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41 Results of 2-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial of Fluoroscopic Caudal Epidural Injections In Central Spinal Stenosis Full Text Pain Physician, September 28, 2012
42 The Efficacy of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection by the Conventional Technique in Far-Lateral Herniation of Lumbar Disc Full Text Pain Physician, September 28, 2012
43 Bone marrow edema and osteitis in rheumatoid arthritis: the imaging perspective Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, September 28, 2012
44 Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Factors for Major Morbidity and Mortality Full Text Anesthesia & Analgesia, September 27, 2012 Original Publication Date: September 26, 2011
45 Seizure and delayed emergence from anesthesia resulting from remote cerebellar hemorrhage after lumbar spine surgery -A case report- Full Text Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, September 27, 2012
46 Effects of kinesiotherapy, ultrasound and electrotheraphy in management of bilateral knee osteoarthritis: prospective clinical trial Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 27, 2012 Clinical Article
47 Low infliximab serum trough levels and anti-infliximab antibodies are prevalent in rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with infliximab in daily clinical practice: results of an observational cohort study Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 27, 2012 Clinical Article
48 Interprosthetic humeral fracture revision using a tibial allograft total elbow prosthetic composite in a patient with hemophilia A : a case report Full Text Journal of Medical Case Reports, September 26, 2012
49 Granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor is a key mediator in experimental osteoarthritis pain and disease development Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, September 26, 2012
50 Prospective evaluation of argon gas probe delivery for cryotherapy of bone tumours Full Text Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, September 26, 2012 Clinical Article
51 Lifestyle factors and site-specific risk of hip fracture in community dwelling older women - a 13-year prospective population-based cohort study Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 26, 2012
52 Enhanced sensitivity to punctate painful stimuli in female patients with chronic low back pain Full Text BMC Neurology, September 25, 2012
53 Low-Dose Prednisone Inclusion in a Methotrexate-Based, Tight Control Strategy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis A Randomized Trial Full Text Annals of Internal Medicine, September 23, 2012 Original Publication Date: March 22, 2012 Clinical Article
54 Dosing study of massage for chronic neck pain: protocol for the dose response evaluation and analysis of massage [DREAM] trial Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, September 21, 2012 Clinical Article
55 Neck/shoulder pain and low back pain among school teachers in China, prevalence and risk factors Full Text BMC Public Health, September 21, 2012
56 Determinants of pregnant women's compliance with alcohol guidelines: a prospective cohort study Full Text BMC Public Health, September 21, 2012
57 Arthroscopy or ultrasound in undergraduate anatomy education: a randomized cross-over controlled trial Full Text BMC Medical Education, September 20, 2012
58 Effect of electroacupuncture on opioid consumption in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol of a randomised controlled trial Full Text Trials, September 19, 2012 Clinical Article
59 Comorbidity Cohort (2C) study: Cardiovascular disease severity and comorbid osteoarthritis in primary care Full Text BMC Health Services Research, September 19, 2012
60 Rap system of stress stimulation can promote bone union after lower tibial bone fracture: a clinical research Full Text International Journal of Medical Sciences , September 19, 2012
As reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, the anti-fracture effect of zoledronic acid is apparent as early as 12 months after treatment and persists for at least 3 years. The study involved 9355 women with osteoporosis who were followed for 3 y. Compared with the placebo group, the ORs for fractures in the women 1, 2, and 3 years after treatment with zoledronic acid were 0.74, 0.53, and 0.61, respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Physical Therapy, a combined 8-month exercise plus weight loss program in overweight or obese patients with hip OA (n=35) resulted in a 32.6% self-reported improvement in physical functioning, as well as pain and walking. This is the first report to demonstrate a benefit in patients with hip OA, which is consistent with the reported benefit of exercise plus weight loss in patients with knee OA.
Read the article summaryAs published in Infection, iv moxifloxacin (400 mg qd) is as effective as iv piperacillin/tazobactam (4.0/0.5 g tid) followed by oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (875/125 mg bid x 7-21 d) in the treatment of diabetic foot infections (69.9%-76.4% vs. 69.1%-78.8%, respectively).
Read the article summary1 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013
2 The Effectiveness of a Manual Therapy and Exercise Protocol in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
4 A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Yoga for Low Back Pain The Clinical Journal of Pain, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
5 Vitamin D supplementation in elderly or postmenopausal women: a 2013 update of the 2008 recommendations from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) Current Medical Research and Opinion, April 3, 2013
6 Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Its Relationship with Pain Pain Physician, April 5, 2013 Free full text
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8 Effects of Combined Application of Muscle Relaxants and Celecoxib Administration After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) on Early Recovery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 8, 2013
9 Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis With Platelet-Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid, or Saline: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 The omega-6 arachidonic fatty acid, but not the omega-3 fatty acids, inhibits osteoblastogenesis and induces adipogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells: potential implication in osteoporosis Osteoporosis International, April 22, 2013 Review Article
11 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013
12 Why does my shoulder hurt? A review of the neuroanatomical and biochemical basis of shoulder pain British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 27, 2013 Review Article
13 Hip bone loss is attenuated with 1000 IU but not 400 IU daily vitamin D3: a 1 year double-blind RCT in postmenopausal women Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 15, 2013
14 Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis New England Journal of Medicine, March 27, 2013
15 MRI of Heel Pain American Journal of Roentgenology, March 28, 2013 Review Article
16 Articular-sided rotator cuff tears: which is the best repair? A three-year prospective randomised controlled trial International Orthopaedics, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013
18 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013
19 Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized, Patient-Assessor Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial Spine, April 3, 2013
20 Efficacy of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in the Prevention of Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 2, 2013 Free full text
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