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Risk factors of low back pain and the relationship with sagittal vertebral alignment in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: LBP is a common and serious problem affecting vast populations of the world. However, only few studies on LBP …
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Diagnostic potential of ultrasound in carpal tunnel syndrome with different etiologies: correlation of sonographic median nerve measures with electrodiagnostic severity
Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the commonest entrapment neuropathy. The aim of this study was to assess the …
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Psychological factors outmatched morphological markers in predicting limitations in activities of daily living and participation in patients with lumbar stenosis
BACKGROUND: Recent demographic changes have led to a large population of older adults, many of whom experience degenerative disc diseases. …
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Workplace injury and associated factors among construction workers in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The construction industry is one of the most hazardous working areas, where the highest number of labourers engaged. However, …
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Recovering the capability to work among patients with chronic low Back pain after a four-week, multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation program: 18-month follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs have been advocated for …
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Determinants of international variation in the prevalence of disabling wrist and hand pain
BACKGROUND: Previous research has indicated that wide international variation in the prevalence of disabling low back pain among working populations …
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Development and validation of a prediction model for knee joint line orientation after high tibial osteotomy
BACKGROUND: Maintenance of optimal knee joint line orientation (KJLO) is important after high tibial osteotomy (HTO). No tools, however, are …
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Comparison of SCAphoid fracture osteosynthesis by MAGnesium-based headless Herbert screws with titanium Herbert screws: protocol for the randomized controlled SCAMAG clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal fractures. They often need to be treated by surgery, where the use …
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Perioperative antiplatelet in elderly patients aged over 70 years treated with proximal femur fracture: continue or discontinue?
BACKGROUND: Antiplatelet medication has been frequently performed in elderly patients with hip fracture, because of comorbidities. This observational cohort study …
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Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among health care workers in southwestern Saudi Arabia
BACKGROUND: The purpose was to measure the prevalence and related risk factors of low back pain (LBP) among health care …
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Rehabilitation and management outcomes of musculoskeletal injuries in a major referral hospital in Ghana
BACKGROUND: The devastating impact of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) on human lives, the economy, and health services cannot be overemphasised. This …
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Factors influencing disability in patients with chronic low back pain attending a tertiary hospital in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Very little is known about the burden of chronic low back pain in Africa. This study aimed at assessing …
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Burden of shoulder and/neck pain among school teachers in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Shoulder and neck pain are reported as the most common occupational-related health problem and cause of morbidity, absenteeism from …
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A comparison of outcome measures used to report clubfoot treatment with the Ponseti method: results from a cohort in Harare, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: There are various established scoring systems to assess the outcome of clubfoot treatment after correction with the Ponseti method. …
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Does improvement towards a normal cervical sagittal configuration aid in the management of cervical myofascial pain syndrome: a 1- year randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: There is a growing interest concerning the understanding of and rehabilitation of the sagittal configuration of the cervical spine …
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Burden of gluteal fibrosis and post-injection paralysis in the children of Kumi District in Uganda
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of postinjection paralysis (PIP) and gluteal fibrosis (GF) among …
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Lower extremity joint contracture according to ambulatory status in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
BACKGROUND: Lower extremity joint contractures have negative effects on gait in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Thus, contracture prevention …
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Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among Ethiopian elementary school children
BACKGROUND: Ethiopian school children often carry school supplies in heavy school bags and encounter limited school facilities. This stresses their …
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An update on the prevalence of low back pain in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analyses
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) remains a common health problem and one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions found among …
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Optimising perioperative care for hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa: a Delphi consensus study
BACKGROUND: A structured approach to perioperative patient management based on an enhanced recovery pathway protocol facilitates early recovery and reduces …
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