BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders publishes original research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and associated disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. All research articles in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, and other BioMed Central journals, are made available under an open access license, allowing free access, redistribution and reuse.
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Adhesive Capsulitis and Dynamic Splinting: A Controlled, Cohort Study
Investigators examined the efficacy of dynamic splinting on patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Journal Article, October 2009
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Total Knee Arthroplasty After High Tibial Osteotomy. A Systematic Review
Investigators conducted a systematic review of nonrandomized studies to analyze the effect of high tibial osteotomy on total knee arthroplasty
Journal Article, September 2009
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Factors Associated With Low Bone Mass in the Hemodialysis Patients -- A Cross-Sectional Correlation Study
Low bone mass is common in ESRD patients and can result in serious bone health problems such as fragility fractures. Investigators evaluated the risk factors of low bone mass in hemodialysis patients.
Journal Article, June 2009
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The Management of Neuropathic Ulcers of the Foot in Diabetes by Shock Wave Therapy
This study evaluated whether external shock wave therapy (ESWT) is effective in the management of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers
Journal Article, May 2009
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Indications for Computed Tomography (CT-) Diagnostics in Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Comparative Study of Plain Radiography and Computed Tomography
Conventional radiographic views and 2-D and 3-D CT scan reconstructions of proximal humeral fractures were compared to determine the indications for other CT diagnostics based on the fractured parts.
Journal Article, April 2009
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Relationship Between Obesity and Early Failure of Total Knee Prosthesis
Do knee prostheses implanted in patients with arthritis have significantly different rates of survival or perioperative complications in obese patients?
Journal Article, March 2009
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Psychopathology Predicts the Outcome of Medial Branch Blocks With Corticosteroid for Chronic Axial Low Back or Cervical Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study
Comorbid psychopathology is an important predictor of poor outcome for many types of treatments for back or neck pain.
Journal Article, February 2009
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A Multi-Center, Randomized, Clinical Study to Compare the Effect and Safety of Autologous Cultured Osteoblast (Ossron) Injection to Treat Fractures
Should autologous cultured osteoblast injection be considered a successful treatment option for treating long-bone fractures?
Journal Article, February 2009
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Physical Characteristics of the Back Are Not Predictive of Low Back Pain in Healthy Workers: A Prospective Study
This study investigated whether a physical examination of the low back predicts the development of low back pain.
Journal Article, January 2009
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The Effect of Time-to-Surgery on Outcome in Elderly Patients With Proximal Femoral Fractures
Does reducing time-to-surgery for elderly patients suffering from hip fractures result in better postoperative outcomes?
Journal Article, December 2008
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The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus, Glucose, and Chronic Musculoskeletal Complaints. Results From the Nord-Trondelag Health Study
This study investigated the association between diabetes mellitus, non-fasting glucose, and chronic musculoskeletal complaints defined as pain and stiffness in the general adult population.
Journal Article, December 2008
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Regional Differences in Lumbar Spinal Posture and the Influence of Low Back Pain
Spinal posture is a common focus in the assessment and clinical management of low back pain patients. Are there regional differences within the lumbar spine during common postures and movements?
Journal Article, November 2008
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Improvement in Health-related Quality of Life in Osteoporosis Patients Treated With Teriparatide
Does teriparatide use improve pain symptoms and health-related quality of life associated with osteoporosis and recent vertebral fractures?
Journal Article, November 2008
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Negative Beliefs About Low Back Pain are Associated With High Pain Intensity and High Level Disability in Community-based Women
This study highlights that although women living in the community were generally positive about back pain, those with high pain intensity and high level disability had more pessimistic views.
Journal Article, November 2008
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Reliability and Validity of the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) in Patients After Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Is the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH) a useful tool in assessing the physical activity behavior of patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty?
Journal Article, October 2008
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the Use of Computer Mouse and Keyboard: A Systematic Review
With the expanding use of computers, should carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) be recognized as an occupational disease? This review evaluates the evidence of an association between computer work and CTS.
Journal Article, October 2008
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Obesity and Osteoarthritis in Knee, Hip, and/or Hand: An Epidemiological Study in the General Population With 10 Years Follow-up
The relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis remains controversial. This study investigates the impact of obesity on incident osteoarthritis in the hip, knee, and hand.
Journal Article, October 2008
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Management of Chronic Knee Pain: A Survey of Patient Preferences and Treatment Received
Chronic knee pain can be managed with medication, physiotherapy, or surgery, but what would patients prefer for treatment? What are patients' treatment preferences and rationale for these preferences?
Journal Article, September 2008
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Hypnosis as a Treatment of Chronic Widespread Pain in General Practice: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Chronic widespread pain treatments include physiotherapy, analgesics, exercise and antidepressants. Could standardized hypnosis therapy effectively treat chronic widespread pain in general practice?
Journal Article, September 2008
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The Discordance Between Clinical and Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Search and Summary of the Literature
What is the prevalence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis in adults with knee pain and of knee pain in adults with radiographic knee OA? What may explain the discrepancy between x rays and symptoms?
Journal Article, September 2008
