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Adherence and characteristics of participants enrolled in a standardised programme of patient education and exercises for low back pain, GLA:D® Back – a prospective observational study

Low back pain is often long-lasting, and implementation of low-cost interventions to improve care and minimise its burden is needed. GLA:D® Back is an evidence-based programme consisting of patient education a...

Authors: Inge Ris, Daniel Broholm, Jan Hartvigsen, Tonny Elmose Andersen and Alice Kongsted

The effects of combined motor control and isolated extensor strengthening versus general exercise on paraspinal muscle morphology and function in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomised controlled trial protocol

Exercise is a common approach for the management of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). However, there is no clear mechanistic evidence or consensus on what type of exercise is more effecti...

Authors: Maryse Fortin, Meaghan Rye, Alexa Roussac, Neda Naghdi, Luciana Gazzi Macedo, Geoffrey Dover, James M. Elliott, Richard DeMont, Michael H. Weber and Véronique Pepin

Exercise and education for community-dwelling older participants with knee osteoarthritis: a video-linked programme protocol based on a randomised controlled trial

Neuromuscular and quadriceps exercises have been shown to be effective approaches to relieve pain and to improve function for patients with knee osteoarthritis. In this study, we aim to provide an informative ...

Authors: Lin Wang, Suhang Xie, Tianjie Bao, Siyi Zhu, Qiu Liang, Xiaoyi Wang, Ruishi Zhang, Xiaona Xiang, Chunping Du and Chengqi He

Decompressive effects of draining tube on suppurative and sclerosing osteomyelitis in the jaw

Osteomyelitis (OM) in the jaw is an inflammatory disease of osseous tissue that begins in the medullary space and progressively expands to the cortical portion of the bone, the Haversian system, the periosteum...

Authors: Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Mi Young Eo, Mi Hyun Seo, Jong Ho Lee and Soung Min Kim

Selection of the fusion and fixation range in the intervertebral surgery to correct thoracolumbar and lumbar tuberculosis: a retrospective clinical study

To compare the diseased verses the non-diseased intervertebral surgery used in the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar spinal tuberculosis and to explore the best choice of fusion of fixation range.

Authors: Zongqiang Yang, Changhao Liu, Ningkui Niu, Jing Tang, Jiandang Shi, Zili Wang and Huiqiang Ding

Visualizing complex healthcare disparities: proof of concept for representing a cyclical continuum of care model for a retrospective cohort of patients with musculoskeletal infections

Care continuum models (also known as care cascade models) are used by researchers and health system planners to identify potential gaps or disparities in healthcare, but these models have limited applications ...

Authors: Martha L. Carvour, Allyssa Chiu and Kimberly Page

Spinal mobility in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: criterion concurrent validity of classic and novel measurements

Limitations in spinal mobility are a characteristic feature of Axial Spondyloarthritis. Current clinical measurements of spinal mobility have shown low criterion-concurrent validity. This study sought to evalu...

Authors: John Charles Snow, Kyle Simpson, Proton Rahman, Samuel Howarth and Diana De Carvalho

Influence of design of dentist’s chairs on body posture for dentists with different working experience

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem among dentists. Dental treatment is mainly performed in a sitting position. The aim of the study was to quantify the effect of different ergonomic ch...

Authors: F. Huppert, W. Betz, C. Maurer-Grubinger, F. Holzgreve, L. Fraeulin, N. Filmann, D. A. Groneberg and D. Ohlendorf

Comparison of hip structure analysis and grip strength between femoral neck and basicervical fractures

The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in geometrical properties of the proximal femur and predict the occurrence of basicervical fractures through a comparative study of femoral neck and basicer...

Authors: Yong-Han Cha and Jun-Il Yoo

Strategies for managing the destruction of calcar femorale

The calcar femorale was identified long ago. However, our current understanding of the calcar is insufficient, and its related concepts are sometimes confused. The calcar femoral is an important anatomical str...

Authors: Jin Mei, Lili Pang and Zhongchao Jiang

Refracture of the cemented vertebrae after percutaneous vertebroplasty: risk factors and imaging findings

To determine the related imaging findings and risk factors to refracture of the cemented vertebrae after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) treatment.

Authors: Yu-chao Xiong, Wei Guo, Fan Xu, Ci-ci Zhang, Zhi-ping Liang, Li Wu, Song Chen and Xu-wen Zeng

Cryoneurolysis’ outcome on pain experience (COPE) in patients with low-back pain: study protocol for a single-blinded randomized controlled trial

Low-back pain, including facet joint pain, accounts for up to 20 % of all sick leaves in DenmarkA proposed treatment option is cryoneurolysis. This study aims to investigate the effect of cryoneurolysis in lum...

Authors: K. Truong, K. Meier, L. Nikolajsen, M. W. van Tulder, J. C.H Sørensen and M. M Rasmussen

Does systemic lupus erythematosus increase the risk of complications from total hip arthroplasty?

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are more likely to receive THA than the general population. However, it is controversial whether SLE increases the risk of complications from THA. The purpose of this...

Authors: Yongrui Cai, Zichuan Ding, Xiao Rong and Zong Ke Zhou

Changing epidemiology of lower extremity fractures in adults over a 15-year period – a National Hospital Discharge Registry study

Demographic changes led to an increasingly ageing population in Germany and thus to possible changes in the frequency of fractures. The primary aim of this study was to report changes in fracture rates of the ...

Authors: Philipp Hemmann, Maximilian Friederich, Daniel Körner, Tim Klopfer and Christian Bahrs

Recovery trajectories in common musculoskeletal complaints by diagnosis contra prognostic phenotypes

There are large variations in symptoms and prognostic factors among patients sharing the same musculoskeletal (MSK) diagnosis, making traditional diagnostic labelling not very helpful in informing treatment or...

Authors: Lene Aasdahl, Fredrik Granviken, Ingebrigt Meisingset, Astrid Woodhouse, Kari Anne I. Evensen and Ottar Vasseljen

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Thai version of the STarT Back Screening Tool in patients with non-specific low back pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a top musculoskeletal problem and a substantial cause of socioeconomic burden internationally. The STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) is a useful screening tool to manage patients with LBP...

Authors: Taweewat Wiangkham, Nattawan Phungwattanakul, Natthathida Thongbai, Nisa Situy, Titipa Polchaika, Isara Kongmee, Duangporn Thongnoi, Rujirat Chaisang and Wanisara Suwanmongkhon

Current perception threshold testing in chronic ankle instability

Damage to sensory input is an underlying pathology of chronic ankle instability (CAI). Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the sensory function of patients with CAI. The present study quantitatively evaluat...

Authors: Ran Zhang, Xi Zhang, Yaping Chen and Weiqun Song

Comparison of hamstring and quadriceps strength after anatomical versus non-anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study

Strength recovery of injured knee is an important parameter for patients who want to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Comparison of muscle strength between anatomical and...

Authors: Hai Jiang, Lei Zhang, Rui-Ying Zhang, Qiu-Jian Zheng and Meng-Yuan Li

Augmented reality in the operating room: a clinical feasibility study

Augmented Reality (AR) is a rapidly emerging technology finding growing acceptance and application in different fields of surgery. Various studies have been performed evaluating the precision and accuracy of A...

Authors: Cyrill Dennler, David E. Bauer, Anne-Gita Scheibler, José Spirig, Tobias Götschi, Philipp Fürnstahl and Mazda Farshad

Physical activity patterns, adherence to using a wearable activity tracker during a 12-week period and correlation between self-reported function and physical activity in working age individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis

A majority of individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) are insufficiently physically active. Self-monitoring with wearable activity trackers (WAT) could promote physical activity (PA), and increased knowledge of P...

Authors: Elin Östlind, Anita Sant’Anna, Frida Eek, Kjerstin Stigmar and Eva Ekvall Hansson

Turner’s syndrome associated with discoid lateral meniscus and Blount’s disease: a case report

Turner’s syndrome, discoid meniscus, and Blount’s disease have all been studied in isolation, but, to the best of our knowledge, there have been no studies reporting a patient with all three. Thus, the first c...

Authors: Tsunemasa Kita, Takuya Tajima and Etsuo Chosa

Quality of life and its predictors among adult patients with haemophilic arthropathy. An observational study

Recurrent hemarthrosis that begin in childhood lead to progressive joint deterioration. Patients with haemophilia have chronic pain, functional disability and a reduced perception of health-related quality of ...

Authors: Roberto Ucero-Lozano, José Antonio López-Pina, Alba Ortiz-Pérez and Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso

Bone defects are repaired by enhanced osteogenic activity of the induced membrane: a case report and literature review

The induced membrane technique (IMT) is an effective strategy to repair bone defects and involves a two-stage set of surgical procedures. Although the IM has osteogenic activity, bone grafting is necessary in ...

Authors: Ye Lu, Jian Wang, Ying Yang and Qudong Yin

Effectiveness of local exercise therapy versus spinal manual therapy in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: medium term follow-up results of a randomized controlled trial

Increasing evidence has shown benefits of spinal manipulations in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). There is scarcity regarding medium term effects of spinal manual therapy on outcome measures...

Authors: Aldo Scafoglieri, Jona Van den Broeck, Stijn Willems, Rob Tamminga, Henk van der Hoeven, Yde Engelsma and Stijn Haverkamp

Correction to: A case of an injured calcaneus secundarius in a professional soccer player

Authors: Sabrina Kepka, Marc Morel, Franck Garnier, François Pietra, Nicolas Marjanovic, Pascal Zeller, Pascal Bilbault, Stéphane Kremer and Guillaume Bierry

Exploring expectations and perceptions of different manual therapy techniques in chronic low back pain: a qualitative study

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) prevalence has steadily increased over the last two decades. Manual therapy (MT) is recommended within a multimodal management approach to improve pain and disability although evid...

Authors: A. Plank, A. Rushton, Y. Ping, R. Mei, D. Falla and N. R. Heneghan

Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica and pathological fractures—the classic but neglected skeletal manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism: a case report

Osteitis fibrosa cystica is the classic manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), occurs after prolonged exposure of bone to high serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level. It has become increasingly ra...

Authors: Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul, Nontouch Singsampun, Aasis Unnanuntana and Sirinart Sirinvaravong

Modular prosthesis fracture in a patient with developmental dysplasia of the hip: a case report and literature review

Modular prosthesis fracture, especially distal femoral fracture, is a rare complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, it is catastrophic, and may have a serious impact on the patients. A distal fem...

Authors: Yuan-Pei Cheng, Xiao-Kang Cheng, Yong-Bo Li, Qian-Ru Zhang, Hao Feng, Yi-Han Zhong, Yan-Bo Zhang and Han Wu

Cervico-thoracic pain and associated impairments in air force personnel: a cross-sectional study

Pain and impaired function in the cervical region are common in Air Force personnel (AFP), but evidence is limited regarding the thoracic region. This cross-sectional cohort study examined associations between...

Authors: Matthias Tegern, Ulrika Aasa and Helena Larsson

Does posterior configuration have similar strength as parallel configuration for treating comminuted distal humerus fractures? A cadaveric biomechanical study

The posterior plating technique could be used as a clinical alternative to parallel plating for treating comminuted distal humerus fractures (DHFs) successfully with good clinical results. However, the biomech...

Authors: Chien-An Shih, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Kai-Lan Hsu, Chih-Kai Hong, Cheng-Li Lin, Ming-Long Yeh and Wei-Ren Su

Responsiveness of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire in patients with spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life due to functional impairments. Generic health instruments like the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) is important for cost-utility analys...

Authors: Helen Hoi Lun Tsang, Carlos King Ho Wong, Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Chak Sing Lau, Ho Yin Chung and Jason Pui Yin Cheung

The association between TP53 rs1625895 polymorphism and the risk of sarcopenic obesity in Iranian older adults: a case-control study

Aging and obesity are the two major global health concerns. Sarcopenia, an age-linked disease, wherein a progressive loss of muscle volume, muscle strength, and physical activity occurs. In this study we evalu...

Authors: Nima Montazeri-Najababady, Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh, Nasrin Nasimi, Zahra Sohrabi and Nazanin Chatrabnous

Femur originated genu varum in a patient with symptomatic ACL deficiency: a case report and review of literature

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may be associated with genu varum. There are a few indications in which the varus deformity can be corrected at the time of ACL reconstruction. However, as the genu varu...

Authors: Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, Abbas Noori, Farzad Vosoughi, Reza Rezaei Dogahe and Mohammad Javad Shariyate

A consensus approach toward the standardization of spinal stiffness measurement using a loaded rolling wheel device: results of a Delphi study

Spinal stiffness assessment has the potential to become an important clinical measure. Various spinal stiffness-testing devices are available to help researchers objectively evaluate the spine and patient comp...

Authors: Maliheh Hadizadeh, Greg Kawchuk and Simon French

Effects of maternal consumption of morphine on rat skeletal system development

Opioid abuse is among the most ubiquitous issues world-wide, and when it happens in mothers, it puts them at risk of diseases that can be transferred to the next generation. Previous studies have indicated tha...

Authors: Maryam Saeidinezhad, Vahid Razban, Hosein Safizadeh and Massood Ezzatabadipour

Value of passive anterior tibial subluxation on axial MRI in identifying anterior cruciate ligament functional deficiency in patients with advanced anteromedial osteoarthritis of the knee: a case-control study

A functionally deficient anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is considered one of the contraindications in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). But there is still a lack of standardized and reproducible meth...

Authors: Yuzhang Tao, Siying Tang, Pei Zhao, Wenlong Yan, Aiguo Zhou and Jian Zhang

Volar locking plate versus external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials

The outcomes for volar locking plate (VLP) and external fixation (EF) in distal radius fracture cases remain controversial. The current study of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to assess VLP and EF, ...

Authors: Qi Gou, Xiong Xiong, Dan Cao, Yuanliang He and Xu Li

Understanding regional activation of thoraco-lumbar muscles in chronic low back pain and its relationship to clinically relevant domains

Altered regional activation of the lumbar extensors has been previously observed in individuals with low back pain (LBP) performing high-effort and fatiguing tasks. It is currently unknown whether similar alte...

Authors: Francesca Serafino, Marco Trucco, Adele Occhionero, Giacinto Luigi Cerone, Alessandro Chiarotto, Taian Vieira and Alessio Gallina

Effect of a figure-of-eight cerclage wire with two Kirschner wires on fixation strength for transverse metacarpal shaft fractures: an in vitro study with artificial bone

Metacarpal shaft fractures are a common type of hand fracture. Despite providing strong fixation strength, plate fixation has numerous shortcomings. Concerning internal fixation with Kirschner wires (K-wires),...

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

Arthroscopy‐controlled medial reefing and lateral release for recurrent patellar dislocation: clinical, radiologic outcomes and complications

Few studies have reported the clinical outcomes of the medial reefing procedure and lateral release with arthroscopic control of medial retinacular tension in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation. The ...

Authors: Kyung Wook Nha, Hyung Suh Kim, Sung Tan Cho, Ji Hoon Bae, Ki-Mo Jang and Sang-Gyun Kim

Temporal summation of mechanical pain prospectively predicts movement-evoked pain severity in adults with chronic low back pain

Biopsychosocial factors above and beyond pathoanatomical changes likely contribute to the severity of chronic low back pain. A pro-nociceptive endogenous pain modulatory balance (↓inhibition and ↑facilitation)...

Authors: Demario S. Overstreet, Ava N. Michl, Terence M. Penn, Deanna D. Rumble, Edwin N. Aroke, Andrew M. Sims, Annabel L. King, Fariha N. Hasan, Tammie L. Quinn, D. Leann Long, Robert E. Sorge and Burel R. Goodin

Efficacy and safety of a single intra-articular injection of 6 ml Hylan G-F 20 compared to placebo in Chinese patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Single 6 ml Hylan G-F 20 injection, is indicated for knee osteoarthritis patients who have failed to respond to non-pharmacologic therapy and/or simple analgesics. To obtain more thorough understanding of the ...

Authors: Yan Ke, Wenxue Jiang, Yongsheng Xu, Yajun Chen, Qingsong Zhang, Qingyun Xue, Jianhao Lin, Wilson Ngai, Gaowei Nian, Mir Sohail Fazeli, Yao Xie and Zhenan Zhu

Tributyltin perturbs femoral cortical architecture and polar moment of inertia in rat

Tributyltin, a well-known endocrine disruptor, is widely used in agriculture and industry. Previous studies have shown that tributyltin could cause deleterious effects on bone health by impairing the adipo-ost...

Authors: Mingjun Li, Dong Cheng, Hui Li, Wenhuan Yao, Dongmei Guo, Shu’e Wang and Jiliang Si

Laminoplasty with selective fusion at unstable segment versus laminectomy with fusion for multilevel cervical myelopathy: a case‐control study

Segmental cervical instability is a risk factor for the progression of osteophytic bone spurs and development of myelopathy, and is treated as a relative contraindication of cervical laminoplasty. The aim of t...

Authors: Lin Du, Yanzheng Gao, Changqing Zhao, Tangjun Zhou, Haijun Tian, Kai Zhang and Jie Zhao

Multiple intravenous tranexamic acid doses in total knee arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study

We aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of multiple doses of intravenous tranexamic acid (IV-TXA) on perioperative blood loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had undergone primary unilater...

Authors: Bing-xin Kang, Hui Xu, Chen-xin Gao, Sheng Zhong, Jing Zhang, Jun Xie, Song-tao Sun, Ying-hui Ma, Xi-rui Xu, Chi Zhao, Wei-tao Zhai, Lian-bo Xiao and Xiao-jun Gao

A new lesser metatarsophalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty design - in vitro and cadaver studies

Isolated degenerative joint disease and/or Freiberg’s infraction of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint, although not frequent may become debilitating in the younger individual. Currently, once conservative m...

Authors: Nikiforos P. Saragas, Paulo N. F. Ferrao and Andrew Strydom

Complications associated with talectomy in paediatric patients: a comparative retrospective study of two surgical techniques

Studies describing the surgical approaches utilized for talectomy and their associated complications are scarce. We aimed to compare the surgical techniques and associated procedures from two groups of patient...

Authors: Thamer S. Alhussainan, Omar A. Al-Mohrej, Abdullah Y. Almarshad and William J. Wade

Different diagnostic performance of plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer in periprosthetic joint infection: a propensity score matched study

Fibrinogen (Fbg) and D-dimer have been used as biomarkers for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, previous research has reported conflicting results on the diagnostic value of D-dim...

Authors: Xi Chen, Wenwei Qian, Xisheng Weng, Jin Lin, Jin Jin, Yiou Wang and Shibai Zhu

Evaluation of the first annular pulley stretch effect under isometric contraction of the flexor tendon in healthy volunteers and trigger finger patients using ultrasonography

Isometric exercises for a flexed finger have been reported to be effective for treating trigger finger as the flexor tendon widens the space under the first annular (A1) pulley towards the palmar destination d...

Authors: Shinya Tanaka, Kosuke Uehara, Ryota Sugimura, Toshiki Miura, Takashi Ohe, Sakae Tanaka and Yutaka Morizaki

Prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis use in elective orthopaedic surgery – a cross-sectional analysis

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) prevents surgical site infections (SSI). In orthopaedic surgery, the use of prolonged SAP (PSAP) has been reported in daily routine, despite guidelines advising against it...

Authors: Felix Rohrer, Anita Maurer, Hubert Noetzli, Brigitta Gahl, Andreas Limacher, Tanja Hermann and Jan Bruegger