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  1. Previous work has shown an association between restricted wrist range of motion (ROM) and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in computer users. We compared the prevalence of MRI-identified wrist abnorma...

    Authors: Ronald A Burgess, William F Pavlosky and R Terry Thompson
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:273
  2. Upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders are common in the working population. The economic and social impact of such disorders is considerable. Long-time, dynamic repetitive exposure of the hand...

    Authors: André Klussmann, Ulf Steinberg, Falk Liebers, Hansjürgen Gebhardt and Monika A Rieger
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:272
  3. Long head biceps (LHB) degeneration, in combination with rotator cuff tears, can be a source of chronic shoulder pain. LHB tenotomy reduces pain and improves joint function although the pathophysiological cont...

    Authors: Stefan Lakemeier, Soeren A Schwuchow, Christian D Peterlein, Christian Foelsch, Susanne Fuchs-Winkelmann, Eleni Archontidou-Aprin, Juergen RJ Paletta and Markus D Schofer
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:271
  4. Patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) often present strong exercise intolerance and muscle weakness. However, the role of exercise training in this disease has not been investigated.

    Authors: Clarissa Omori, Danilo ML Prado, Bruno Gualano, Adriana ME Sallum, Ana L Sá-Pinto, Hamilton Roschel, Maria B Perondi and Clovis AA Silva
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:270
  5. Although osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joints is the most common and debilitating joint disease in developed countries, the factors that determine the severity of symptoms are not yet understood well. Subjec...

    Authors: Naoshi Fukui, Shoji Yamane, Satoru Ishida, Konagi Tanaka, Riako Masuda, Nobuho Tanaka, Yozo Katsuragawa and Sakiko Fukui
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:269
  6. In primary care, it is often difficult to diagnose cervical myelopathy. However, a delay in treatment could cause irreversible aftereffects. With a brief and effective self-administered questionnaire for cervi...

    Authors: Hiroshi Kobayashi, Shin-ichi Kikuchi, Koji Otani, Miho Sekiguchi, Yasufumi Sekiguchi and Shin-ichi Konno
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:268
  7. Although the numbers of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are increasing, there is only a small number of studies investigating driving safety after TKA. The parameter 'Brake Response Time (BRT)' is one of the mos...

    Authors: Michael C Liebensteiner, Michaela Kern, Christian Haid, Conrad Kobel, David Niederseer and Martin Krismer
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:267
  8. There is strong, internationally confirmed evidence for the short-term effectiveness of multimodal interdisciplinary specific treatment programs for chronic back pain. However, the verification of long-term su...

    Authors: Christian Hentschke, Jana Hofmann and Klaus Pfeifer
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:266
  9. Muscle function may influence the risk of knee injury and outcomes following injury. Clinical tests, such as a single-limb mini squat, resemble conditions of daily life and are easy to administer. Fewer squats...

    Authors: Eva Ageberg, Kim L Bennell, Michael A Hunt, Milena Simic, Ewa M Roos and Mark W Creaby
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:265
  10. Although intra-articular hyaluronic acid is well established as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, its use in hip osteoarthritis is not based on large randomized controlled trials. There is a need for...

    Authors: Sascha Colen, Michel PJ van den Bekerom, Johan Bellemans and Michiel Mulier
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:264
  11. Elbow dislocations can be classified as simple or complex. Simple dislocations are characterized by the absence of fractures, while complex dislocations are associated with fractures. After reduction of a simp...

    Authors: Jeroen de Haan, Dennis den Hartog, Wim E Tuinebreijer, Gijs IT Iordens, Roelf S Breederveld, Maarten WGA Bronkhorst, Milko MM Bruijninckx, Mark R De Vries, Boudewijn J Dwars, Denise Eygendaal, Robert Haverlag, Sven AG Meylaerts, Jan-Willem R Mulder, Kees J Ponsen, W Herbert Roerdink, Gert R Roukema…
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:263
  12. Open joint procedures using bone anchors have shown clinical and radiograph good success, but post surgical disc position has not been documented with MRI imaging. We have designed a modified technique of usin...

    Authors: ShanYong Zhang, XiuMing Liu, XiuJuan Yang, Chi Yang, MinJie Chen, Majd S Haddad and ZhuoZhi Chen
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:262
  13. The health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is currently weighted more heavily when evaluating health status, particularly regarding medical treatments and interventions. However, it is rarely used by physician...

    Authors: Hon-Yi Shi, Je-Ken Chang, Chi-Yin Wong, Jun-Wen Wang, Yuan-Kun Tu, Herng-Chia Chiu and King-Teh Lee
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:261
  14. Upper neck ligament high-signal changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been found in patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) but also in non-injured controls. The clinical relevance of such...

    Authors: Nils Vetti, Jostein Kråkenes, Geir E Eide, Jarle Rørvik, Nils E Gilhus and Ansgar Espeland
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:260
  15. The costs of arm, shoulder and neck symptoms are high. In order to decrease these costs employers implement interventions aimed at reducing these symptoms. One frequently used intervention is the RSI QuickScan...

    Authors: Erwin M Speklé, Judith Heinrich, Marco JM Hoozemans, Birgitte M Blatter, Allard J van der Beek, Jaap H van Dieën and Maurits W van Tulder
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:259
  16. Around about 1970, a gentamicin-loaded poly (methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) bone cement brand (Refobacin Palacos R) was introduced to control infection in joint arthroplasties. In 2005, this brand was replaced by ...

    Authors: Daniëlle Neut, Otto S Kluin, Jonathan Thompson, Henny C van der Mei and Henk J Busscher
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:258
  17. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease causing pain, stiffness, reduced motion, swelling, crepitus, and disability. Dickkopf-1 (Dkk-1) is a critical mediator of osteoblastogenesis and regul...

    Authors: Sittisak Honsawek, Aree Tanavalee, Pongsak Yuktanandana, Srihatach Ngarmukos, Natthaphon Saetan and Saran Tantavisut
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:257
  18. With an ever-increasing elderly population, orthopaedic surgeons are faced with treating a high number of fragility fractures. Biomechanical tests have demonstrated the potential role of osteoporosis in the in...

    Authors: Sabine Goldhahn, Franz Kralinger, Daniel Rikli, Marta Marent and Jörg Goldhahn
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:256
  19. The Pain Self-Perception Scale (PSPS) is a 24-item questionnaire used to assess mental defeat in chronic pain patients. The aim of this study was to develop a Spanish language version of the PSPS (PSPS-Spanish...

    Authors: J García-Campayo, B Rodero, Y López del Hoyo, JV Luciano, M Alda and M Gili
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:255
  20. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most frequent reason for spinal surgery in elderly people. For patients with moderate or severe symptoms different conservative and surgical treatment modalities are recommended, ...

    Authors: Johann Steurer, Alexander Nydegger, Ulrike Held, Florian Brunner, Jürg Hodler, François Porchet, Kan Min, Anne F Mannion and Beat Michel
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:254
  21. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disorder with a need for efficient and evidence-based management strategies.

    Authors: Rikke Helene Moe, Till Uhlig, Ingvild Kjeken, KÃ¥re Birger Hagen, Tore Kristian Kvien and Margreth Grotle
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:253
  22. The annual incidence of revision hip replacements has increased in both Canada and United States, particularly in younger adults. Patients following revision hip replacements often require longer hospital leng...

    Authors: So-Mei Teresa Yeung, Aileen M Davis and Rajka Soric
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:252
  23. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a prevalent and disabling disorder characterised by widespread pain and other symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue and depression. Catastrophisation is considered to be a key clinical sympto...

    Authors: Baltasar Rodero, Benigno Casanueva, Javier García-Campayo, Miquel Roca, Rosa Magallón and Yolanda López del Hoyo
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:251
  24. Bone resorption is initiated by osteoclastic acidification of the resorption lacunae. This process is mediated by secretion of protons through the V-ATPase and chloride through the chloride antiporter ClC-7. T...

    Authors: Mette G Sørensen, Morten A Karsdal, Morten H Dziegiel, Jean A Boutin, Olivier Nosjean and Kim Henriksen
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:250
  25. Total knee (TKR) and hip (THR) replacement (arthroplasty) are effective surgical procedures that relieve pain, improve patients' quality of life and increase functional capacity. Studies on variations in medic...

    Authors: Raquel Cobos, Amaia Latorre, Felipe Aizpuru, Jose I Guenaga, Cristina Sarasqueta, Antonio Escobar, Lidia García and Carmen Herrera-Espiñeira
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:249
  26. Osteoporosis treatment guidelines recommend calcium and vitamin D supplementation for both prevention as well as treatment, however, compliance with these guidelines is often unsatisfactory. This study investi...

    Authors: Siew Pheng Chan, Boyd B Scott and Shuvayu S Sen
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:248
  27. In drug development, it is important to have an understanding of the full spectrum of co-morbidities to be expected in the group of patients with the disease of interest. It is usually a challenge to identify ...

    Authors: Hans Petri, Debra Maldonato and Noah Jamie Robinson
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:247
  28. The efficacy of selective cox-2 inhibitors in postoperative pain reduction were usually compared with conventional non-selective conventional NSAIDs or other types of medicine. Previous studies also used selec...

    Authors: Tanarat Boonriong, Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich, Prapakorn Glabglay and Sasikaan Nimmaanrat
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:246
  29. Total joint replacements represent a considerable part of day-to-day orthopaedic routine and a substantial proportion of patients undergoing unilateral total hip arthroplasty require a contralateral treatment ...

    Authors: Emin Aghayev, Andreas Beck, Lukas P Staub, Daniel Dietrich, Markus Melloh, Weniamin Orljanski and Christoph Röder
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:245
  30. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease, considered to be one of the major public health problems. Research suggests that patient education is feasible and valuable for achieving improvements in quality ...

    Authors: Eva Ekvall Hansson, Malin Jönsson-Lundgren, Anne-Marie Ronnheden, Eva Sörensson, Åsa Bjärnung and Leif E Dahlberg
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:244
  31. We studied which factor could predict aseptic loosening in ABG I hip prosthesis with hydroxyapatite coating. Aseptic loosening and periprosthetic osteolysis are believed to be caused, at least in part, by incr...

    Authors: Jiri Gallo, Vitezslav Havranek, Jana Zapletalova and Jiri Lostak
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:243
  32. Preoperative expectations of outcome of total hip and knee arthroplasty are important determinants of patients' satisfaction and functional outcome. Aims of the study were (1) to translate the Hospital for Spe...

    Authors: Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Jos JAM van Raay, Inge HF Reininga, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Wiebren Zijlstra and Martin Stevens
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:242
  33. Low back pain in junior Australian Rules footballers has not been investigated despite findings that back pain is more prevalent, severe and frequent in senior footballers than non-athletic controls and findin...

    Authors: Wayne Hoskins, Henry Pollard, Chris Daff, Andrew Odell, Peter Garbutt, Andrew McHardy, Kate Hardy and George Dragasevic
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:241

    The Retraction Note to this article has been published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011 12:159

  34. The ICF core sets for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) acknowledge sexual function and intimate relationships as important since the patients' sexual health can be affected by the disease. About 36-70% ...

    Authors: Kristina Areskoug Josefsson and Gunvor Gard
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:240
  35. Shoulder pain is common with rotator cuff disease as the most frequently used clinical diagnosis. There is a wide range of treatment options for this condition, but limited evidence to guide patients and clini...

    Authors: Ole M Ekeberg, Erik Bautz-Holter, Niels G Juel, Kaia Engebretsen, Synnøve Kvalheim and Jens I Brox
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:239
  36. Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition leading to pain, disability and reduced quality of life. There is currently limited evidence to support the use of conservative, non-pharmacological treatments for...

    Authors: Kim L Bennell, Thorlene Egerton, Yong-Hao Pua, J Haxby Abbott, Kevin Sims, Ben Metcalf, Fiona McManus, Tim V Wrigley, Andrew Forbes, Anthony Harris and Rachelle Buchbinder
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:238
  37. Patients with incomplete recovery from obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) usually develop secondary muscle imbalances and bone deformities at the shoulder joint. Considerable efforts have been made to cha...

    Authors: Rahul K Nath, Faiz Mahmooduddin, Xiaomei Liu, Melissa J Wentz and Andrea D Humphries
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:237
  38. Of all athletic knee injuries an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture results in the longest time loss from sport. Regardless of the therapy chosen, conservative or reconstructive, athletes are often force...

    Authors: Anne Benjaminse, Koen APM Lemmink, Ron L Diercks and Bert Otten
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:235
  39. Musculoskeletal pain in the low back and neck-shoulder regions is a major problem among the working population all over the world. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain is found to be higher among women. Wome...

    Authors: Asbjørn T Binderup, Lars Arendt-Nielsen and Pascal Madeleine
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:234
  40. Degenerative musculoskeletal disorders are among the most frequent diseases occurring in adulthood, often impairing patients' functional mobility and physical activity. The aim of the present study was to inve...

    Authors: Corinna C Winter, Mirko Brandes, Carsten Müller, Tim Schubert, Michael Ringling, Axel Hillmann, Dieter Rosenbaum and Tobias L Schulte
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:233
  41. There are no proven therapies that modify the structural changes associated with osteoarthritis (OA). Preclinical data suggests that intra-articular recombinant human BMP-7 (bone morphogenetic protein-7) has r...

    Authors: David J Hunter, Marilyn C Pike, Beth L Jonas, Eugene Kissin, Julie Krop and Tim McAlindon
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:232
  42. Differing levels of tendon retraction are found in full-thickness rotator cuff tears. The pathophysiology of tendon degeneration and retraction is unclear. Neoangiogenesis in tendon parenchyma indicates degene...

    Authors: Stefan Lakemeier, Johannes JA Reichelt, Thilo Patzer, Susanne Fuchs-Winkelmann, Juergen RJ Paletta and Markus D Schofer
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:230
  43. We compared the healing response of tibial delayed unions between subjects treated with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) (n = 51) and subjects treated with a sham device (n = 50). Fracture age was ≥ 4 m...

    Authors: Markus D Schofer, Jon E Block, Julia Aigner and Andreas Schmelz
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:229
  44. Surgery for type II SLAP (superior labral anterior posterior) lesions of the shoulder is a promising but unproven treatment. The procedures include labral repair or biceps tenodesis. Retrospective cohort studi...

    Authors: Øystein Skare, Cecilie Piene Schrøder, Olav Reikerås, Petter Mowinckel and Jens Ivar Brox
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:228
  45. Recent studies suggest that there is a learning curve for metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. The purpose of this study was to assess whether implant positioning changed with surgeon experience and whether positio...

    Authors: David R Marker, Michael G Zywiel, Aaron J Johnson, Thorsten M Seyler and Michael A Mont
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:227
  46. The long-term effect of hip fracture on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and global quality of life (GQOL) has not been thoroughly studied in prospective case-control studies.

    Authors: Gudrun Rohde, Glenn Haugeberg, Anne Marit Mengshoel, Torbjorn Moum and Astrid K Wahl
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:226
  47. The effects of intervention programs on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with hip fracture have not been well studied. We hypothesized that older patients with hip fracture who received our i...

    Authors: Yea-Ing L Shyu, Jersey Liang, Chi-Chuan Wu, Huey-Shinn Cheng and Min-Chi Chen
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010 11:225

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