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161 Cost-effectiveness of exercise therapy after corticosteroid injection for moderate to severe shoulder pain due to subacromial impingement syndrome: a trial-based analysis Rheumatology, May 1, 2013 Clinical Article
162 An Updated Review of Automated Percutaneous Mechanical Lumbar Discectomy for the Contained Herniated Lumbar Disc Full Text Pain Physician, May 1, 2013 Clinical Article
163 Controlled-release oxycodone and naloxone in the treatment of chronic low back pain: A placebo-controlled, randomized study, Pain Research and Management, May 1, 2013 Clinical Article
164 Association Between Changes in Electromyographic Signal Amplitude and Abdominal Muscle Thickness in Individuals With and Without Lumbopelvic Pain Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, May 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
165 Baseline Characteristics of Patients With Nerve-Related Neck and Arm Pain Predict the Likely Response to Neural Tissue Management Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, May 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
166 Cross-cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Arabic Version of Neck Disability Index in Patients With Neck Pain Spine, May 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
167 Measurement Properties of the Norwegian Version of the Neck Disability Index in Chronic Neck Pain Spine, May 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
168 A phase III placebo- and oxycodone-controlled study of tanezumab in adults with osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee Pain, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
169 Prevalence of claims-based recurrent low back pain in a Canadian population: A secondary analysis of an administrative database Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 30, 2013
170 Clinically insignificant association between anterior knee pain and patellofemoral lesions which are found incidentally The Knee, April 30, 2013 Review Article
171 Long latency reflex response of superficial trunk musculature in athletes with chronic low back pain Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, April 30, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
172 Do new diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia provide treatment opportunity to those previously untreated? Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, April 30, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
173 Reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity of Guajarati version of the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, April 30, 2013 Review Article
174 Exploration of the validity and reliability of the "backache disability index" (BADIX) in patients with non-specific low back pain Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, April 30, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
175 Fascia lliaca Block for Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
176 Comparison of the SF6D, the EQ5D, and the oswestry disability index in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative disc disease Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 29, 2013
177 Development and validation of the patient-rated ulnar nerve evaluation Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 29, 2013
178 Risk factors for chronic low back pain in a sample of suburban Sri Lankan adult males International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
179 Primary Care Utilization among Veterans with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Retrospective Chart Review Pain Medicine, April 26, 2013 Review Article
180 Cervical Spine Disease Is a Risk Factor for Persistent Phrenic Nerve Paresis Following Interscalene Nerve Block Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
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 Clinically insignificant association between anterior knee pain and patellofemoral lesions which are found incidentally The Knee, April 30, 2013 Review Article
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3 Pain Conditions Ranked by Healthcare Costs for Members of a National Health Plan Pain Practice, April 22, 2013 Review Article
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