Section edited by Jasvinder Singh
This section concerns all aspects of research into osteoporosis and rheumatic diseases, where the primary focus relates specifically to a component(s) of the musculoskeletal system
Research article
Use of conservative treatment modalities in osteoarthritis (OA) is suboptimal, which appears to be partly due to patients’ beliefs about treatments. The aim of this study was to develop a research instrument a...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:402
Published on: 19 September 2017
Research article
During the course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), patients have profound negative effects on their patient-reported-outcomes (PRO); in addition, the impact of sustained remission (SR) on PROs may differ for each...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:379
Published on: 2 September 2017
Research article
Investigate the prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis as well as investigating the prevalence of vertebral fractures.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:357
Published on: 22 August 2017
Research article
To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Singapore Chinese and Singapore English versions of the Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) scales.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:353
Published on: 17 August 2017
Research article
We examined the effectiveness and tolerability of transdermal buprenorphine (TDB) treatment in real-world setting in Asian patients with musculoskeletal pain.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:337
Published on: 4 August 2017
Research article
Since persistence to first biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) is far from ideal in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, many do receive a second and/or third bDMARD treatment. However, ...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:332
Published on: 2 August 2017
Research article
Axial spondyloarthritis (ax-SpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine causing pain, stiffness, loss in physical function, and fatigue. Therefore, the physical and psychological burden of having this ...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:328
Published on: 1 August 2017
Research article
This study evaluated the effect of early anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the subsequent risk of total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:326
Published on: 1 August 2017
Research article
RA patients who eventually dropped out of treatment and out of the health care system had potentially disastrous consequences for their health-related quality-of-life outcomes. Objectives of the study were to ...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:321
Published on: 28 July 2017
Research article
The standard dose of rituximab used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 1000 mg but recent studies have shown that low dose (500 mg) is also effective. Efficacy of low dose rituximab in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) r...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:310
Published on: 19 July 2017
Study protocol
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis which impacts significantly on the quality of life and work capacity of affected individuals. Recent evidence has shown that early control of infla...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:303
Published on: 18 July 2017
Research article
Disease-related foot pathology is recognised to have a significant impact on mobility and functional capacity in the majority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The forefoot is widely affected and the...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:308
Published on: 18 July 2017
Research article
ONO-5334 is a cathepsin K inhibitor that induced bone mineral density (BMD) gain in a phase II study in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Even though the antiresorptive effect could only be monitored in th...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:267
Published on: 19 June 2017
Research article
When people first experience symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) they often delay seeking medical attention resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. This research assesses behaviours people might engage...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:258
Published on: 14 June 2017
Research article
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrate reduced aerobic capacity, excess cardiovascular risk, mobility limitations and are less physically active than their healthy peers. Physical activity may dec...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:234
Published on: 31 May 2017
Research article
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic connective-tissue disease responsible for reduced life expectancy, disability and a decreased quality of life. In order to optimize patients-physicians relationship and ca...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:230
Published on: 30 May 2017
Research article
Viscosupplementation is a symptomatic treatment of the knee osteoarthritis based on the intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (IAHA). Although many studies have investigated its effect on symptoms, few ...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:222
Published on: 26 May 2017
Research article
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients carry a high risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The excess of cardiovascular disease cannot be entirely explained by traditional risk factors and the immune syst...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:214
Published on: 25 May 2017
The Erratum to this article has been published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:263
Research article
There have been no previous report of hand joint destruction prevalence in Chinese rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and potential factors o...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:211
Published on: 22 May 2017
The Erratum to this article has been published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:231
Research article
The Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 instrument (MDF-Fibro-17) has been developed for use in fibromyalgia (FM) clinical studies and includes 5 domains: Global Fatigue Experience, Cogniti...
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:198
Published on: 18 May 2017
