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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The Orthopaedic Trauma Literature: An Evaluation of Statistically Significant Findings in Orthopaedic Trauma Randomized Trials
Statistically significant differences may not be clinically relevant. Are outcome event number and treatment effect size related in orthopedic randomized trials with statistically significant results?
Journal Article, January 2008
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients' Experiences of Wearing Therapeutic Footwear - A Qualitative Investigation
Therapeutic footwear is recommended for rheumatoid arthritis patients, but many choose not to wear it. What experiential factors affect whether or not rheumatoid arthritis patients wear such footwear?
Journal Article, November 2007
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Less Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures are managed optimally through open surgical reconstruction but postoperative wound breakdown is not uncommon. Might a less invasive surgery technique improve outcomes?
Journal Article, October 2007
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Factors Affecting Aseptic Loosening of 4750 Total Hip Arthroplasties: Multivariate Survival Analysis
Total hip arthroplasty has a low failure rate at ten years from surgery, mainly from aseptic loosening. What risk factors predict aseptic failure? Does type of prosthesis fixation matter?
Journal Article, July 2007
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Prevalence of Complaints of Arm, Neck and Shoulder Among Computer Office Workers and Psychometric Evaluation of a Risk Factor Questionnaire
Complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder (CANS) are an important, growing cause of work disability, likely from more computer use among workers. What physical and psychosocial risk factors predict CANS?
Journal Article, July 2007
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Prediction of Function in Daily Life Following Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation for Individuals With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain; a Prospective Study
Chronic musculoskeletal pain reduces function in everyday life. How does multidisciplinary rehabilitation affect pain and function and what factors predict impact of pain on function in daily life?
Journal Article, July 2007
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Variations in Corticosteroid/Anesthetic Injections for Painful Shoulder Conditions: Comparisons Among Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, and Physical Medicine and Primary-Care Physicians
Corticosteroid/anesthetic injections are used often by surgeons and specialists to treat painful shoulder conditions. What are the usage trends and how can they inform establishing uniform guidelines?
Journal Article, July 2007
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Subjective and Objective Outcome in Congenital Clubfoot; a Comparative Study of 204 Children
Assessing outcome of clubfoot management has traditionally employed objective measures but adding subjective evaluation might offer a more comprehensive picture. How do these outcome measures compare?
Journal Article, June 2007
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Risk of Falling in Patients With a Recent Fracture
History of fracture increases risk for future fractures, so prevention should be part of post-fracture treatment. What risk factors predict risk of falling within 3 months after a clinical fracture?
Journal Article, June 2007
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Short-term Efficacy of Physical Interventions in Osteoarthritic Knee Pain. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trials
Optimal treatment of osteoarthritic knee pain involves both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Are physical agents effective in treating osteoarthritic knee pain in the short-term?
Journal Article, June 2007
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The Reliability of Three-Dimensional Scapular Attitudes in Healthy People and People With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Scapular movement measurements need good metric properties to improve shoulder impingement syndrome management. How reliable are 3-dimensional scapular attitudes measured in people with and without SIS?
Journal Article, June 2007
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Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy. A New Method for Arthroscopic Evaluation of Low Grade Degenerated Cartilage Lesions. Results of a Pilot Study
Arthroscopic detection of low-grade cartilage lesions is unreliable, requiring objective measurement. Is near-infrared spectroscopy sensitive enough to tell apart such defects from healthy cartilage?
Journal Article, May 2007
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Validation of a New Test that Assesses Functional Performance of the Upper Extremity and Neck (FIT-HaNSA) in Patients with Shoulder Pathology
Standardized tests assessing functional performance for sustained upper extremity activity are lacking. Might a new test validate and reliably measure such performance in shoulder pathology patients?
Journal Article, May 2007
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Obesity and Pronated Foot Type May Increase the Risk of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain: A Matched Case-Control Study
Etiology of chronic plantar heel pain is poorly understood due to apparent heterogeneity in the conditions grouped together as CPHP. Which causative factors are associated with greater risk for CPHP?
Journal Article, May 2007
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Differential Neuromuscular Training Effects on ACL Injury Risk Factors in "High-risk" versus "Low-risk" Athletes
Neuromuscular training may reduce risk factors involved in ACL injury incidence in female athletes. But how does risk status for injury influence effectiveness of such training in preventing injury?
Journal Article, May 2007
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The PEX Study - Exercise Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Design of a Randomized Clinical Trial in General Practice and Sports Medicine
Patellofemoral complaints are frequently seen in younger and active patients.
Journal Article, March 2006
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The Knee Clinical Assessment Study - CAS(K). A Prospective Study of Knee Pain and Knee Osteoarthritis in the General Population: Baseline Recruitment and Retention at 18 Months
Longitudinal observational research provides critical information on the course, causes, and outcomes of rheumatological disorders.
Journal Article, March 2006
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Validity and Responsiveness of the Clubfoot Assessment Protocol (CAP). A Methodological Study
The Clubfoot Assessment Protocol (CAP) is a multi- dimensional instrument designed for longitudinal follow up of the clubfoot deformity during growth.
Journal Article, March 2006
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Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Construct Validity of Two Rotator Cuff Disease-Specific Outcome Measures
The assessment of health-related quality of life is becoming increasingly important in evaluating the effectiveness of orthopaedic interventions.
Journal Article, March 2006
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The Implications of 18F-FDG PET for the Diagnosis of Endoprosthetic Loosening and Infection in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Results From a Prospective, Blinded Study
Because of the high sensitivity of this method, a negative PET result in the setting of a diagnostically unclear situation eliminates the need for revision surgery.
Journal Article, March 2006
