BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Clopidogrel and Hip Fractures, Is It Safe? The perioperative management of patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy can be challenging, and orthopedic surgeons must weigh the risks and benefits. Find out what there is to know.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 09, 2016
• Obesity Is Associated With More Disability in Low Back Pain Find out how levels of disability and treatment response are impacted in obese individuals with low back pain or neck pain.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 02, 2016
• Does Knee Awareness Differ Between Different TKA Prostheses? How do new TKA prosthetic designs compare with standard prostheses in terms of knee function and feeling?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 25, 2016
• Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilisation for Torn ACL The authors assess the five-year outcomes of the first cases treated with this novel technique for ACL healing and preservation.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 07, 2016
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery in Restricted ROM Patients Does preoperative restricted range of motion alter the postoperative outcomes of arthroscopic repair for rotator cuff pathology?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, March 24, 2016
• Hand Grip Strength Measured by the Wii Balance Board The Nintendo Wii balance board may be a novel tool for assessing hand grip strength.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, March 10, 2016
• Arthralgias, Fatigue, Paresthesias and Visceral Pain A 20-year-old woman presents with joint pain, fatigue, and visceral pain. What is the diagnosis?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, February 25, 2016
• Quadriceps Performance Under Foot Dorsal Extension This study examines EMG activity changes of the m. quadriceps femoris muscle with and without dorsal foot extension.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, January 12, 2016
• Hamstrings, Quadriceps Co-Activation Affects ACL Elongation Gain a better understanding of how co-activation of the hamstrings and quadriceps may affect changes in ACL length.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, January 05, 2016
• Biomechanical Risk Factors for Iliotibial Band Syndrome Certain biomechanical factors may be associated with an increased risk of developing this type of running injury. What are they?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, December 29, 2015
• Osteoarthritis and Frailty in Elderly Individuals in Europe A new study examines the prevalence of OA and frailty among elderly individuals in European countries -- and explores the possible connection between these two conditions.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, December 22, 2015
• Bone Marrow Concentrate Treatment Protocol for Knee OA Bone marrow concentrate injections show promise for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Is there an optimal cell dose?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, November 02, 2015
• Outcome and QoL After Rotationplasty for Malignant Tumors How does rotationplasty for malignant bone tumors impact health-related quality of life and functional outcome?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, October 19, 2015
• Arthritis Impacts the Daily Lives of Canadians Young and Old A new study highlights the physical and mental health impacts of arthritis on individuals of all ages.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 25, 2015
• Biomechanical Testing for Proximal Humerus Fracture Implants This article reviews current biomechanical research regarding proximal humerus fracture treatment -- and identifies directions for future research.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 07, 2015
• Metal Backed Fixed-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasties A new study examines the implant survival rates and functional outcomes in patients treated with this minimally invasive surgical technique for unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 24, 2015
• Productivity at Work and QoL in Patients With RA Which factors may influence at-work productivity and quality of life in those with rheumatoid arthritis?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, July 15, 2015
• Effectiveness of Intra-Articular SBCG Injections for Knee OA Is this intervention a safe and effective option for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, July 08, 2015
• A Lysine-Based Dendritic Hydrogel vs Other Tissue Sealants An ex vivo examination seeks to determine the efficacy of a novel sealant compared with other available products for sealing injured tissues.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, July 01, 2015
• Minimally Invasive Plate Fixation of Clavicle Fractures Read about this minimally invasive technique for displaced clavicular fractures. How do the outcomes compare with that of conventional treatment?
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, June 24, 2015