BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Call for Papers: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)

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BMC Rheumatology and BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders welcome submissions on PPI in rheumatic and musculoskeletal research. The Editorial Board hopes that this will be a rich learning experience for both the public and researchers, and we've designed the Call for Papers to reflect this.

In order to recognize the significant growth and advancement of robotic surgery over the past several decades, we hereby welcome original submissions on ‘Robotic surgery’ aiming to present a collection of primary research articles and reviews on the topic.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders welcomes submissions on Digital Health technologies in rheumatic and musculoskeletal care. Topics of interest include E-health, artificial intelligence, big data, mobile apps and wearable sensors.

This Article Collection showcases original contributions on imaging in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders. Explore selected articles within this innovating speciality.

Publication date: March 2021.

Celebrating 20 years of open access publishing at BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and hip replacement for osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study

Authors: Sultana Monira Hussain, Yuanyuan Wang, Alicia K. Heath, Graham G. Giles, Dallas R. English, Darryl W. Eyles, Elizabeth J. Williamson, Stephen E. Graves, Anita E. Wluka and Flavia M. Cicuttini

Content type: Research

19 October 2021
Comparison of anterior knee laxity, stiffness, genu recurvatum, and general joint laxity in the late follicular phase and the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle

Authors: Mayuu Shagawa, Sae Maruyama, Chie Sekine, Hirotake Yokota, Ryo Hirabayashi, Arisa Hirata, Mizuki Yokoyama and Mutsuaki Edama

Content type: Research

18 October 2021
Association between sarcopenia, physical performance and falls in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a 1-year prospective study

Authors: Sabine Wiegmann, Gabriele Armbrecht, Diana Borucki, Bjoern Buehring, Frank Buttgereit, Christian Detzer, Désirée Schaumburg, Kim Nikola Zeiner and Roswitha Dietzel

Content type: Research

18 October 2021
Risk factor analysis for above-knee amputation in patients with periprosthetic joint infection of the knee: a case-control study

Authors: Franziska Eckers, Christoph J. Laux, Sebastian Schaller, Martin Berli, Yvonne Achermann and Sandro F. Fucentese

Content type: Research

18 October 2021
Role of psychosocial factors on the effect of physical activity on physical function in patients after lumbar spine surgery

Authors: Hiral Master, Renan Castillo, Stephen T. Wegener, Jacquelyn S. Pennings, Rogelio A. Coronado, Christine M. Haug, Richard L. Skolasky, Lee H. Riley III, Brian J. Neuman, Joseph S. Cheng, Oran S. Aaronson, Clinton J. Devin and Kristin R. Archer

Content type: Research

18 October 2021

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An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Authors: Benjamin E Smith, Chris Littlewood and Stephen May

Content type: Research article

9 December 2014
The TICOPA protocol (TIght COntrol of Psoriatic Arthritis): a randomised controlled trial to compare intensive management versus standard care in early psoriatic arthritis

Authors: Laura C Coates, Nuria Navarro-Coy, Sarah R Brown, Sarah Brown, Lucy McParland, Howard Collier, Emma Skinner, Jennifer Law, Anna Moverley, Sue Pavitt, Claire Hulme, Paul Emery, Philip G Conaghan and Philip S Helliwell

Content type: Study protocol

21 March 2013
The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects

Authors: Kieran O'Sullivan, Elaine Murray and David Sainsbury

Content type: Research article

16 April 2009
Mortality and cause of death in hip fracture patients aged 65 or older - a population-based study

Authors: Jorma Panula, Harri Pihlajamäki, Ville M Mattila, Pekka Jaatinen, Tero Vahlberg, Pertti Aarnio and Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä

Content type: Research article

20 May 2011
Reliability of clinical tests to evaluate nerve function and mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system

Authors: Annina B Schmid, Florian Brunner, Hannu Luomajoki, Ulrike Held, Lucas M Bachmann, Sabine Künzer and Michel W Coppieters

Content type: Research article

21 January 2009

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. Studies investigating the systemic nature of rheumatic diseases, not related to specific musculoskeletal manifestations, are encouraged to submit to BMC Rheumatology.

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September: Patient and public involvement in research

In recognition of World Patient Safety Awareness day on 17th September, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. We have collated free-to-read content from across our journals - showcasing patient perspectives, research into the study of PPI, and engaging public partners as co-authors in research.

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Call for Papers: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)

Call for papers: Robotic surgery

Call for Papers: Digital Health

NEW: Advances & challenges in imaging rheumatic & musculoskeletal disorders

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Association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and hip replacement for osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study

Comparison of anterior knee laxity, stiffness, genu recurvatum, and general joint laxity in the late follicular phase and the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle

Association between sarcopenia, physical performance and falls in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a 1-year prospective study

Risk factor analysis for above-knee amputation in patients with periprosthetic joint infection of the knee: a case-control study

Role of psychosocial factors on the effect of physical activity on physical function in patients after lumbar spine surgery

An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

The TICOPA protocol (TIght COntrol of Psoriatic Arthritis): a randomised controlled trial to compare intensive management versus standard care in early psoriatic arthritis

The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects

Mortality and cause of death in hip fracture patients aged 65 or older - a population-based study

Reliability of clinical tests to evaluate nerve function and mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system

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Can Kidney Disease Affect Your Thinking?

Highlights of the BMC Series – September 2021

Introducing the BMC Series SDG Editorial Board Members: Harvy Joy Liwanag

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Announcement: we are recruiting Editorial Board Members

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