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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Volume 10

 
Research article
A prospective study of prognostic factors for duration of sick leave after endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Torben BAEK Hansen, Jesper Dalsgaard, Anette Meldgaard, Kristian Larsen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:144 (22November2009)
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Research article
Studying the association between musculoskeletal disorders, quality of life and mental health. A primary care pilot study in rural Crete, Greece
Maria D Antonopoulou, Athanasios K Alegakis, Alexander G Hadjipavlou, Christos D Lionis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:143 (20November2009)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
The expression of Gli3, regulated by HOXD13, may play a role in idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus
DongHua Cao, ChunLian Jin, MeiHong Ren, ChangKun Lin, Xuan Zhang, Ning Zhao
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:142 (19November2009)
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Research article
Functional activation of proline-rich tyrosine kinase2 (PYK2) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Meiying Wang, Hongsheng Sun, Wei Zhang, Yuanchao Zhang
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:141 (17November2009)
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Study protocol
Protocol for the ProFHER (PROximal Fracture of the Humerus: Evaluation by Randomisation) trial: a pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of surgical versus non-surgical treatment for proximal fracture of the humerus in adults
Helen Handoll, Stephen Brealey, Amar Rangan, David Torgerson, Laura Dennis, Alison Armstrong, Ling-Hsiang Chuang, Ben Cross, Jo Dumville, Sarah Gardner, Lorna Goodchild, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Hewitt, Rajan Madhok, Nicola Maffulli, Lucy Micklewright, Valerie Wadsworth, Angus Wallace, John Williams, Gill Worthy
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:140 (16November2009)
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Research article
Expectations, perceptions, and physiotherapy predict prolonged sick leave in subacute low back pain
Silje E Reme, Eli M Hagen, Hege R Eriksen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:139 (13November2009)
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Research article
Time-course of exercise and its association with 12-month bone changes
Riikka Ahola, Raija Korpelainen, Aki Vainionpaa, Juhani Leppaluoto, Timo Jamsa
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:138 (12November2009)
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Research article
Patterns of analgesic use, pain and self-efficacy: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a hospital rheumatology clinic
Ruth Blamey, Kate Jolly, Sheila Greenfield, Paresh Jobanputra
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:137 (10November2009)
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Study protocol
Does physical activity change predict functional recovery in low back pain? Protocol for a prospective cohort study
Paul Hendrick, Stephan Milosavljevic, Melanie L Bell, Leigh Hale, Deirdre A Hurley, Suzanne M McDonough, Markus Melloh, David G Baxter
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:136 (6November2009)
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Research article
Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture: a seven-year follow-up study
Inger Hallberg, Margareta Bachrach-Lindstrm, Staffan Hammerby, Gran Toss, Anna-Christina Ek
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:135 (3November2009)
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Research article
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the VISA-A questionnaire for German-speaking Achilles tendinopathy patients
Heinz Lohrer, Tanja Nauck
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:134 (30October2009)
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Research article
Empirical evaluation of the inter-relationship of articular elements involved in the pathoanatomy of knee osteoarthritis using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Dennis S Meredith, Elena Losina, Gesa Neumann, Hiroshi Yoshioka, Philipp K Lang, Jeffrey N Katz
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:133 (29October2009)
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Research article
Repetitive H-Wave device stimulation and program induces significant increases in the range of motion of post operative rotator cuff reconstruction in a double-blinded randomized placebo controlled human study
Kenneth Blum, Amanda LC Chen, Thomas JH Chen, Roger L Waite, B William Downs, Eric R Braverman, Mallory M Kerner, Stella M Savarimuthu, Nicholas DiNubile
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:132 (29October2009)
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Research article
Randomised controlled trial of local corticosteroid injections for de Quervain's tenosynovitis in general practice
Cyriac Peters-Veluthamaningal, Jan C Winters, Klaas H Groenier, Betty Meyboom-deJong
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:131 (27October2009)
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Research article
Acupuncture for pain and osteoarthritis of the knee: a pilot study for an open parallel-arm randomised controlled trial
Harriet Lansdown, Katie Howard, Stephen Brealey, Hugh MacPherson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:130 (24October2009)
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Research article
A randomized single blind crossover trial comparing leather and commercial wrist splints for treating chronic wrist pain in adults
Jill Thiele, Rachel Nimmo, Wendy Rowell, Stephen Quinn, Graeme Jones
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:129 (21October2009)
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Study protocol
Study rationale and protocol: prospective randomized comparison of metal ion concentrations in the patient's plasma after implantation of coated and uncoated total knee prostheses
Jrg Ltzner, Gerd Dinnebier, Albrecht Hartmann, Klaus-Peter Gnther, Stephan Kirschner
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:128 (14October2009)
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Research article
Differences in gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life between males and females with knee osteoarthritis: a clinical trial
Ronen Debi, Amit Mor, Ofer Segal, Ganit Segal, Eytan Debbi, Gabriel Agar, Nahum Halperin, Amir Haim, Avi Elbaz
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:127 (13October2009)
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Research article
Is visual estimation of passive range of motion in the pediatric lower limb valid and reliable
Rami Rachkidi, Ismat Ghanem, Ibrahim Kalouche, Samer El Hage, Fernand Dagher, Khalil Kharrat
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:126 (12October2009)
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Research article
Relevance of MRI in prediction of malignancy of musculoskeletal system-A prospective evaluation
Alex Daniel Jr III, Ekram Ullah, Shagufta Wahab, Vasantha Kumar Jr
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:125 (8October2009)
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Research article
Patients' experiences of living with and receiving treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome: a qualitative study
Heidi K Lempp, Stephani L Hatch, Serene F Carville, Ernest H Choy
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:124 (7October2009)
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Research article
Divided by a lack of common language? - a qualitative study exploring the use of language by health professionals treating back pain
Karen L Barker, Margaret Reid, Catherine J Minns Lowe
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:123 (5October2009)
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Research article
Objective and subjective assessment of sleep in chronic low back pain patients compared with healthy age and gender matched controls: a pilot study
Grainne M O'Donoghue, Niall Fox, Conor Heneghan, Deirdre A Hurley
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:122 (2October2009)
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Research article
Assessment and management of neurogenic claudication associated with lumbar spinal stenosis in a UK primary care musculoskeletal service: a survey of current practice among physiotherapists
Christine M Comer, Anthony C Redmond, Howard A Bird, Philip G Conaghan
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:121 (1October2009)
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Research article
Are classifications of proximal radius fractures reproducible?
Fabio T Matsunaga, Marcel JS Tamaoki, Eduardo F Cordeiro, Anderson Uehara, Marcos H Ikawa, Marcelo H Matsumoto, Joo BG dos Santos, Joo C Belloti
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:120 (1October2009)
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Study protocol
Retention of the posterior cruciate ligament versus the posterior stabilized design in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial
Lennard GH van den Boom, Reinoud W Brouwer, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Jos JAM van Raaij
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:119 (30September2009)
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Research article
Effects of a training program after surgically treated ankle fracture: a prospective randomised controlled trial
Gertrud M Nilsson, Kjell Jonsson, Charlotte S Ekdahl, Magnus Eneroth
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:118 (25September2009)
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Research article
The predictive effect of fear-avoidance beliefs on low back pain among newly qualified health care workers with and without previous low back pain: a prospective cohort study
Jette Nygaard Jensen, Karen Albertsen, Vilhelm Borg, Kirsten Nabe-Nielsen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:117 (24September2009)
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Debate
Regulation of peripheral blood flow in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: clinical implication for symptomatic relief and pain management
George Groeneweg, Frank JPM Huygen, Terence J Coderre, Freek J Zijlstra
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:116 (23September2009)
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Research article
Preliminary results, methodological considerations and recruitment difficulties of a randomised clinical trial comparing two treatment regimens for patients with headache and neck pain
Willem De Hertogh, Peter Vaes, Dirk Devroey, Paul Louis, Hans Carpay, Steven Truijen, William Duquet, Rob Oostendorp
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:115 (23September2009)
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Research article
Characteristics of patients with chronic back pain who benefit from acupuncture
Karen J Sherman, Daniel C Cherkin, Laura Ichikawa, Andrew L Avins, William E Barlow, Partap S Khalsa, Richard A Deyo
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:114 (21September2009)
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Research article
Bisphosphonates and atrial fibrillation: Bayesian meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials and observational studies
Anselm Mak, Mike WL Cheung, Roger Chun-Man Ho, Alicia Ai-Cia Cheak, Chak Sing Lau
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:113 (21September2009)
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Research article
Biomechanical optimization of different fixation modes for a proximal femoral L-osteotomy
Ching-Lung Tai, Weng-Pin Chen, Hsih-Hao Chen, Chien-Yu Lin, Mel S Lee
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:112 (10September2009)
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Research article
Adhesive capsulitis and dynamic splinting: a controlled, cohort study
Paul D Gaspar, F Buck Willis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:111 (7September2009)
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Study protocol
Green tea polyphenols and Tai Chi for bone health: Designing a placebo-controlled randomized trial
Chwan-Li Shen, Ming-Chien Chyu, James K Yeh, Carol K Felton, Ke T Xu, Barbara C Pence, Jia-Sheng Wang
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:110 (4September2009)
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Research article
Effects of high frequency loading on RANKL and OPG mRNA expression in ST-2 murine stromal cells
Chi Hyun Kim, Kyung Hwan Kim, Christopher R Jacobs
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:109 (4September2009)
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Research article
The relationship between spasticity in young children (18 months of age) with cerebral palsy and their gross motor function development
Jan Willem Gorter, Olaf Verschuren, Laura van Riel, Marjolijn Ketelaar
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:108 (4September2009)
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Research article
Emotion regulation in patients with rheumatic diseases: validity and responsiveness of the Emotional Approach Coping Scale (EAC)
Heidi A Zangi, Andrew Garratt, Kre Birger Hagen, Annette L Stanton, Petter Mowinckel, Arnstein Finset
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:107 (3September2009)
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Research article
No long-term impact of low-energy distal radius fracture on health-related quality of life and global quality of life: a case-control study
Gudrun Rohde, Glenn Haugeberg, Anne Marit Mengshoel, Torbjorn Moum, Astrid K Wahl
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:106 (25August2009)
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Research article
Impact of leg lengthening on viscoelastic properties of the deep fascia
Hai-Qiang Wang, Yi-Yong Wei, Zi-Xiang Wu, Zhuo-Jing Luo
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:105 (21August2009)
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Study protocol
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
Martin Schencking, Adriane Otto, Tobias Deutsch, Hagen Sandholzer
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:104 (19August2009)
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Research article
Patients' views on responsibility for the management of musculoskeletal disorders A qualitative study
Maria EH Larsson, Lena A Nordholm, Ingbritt hrn
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:103 (17August2009)
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Research article
Validity and reliability of the Dutch translation of the VISA-P questionnaire for patellar tendinopathy
Johannes Zwerver, Tamara Kramer, Inge van den Akker-Scheek
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:102 (11August2009)
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Research article
Short-term effects of implemented high intensity shoulder elevation during computer work
Mette K Larsen, Afshin Samani, Pascal Madeleine, Henrik B Olsen, Karen Sgaard, Andreas Holtermann
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:101 (10August2009)
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Research article
Choosing surgery: patients' preferences within a trial of treatments for anterior cruciate ligament injury. A qualitative study
Carina A Thorstensson, L Stefan Lohmander, Richard B Frobell, Ewa M Roos, Rachael Gooberman-Hill
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:100 (10August2009)
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Research article
Principles of brain plasticity in improving sensorimotor function of the knee and leg in healthy subjects: A double-blind randomized exploratory trial
Eva Ageberg, Anders Bjrkman, Birgitta Rosn, Gran Lundborg, Ewa M Roos
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:99 (5August2009)
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Research article
Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review of clinical trials
Catherine J Minns Lowe, Karen L Barker, Michael E Dewey, Catherine M Sackley
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:98 (4August2009)
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Research article
Presence of Mycoplasma fermentans in the bloodstream of Mexican patients with rheumatoid arthritis and IgM and IgG antibodies against whole microorganism
Constantino Gil, Antonio Rivera, David Bauelos, Salvador Salinas, Ethel Garca-Latorre, Lilia Cedillo
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:97 (3August2009)
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Research article
Surgical outcome after spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
George Sapkas, Konstantinos Kateros, Stamatios A Papadakis, Spyros Galanakos, Emmanuel Brilakis, George Machairas, Pavlos Katonis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:96 (2August2009)
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Research article
Translation and validation study of the Persian version of the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS2) in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Sayed Javad Mousavi, Mohamad Parnianpour, Ahmad Reza Askary-Ashtiani, Mohamad Reza Hadian, Abdolrahman Rostamian, Ali Montazeri
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:95 (1August2009)
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Research article
Electric toothbrush application is a reliable and valid test for differentiating temporomandibular disorders pain patients from controls
Donald R Nixdorf, Azar Hemmaty, John O Look, Eric L Schiffman, Mike T John
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:94 (30July2009)
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Study protocol
The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) trial: design and rationale
Stephen P Messier, Claudine Legault, Shannon Mihalko, Gary D Miller, Richard F Loeser, Paul DeVita, Mary Lyles, Felix Eckstein, David J Hunter, Jeff D Williamson, Barbara J Nicklas
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:93 (28July2009)
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Study protocol
Contributions of myofascial pain in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain. A randomized control trial
Sara Perez-Palomares, Brbara Olivn-Blzquez, Ana M Arnal-Burr, Orlando Mayoral-Del Moral, Elena Gaspar-Calvo, M Luisa de-la-Torre-Beldarran, Elena Lpez-Lapea, Marina Prez-Benito, Victoria Ara-Loriente, Laura Romo-Calvo
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:92 (24July2009)
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Research article
DAS-28-based EULAR response and HAQ improvement in rheumatoid arthritis patients switching between TNF antagonists
Federico Navarro-Sarabia, Dolores Ruiz-Montesinos, Blanca Hernandez, Victoria Navarro-Compn, Sara Marsal, Mireia Barcelo, Eva Perez-Pampn, Juan J Gmez-Reino
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:91 (23July2009)
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Study protocol
A three-group study, internet-based, face-to-face based and standard- management after acute whiplash associated disorders (WAD) choosing the most efficient and cost-effective treatment: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Anne Sderlund, Annika Bring, Pernilla senlf
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:90 (22July2009)
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Research article
Musculoskeletal disorders in physically active conscripts: a one-year follow-up study in the Finnish Defence Forces
Henri Taanila, Jaana Suni, Harri Pihlajamki, Ville M Mattila, Olli Ohrankmmen, Petteri Vuorinen, Jari Parkkari
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:89 (22July2009)
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Research article
Total knee arthroplasty after high tibial osteotomy. A systematic review
Tom M van Raaij, Max Reijman, Andrea D Furlan, Jan AN Verhaar
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:88 (20July2009)
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Research article
Neck/shoulder pain in adolescents is not related to the level or nature of self-reported physical activity or type of sedentary activity in an Australian pregnancy cohort
Andrew M Briggs, Leon M Straker, Natasha L Bear, Anne J Smith
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:87 (20July2009)
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Research article
Treatment with intravenous pamidronate is a good alternative in case of gastrointestinal side effects or contraindications for oral bisphosphonates
Danielle A Eekman, Marijn Vis, Irene EM Bultink, Harm JGM Derikx, Ben AC Dijkmans, Willem F Lems
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:86 (15July2009)
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Correspondence
The Keele community knee pain forum: action research to engage with stakeholders about the prevention of knee pain and disability
Clare Jinks, Bie Nio Ong, Tracey J O'Neill
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:85 (15July2009)
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Research article
The panorama of future sick-leave diagnoses among young adults initially long-term sickness absent due to neck, shoulder, or back diagnoses. An 11-year prospective cohort study
Marjan Vaez, Jan Hagberg, Kristina Alexanderson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:84 (14July2009)
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Study protocol
Pulsed electromagnetic fields after arthroscopic treatment for osteochondral defects of the talus: double-blind randomized controlled multicenter trial
Christiaan JA van Bergen, Leendert Blankevoort, Rob J de Haan, Inger N Sierevelt, Duncan E Meuffels, Pieter RN d'Hooghe, Rover Krips, Geert van Damme, C Niek van Dijk
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:83 (10July2009)
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Research article
Postural changes in women with chronic pelvic pain: a case control study
Mary LLS Montenegro, Elaine CL Mateus-Vasconcelos, Jlio C Rosa e Silva, Francisco J Candido dos Reis, Antonio A Nogueira, Omero B Poli-Neto
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:82 (7July2009)
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Research article
Characteristics and natural course of vertebral endplate signal (Modic) changes in the Danish general population
Tue S Jensen, Tom Bendix, Joan S Sorensen, Claus Manniche, Lars Korsholm, Per Kjaer
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:81 (3July2009)
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Research article
Is health-related quality of life associated with the risk of low-energy wrist fracture: a case-control study
Gudrun Rohde, Anne M Mengshoel, Astrid K Wahl, Torbjorn Moum, Glenn Haugeberg
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:80 (3July2009)
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Study protocol
A walking programme and a supervised exercise class versus usual physiotherapy for chronic low back pain: a single-blinded randomised controlled trial. (The Supervised Walking In comparison to Fitness Training for Back Pain (SWIFT) Trial)
Deirdre A Hurley, Grainne O'Donoghue, Mark A Tully, Jennifer Klaber Moffett, Willem van Mechelen, Leslie Daly, Colin AG Boreham, Suzanne M McDonough
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:79 (2July2009)
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Research article
Central motor control failure in fibromyalgia: a surface electromyography study
Roberto Casale, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini, Fabiola Atzeni, Marco Gazzoni, Dan Buskila, Alberto Rainoldi
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:78 (1July2009)
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Research article
Thoracic spine pain in the general population: Prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. A systematic review
Andrew M Briggs, Anne J Smith, Leon M Straker, Peter Bragge
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:77 (29June2009)
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Study protocol
Optimising corticosteroid injection for lateral epicondylalgia with the addition of physiotherapy: A protocol for a randomised control trial with placebo comparison
Brooke K Coombes, Leanne Bisset, Luke B Connelly, Peter Brooks, Bill Vicenzino
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:76 (24June2009)
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Study protocol
Preventing knee injuries in adolescent female football players design of a cluster randomized controlled trial [NCT00894595]
Martin Hgglund, Markus Waldn, Isam Atroshi
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:75 (23June2009)
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Research article
A survey of referee participation, training and injury in elite gaelic games referees
Catherine Blake, James Sherry, Conor Gissane
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:74 (22June2009)
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Research article
Analyzing musculoskeletal neck pain, measured as present pain and periods of pain, with three different regression models: a cohort study
Anna Grimby-Ekman, Eva M Andersson, Mats Hagberg
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:73 (19June2009)
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Research article
Type-1 Collagen differentially alters -catenin accumulation in primary Dupuytren's Disease cord and adjacent palmar fascia cells
Linda Vi, Anna Njarlangattil, Yan Wu, Bing Siang Gan, David B O'Gorman
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:72 (19June2009)
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Study protocol
Use of risk stratification to target therapies in patients with recent onset arthritis; design of a prospective randomized multicenter controlled trial
Susanne JJ Claessen, Johanna MW Hazes, Margriet AM Huisman, Derkjen van Zeben, Jolanda J Luime, Angelique EAM Weel
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:71 (18June2009)
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Research article
Intra-articular adhesions of the temporomandibular joint: Relation between arthroscopic findings and clinical symptoms
ShanYong Zhang, XiuMing Li u, Chi Yang, XieYi Cai, MinJie Chen, Majd S Haddad, Bai Yun, ZhuoZhi Chen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:70 (17June2009)
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Study protocol
Maximum recovery after knee replacement the MARKER study rationale and protocol
Chung-Wei Christine Lin, Lyn March, Jack Crosbie, Ross Crawford, Stephen Graves, Justine Naylor, Alison Harmer, Stephen Jan, Kim Bennell, Ian Harris, David Parker, Helene Moffet, Marlene Fransen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:69 (17June2009)
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Research article
Reducing work disability in Ankylosing Spondylitis development of a work instability scale for AS
Gill Gilworth, Paul Emery, Nick Barkham, M Glyn Smyth, Philip Helliwell, Alan Tennant
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:68 (16June2009)
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Research article
The impact of rheumatoid foot on disability in Colombian patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Adriana Rojas-Villarraga, Javier Bayona, Natalia Zuluaga, Santiago Mejia, Maria-Eugenia Hincapie, Juan-Manuel Anaya
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:67 (15June2009)
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Research article
The combination therapy with alfacalcidol and risedronate improves the mechanical property in lumbar spine by affecting the material properties in an ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis
Ayako Shiraishi, Sayaka Miyabe, Takayoshi Nakano, Yukichi Umakoshi, Masako Ito, Masahiko Mihara
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:66 (15June2009)
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Research article
Designing a workplace return-to-work program for occupational low back pain: an intervention mapping approach
Carlo Ammendolia, David Cassidy, Ivan Steenstra, Sophie Soklaridis, Eleanor Boyle, Stephanie Eng, Hamer Howard, Bains Bhupinder, Pierre Ct
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:65 (9June2009)
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Research article
Prevalence of fibromyalgia in a low socioeconomic status population
Ana Assumpo, Alane B Cavalcante, Cristina E Capela, Juliana F Sauer, Suellen D Chalot, Carlos AB Pereira, Amlia P Marques
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:64 (8June2009)
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