in the WHO list of the top 10 major diseases. However, it is often undiagnosed until the first fracture occurs, due to inadequate patient education and lack of insurance coverage for screening tests. Anamnestic risk factors like positive famil...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kolios L,Takur C,Moghaddam A,Hitzler M,Schmidt-Gayk H,Suda AJ,Höner B,Grützner PA,Wölfl C

更新日期：2011-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although ankle fracture surgery can affect glycemic control by either trauma-induced stress or a postoperative decrease in physical activity, there is little evidence on this issue. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of ankle fracture surgery on glycemic control and to assess the risk factors for poo...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lee SY,Park MS,Kwon SS,Sung KH,Jung HS,Lee KM

更新日期：2016-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variations in corticosteroid/anesthetic doses for injecting shoulder conditions were examined among orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and primary-care sports medicine (PCSMs) and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMRs) physicians to provide data needed for documenting inter-group differences for est...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Skedros JG,Hunt KJ,Pitts TC

更新日期：2007-07-06 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:Hmg-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are widely used to prevent disease associated with vascular disease and hyperlipidemia. Although side effects are uncommon, clinical observations suggest statin exposure may exacerbate neuromuscular diseases, including peripheral neuropathy and amyotrophic lateral scler...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Murinson BB,Haughey NJ,Maragakis NJ

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck-shoulder pain conditions, e.g., chronic trapezius myalgia, have been associated with sensory disturbances such as increased sensitivity to experimentally induced pain. This study investigated pain sensitivity in terms of bilateral pressure pain thresholds over the trapezius and tibialis anterior muscles...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Sjörs A,Larsson B,Persson AL,Gerdle B

更新日期：2011-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Associations of socioeconomic status (SES) with the prevalence of various forms of arthritis are well documented. Increasing evidence suggests that SES during childhood is a lasting determinant of health, but its association with the onset of arthritis remains unclear. METHODS:Cross-sectional data on 1276 p...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Baldassari AR,Cleveland RJ,Callahan LF

更新日期：2013-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past decade, there has been heightened interest in injury rates sustained by martial arts athletes, and more specifically, Taekwondo athletes. Despite this interest, there is a paucity of research on pre-competition habits and training of these athletes. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kazemi M,Shearer H,Choung YS

更新日期：2005-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise programmes have shown to be important for the prevention of fractures in patients with established osteoporosis. However, few studies have evaluated the effect of such programmes for women with low bone mineral density (BMD) (osteoporosis or osteopenia) who have already suffered a fracture. Studies ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Hakestad KA,Torstveit MK,Nordsletten L,Risberg MA

更新日期：2015-11-14 00:00:00