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Successful recovery following musculoskeletal trauma: protocol for a qualitative study of patients’ and physiotherapists’ perceptions

Annually in the UK, 40,000–90,000 people are involved in a traumatic incident. Severity of injury and how well people recover from their injuries varies, with physiotherapy playing a key role in the rehabilita...

Authors: N. Middlebrook, N. R. Heneghan, D. Falla, L. Silvester, A. B. Rushton and A. A. Soundy

Generalized joint hypermobility, scoliosis, patellofemoral pain, and physical abilities in young dancers

Many young girls with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) choose to participate in dance because their bodies are suited for this activity. Scoliosis tends to occur often in thin girls, who also are more lik...

Authors: Nili Steinberg, Shay Tenenbaum, Aviva Zeev, Michal Pantanowitz, Gordon Waddington, Gali Dar and Itzhak Siev-Ner

Follow-up results of microendoscopic discectomy compared to day surgery using percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation

Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is satisfactory for hospitalized patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Currently, only a few studies have reported about the day surgery patients undergoi...

Authors: Zhaojun Song, Maobo Ran, Juan Luo, Kai Zhang, Yongjie Ye, Jiazhuang Zheng and Zhi Zhang

Is early full weight bearing safe following locking plate ORIF of distal fibula fractures?

In the modern western world appraisal of economical points such as treatment and disability after trauma present a financial burden. In this context open reduction internal fixation techniques allowing for ear...

Authors: Michael Zyskowski, Markus Wurm, Frederik Greve, Sebastian Pesch, Francesca von Matthey, Patrick Pflüger, Moritz Crönlein, Peter Biberthaler and Chlodwig Kirchhoff

Comparing two interdisciplinary occupational rehabilitation programs for employees on sick leave: a mixed-method design study protocol

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and common mental disorders (CMDs) are the most frequent reasons for long-term sick leave and work disability. Occupational rehabilitation programs are used to help employees r...

Authors: Monica Eftedal, Torill H. Tveito, Ulrik Gensby, M. Kamrul Islam, Stein Atle Lie, Gro Aasland, Svein Kostveit and Chris Jensen

Monocortical fixation for locking plate distal screws does not impair mechanical properties in open-wedge high tibial osteotomy

The neurovascular bundle containing the deep peroneal nerve has a potential risk of injury during open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO), particularly due to drilling for bicortical fixation at distal screw ...

Authors: Junya Itou, Umito Kuwashima, Masafumi Itoh, Koichi Kuroda, Yasuharu Yokoyama and Ken Okazaki

A comparison of the bilateral decompression via unilateral approach versus conventional approach transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disease in the elderly

Bilateral decompression via unilateral approach (BDUA) is an effective surgical approach for treating lumbar degenerative diseases. However, no studies of prognosis, especially the recovery of the soft tissue,...

Authors: Yifan Huang, Jian Chen, Peng Gao, Changjiang Gu, Jin Fan, Zhiyi Hu, Xiaojian Cao, Guoyong Yin and Wei Zhou

Utilising the perspectives of patients with lower-limb osteoarthritis on prescribed physical activity to develop a theoretically informed physiotherapy intervention

Lower-limb osteoarthritis (OA) causes high levels of pain and disability. Physiotherapists are the primary healthcare provider of non-pharmacological treatments, and incorporate strategies to optimise physical...

Authors: Matthew Willett, Carolyn Greig, Sally Fenton, David Rogers, Joan Duda and Alison Rushton

Gravity determines the direction of nerve roots sedimentation in the lumbar spinal canal

To investigate the role of gravity in the sedimentation of lumbar spine nerve roots using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of various body positions.

Authors: Jun Yang, Zhiyun Feng, Nian Chen, Zhenhua Hong, Yongyu Zheng, Jiang Yang, Tingjie Zhou, Xin Yao, Taifeng Xu and Linting Zhang

Characteristics of hip impingement syndrome in patients with multiple hereditary exostoses

This study aimed to investigate the characteristic deformities of the hip in multiple hereditary exostoses patients (MHE) and its association with the hip impingement syndrome.

Authors: Yeong-Seub Ahn, Sungmin Kim, Woo-Jong Kim, Jun-Hyuk Lim and Sung-Taek Jung

A compliance real-time monitoring system for the management of the brace usage in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: a pilot study

Patient compliance is essential to the effectiveness of brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. Subjective measurements like questionnaires and inquiries proved to be arguably inacc...

Authors: Ce Zhu, Qiang Wu, Bing Xiao, Juehan Wang, Chao Luo, Quan Yu, Limin Liu and Yueming Song

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica of the radial head: a rare case report

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (DEH) is a rare benign overgrowth generally affecting the epiphyses and short bones of the lower limbs. DEH in the elbow joint is extremely rare, and to date, only three cases...

Authors: Hiva Mohamadian, Mansour Bahardoust, Borzouyeh Molazem Sanandaji and Saba Saberi

Myostatin and markers of bone metabolism in dermatomyositis

In dermatomyostis (DM) patients, inflammation, reduced activity, and medication have a negative impact on the musculoskeletal system. Several endocrine factors are involved in muscle growth and bone turnover.

Authors: Katharina Kerschan-Schindl, Wolfgang Gruther, Ursula Föger-Samwald, Christine Bangert, Stefan Kudlacek and Peter Pietschmann

Applications of CRISPR/Cas9 in the research of malignant musculoskeletal tumors

Malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system, especially osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma, pose a major threat to the lives and health of adolescents and children. Current treatments for musc...

Authors: Wei Liu, Shubin Wang, Binhui Lin, Wei Zhang and Guangrong Ji

A radiostereometric and clinical long-term follow-up study of the surface replacement trapeziometacarpal joint prosthesis

The aim of this study was to determine long-term survival and clinical outcomes of the surface replacement trapeziometacarpal joint prosthesis (SR™TMC) and to evaluate implant migration using radiostereometric...

Authors: Bart ten Brinke, Nina M. C. Mathijssen, Ian F. Blom, Lennard A. Koster and Gerald A. Kraan

Prying reduction with mosquito forceps versus limited open reduction for irreducible distal radius‐ulna fractures in older children: a retrospective study

There are disputes about which reduction technique should be adopted in treatment of distal radius-ulna fractures in older children who failed to achieve manual reduction. This study compared clinical effects ...

Authors: Qiang Huang, Fei Su, Zhi Meng Wang, Han Zhong Xue, Liang Sun, Teng Ma, Qian Wang, Yao Lu, Ming Li, Cheng Ren, Cong Ming Zhang, Kun Zhang and Zhong Li

Effect of oblique headless compression screw fixation for metacarpal shaft fracture: a biomechanical in vitro study

Metacarpal shaft fracture is a common fracture in hand trauma injuries. Surgical intervention is indicated when fractures are unstable or involve considerable displacement. Current fixation options include Kir...

Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Tsung-Yu Ho, Yen-Nien Ting, Ming-Tzu Tsai, Heng-Li Huang, Cheng-En Hsu and Jui-Ting Hsu

A novel posterior multiple screws distraction reducer system versus anterior release, posterior internal distraction, and subsequent spinal fusion for severe scoliosis

We previously reported anterior release, posterior internal distraction, and subsequent spinal fusion (ARPIDF) for the correction of severe scoliosis with a satisfactory correction rate. However, surgical proc...

Authors: Ganjun Feng, Yong Huang, Leizhen Huang, Yongliang Wang, Juehan Wang, Chunguang Zhou, Lei Wang, Zhongjie Zhou, Xi Yang, Limin Liu and Yueming Song

Stratified care integrated with eHealth versus usual primary care physiotherapy in patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

Neck and shoulder complaints are common in primary care physiotherapy. These patients experience pain and disability, resulting in high societal costs due to, for example, healthcare use and work absence. Cont...

Authors: Mark L. van Tilburg, Corelien J. J. Kloek, Martijn F. Pisters, J. Bart Staal, Johanna M. van Dongen, Marjolein de Weerd, Raymond W. J. G. Ostelo, Nadine E. Foster and Cindy Veenhof

Effect of real-time ultrasound imaging for biofeedback on trunk muscle contraction in healthy subjects: a preliminary study

Real-time ultrasound imaging (RUSI) has been increasingly used as a form of biofeedback when instructing and re-training muscle contraction. However, the effectiveness of the RUSI on a single sustained contrac...

Authors: Shanshan Lin, Bo Zhu, Yiyi Zheng, Guozhi Huang, Qi Zeng and Chuhuai Wang

Treatment of the fresh central slip avulsion of the extensor tendon by bone tunnel-tendon suture: a prospective cohort study

The current evidence base for the management of central slip avulsions is limited from obtaining a best approach. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect and feasibility of repairing the ...

Authors: Bin Wang, Yiming Lu, Tianliang Wang, Jiaxiang Gu and Naichen Zhang

Low BASDAI score alone is not a good predictor of anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment efficacy in ankylosing spondylitis: a retrospective cohort study

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of high disease activity as measured using the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients who noneth...

Authors: Bora Nam, Bon San Koo, Tae-Han Lee, Ji-Hui Shin, Jin-Ju Kim, Seunghun Lee, Kyung Bin Joo and Tae-Hwan Kim

Temperature and current flow effects of different electrode placement in shoulder capacitive-resistive electric transfer applications: a cadaveric study

Impingement syndrome is currently estimated to represent 60% of all shoulder pain disorders. Capacitive-Resistive electric transfer therapy is aimed to provoke temperature and current flow changes in superfici...

Authors: Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz, Carlos López-de-Celis, César Hidalgo-García, Max Canet-Vintró, Pablo Fanlo-Mazas and Albert Pérez-Bellmunt

Telehealth sounds a bit challenging, but it has potential: participant and physiotherapist experiences of gym-based exercise intervention for Achilles tendinopathy monitored via telehealth

Although telehealth is becoming more popular for delivery of care for individuals with musculoskeletal pain, to our knowledge telehealth has not been used to manage Achilles tendinopathy. This research aimed t...

Authors: F. Hasani, P. Malliaras, T. Haines, S. E. Munteanu, J. White, J. Ridgway, P. Nicklen, A. Moran and P. Jansons

Associations of serum vitamins levels with bone mineral density in the different race-ethnicities US adults

The conclusions on the associations of specific vitamin levels with bone mineral density (BMD) were controversial. Therefore, the aims of this study were to examine the associations of serum vitamins levels wi...

Authors: Xiang Li and Xun Liu

Long-term radiographic outcomes and functional evaluation of ulnar shortening osteotomy in patients with ulnar impaction syndrome and reverse oblique sigmoid notch: a retrospective case series study

Ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO) is an effective treatment for ulnar impaction syndrome. However, there have been reports of osteoarthritis (OA) at the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) when USO was performed on ...

Authors: Hui-Kuang Huang, Steve K. Lee, Yi-Chao Huang, Cheng-Yu Yin, Ming-Chau Chang and Jung-Pan Wang

Electromagnetic navigation reduces radiation exposure for retrograde drilling in osteochondrosis dissecans of the talus

Retrograde drilling in osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) is a widely used surgical intervention. A radiation-free electromagnetic navigation system (ENS)-based method was compared with the standard freehand fluo...

Authors: Oliver D Jungesblut, Josephine Berger-Groch, Michael Hoffmann, Malte Schroeder, Kara L. Krajewski, Ralf Stuecker and Martin Rupprecht

The comparison effects of intra-articular injection of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Plasma Rich in Growth Factor (PRGF), Hyaluronic Acid (HA), and ozone in knee osteoarthritis; a one year randomized clinical trial

Our study compare the short and long-term efficacy of the intra articular injections (IAIs) of hyaluronic acid (HA), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF), and ozone in patients with...

Authors: Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Parsa Ghazi Hosseini, Mohammad Hasan Bahrami, Reza Salman Roghani, Mohammad Fathi, Azadeh Gharooee Ahangar and Mahtab Darvish

Functional improvement in hip pathology is related to improvement in anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophizing: an intricate link between physical and mental well-being

Pain catastrophizing, anxiety, and depression are risk factors for poor functional outcomes and worse post-treatment pain that can be treated alongside physical care given to orthopedic patients. While these f...

Authors: Paul Gudmundsson, Paul A. Nakonezny, Jason Lin, Rebisi Owhonda, Heather Richard and Joel Wells

Anterior cruciate ligament remnant‐preserving and re‐tensioning reconstruction: a biomechanical comparison study of three different re‐tensioning methods in a porcine model

With the developments in the arthroscopic technique, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) remnant-preserving reconstruction is gradually gaining attention with respect to improving proprioception and enhancing ear...

Authors: Dong Jin Ryu, Kyeu Back Kwon, Da Hee Hong, Sang Jun Park, Jae Sung Park and Joon Ho Wang

Comparative evaluation of posterior percutaneous endoscopy cervical discectomy using a 3.7 mm endoscope and a 6.9 mm endoscope for cervical disc herniation: a retrospective comparative cohort study

Posterior percutaneous endoscopy cervical discectomy (p-PECD) is an effective strategy for the treatment of cervical diseases, with a working cannula ranging from 3.7 mm to 6.9 mm in diameter. However, to date...

Authors: Tong Yu, Jiu-Ping Wu, Jun Zhang, Hai-Chi Yu and Qin-Yi Liu

Correction to: Reconstruction of massive tibial bone and soft tissue defects by trifocal bone transport combined with soft tissue distraction: experience from 31 cases

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

Authors: Yong-Qing Xu, Xin-Yu Fan, Xiao-Qing He and Hong-Jie Wen

What is the most cost‐effective strategy for nasal screening and Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty?

To reduce periprosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty (THA), several nasal screening and decolonization strategies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive

Authors: Hisahiro Tonotsuka, Hajime Sugiyama, Ayano Amagami, Keigo Yonemoto, Ryuichi Sato and Mitsuru Saito

Long-term results of uncemented allograft prosthesis composite reconstruction for the tumor in proximal femur: a minimum follow-up of sixty-five months

Uncemented allograft prosthesis composite (APC) has been applied for tumorous bone defect reconstruction in the proximal femur. However, the long-term results are rarely reported. This study aimed to evaluate ...

Authors: Cai Liu, Li Min, Yong Zhou, Yi Luo, Fan Tang, Minxun Lu, Hong Duan, Wenli Zhang, Xinzhu Yu and Chongqi Tu

Is coracoclavicular reconstruction necessary in hook plate fixation for acute unstable acromioclavicular dislocation?

Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is a relatively common shoulder injury. For the treatment of cases of severe ACJ dislocation (Rockwood type III–V), hook plate fixation is an easy-to-master and minima...

Authors: Yu-Ta Chen, Kuan-Ting Wu, Shun-Wun Jhan, Shan-Ling Hsu, Hao-Chen Liu, Ching-Jen Wang, Jih-Yang Ko and Wen-Yi Chou

Effects of tourniquet use on clinical outcomes and cement penetration in TKA when tranexamic acid administrated: a randomized controlled trial

The role of a tourniquet is still controversial for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our current study was performed to determine whether the nonuse of the tourniquet combine with tranexamic ...

Authors: Zeng Yi, Li Yan, Si Haibo, Wu Yuangang, Li Mingyang, Liu Yuan and Shen Bin

The influence of previous arthroscopic treatment on subsequent primary total knee arthroplasty: the comparison between bilateral knees of the same patient

To explore whether previous arthroscopic knee surgery affects future total knee arthroplasty (TKA) results or not.

Authors: Kuishuai Xu, Liang Zhang, Rui Shen, Cailin Wang, Tianyu Li, Xia Zhao and Tengbo Yu

Accuracy measures of 1.5-tesla MRI for the diagnosis of ACL, meniscus and articular knee cartilage damage and characteristics of false negative lesions: a level III prognostic study

MRI is the most accurate imaging modality for diagnosing knee pathologies. However, there is uncertainty concerning factors predicting false negative MRI, such as meniscal tear patterns as well as patient fact...

Authors: Jonathan E. J. Koch, Ron Ben-Elyahu, Basel Khateeb, Michael Ringart, Meir Nyska, Nissim Ohana, Gideon Mann and Iftach Hetsroni

Adaptation of balance reactions following forward perturbations in people with joint hypermobility syndrome

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a Heritable Disorder of Connective tissue characterised by joint laxity and chronic widespread arthralgia. People with JHS exhibit a range of other symptoms including bala...

Authors: Alexander Vernon Bates, Alison McGregor and Caroline M. Alexander

Open reduction and internal fixation of quadrilateral plate fractures in the elderly: association between initial fracture pattern and outcomes

Acetabular fractures with medial displacement of the quadrilateral plate (QLP) are common in the elderly. The presence of QLP fractures greatly increase the surgical difficulty of acetabular fractures. This st...

Authors: Haiyang Wu, Qipeng Shao, Ranran Shang, Chengjing Song, Ximing Liu and Xianhua Cai

A novel 3D-printed locking cage for anterior atlantoaxial fixation and fusion: case report and in vitro biomechanical evaluation

Treatment of atlantoaxial dislocation is aimed at reduction and stabilization of the atlantoaxial joint. 3D printing refers to a process where additive manufacturing is achieved under precise computer control....

Authors: Shenglin Wang, Huijie Leng, Yinglun Tian, Nanfang Xu and Zhongjun Liu

Minimally invasive debridement and drainage using intraoperative CT-Guide in multilevel spondylodiscitis: a long‐term follow‐up study

Spondylodiscitis is an unusual infectious disease, which usually originates as a pathogenic infection of intervertebral discs and then spreads to neighboring vertebral bodies. The objective of this study is to...

Authors: Jianbiao Xu, Leiming Zhang, Rongqiang Bu, Yankang Liu, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski and Xifeng Zhang

Hindlimb torsional alignment changes in growing rabbits after patellar dislocation

Torsional malalignment has been considered as a risk factor for patellar dislocation. But the influence of patellar dislocation for torsional alignment development remains unknown. The present study aims to in...

Authors: Jinghui Niu, Qi Qi, Kang Piao, Kuo Hao, Iftekhar Sharif and Fei Wang

Diagnosis and treatment of bullous pemphigoid that developed twice after total knee replacement arthroplasty: a case report

Total knee replacement arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently performed in South Korea. Simple swelling-associated blistering around the periphery of the operative wound is a well-known adverse effect. However, in r...

Authors: Yong-Beom Kim, Hyung-Suk Choi, Hyung-Ki Cho and Gi-Won Seo

Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis presenting with isolated facial edema complicated by acute respiratory failure: a case report

In clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis, the hallmark cutaneous manifestations are the key to diagnosis. We report a case of clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis which presented with facial edema as the sole...

Authors: Doo-Ho Lim, Min Wook So, Yeon Mee Kim, Ji Hwa Ryu, Jae Ha Lee, Chan Sun Park, Seong-Ho Kim and Sunggun Lee

Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging in ankle syndesmotic reduction

Authors: Markus Beck, Manuela Brunk, Alice Wichelhaus, Thomas Mittlmeier and Robert Rotter

Profiling lower extremity injuries sustained in a state police population: a retrospective cohort study

Tactical populations, such as military, firefighter and law enforcement populations, are known to suffer a relatively high number of musculoskeletal injuries, with the lower extremity of notable concern. The a...

Authors: Kate Lyons, Mick Stierli, Ben Hinton, Rodney Pope and Robin Orr

The comparative efficacies of intravenous administration and intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for reducing postoperative hemarthrosis: a prospective randomized study

Hemarthrosis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can create many adverse joint effects. Tranexamic acid (TXA) can be used to minimize hemarthrosis and associated pain after ACL reconstruction...

Authors: Rui Ma, Mengjun Wu, Yongwei Li, Jialin Wang, Wei Wang, Pei Yang and Kunzheng Wang

Effect of 4DryField® PH on blood loss in hip bipolar hemiarthroplasty following intracapsular femoral neck fracture – a randomized clinical trial

One of the most common complications of hip arthroplasty is excessive blood loss that could necessitate allogenic blood transfusion, which is further associated with other complications, such as infections, tr...

Authors: Benjamin Lucas, Christian Riebau, Juliane Mohr, Gerald Pliske, Felix Walcher and Stefan Piatek

Combination of high-frequency ultrasound and virtual touch tissue imaging and quantification improve the diagnostic efficiency for mild carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment symptom in the peripheral nerves. High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) is widely used in the diagnosis of CTS. Virtual Touch Tissue Imaging and Quantifica...

Authors: Zhen-han Lai, Shu-ping Yang, Hao-lin Shen, Yi Luo, Xiao-han Cai, Wen-ting Jiang, Li-ping Liao, Kun-bin Wu and Guo-rong Lv