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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Volume 7

 
Research article
Neck ligament strength is decreased following whiplash trauma
Yasuhiro Tominaga, Anthony B Ndu, Marcus P Coe, Arnold J Valenson, Paul C Ivancic, Shigeki Ito, Wolfgang Rubin, Manohar M Panjabi
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:103 (21December2006)
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Research article
The impact of rheumatoid arthritis on foot function in the early stages of disease: a clinical case series
Deborah E Turner, Philip S Helliwell, Paul Emery, James Woodburn
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:102 (21December2006)
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Research article
Is the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ) a useful tool for predicting participation in a self-management programme? Further evidence of validity, on a sample of UK pain clinic patients
Jane L Carr, Jennifer A Klaber Moffett, Donald M Sharp, Derek R Haines
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:101 (14December2006)
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Research article
Modeling early recovery of physical function following hip and knee arthroplasty
Deborah M Kennedy, Paul W Stratford, Steven E Hanna, Jean Wessel, Jeffrey D Gollish
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:100 (11December2006)
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Research article
Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: a pilot for a randomised controlled trial
Gemma C Salter, Mark Roman, Martin J Bland, Hugh MacPherson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:99 (9December2006)
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Research article
Serum levels of Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) increase temporarily after physical exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Maria LE Andersson, Carina A Thorstensson, Ewa M Roos, Ingemar F Petersson, Dick Heinegrd, Tore Saxne
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:98 (7December2006)
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Research article
A prediction rule for shoulder pain related sick leave: a prospective cohort study
Ton Kuijpers, Danille AWM van der Windt, Geert JMG van der Heijden, Jos WR Twisk, Yvonne Vergouwe, Lex M Bouter
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:97 (6December2006)
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Research article
A systematic review of outcomes assessed in randomized controlled trials of surgical interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a reference tool
Christina Jerosch-Herold, Jos C de Carvalho Leite, Fujian Song
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:96 (5December2006)
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Research article
Correlations between subjective treatment responses and plantar pressure parameters of metatarsal pad treatment in metatarsalgia patients: a prospective study
Jiunn-Horng Kang, Min-Der Chen, Shih-Ching Chen, Wei-Li Hsi
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:95 (5December2006)
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Case report
Progressive non-infectious anterior vertebral fusion, split cord malformation and situs inversus visceralis
Ali Al Kaissi, Farid Ben Chehida, Maher Ben Ghachem, Franz Grill, Klaus Klaushofer
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:94 (5December2006)
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Research article
Testing the proficiency to distinguish locations with elevated plantar pressure within and between professional groups of foot therapists
Nick A Guldemond, Pieter Leffers, Fred HM Nieman, Antal P Sanders, Nicolaas C Schaper, Geert HIM Walenkamp
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:93 (1December2006)
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Research article
Low-frequency vibratory exercise reduces the risk of bone fracture more than walking: a randomized controlled trial
Narcs Gusi, Armando Raimundo, Alejo Leal
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:92 (30November2006)
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Research article
Increased endothelin-1 and diminished nitric oxide levels in blister fluids of patients with intermediate cold type complex regional pain syndrome type 1
J George Groeneweg, Frank JPM Huygen, Claudia Heijmans-Antonissen, Sjoerd Niehof, Freek J Zijlstra
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:91 (30November2006)
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Study protocol
Can a disease-specific education program augment self-management skills and improve Health-Related Quality of Life in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis?
Richard H Osborne, Rachelle Buchbinder, Ilana N Ackerman
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:90 (30November2006)
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Research article
The pendulum test as a tool to evaluate passive knee stiffness and viscosity of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Maria S Valle, Antonino Casabona, Rosaria Sgarlata, Rosaria Garozzo, Maria Vinci, Matteo Cioni
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:89 (29November2006)
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Research article
Musculoskeletal disorders in shipyard industry: prevalence, health care use, and absenteeism
Evangelos C Alexopoulos, Dimitra Tanagra, Eleni Konstantinou, Alex Burdorf
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:88 (24November2006)
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Research article
Dexamethasone stimulates expression of C-type Natriuretic Peptide in chondrocytes
Hanga Agoston, Laurie Baybayan, Frank Beier
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:87 (20November2006)
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Research article
Surgery is more cost-effective than splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome in the Netherlands: results of an economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
Ingeborg BC Korthals-de Bos, Annette AM Gerritsen, Maurits W van Tulder, Maureen PMH Rutten-van Mlken, Herman J Adr, Henrica CW de Vet, Lex M Bouter
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:86 (16November2006)
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Study protocol
Design of the PROCON trial: a prospective, randomized multi center study comparing cervical anterior discectomy without fusion, with fusion or with arthroplasty
Ronald HMA Bartels, Roland Donk, Gert Jan van der Wilt, J Andr Grotenhuis, Dick Venderink
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:85 (10November2006)
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Study protocol
The assessment of the prognosis of musculoskeletal conditions in older adults presenting to general practice: a research protocol
Christian D Mallen, George Peat, Elaine Thomas, Simon Wathall, Tracy Whitehurst, Charlotte Clements, Joanne Bailey, Jacqueline Gray, Peter R Croft
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:84 (10November2006)
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Research article
Costs of shoulder pain in primary care consulters: a prospective cohort study in The Netherlands
Ton Kuijpers, Maurits W van Tulder, Geert JMG van der Heijden, Lex M Bouter, Danille AWM van der Windt
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:83 (1November2006)
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Research article
Responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference for pain and disability instruments in low back pain patients
Henrik H Lauridsen, Jan Hartvigsen, Claus Manniche, Lars Korsholm, Niels Grunnet-Nilsson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:82 (25October2006)
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Study protocol
Risk factors for neck pain in office workers: a prospective study
Julia M Hush, Chris G Maher, Kathryn M Refshauge
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:81 (25October2006)
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Study protocol
The (cost-)effectiveness of a lifestyle physical activity intervention in addition to a work style intervention on the recovery from neck and upper limb symptoms in computer workers
Claire M Bernaards, Geertje AM Arins, Vincent H Hildebrandt
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:80 (24October2006)
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Research article
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cyxlooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors (coxibs) and gastrointestinal harm: review of clinical trials and clinical practice
R Andrew Moore, Sheena Derry, Ceri J Phillips, Henry J McQuay
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:79 (20October2006)
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Research article
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
Jose C de Carvalho Leite, Christina Jerosch-Herold, Fujian Song
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:78 (20October2006)
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Study protocol
Nordic Walking and chronic low back pain: design of a randomized clinical trial
Lars Mors, Jan Hartvigsen, Lis Puggaard, Claus Manniche
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:77 (2October2006)
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Research article
Does patient-physiotherapist agreement influence the outcome of low back pain? A prospective cohort study
Kadija Perreault, Clermont E Dionne
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:76 (20September2006)
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Research article
Trunk muscle activity in healthy subjects during bridging stabilization exercises
Veerle K Stevens, Katie G Bouche, Nele N Mahieu, Pascal L Coorevits, Guy G Vanderstraeten, Lieven A Danneels
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:75 (20September2006)
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Research article
Pain in veterans of the Gulf War of 1991: a systematic review
Hollie V Thomas, Nicola J Stimpson, Alison Weightman, Frank Dunstan, Glyn Lewis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:74 (20September2006)
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Research article
Knee loading stimulates cortical bone formation in murine femurs
Ping Zhang, Min Su, Shigeo M Tanaka, Hiroki Yokota
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:73 (19September2006)
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Research article
The association of comorbidities, utilization and costs for patients identified with low back pain
Debra P Ritzwoller, Laurie Crounse, Susan Shetterly, Dale Rublee
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:72 (18September2006)
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Research article
Efficiency of immediate postoperative inpatient physical therapy following total knee arthroplasty: an RCT
Anton F Lenssen, Yvonne HF Crijns, Eddie MH Waltj, Mike JA van Steyn, Ruud JT Geesink, Piet A van den Brandt, Rob A de Bie
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:71 (31August2006)
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Study protocol
The immediate and long-term effects of exercise and patient education on physical, functional, and quality-of-life outcome measures after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy: a randomized controlled trial protocol
David M Selkowitz, Kornelia Kulig, Elizabeth M Poppert, Sean P Flanagan, Ndidiamaka D Matthews, George J Beneck, John M Popovich Jr, Jose R Lona, Kimiko A Yamada, Wendy S Burke, Carolyn Ervin, Christopher M Powers, Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network (PTClinResNet)
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:70 (25August2006)
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Research article
No association between the aluminium content of trabecular bone and bone density, mass or size of the proximal femur in elderly men and women
Hans-Olov Hellstrm, Bengt Mjberg, Hans Mallmin, Karl Michalsson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:69 (23August2006)
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Research article
Immediate effects of spinal manipulation on thermal pain sensitivity: an experimental study
Steven Z George, Mark D Bishop, Joel E Bialosky, Giorgio Zeppieri Jr, Michael E Robinson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:68 (15August2006)
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Technical advance
An animal model in sheep for biocompatibility testing of biomaterials in cancellous bones
Katja MR Nuss, Joerg A Auer, Alois Boos, Brigitte von Rechenberg
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:67 (15August2006)
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Research article
Primary care consultation, hospital admission, sick leave and disability pension owing to neck and low back pain: a 12-year prospective cohort study in a rural population
Sara AC Holmberg, Anders G Thelin
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:66 (14August2006)
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Research article
The course of pain drawings during a 10-week treatment period in patients with acute and sub-acute low back pain
Marie Grunnesj, Johan Bogefeldt, Stefan Blomberg, Helne Delaney, Kurt Svrdsudd
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:65 (11August2006)
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Research article
Effectiveness of low-Dye taping for the short-term treatment of plantar heel pain: a randomised trial
Joel A Radford, Karl B Landorf, Rachelle Buchbinder, Catherine Cook
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:64 (9August2006)
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Research article
Systemic zoledronate treatment both prevents resorption of allograft bone and increases the retention of new formed bone during revascularization and remodelling. A bone chamber study in rats
Jrgen strand, Anna Kajsa Harding, Per Aspenberg, Magnus Tgil
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:63 (4August2006)
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Research article
Simultaneous gene transfer of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) -2 and BMP-7 by in vivo electroporation induces rapid bone formation and BMP-4 expression
Mariko Kawai, Kazuhisa Bessho, Hiroki Maruyama, Jun-ichi Miyazaki, Toshio Yamamoto
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:62 (3August2006)
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Research article
Total knee arthroplasty: good agreement of clinical severity scores between patients and consultants
Ananthan D Ebinesan, Bhupinder S Sarai, Gayle Walley, Stephen Bridgman, Nicola Maffulli
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:61 (31July2006)
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Research article
Reliability of two goniometric methods of measuring active inversion and eversion range of motion at the ankle
Collette Menadue, Jacqueline Raymond, Sharon L Kilbreath, Kathryn M Refshauge, Roger Adams
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:60 (28July2006)
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Case report
Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and ipsilateral fracture of the medial malleolus
Nicola Maffulli, Paula J Richards
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:59 (27July2006)
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Research article
The outcome of control groups in clinical trials of conservative treatments for chronic mechanical neck pain: a systematic review
Howard Vernon, B Kim Humphreys, Carol Hagino
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:58 (18July2006)
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Case report
Extra-osseous osteochondroma-like soft tissue mass of the patello-femoral space
Francesco Oliva, Alessandro Marconi, Stefano Fratoni, Nicola Maffulli
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:57 (15July2006)
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Research article
Endostatin inhibits VEGF-A induced osteoclastic bone resorption in vitro
Annina Sipola, Katri Nelo, Timo Hautala, Joanna Ilvesaro, Juha Tuukkanen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:56 (13July2006)
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Study protocol
Prospective research on musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (PROMO): study protocol
Stefan IJmker, Birgitte M Blatter, Allard J van der Beek, Willem van Mechelen, Paulien M Bongers
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:55 (5July2006)
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Study protocol
Prognosis of acute low back pain: design of a prospective inception cohort study
Nicholas Henschke, Christopher G Maher, Kathryn M Refshauge, Robert D Herbert, Robert G Cumming, Jane Bleasel, John York, Anurina Das, James H McAuley
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:54 (22June2006)
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Research article
Towards standardized measurement of adverse events in spine surgery: conceptual model and pilot evaluation
Sohail K Mirza, Richard A Deyo, Patrick J Heagerty, Judith A Turner, Lorri A Lee, Robert Goodkin
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:53 (20June2006)
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Research article
The normal human chondro-osseous junctional region: evidence for contact of uncalcified cartilage with subchondral bone and marrow spaces
Tim J Lyons, Sheena F McClure, Robert W Stoddart, John McClure
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:52 (20June2006)
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Research article
Pulsed electromagnetic energy treatment offers no clinical benefit in reducing the pain of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Christopher James McCarthy, Michael James Callaghan, Jacqueline Anne Oldham
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:51 (15June2006)
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Research article
First histological observations on the incorporation of a novel nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite paste OSTIM in human cancellous bone
Franz-Xaver Huber, Orlin Belyaev, Joachim Hillmeier, Hans-Juergen Kock, Colette Huber, Peter-Juergen Meeder, Irina Berger
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:50 (8June2006)
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Study protocol
Non-operative management of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction: design of a randomized clinical trial [NCT00279630]
Kornelia Kulig, Amy B Pomrantz, Judith M Burnfield, Stephen F Reischl, Susan Mais-Requejo, David B Thordarson, Ronald W Smith
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:49 (6June2006)
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Research article
Problems and needs for improving primary care of osteoarthritis patients: the views of patients, general practitioners and practice nurses
Thomas Rosemann, Michel Wensing, Katharina Joest, Matthias Backenstrass, Cornelia Mahler, Joachim Szecsenyi
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:48 (2June2006)
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Research article
National audit of post-operative management in spinal surgery
Alison H McGregor, Ben Dicken, Konrad Jamrozik
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:47 (31May2006)
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Study protocol
Effectiveness of joint mobilisation after cast immobilisation for ankle fracture: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial [ACTRN012605000143628]
C Christine Lin, Anne M Moseley, Kathryn M Refshauge, Marion Haas, Robert D Herbert
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:46 (26May2006)
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Research article
Lumbar segmental mobility disorders: comparison of two methods of defining abnormal displacement kinematics in a cohort of patients with non-specific mechanical low back pain
J Haxby Abbott, Julie M Fritz, Brendan McCane, Barry Shultz, Peter Herbison, Brett Lyons, Georgia Stefanko, Richard M Walsh
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:45 (19May2006)
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Research article
The shortened disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand qu