Academic Articles & Research Papers

Clinical outcomes associated with drug-soaked acellular dermal matrix after biportal endoscopic lumbar surgery: a retrospective comparative study.

Inhibition of miR-1290 alleviates the inflammatory response associated with total hip replacement via targeting OGN.

Long-term risk factors for hemophilic arthropathy in patients with severe hemophilia A: a 36-year retrospective cohort study.

Impact of sex and HLA-B27 positivity on clinical characteristics and patient-reported outcomes in a cohort of Egyptian axial spondyloarthritis patients.

Prediction models for curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review with exploratory meta-analysis of discrimination.

Work-related musculoskeletal pain and characteristics of brewery workers in southwest Nigeria - a pilot study

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal pain (WMSP) is a common symptom associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It is aggravated by poor lifting techniques, inappropriate ergonomics, repetitive movements and awkward posture...

Discriminative efficacy and comparative analysis of functional performance tests for lower-limb injuries in Chinese elite female basketball athletes: a pilot cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Elite female basketball players experience a high incidence of lower-limb injuries, yet evidence remains limited regarding the applicability of common functional performance tests in this population. This study aimed (1)...

Early disc degeneration in radiotherapy-treated childhood brain tumor survivors

Abstract Background Childhood brain tumor (BT) survivors have an increased risk of treatment-related late effects, which can reduce health-related quality of life and increase morbidity. This study aimed to investigate lumbar disc degenerat...

Psychometric analysis of the questionnaires for the assessment of upper limbs available in their Italian version: a systematic review of the structural and psychometric characteristics

Abstract Introduction There is no systematic review that analyzes the psychometric properties of questionnaires in Italian. Previous studies have analyzed the psychometric characteristics of instruments for the measurement of pathologies of...

How long can suction drains be safely retained after surgery for musculoskeletal malignant tumors?

High posterior tibial slope increases anterior cruciate ligament elongation in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty during early-flexion of lunge

Abstract Background In-silico and in-vitro studies have revealed an appropriate posterior tibial slope (PTS) is critical for normal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tension and knee biomechanical behavi...

Efficacy of robot-assisted uniportal spinal endoscopy for lumbar spondylodiscitis: a retrospective cohort study.

Evaluating the ergonomic deficiencies in computer workstations and investigating their correlation with reported musculoskeletal disorders and visual symptoms among computer users in Bangladeshi university

Background: Nowadays, computer users are facing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and visual symptoms. Prolonged sitting in inappropriate, awkward, and static postures on the computer workstation may cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). S...

V-Shape Lumbar Bridge: postural reduction combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures.

PosturAll: A Posture Assessment Software for Children

From an early age, people are exposed to risk factors that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders like low back pain, neck pain and scoliosis. Medical screenings at an early age might minimize their incidence. The study intends to improve a ...

Incidence and risk factors for rotator cuff retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in middle-aged and older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.