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  1. This study aimed to investigate the effect of abnormal Core binding factor-β expression on proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of chondrocytes, and elucidate the relationship between Core binding fact...

    Authors: Guangdi Li, Mi Zhang, Yuan Huang, Jiafei Yang, Lianghong Dong, Hao Shi, Long Li, Riguang Liu and Jiangwei Li

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:174

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  2. Patients with rheumatic diseases have a high risk for joint destruction and secondary osteoarthritis (OA) as well as low bone mineral density (BMD, i.e., osteoporosis). While several factors may lead to low BM...

    Authors: Moritz Mühlenfeld, André Strahl, Ulrich Bechler, Nico Maximilian Jandl, Jan Hubert and Tim Rolvien

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:173

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  3. Anticonvulsant use has been linked to bone deficits in specific patient populations. We studied the association between anticonvulsant use and bone health in a population-based sample of men and women.

    Authors: Vinoomika Chandrasekaran, Julie A. Pasco, Amanda L. Stuart, Sharon L. Brennan-Olsen, Michael Berk, Jason M. Hodge, Rasika M. Samarasinghe and Lana J. Williams

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:172

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  4. We developed a porous Ti alloy/PEEK composite interbody cage by utilizing the advantages of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium alloy (Ti alloy) in combination with additive manufacturing technology.

    Authors: Pei-I Tsai, Meng-Huang Wu, Yen-Yao Li, Tzu-Hung Lin, Jane S. C. Tsai, Hsin-I Huang, Hong-Jen Lai, Ming-Hsueh Lee and Chih-Yu Chen

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:171

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  5. Altered knee muscle activity in children with asymptomatic Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is reported during isometric contraction, static and dynamic balance tasks and jumping, but has not been studied...

    Authors: Helene Nikolajsen, Birgit Juul-Kristensen, Peter Fjeldstad Hendriksen and Bente Rona Jensen

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:170

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  6. The aim of this study was to identify case definitions of diagnostic criteria for specific musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for use in occupational healthcare, surveillance or research.

    Authors: Henk F. van der Molen, Steven Visser, Jose Hernán Alfonso, Stefania Curti, Stefano Mattioli, David Rempel, Yves Roquelaure, P. Paul F. M. Kuijer and Sietske J. Tamminga

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:169

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  7. According to most of the commonly used classification systems for subaxial spine injuries, unilateral and minimally displaced facet fractures without any sign of a spinal cord injury would be directed to non-o...

    Authors: Satoshi Maki, Mitsuhiro Kitamura, Takeo Furuya, Takuya Miyamoto, Sho Okimatsu, Yasuhiro Shiga, Kazuhide Inage, Sumihisa Orita, Yawara Eguchi and Seiji Ohtori

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:168

    Content type: Case report

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  8. Measurement of hip rotation is a crucial clinical parameter for the identification of hip problems and the monitoring of symptoms. The objective of this study was to determine whether the use of two smartphone...

    Authors: Phob Ganokroj, Nuchanun Sompornpanich, Pichitpol Kerdsomnuek, Bavornrat Vanadurongwan and Pisit Lertwanich

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:166

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  9. To analyze how pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) treatment of severe Scheuermann thoracolumbar kyphosis (STLK) using pedicle screw instrumentation affects sagittal spinopelvic parameters.

    Authors: Guanfeng Lin, Shengru Wang, Yang Yang, Zhe Su, You Du, Xiaolin Xu, Xiran Chai, Yipeng Wang, Bin Yu and Jianguo Zhang

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:165

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  10. Bilateral one-stage total knee arthroplasty (BTKA) have increased because it provides a number of advantages. Recently, Accelerometer-based navigation (ABN) system which guide the cutting plane without intrame...

    Authors: Artit Laoruengthana, Piti Rattanaprichavej, Thanawat Tantimethanon, Watcharapong Eiamjumras, Passakorn Teekaweerakit and Krit Pongpirul

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:164

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  11. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:163

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  12. In our institute, all elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fracture were treated with cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) using the modified Dall approach. To our knowledge, there are no reports on...

    Authors: Masanao Kataoka, Hiroshi Fujita, Hiroaki Hara, Hideto Harada, Yuki Okutani and Yoshiki Murotani

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:162

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  13. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:161

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  14. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:160

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  15. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:159

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  16. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:158

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  17. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:157

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  18. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:156

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  19. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:155

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  20. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:154

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  21. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:152

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  22. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:151

    Content type: Case report

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  23. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:150

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  24. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:148

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  25. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:147

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  26. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:146

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  27. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:144

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  28. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:143

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  29. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:142

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  30. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:141

    Content type: Technical advance

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  31. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:140

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  32. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:139

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  33. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:138

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  34. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:136

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  35. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:135

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  36. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:134

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  37. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:133

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  38. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:132

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  39. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:131

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  40. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:130

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    The original article was published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:34

  41. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:129

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  42. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:128

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  43. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:127

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  44. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:126

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  45. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:121

    Content type: Technical advance

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  46. 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

    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:119

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