abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) experience progressive skeletal deformities which may affect the quality of life and mobility. To date, no studies have evaluated the reliability of tests assessing body posture and joint mobility in SMA patients. The purpose of this study was to...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Stępień A,Jędrzejowska M,Guzek K,Rekowski W,Stępowska J

更新日期：2019-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee movements performed in open (OKC) and closed (CKC) kinetic chains generate various patterns of muscle activities and especially distinct contact stresses in the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). In contrast to these features, the arthrokinematic motion quality (AMQ) of the PFJ has not been compared between me...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Bączkowicz D,Kręcisz K,Borysiuk Z

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interventions for low back pain (LBP) commonly target 'dysfunctional' or atypical lumbo-pelvic kinematics in the belief that correcting aberrant movement improves patients' pain and activity outcomes. If atypical kinematic parameters and postures have a relationship to LBP, they could be expected to more pre...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Laird RA,Keating JL,Ussing K,Li P,Kent P

更新日期：2019-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suture anchor-based fixations of humeral greater tuberosity (GT) fractures have yielded good outcomes in both clinical and biomechanical studies. Be that as it may, the interface contact properties of these fixations have yet to be elaborated. In response, the contact characteristics of two double-row suture...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Lin CL,Yeh ML,Su FC,Wang YC,Chiang CH,Hong CK,Su WR

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign skeletal tumour of unknown aetiology. Most often it occurs in the long bones of extremities and responds well to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. However, unusual localization and atypical presentation of this tumour might present a diagnostic challenge, especia...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Vlaic J,Lamot L,Simunic S,Harjacek M,Bojic D

更新日期：2019-01-08 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: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:Clinical guidelines recommend that people with back pain be given information and education about their back pain, advice to remain active and at work, and exercises to improve mobility and physical activity. Guidelines, however, rarely describe how this is best delivered. The aim of this paper is to present...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Kjaer P,Kongsted A,Ris I,Abbott A,Rasmussen CDN,Roos EM,Skou ST,Andersen TE,Hartvigsen J

更新日期：2018-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevention and rehabilitation of multisite musculoskeletal pain would benefit from studies aiming to understand its underlying mechanism. Autonomic imbalance is a suggested mechanism for multisite pain, but hardly been studied during normal daily living. Therefore, the aim of the study is to investigate ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： de Oliveira Sato T,Hallman DM,Kristiansen J,Holtermann A

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized, that periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) accounts for the major proportion of first (primary) and repeated (secondary) Total Knee Arthroplasty revisions at our university referral arthroplasty center. METHODS:One thousand one hundred forty-three revisions, performed between 2008 and 2016 w...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Boelch SP,Jakuscheit A,Doerries S,Fraissler L,Hoberg M,Arnholdt J,Rudert M

更新日期：2018-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research suggests that sleep problems may be an important predictor for chronic widespread pain (CWP). With this study we investigated both sleep problems and fatigue as predictors for the onset of CWP over a 5-year and an 18-year perspective in a population free from CWP at baseline. METHODS:To ge...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Aili K,Andersson M,Bremander A,Haglund E,Larsson I,Bergman S

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three dimensional (3D) markerless asymmetry analysis was developed to assess and monitor the scoliotic curve. While the developed surface topography (ST) indices demonstrated a strong correlation with the Cobb angle and its change over time, it was reported that the method requires an expert for monitoring t...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ghaneei M,Komeili A,Li Y,Parent EC,Adeeb S

更新日期：2018-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal biceps tendon rupture occurs more often in middle-aged male population, involving the dominant arm. In this retrospective study, it's been described the occurrence of the most frequent adverse events and the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing surgical repair of distal biceps tendon rupture with ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Tarallo L,Lombardi M,Zambianchi F,Giorgini A,Catani F

更新日期：2018-10-10 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:To assess the clinical availability of an adjustable-length loop device for use in the double-bundle technique with aperture fixation at the patella and femur during anatomic double-bundle medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (DB-MPFLR) for recurrent patellar dislocation. METHODS:We retrospectively...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Sim JA,Lim JK,Lee BH

更新日期：2018-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-cemented acetabular cup components demonstrated different clinical performance depending on their surface texture or bearing couple. However, clinical osseointegration needs to be proved for each total joint arthroplasty (TJA) design. Aim of this study was to detect the in vivo migration pattern of a non...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jacobsen A,Seehaus F,Hong Y,Cao H,Schuh A,Forst R,Sesselmann S

更新日期：2018-09-18 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:To identify the optimal viewing angles for every proximal screw in PHILOS plate-fixed proximal humeral fractures. METHODS:Three fresh-frozen human cadaveric bodies with six intact shoulders were studied. All three bodies were put in the beach chair position and PHILOS plates were placed on the proximal hume...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang Q,Liu Y,Zhang M,Zhu Y,Wang L,Chen Y

更新日期：2018-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dislocation following total hip arthroplasty has to date not been resolved satisfactorily. Previous work has shown that using a less-invasive adaption of Bauer's lateral transgluteal approach with capsular repair significantly reduces dislocation rates in primary total hip arthroplasty. The aim of this retro...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jurkutat J,Zajonz D,Sommer G,Schleifenbaum S,Möbius R,Grunert R,Hammer N,Prietzel T

更新日期：2018-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower extremity joint contractures have negative effects on gait in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Thus, contracture prevention is essential for maintaining a patient's functional ability and an acceptable quality of life. This study investigated hip flexion (HF), knee flexion (KF), and ank...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Choi YA,Chun SM,Kim Y,Shin HI

更新日期：2018-08-16 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:To investigate the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive direct lateral approach debridement, interbody bone grafting, and interbody fusion in the treatment of the thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis. METHODS:From January 2013 to January 2016, 35 cases with thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis rece...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Gan F,Jiang J,Xie Z,Huang S,Li Y,Chen G,Tan H

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of chronic degenerative joint disease worldwide. Its incidence has increased in recent years. Aberrant expression profile of lncRNAs in damaged bone and cartilage of KOA patients has been reported recently, indicating its potential contributions in KOA develo...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang K,Chu M,Ding W,Jiang Q

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is a great challenge for spine surgeons to correct severe rigid scoliosis. We developed a three- staged correction (one stage posterior release and screw placement, two stage skull-femoral traction and three stage posterior instrumentation) for adult severe scoliosis. The objective of this study is to inv...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Qiao J,Xiao L,Xu L,Liu Z,Sun X,Qian B,Zhu Z,Qiu Y

更新日期：2018-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethiopian school children often carry school supplies in heavy school bags and encounter limited school facilities. This stresses their vulnerable musculoskeletal system and may result in experiencing musculoskeletal pain. High prevalence of musculoskeletal pain has been documented, but data on musculoskelet...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Delele M,Janakiraman B,Bekele Abebe A,Tafese A,van de Water ATM

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate (1) the association of specific biomechanical factors with knee osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis development, and (2) the impact of other relevant risk factors on this association. METHODS:MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus were searched up until April 2017. Studies were included i...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： van Tunen JAC,Dell'Isola A,Juhl C,Dekker J,Steultjens M,Thorlund JB,Lund H

更新日期：2018-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcaneal apophysitis is a common clinical entity affecting children and adolescents. It is also known as Sever's disease. Heel pain without a recent trauma is the primary manifestation. There are limited studies on the incidence of this disease. In this study, we aimed to report the regional incidence in Is...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Ceylan HH,Caypinar B

更新日期：2018-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In end-stage knee osteoarthritis total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective intervention to reduce pain and improve functioning in the majority of patients. However, after TKA some patients still experience pain, loss of function, deficient muscle strength or reduced walking speed. This study systematical...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Berghmans DDP,Lenssen AF,Emans PJ,de Bie RA

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated greater trochanter (GT) fractures are relatively rare and few studies have assessed the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these fractures. When initial plain radiographs show an isolated GT fracture, underestimation of occult intertrochanteric extension may result in displacement...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Moon NH,Shin WC,Do MU,Woo SH,Son SM,Suh KT

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of shoulder arthroplasties is reportedly increasing and the types of arthroplasty are changing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of primary shoulder arthroplasty in Finland. METHODS:We analyzed nationwide data from the Finnish Arthroplasty Register (FAR) and the Finni...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Harjula JNE,Paloneva J,Haapakoski J,Kukkonen J,Äärimaa V,Finnish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry Group.

更新日期：2018-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine whether number of physical therapy (PT) visits or amount of use of an internet-based exercise training (IBET) program is associated with differential improvement in outcomes for participants with knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS:A secondary analysis was performed using data from participants in ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Pignato M,Arbeeva L,Schwartz TA,Callahan LF,Cooke J,Golightly YM,Goode AP,Heiderscheit BC,Hill C,Huffman KM,Severson HH,Allen KD

更新日期：2018-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and musculoskeletal pain are strongly related, but there is emerging evidence that body fat, not body weight, may be a better indicator of risk. There is, therefore, a need to determine if body fat is associated with musculoskeletal pain as it may improve management strategies. The aim of this system...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Walsh TP,Arnold JB,Evans AM,Yaxley A,Damarell RA,Shanahan EM

更新日期：2018-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractures of the hand and wrist are one of the most common injuries seen in adults. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire has been developed as a patient-reported assessment of pain and disability to evaluate the outcome after hand and wrist injuries. Patient reported outcomes (...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： van Eck ME,Lameijer CM,El Moumni M

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateral epicondylitis is frequently seen in racquet sport players and the treatments are usually symptomatic rather than curative. Taping therapy is cheap and easy to apply in the sport field. In this study we valued the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) on immediate pain control for patients with chronic...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Cho YT,Hsu WY,Lin LF,Lin YN

更新日期：2018-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been many studies regarding nongeriatric femoral neck fractures (FNFs), which included patients of a wide age range (between 20 and 60 years old). We aimed to determine whether internal fixation provided acceptable outcomes for middle-aged patients with displaced FNFs, and identify predictors of s...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Wang CT,Chen JW,Wu K,Chen CS,Chen WC,Pao JL,Chang CH,Lan TY

更新日期：2018-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic lower back pain is still regarded as a poorly understood multifactorial condition. Recently, the thoracolumbar fascia complex has been found to be a contributing factor. Ultrasound imaging has shown that people with chronic lower back pain demonstrate both a significant decrease in shear strain, and ...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： De Coninck K,Hambly K,Dickinson JW,Passfield L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This prospective study evaluates outcomes and reoperation rates for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) from a single non-designer surgeon using relatively extended criteria of degenerative changes of grade 2 or above in either or both non-operated compartments. METHODS:187 consecutive medial mobile be...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Hutt JRB,Sur A,Sur H,Ringrose A,Rickman MS

更新日期：2018-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that the quantification of paravertebral muscle composition and morphology (e.g. size/shape/structure) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic potential in contributing to overall musculoskeletal health. If this is to be realised, then consensus...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Elliott JM,Cornwall J,Kennedy E,Abbott R,Crawford RJ

更新日期：2018-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since disc sequestration that mimics a tumor is rare and sometimes presents with an atypical appearance upon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is often confused with other more common epidural and intradural neoplasms, particularly neurinoma. Open surgery is necessary due to the difficult of achieving a d...

journal_title：BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors： Jia J,Wei Q,Wu T,He D,Cheng X

更新日期：2018-05-22 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