Motor unit number index detects the effectiveness of surgical treatment in improving distal motor neuron loss in patients with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are varieties of self-assessment questionnaire used for the evaluation of pain, functional disability, and health related quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The present study intended to adapt and translate the oxford knee score into the Arabic and investigated its psychometr...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Alghadir AH,Al-Eisa ES,Anwer S

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radial head fractures are commonly interpreted as isolated injuries, and it is assumed that the energy transferred during trauma has its influence on the risk on associated ipsilateral upper limb injuries. However, relationships between Mason classification, mechanism of injury, and associated injuries have ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kodde IF,Kaas L,van Es N,Mulder PG,van Dijk CN,Eygendaal D

更新日期：2015-06-05 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:Injury prevalence data commonly indicate trends of higher rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in older workers over their younger counterparts, and for females more than males. The purpose of this study was to investigate age and sex-related differences in manifestations of shoulder muscle fatigu...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Collins JD,O'Sullivan L

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Hueter-Volkmann law describes growth principles around joints and joint deformation. It states that decreased stress leads to increased growth and that excessive stress leads to growth retardation. Aim of this study was to test the possible results of this principle by measuring the effect of dorsal hume...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： van Gelein Vitringa VM,van Royen BJ,van der Sluijs JA

更新日期：2013-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although intra-articular hyaluronic acid is well established as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, its use in hip osteoarthritis is not based on large randomized controlled trials. There is a need for more rigorously designed studies on hip osteoarthritis treatment as this subject is still very much...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Colen S,van den Bekerom MP,Bellemans J,Mulier M

更新日期：2010-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study to compare glenohumeral joint motion during active shoulder axial rotation between subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) shoulders and asymptomatic shoulders using cine-magnetic resonance imaging (cine-MRI). Measurement of glenohumeral joint motion via manual intervention does not ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kenmoku T,Matsuki K,Ochiai N,Sonoda M,Ishida T,Sasaki S,Tanaka Y,Nakawaki M,Nagura N,Tazawa R,Sasaki Y,Banks SA,Takaso M

更新日期：2019-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open dislocations are infrequent, often associated with damage to the neuro vascular structures. We present an unusual case of an open antero-lateral dislocation of the elbow, which was not associated with any vascular or neural injury. CASE PRESENTATION:A 34 year female dance instructor sustained an open d...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Alonso JA,Roy BR,Shaw DL

更新日期：2002-01-01 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:We have reported that a single intra-articular injection of diclofenac etalhyaluronate (SI-613) exerted a potent and long-lasting analgesic effect in experimental arthritis models. In the present study, we investigated the effect of SI-613 on the production of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA) i...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kisukeda T,Onaya J,Yoshioka K

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of hip resurfacing patients and compare them to standard primary total hip arthroplasty procedures performed during the same period of time. METHODS:One hundred and fourteen consecutive men who had a mean age of 50 years (range...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Issa K,Palich A,Tatevossian T,Kapadia BH,Naziri Q,Mont MA

更新日期：2013-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective thoracolumbar/lumbar fusion technique was introduced to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with major thoracolumbar/lumbar curves. Theoretically, this surgical strategy could also be applied to syringomyelia patients. No previous study has specifically addressed the effectiveness ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Feng F,Shen H,Chen X,Liu Z,Chen J,Li Q,Lao L

更新日期：2020-11-14 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:Upright head and neck position has been frequently applied as baseline for diagnosis of neck problems. However, the variance of the position after cervical motions has never been demonstrated. Thus, it is unclear if the baseline position varies evenly across the cervical joints. The purpose was to assess rep...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang X,Lindstroem R,Carstens NP,Graven-Nielsen T

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complicated acetabular fractures comprise the most challenging field for orthopedists. The purpose of this study was to develop three-dimensional printed patient-specific (3DPPS) Ti-6Al-4 V plates to treat complicated acetabular fractures involving quadrilateral plate (QLP) disruption and to evaluate their e...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang C,Chen Y,Wang L,Wang D,Gu C,Lin X,Liu H,Chen J,Wen X,Liu Y,Huang F,Yao L,Fan S,Huang W,Dong J

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of a 14-week periodized circuit training protocol on patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), in randomized intervention groups, on thigh intermuscular adipose tissue (interMAT), body composition, systemic inflammation, cartilage degradation, and its rep...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： de Almeida AC,Pedroso MG,Aily JB,Gonçalves GH,Pastre CM,Mattiello SM

更新日期：2018-11-30 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:Of all distal radius fractures, 25 % are complete articular fractures (AO/OTA type C fractures). Two thirds of those fractures are displaced and require reduction. According to several International Guidelines, adequately reduced intra-articular distal radius fractures are best treated non-operatively with p...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Mulders MAM,Walenkamp MMJ,Goslings JC,Schep NWL

更新日期：2016-02-09 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:The aim of this study was to investigate clinical outcomes of fifth metacarpal neck fractures using antegrade single elastic nail and to explore ideal puncture point to avoid iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. METHODS:A single elastic nail with suitable diameter was used in 27 cases of fifth metacarpal neck fra...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： She Y,Xu Y

更新日期：2017-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the risk factors associated with osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture (IFFNF) have been frequently reported, the results remain controversial. Therefore, its related risk factors were systematically evaluated and meta-classified in this study. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Xu JL,Liang ZR,Xiong BL,Zou QZ,Lin TY,Yang P,Chen D,Zhang QW

更新日期：2019-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary objective of this study was to assess the interobserver and intraobserver agreement on ligamentous injuries on conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in acute simple elbow dislocation. The secondary objectives were to determine the interobserver agreement on the assessment of joint congrui...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Schnetzke M,Schüler S,Hoffend J,Simon R,Keil H,Porschke F,Studier-Fischer S,Grützner PA,Guehring T

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) is an alternative to posterior open surgery to treat a high-grade migrated herniated disc. However, because of the complexity of the surgery, success is dependent on the surgeon's skill. Therefore, patients are frequently treated using open discectomy. Anatomical cons...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wu C,Lee CY,Chen SC,Hsu SK,Wu MH

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have previously observed, in studies on an experimental overuse model, that the tachykinin system may be involved in the processes of muscle inflammation (myositis) and other muscle tissue alterations. To further evaluate the significance of tachykinins in these processes, we have used inhibitors of neutr...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Song Y,Stål PS,Yu JG,Lorentzon R,Backman C,Forsgren S

更新日期：2014-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is being increasingly used to treat postoperative infections after osteosynthetic fracture fixation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the influence of epidemiological and microbiological parameters on outcome. METHODS:Infections following operative fracture ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Izadpanah K,Hansen S,Six-Merker J,Helwig P,Südkamp NP,Schmal H

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is a new diagnostic tool for gout, but its sensitivity has not been established. Our goal was to assess the sensitivity of DECT for the detection of monosodium urate (MSU) deposits in non-tophaceous and tophaceous gout, both at the level of the patient and that of the i...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Baer AN,Kurano T,Thakur UJ,Thawait GK,Fuld MK,Maynard JW,McAdams-DeMarco M,Fishman EK,Carrino JA

更新日期：2016-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subacromial disorders are considered to be one of the most common pathologies affecting the shoulder. Optimal therapy for shoulder pain (SP) in primary care is yet unknown, since clinical history and physical examination do not provide decisive evidence as to the patho-anatomical origin of the symptoms. Opti...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ottenheijm RP,Joore MA,Walenkamp GH,Weijers RE,Winkens B,Cals JW,de Bie RA,Dinant GJ

更新日期：2011-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is described as being a successful procedure. These results are often derived from clinical general shoulder examinations, which are then classified as 'excellent', 'good', 'fair' or 'poor'. However, the cut-off points for these classifications vary and sometimes modified sco...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wessel RN,Lim TE,van Mameren H,de Bie RA

更新日期：2011-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When conducting large scale epidemiologic studies, it is a challenge to obtain quantitative exposure estimates, which do not rely on self-report where estimates may be influenced by symptoms and knowledge of disease status. In this study we developed a job exposure matrix (JEM) for use in population studies ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Rubak TS,Svendsen SW,Andersen JH,Haahr JP,Kryger A,Jensen LD,Frost P

更新日期：2014-06-13 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