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121 Serum Amyloid A Circulating Levels and Disease Activity in Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Full Text Yonsei Medical Journal, August 17, 2012
122 Characterization of microRNA expression profiles in normal and osteoarthritic human chondrocytes Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 17, 2012
123 Alteration patterns of trabecular bone microarchitectural characteristics induced by osteoarthritis over time Full Text Clinical Interventions in Aging, August 17, 2012
124 Surgical Site Infections After Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Comparison of Patients With and Without Diabetes Full Text Diabetes Care, August 16, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 15, 2011
125 Mortality after low trauma hip fracture: a prospective cohort study Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 15, 2012
126 Determinants of demand for total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic literature review Full Text BMC Health Services Research, August 15, 2012
127 Glucocorticoid receptor gene polymorphisms and disease activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period in rheumatoid arthritis Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, August 15, 2012
128 The impact of tocilizumab on physical function and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review and interpretation Full Text Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews, August 13, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
129 Looking beyond pain : The significance of health anxiety and somatization in care-seeking for back pain and upper extremity pain Full Text Family Practice, August 11, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 10, 2011
130 Soy isoflavones in the prevention of menopausal bone loss and menopausal symptoms Full Text Archives of Internal Medicine, August 10, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 9, 2011 Clinical Article
131 Subsequent Hip Fracture in Osteoporotic Hip Fracture Patients Full Text Yonsei Medical Journal, August 9, 2012
132 Gender and the treatment of immune-mediated chronic inflammatory diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis: an observational study Full Text BMC Medicine, August 9, 2012
133 Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Discogenic Low Back Pain Full Text Pain Physician, August 8, 2012 Clinical Article
134 Estimation of return-to-sports-time for athletes with stress fracture - an approach combining risk level of fracture site with severity based on imaging Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 8, 2012
135 Ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: a series of 31 cases and review of the literature Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 8, 2012
136 Pilon fractures: a new classification and therapeutic strategies Full Text Chinese Medical Journal, August 7, 2012
137 Percutaneous vertebroplasty versus balloon kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: a meta-analysis of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials Full Text International Orthopaedics, August 7, 2012 Original Publication Date: June 6, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine
138 Positioning study of cervical vertebra pedicle axial line projective point by computed tomography image reconstruction Full Text Chinese Medical Journal, August 7, 2012
139 Autologous Blood Transfusion after Local Infiltration Analgesia with Ropivacaine in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Full Text Anesthesiology Research and Practice, August 6, 2012 Clinical Article
140 The effect of a pre- and post-operative orthogeriatric service on cognitive function in patients with hip fracture. The protocol of the Oslo Orthogeriatrics Trial Full Text BMC Geriatrics, August 6, 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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