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Allied health professionals’ experiences and views towards improving musculoskeletal services in the UK for patients with musculoskeletal and co-existing mental health conditions: a qualitative study

Interplay between physical and mental health (MH) is widely recognised amongst patients with Musculoskeletal and co-existing MH conditions. Evidence suggests that psychological interventions improve outcomes a...

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Analysis of three different reverse shoulder arthroplasty designs for cuff tear arthropathy – the combination of lateralization and distalization provides best mobility

The two major reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) designs are the Grammont design and the lateralized design. Even if the lateralized design is biomechanically favored, the classic Grammont prosthesis continue...

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Hybrid kyphoplasty with short-versus intermediate- and long-segment pedicle screw fixations for the management of thoracolumbar burst fractures

This study aimed to determine if the hybrid short-segment (HSS) technique is a good alternative to the intermediate-segment (IS) and long-segment (LS) techniques in pedicle screw fixations for acute thoracolum...

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Bone density of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine measured using Hounsfield units of computed tomography – results of 4350 vertebras

The assessment of bone density has gained significance in recent years due to the aging population. Accurate assessment of bone density is crucial when deciding on the appropriate treatment plan for spinal sta...

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Proximal row carpectomy with interposition arthroplasty using both capsular flap and acellular human dermal matrix

In cases of wrist arthritis, proximal row carpectomy (PRC) has been widely utilized and shown favorable long-term outcomes. However, its applicability is limited in cases where arthritis extends to the lunate ...

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Impact of early rehabilitation therapy on functional outcomes in patients post distal radius fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This meta-analysis aims to investigate the efficacy of early rehabilitation on patients who have undergone surgery for distal radius fractures (DRFs) with palmar plating, focusing on multiple outcome measures ...

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Determining a relative total lumbar range of motion to alleviate adjacent segment degeneration after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a finite element analysis

A reduction in total lumbar range of motion (ROM) after lumbar fusion may offset the increase in intradiscal pressure (IDP) and facet joint force (FJF) caused by the abnormally increased ROM at adjacent segmen...

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An imageology-based feasibility study of plating posterolateral tibial plateau fractures via an anterolateral trans-fibular-head approach

There are many difficulties in the reduction and fixation of the tibial plateau fractures involving posterolateral quadrant using general plates via traditional approaches. By imaging the area above the fibula...

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Osteopontin, osteoprotegerin and musculoskeletal ultrasound findings in first-degree relatives of rheumatoid arthritis: potential markers of preclinical disease

First-degree relatives (FDRs) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are known to have increased risk of developing the disease. The detection of altered bone metabolism in FDRs could be a predictor of the dise...

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Total hip arthroplasty after failed transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: analysis of three-dimensional morphological features

In total hip arthroplasty (THA) after failed transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy (TRO) for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), deformity of the proximal femur has been reported to affect stem placemen...

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The association of the STarT Back Screening Tool and type of leg pain with low back pain disability trajectories: a prospective cohort study

Multiple factors influence the recovery process of low back pain (LBP). The identification and increased knowledge of prognostic factors might contribute to a better understanding of the course of LBP. The pur...

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Effects of manual therapy in addition to stretching and strengthening exercises to improve scapular range of motion, functional capacity and pain in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

The current study aimed to measure the effectiveness of manual therapy in addition to stretching and strengthening exercises in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome to improve functional capacity, pain,...

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Evaluation of the efficacy of trigger points combined with extracorporeal shock waves in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: heel temperature and plantar pressure

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain. Among conservative treatments, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is considered effective for refractory PF. Studies have shown that applying...

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Contralateral knee osteoarthritis is a risk factor for ipsilateral knee osteoarthritis progressing: a case control study

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly disabling disease, and studying its progression is crucial. However, it is still unclear whether the progression of ipsilateral knee osteoarthritis is influenced by contra...

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Development of the intelligent knee osteoarthritis lifestyle app: a person-based approach

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent long term health conditions globally. Exercise and physical activity are now widely recognised to significantly reduce joint pain, improve physical function and...

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Comparison of young femoral neck fractures treated by femoral neck system, multiple cancellous screws and dynamic hip screws: a retrospectively comparison study

Implant choice for the fixation of femoral neck fracture is one of the most important management controversies. This study aims to evaluate and compare the short-term outcomes associated with the use of the Fe...

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Association between BMI and osteoporotic fractures at different sites in Chinese women: a case-control retrospective study in Changsha

Osteoporotic fractures are a growing problem in an aging society. The association between body mass index (BMI) and osteoporotic fractures varies by fracture site and ethnicity. Limited knowledge exists regard...

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Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) versus endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis along with intervertebral disc herniation: a retrospective analysis

This study aims to compare the clinical effects and imaging data of patients who underwent endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) with those who received unilateral biportal endoscopic l...

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Comparative evaluation of multiparametric lumbar MRI radiomic models for detecting osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a serious global public health issue. Currently, there are few studies that explore the use of multiparametric MRI radiomics for osteoporosis detection. The purpose of this study was to compare...

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The immediate effect of cervical rotation-traction manipulation on cervical paravertebral soft tissue: a study using soft tissue tension cloud chart technology

To evaluate the reliability of the Soft Tissue Tension Cloud Chart (STTCC) technology, an original method combining multi-point Cervical Paravertebral Soft Tissue Test (CPSTT) with MATLAB software, we conducte...

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Exploring patient perspectives on EQ-5D-5L data visualization within an individualized decision aid for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Alberta, Canada

Decision aids can help patients set realistic expectations. In this study, we explored alternative presentations to visualise patient-reported outcomes (EQ-5D-5L) data within an online, individualized patient dec...

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Randomized controlled trial of compressive cryotherapy versus standard cryotherapy after total knee arthroplasty: pain, swelling, range of motion and functional recovery

After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients have limited knee range of motion (ROM), trophic changes and pain. Cryotherapy and compression are recommended in the literature, but no study has shown that cryot...

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A possible correlation between facet orientation and development of degenerative cervical spinal stenosis

Previous studies have demonstrated the relationship between sagittal facet orientation and cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis. However, the associations between facet orientation and cervical spinal steno...

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Dnmt3b ablation affects fracture repair process by regulating apoptosis

Previous studies have shown that DNA methyltransferase 3b (Dnmt3b) is the only Dnmt responsive to fracture repair and Dnmt3b ablation in Prx1-positive stem cells and chondrocyte cells both delayed fracture rep...

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Illness perceptions in people with chronic and disabling non-specific neck pain seeking primary healthcare: a qualitative study

Illness perceptions can affect the way people with musculoskeletal pain emotionally and behaviorally cope with their health condition. Understanding patients illness perceptions may help facilitate patient-cen...

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Factors associated with physical activity following total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis: a longitudinal study

After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients’ physical activity (PA) levels at 6 months are lower than those of healthy subjects. Few studies have investigated the factors associated with PA at 6 months after...

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Complete resorption of the humerus in metastatic thyroid carcinoma: a case report

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrinological malignancy, but its spread to bone is rare. Particularly, bone metastases leading to complete resorption of the humerus are extremely uncommon. We aimed to...

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Effectiveness of opportunistic osteoporosis screening on chest CT using the DCNN model

To develop and evaluate a deep learning model based on chest CT that achieves favorable performance on opportunistic osteoporosis screening using the lumbar 1 + lumbar 2 vertebral bodies fusion feature images,...

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Correction: The effect of varus rearfoot wedges on hallux dorsiflexion resistance

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Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation of Rockwood III/IV: a retrospective study on clavicular hook plate versus arthroscopic TightRope loop titanium button

To compare the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic TightRope loop titanium button and clavicular hook plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation of Rockwood III/IV.

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Phenotypes of osteoarthritis-related knee pain and their transition over time: data from the osteoarthritis initiative

Identification of knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain phenotypes, their transition patterns, and risk factors for worse phenotypes, may guide prognosis and targeted treatment; however, few studies have described the...

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Effects of foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review of randomized trials

To analyze the effects of using foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain.

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The analysis of segmental lordosis restored by oblique lumbar interbody fusion and related factors: building up preoperative predicting model

Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) procedures have the potential to increase the segmental lordosis by inserting lordotic cages, however, the amount of segmental lordosis (SL) changes can vary and is likel...

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Safety of blood reinfusion drains after local infiltration analgesia in total joint replacement

Local infiltration analgesia (LIA) is frequently administered to patient undergoing joint replacement surgical procedures. The aim of the present research was to verify the safety of collected shed blood to be...

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Effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides versus rocabado 6 × 6 program in subjects with cervicogenic headache

Cervicogenic headache is designated as the most common type of secondary headache that results from conditions affecting the neck’s bony components, muscles, and intervertebral discs rather than the head itself.

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Limited use of virtual reality in primary care physiotherapy for patients with chronic pain

Chronic pain is a disabling condition which is prevalent in about 20% of the adult population. Physiotherapy is the most common non-pharmacological treatment option for chronic pain, but often demonstrates uns...

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Musculoskeletal pain among medical residents: role of workplace safety climate and sexual harassment

Workplace factors are important predictors of occurrence of musculoskeletal pain among different occupational populations. In healthcare, a psychologically unsafe work environment can negatively affect the emo...

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Prevalence of hip femoroacetabular impingement deformities in high-level (La Liga) male professional football players

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is considered one of the main causes of hip osteoarthritis in young adults, especially in athletes. In recent years, morphological changes in FAI in the hip have been linked ...

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Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: co-production of knowledge sharing resources

Osteoporosis involves changes to bones that makes them prone to fracture. The most common osteoporotic fracture is vertebral, in which one or more spinal vertebrae collapse. People with vertebral fracture are ...

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Evaluation of single and multiple hyaluronic acid injections at different concentrations with high molecular weight in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is severe progressive and most commonly diagnosed articular disease and its incidence is increasing around the world depending on age. This pathologic condition which limits daily activity ...

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Are there any benefits for post-operative splinting after carpal tunnel release? A systematic review and meta-analysis

There is a controversy on the effectiveness of post-operating splinting in patients with carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery. This study aimed to systematically evaluate various outcomes regarding the effectiv...

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Correlation between bone density, bone metabolism markers with lipid metabolism markers and body mass index

We aimed to explore the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), bone metabolism markers, and blood lipid-related indicators, body mass index (BMI) in elderly individuals.

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Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression with removal of the posterosuperior region underneath the slipping vertebral body for lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a retrospective study

Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression (PTED) is an ideal minimally invasive decompression technique for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (...

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Efficacy and safety of two-stage revision for patients with culture-negative versus culture-positive periprosthetic joint infection: a single-center retrospective study

The safety and efficacy of two-stage revision for culture-negative PJI remain controversial. This study analyzed outcomes after two-stage revision in patients with culture-negative and culture-positive peripro...

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Opportunistic hand radiographs to screen for low forearm bone mineral density: a prospective and retrospective cohort study

Low bone mineral density affects 53% of women over age 65 in the US, yet many are unaware and remain untreated. Underdiagnosis of forearm osteoporosis and related fragility fractures represent missed warning s...

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A controlled randomized trial with a 12-week follow-up investigating the effects of medium-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, VMO thickness, and functionality in patients with knee osteoarthritis

One of the major contributors to disability in Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients is weakness in the Quadriceps Femoris muscle. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used in rehabilitation for p...

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Plastic and elastic biomechanical properties of anterior cruciate ligament autografts

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common orthopedic injury, occurring in roughly 68.6 per 100,000 persons annually, with the primary treatment option being ACL reconstruction. However, debate remai...

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Correction of anterior bowing complicating tibial osteofibrous dysplasia in preadolescents by osteotomy and telescopic nailing without lesional resection: a preliminary study of four-case reports

Osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD) occurs most frequently in the tibia and may result in deformity and pathological fracture. Surgical treatment such as curettage or segment excision has been performed but remains c...

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Aspirin is as effective as low molecular weight heparins in preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

The optimal agent for thromboprophylaxis following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains unclear, particularly in patients with a low baseline risk for venous thromboembolism (V...

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