Physiotherapy practice has been slow in using validated measurements of patient satisfaction. What are the determinants and levels of satisfaction with physiotherapy in musculoskeletal pain patients? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Anterior spinal instrumentation and fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis decreases pulmonary function. Does open thoracotomy differ in postop pulmonary function from a thoracoabdominal approach? Spine
Bone marrow edema, a common finding on MRI of the ankle, has a wide diagnostic differential. What are the MRI patterns and clinical relevance of bone marrow edema in the ankles of ballet dancers? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Are all anti-TNF alpha drugs equally effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis? Does their efficacy depend on administration with methotrexate? What is the efficacy/safety profile of different doses? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on the incidence of serious complications after revision total hip arthroplasty, over a period of up to 5 years. Arthritis Care Research News Alerts
Conservative Prostaglandin E1 treatment for lumbar spinal canal stenosis and intermittent claudication shows promise. Disease severity may be an important variable to consider. Spine
Thoracoplasty via rib resections is conventional treatment for rib cage deformity in thoracic idiopathic scoliosis. Does pedicle screw instrumentation and concomitant thoracoplasty improve outcomes? Spine
In joint replacement candidates with hip or knee osteoarthritis, what are the optimal cutpoints for mild, moderate, and severe pain? Are specific pain severity categories related to poorer outcomes? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
