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Development of the Japanese Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI): cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation
BACKGROUND: The patient-rated Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) assesses the multidimensional impact of back problems on the sufferer. The brevity …
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Walking balance is mediated by muscle strength and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: an observational study
Depletion of ovarian hormone in postmenopausal women has been associated with changes in the locomotor apparatus that may compromise walking …
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Clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopically assisted cannulated screw fixation for tibial eminence fracture in children and adolescents
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and complications of arthroscopically assisted reduction and fixation with …
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Morphological characteristics of the posterior malleolar fragment according to ankle fracture patterns: a computed tomography-based study
BACKGROUND: The posterior malleolar fragment (PMF) of an ankle fracture can have various shapes depending on the injury mechanism. The …
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Characteristics and determinants of clinical symptoms in radiographic lumbar spinal stenosis in a tertiary health care centre in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) refers to narrowing of the lumbar central spinal canal, lateral recess, and/or neuro-foramina. Radiographic LSS …
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Assessment of success of the Ponseti method of clubfoot management in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital deformities affecting mobility. It leads to pain and disability if untreated. …
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Causes, trends and severity of musculoskeletal injuries in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal [MSK] injuries are common causes of long-term pain and physical disability which affect many people worldwide. The economic …
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Preventing musculoskeletal injuries among recreational adult volleyball players: design of a randomised prospective controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Both acute and overuse injuries are common among recreational volleyball players, especially finger/wrist, ankle, shoulder and knee injuries. Consequently, …
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Objective impairments of gait and balance in adults living with HIV-1 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
BACKGROUND: Gait and balance deficits are reported in adults with HIV infection and are associated with reduced quality of life. …
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Efficacy and safety of single injection of cross-linked sodium hyaluronate vs. three injections of high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate for osteoarthritis of the knee: a double-blind, randomized, multi-center, non-inferiority study
BACKGROUND: This randomized, double-blind, multi-center, non-inferiority trial was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of a cross-linked hyaluronate (XLHA, …
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Urdu version of the neck disability index: a reliability and validity study
Despite the wide use of the neck disability index (NDI) for assessing disability in patients with neck pain, the NDI …
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Accuracy of magnetic resonance studies in the detection of chondral and labral lesions in femoroacetabular impingement: systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Several types of Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in imaging of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), however till now …
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Accuracy of clinical neurological examination in diagnosing lumbo-sacral radiculopathy: a systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: Lumbar radiculopathy remains a clinical challenge among primary care clinicians in both assessment and diagnosis. This often leads to …