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Editor-in-Chief
Melissa Norton, MD Medical Editor
Jigisha Patel, MRCP PhD In-house Editor
Rikki Graham
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Research article
  
Lumbar position sense and the risk of low back injuries in college athletes: a prospective cohort study
Sheri P Silfies, Jacek Cholewicki, N Peter Reeves, Hunter S Greene
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:129 (31December2007)
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Expression of genes for bone morphogenetic proteins BMP-2, BMP-4 and BMP-6 in various parts of the human skeleton
Iwona Kochanowska, Slawomir Chaberek, Andrzej Wojtowicz, Bartosz Marczy ski, Krzysztof W odarski, Maria Dytko, Kazimierz Ostrowski
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:128 (27December2007)
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Outcome and quality of life after surgically treated ankle fractures in patients 65 years or older
Gertrud Nilsson, Kjell Jonsson, Charlotte Ekdahl, Magnus Eneroth
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:127 (20December2007)
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Study protocol
INvestigational Vertebroplasty Efficacy and Safety Trial (INVEST): a randomized controlled trial of percutaneous vertebroplasty
Leigh A Gray, Jeffrey G Jarvik, Patrick J Heagerty, William Hollingworth, Lydia Stout, Bryan A Comstock, Judith A Turner, David F Kallmes
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:126 (20December2007)
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The PRICE study (Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevation): design of a randomised controlled trial comparing standard versus cryokinetic ice applications in the management of acute ankle sprain [ISRCTN13903946]
Chris M Bleakley, Se n O'Connor, Mark A Tully, Laurence G Rocke, Domnhall C MacAuley, Suzanne M McDonough
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:125 (19December2007)
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Oxidative stress as a risk factor for osteoporosis in elderly Mexicans as characterized by antioxidant enzymes
Martha A Snchez-Rodr guez, Mirna Ruiz-Ramos, Elsa Correa-Mu oz, Vctor Manuel Mendoza-N ez
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:124 (19December2007)
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Technical advance
The Roman Bridge: a "double pulley  suture bridges" technique for rotator cuff repair
Francesco Franceschi, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Laura Ruzzini, Giacomo Rizzello, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:123 (18December2007)
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Removal of nucleus pulposus from the intervertebral disc the use of chymopapain enhances mechanical removal with rongeurs: a laboratory study
Lei Dang, Douglas Wardlaw, David WL Hukins
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:122 (13December2007)
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Study protocol
The effects of hip muscle strengthening on knee load, pain, and function in people with knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a randomised, single-blind controlled trial
Kim L Bennell, Michael A Hunt, Tim V Wrigley, David J Hunter, Rana S Hinman
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:121 (7December2007)
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Chondrocyte outgrowth into a gelatin scaffold in a single impact load model of damage/repair effect of BMP-2
Frances MD Henson, Thea Vincent
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:120 (5December2007)
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Growth hormone as concomitant treatment in severe fibromyalgia associated with low IGF-1 serum levels. A pilot study
Guillem Cuatrecasas, Cristina Riudavets, Maria Ant nia G ell, Albert Nadal
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:119 (30November2007)
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The effectiveness of motorised lumbar traction in the management of LBP with lumbo sacral nerve root involvement: a feasibility study
Annette A Harte, George D Baxter, Jacqueline H Gracey
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:118 (29November2007)
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Kinesiophobia in patients with non-traumatic arm, neck and shoulder complaints: a prospective cohort study in general practice
Anita Feleus, Tineke van Dalen, Sita MA Bierma-Zeinstra, Roos MD Bernsen, Jan AN Verhaar, Bart W Koes, Harald S Miedema
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:117 (28November2007)
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Mechanical properties during healing of Achilles tendon ruptures to predict final outcome: A pilot Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis in 10 patients
Thorsten Schepull, Joanna Kvist, Christer Andersson, Per Aspenberg
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:116 (26November2007)
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LGMD2I in a North American population
Peter B Kang, Chris A Feener, Elicia Estrella, Marielle Thorne, Alexander J White, Basil T Darras, Anthony A Amato, Louis M Kunkel
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:115 (24November2007)
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Power grip, pinch grip, manual muscle testing or thenar atrophy which should be assessed as a motor outcome after carpal tunnel decompression? A systematic review
Jo Geere, Rachel Chester, Swati Kale, Christina Jerosch-Herold
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:114 (20November2007)
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A Method for Determining Skeletal Lengths from DXA Images
Usha Chinappen-Horsley, Glen M Blake, Ignac Fogelman, Tim D Spector
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:113 (16November2007)
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Effect of an education and activation programme on functional limitations and patient-perceived recovery in acute and sub-acute shoulder complaints a randomised clinical trial
Camiel De Bruijn, Rob de Bie, Jacques Geraets, Marielle Goossens, Wim van den Heuvel, Geert van der Heijden, Math Candel, Geert-Jan Dinant
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:112 (15November2007)
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Study protocol
Design of Lamifuse: a randomised, multi-centre controlled trial comparing laminectomy without or with dorsal fusion for cervical myeloradiculopathy
Ronald HMA Bartels, Andr LM Verbeek, J Andr Grotenhuis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:111 (9November2007)
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Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon rupture in RA-patients is associated with MTP 1 damage and pes planus
Henriette Baan, Wiepke K Drossaers-Bakkers, Rosemary Dubbeldam, Jaap J Buurke, Anand Nene, Martin AFJ van de Laar
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:110 (6November2007)
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Methodological considerations for a randomised controlled trial of podiatry care in rheumatoid arthritis: lessons from an exploratory trial
Deborah E Turner, Philip S Helliwell, James Woodburn
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:109 (6November2007)
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Acute Achilles tendon rupture: minimally invasive surgery versus non operative treatment, with immediate full weight bearing. Design of a randomized controlled trial
Roderik Metz, Gino MMJ Kerkhoffs, Egbert-Jan MM Verleisdonk, Geert J van der Heijden
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:108 (6November2007)
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Treatment of myofascial trigger points in common shoulder disorders by physical therapy: A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN75722066]
Carel Bron, Michel Wensing, Jo LM Franssen, Rob AB Oostendorp
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:107 (5November2007)
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A comparison of manual therapy and active rehabilitation in the treatment of non specific low back pain with particular reference to a patient's Linton & Hallden psychological screening score: a pilot study
Elaine Hough, Richard Stephenson, Louise Swift
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:106 (1November2007)
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The Prevalence of low back pain in Africa: a systematic review
Quinette A Louw, Linzette D Morris, Karen Grimmer-Somers
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:105 (1November2007)
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Rheumatoid arthritis patients' experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear - A qualitative investigation
Anita E Williams, Christopher J Nester, Michael I Ravey
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:104 (1November2007)
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Reliability of lumbar spinal palpation, range of motion, and determination of position
Michael Troke, Dale Schuit, Cheryl M Petersen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:103 (30October2007)
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A diagnostic support tool for lumbar spinal stenosis: a self-administered, self-reported history questionnaire
Shin-ichi Konno, Shin-ichi Kikuchi, Yasuhisa Tanaka, Ken Yamazaki, You-ichi Shimada, Hiroshi Takei, Toru Yokoyama, Masahiro Okada, Shou-ichi Kokubun
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:102 (30October2007)
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Characteristics of children with hip displacement in cerebral palsy
Gunnar H gglund, Henrik Lauge-Pedersen, Philippe Wagner
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:101 (26October2007)
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Technical advance
Less invasive Achilles tendon reconstruction
Michael R Carmont, Nicola Maffulli
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:100 (26October2007)
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Cost-effectiveness of the SEN-concept: Specialized Emergency Nurses (SEN) treating ankle/foot injuries
Robert J Derksen, Veerle MH Coup, Maurits W van Tulder, Bart Veenings, Fred C Bakker
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:99 (1October2007)
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Locally applied Simvastatin improves fracture healing in mice
Bj rn Skoglund, Per Aspenberg
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:98 (27September2007)
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The association between compliance and persistence with bisphosphonate therapy and fracture risk: A review
Jonathan Adachi, Niall Lynch, Hans Middelhoven, Manjit Hunjan, Warren Cowell
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:97 (26September2007)
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Study protocol
Effects of laterally wedged insoles on symptoms and disease progression in medial knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial
Kim Bennell, Kelly-Ann Bowles, Craig Payne, Flavia Cicuttini, Richard Osborne, Anthony Harris, Rana Hinman
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:96 (24September2007)
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Effect of corticosteroid injection for trochanter pain syndrome: design of a randomised clinical trial in general practice
Aaltien Brinks, Rogier M van Rijn, Arthur M Bohnen, Gabri l LJ Slee, Jan AN Verhaar, Bart W Koes, Sita MA Bierma-Zeinstra
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:95 (19September2007)
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Chiropractic and exercise for seniors with low back pain or neck pain: the design of two randomized clinical trials
Michele J Maiers, Jan Hartvigsen, Craig Schulz, Karen Schulz, Roni L Evans, Gert Bronfort
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:94 (18September2007)
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Knee complaints and consequences on work status; a 10-year follow-up survey among floor layers and graphic designers
S ren Rytter, Lilli Kirkeskov Jensen, Jens Peter Bonde
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:93 (18September2007)
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Rationale, design, and protocol for the prevention of low back pain in the military (POLM) trial (NCT00373009)
Steven Z George, John D Childs, Deydre S Teyhen, Samuel S Wu, Alison C Wright, Jessica L Dugan, Michael E Robinson
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:92 (14September2007)
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Custom-designed orthopedic implants evaluated using finite element analysis of patient-specific computed tomography data: femoral-component case study
Ola LA Harrysson, Yasser A Hosni, Jamal F Nayfeh
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:91 (13September2007)
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Reliability of movement control tests in the lumbar spine
Hannu Luomajoki, Jan Kool, Eling D de Bruin, Olavi Airaksinen
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:90 (12September2007)
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The effect of different skin-ankle brace application pressures on quiet single-limb balance and electromyographic activation onset of lower limb muscles
Emmanuel S Papadopoulos, Christos Nikolopoulos, Athanasios Badekas, George Vagenas, Stamatios A Papadakis, Spyros Athanasopoulos
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:89 (12September2007)
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Reliability and validity study of Persian modified version of MUSIC (musculoskeletal intervention center) Norrtalje questionnaire
Akbar Alipour, Mostafa Ghaffari, Irene Jensen, Batoul Shariati, Eva Vingard
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:88 (31August2007)
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Anteroposterior glide versus rotating platform low contact stress (LCS) knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial
Gayle Walley, Sandeep Datir, Murali Sayana, Aziz Rahmatalla, Ian Dos Remedios, Charles Wynn-Jones, Stephen Bridgman, Nicola Maffulli
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:87 (31August2007)
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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapy program for chronic rotator cuff pathology: A protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Kim Bennell, Sally Coburn, Elin Wee, Sally Green, Anthony Harris, Andrew Forbes, Rachelle Buchbinder
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:86 (31August2007)
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The Clinical Assessment Study of the Hand (CAS-HA): a prospective study of musculoskeletal hand problems in the general population
Helen Myers, Elaine Nicholls, June Handy, George Peat, Elaine Thomas, Rachel Duncan, Laurence Wood, Michelle Marshall, Catherine Tyson, Elaine Hay, Krysia Dziedzic
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:85 (30August2007)
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Validation of a screening questionnaire for hip and knee osteoarthritis in old people
Jos M Quintana, Inmaculada Arostegui, Antonio Escobar, Iratxe Lafuente, Juan C Arenaza, Isidoro Garcia, Urko Aguirre
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:84 (23August2007)
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Reproducibility of goniometric measurement of the knee in the in-hospital phase following total knee arthroplasty
Anton F Lenssen, Ellen M van Dam, Yvonne HF Crijns, Mark Verhey, Ruud JT Geesink, Piet A van den Brandt, Rob A de Bie
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:83 (17August2007)
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Technical advance
Management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy through a Cincinnati incision
Michael R Carmont, Nicola Maffulli
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:82 (15August2007)
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Research article
Autonomic and muscular responses and recovery to one-hour laboratory mental stress in healthy subjects
Kristian B Nilsen, Trond Sand, Lars J Stovner, Rune B Leistad, Rolf H Westgaard
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:81 (14August2007)
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Research article
Changes in Chopart joint load following tibiotalar arthrodesis: in vitro analysis of 8 cadaver specimen in a dynamic model
A Suckel, O Muller, T Herberts, N Wulker
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:80 (8August2007)
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Osteoarthritis and functional disability: results of a cross sectional study among primary care patients in Germany
Thomas Rosemann, Gunter Laux, Thomas Kuehlein
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:79 (8August2007)
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Indications for free vascularized fibular grafting for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Kenji Kawate, Hiroshi Yajima, Kazuya Sugimoto, Hiroshi Ono, Tetsuji Ohmura, Yasunori Kobata, Keiichi Murata, Koji Shigematsu, Kenji Kawamura, Ikuo Kawahara, Naoki Maegawa, Katsuya Tamai, Yoshinori Takakura, Susumu Tamai
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:78 (8August2007)
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A cross sectional study of requests for knee radiographs from primary care
John Bedson, Kelvin P Jordan, Peter R Croft
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:77 (6August2007)
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Improvements in survival of the uncemented Nottingham Total Shoulder prosthesis: a prospective comparative study
Nahum Rosenberg, Lars Neumann, Amit Modi, Istvan J Mersich, Angus W Wallace
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:76 (4August2007)
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Hypothesis
A theoretical model for the development of a diagnosis-based clinical decision rule for the management of patients with spinal pain
Donald R Murphy, Eric L Hurwitz
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:75 (3August2007)
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The effect of high tibial osteotomy on the results of total knee arthroplasty: a matched case control study
Tom M van Raaij, Wouter Bakker, Max Reijman, Jan AN Verhaar
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:74 (3August2007)
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Cyclo-oxygenase-2 selective inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: balancing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risk
R Andrew Moore, Sheena Derry, Henry J McQuay
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:73 (3August2007)
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Correspondence
Refining animal models in fracture research: seeking consensus in optimising both animal welfare and scientific validity for appropriate biomedical use
Jorg A Auer, Allen Goodship, Steven Arnoczky, Simon Pearce, Jill Price, Lutz Claes, Brigitte von Rechenberg, Margarethe Hofmann-Amtenbrinck, Erich Schneider, R Mller-Terpitz, F Thiele, Klaus-Peter Rippe, David W Grainger
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:72 (1August2007)
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Technical advance
Complications of fixed infrared emitters in computer-assisted total knee arthroplasties
Daniel Hernndez-Vaquero, Abelardo Surez-Vzquez
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:71 (27July2007)
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Rare clinical experiences for surgical treatment of melanoma with osseous metastases in Taiwan
Kuo-Yuan Huang, Chrong-Reen Wang, Rong-Sen Yang
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8:70 (25July2007)
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