Knowledge gaps exist around diagnostic and treatment approaches for patients admitted to hospital with low back pain. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The objective of this case series is to highlight the musculoskeletal features and the clinical course among children with haematological malignancies. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
This research sought to explore the pain management beliefs of members of the South Asian community living in the UK. In particular, their understanding of the key components of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) informed pain management programmes (PMPs) was explored. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
This cross-sectional study evaluated associations of joint hypermobility and multiple joint osteoarthritis (MJOA) in a community-based cohort of adults 45+ years of age. Open Access
It has been suggested that smoking is associated with reduced risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, supplementary studies are needed to further investigate any such potential association. Thus, our aim was to examine the relationship between smoking and early or more established knee OA in a cohort of relatively young patients with meniscal tears. Open Access
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To explore the feasibility, fidelity, safety, and preliminary outcomes of a physical therapist‐administered physical activity (PA) intervention after total knee replacement (TKR). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Obesity and sedentary behaviour, risk factors for knee osteoarthritis in middle-age, are increasing in younger adults. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of knee problems in young adults, to characterise these problems and explore the relationship with physical activity, physical inactivity and obesity. Open Access
To describe the current literature on pain assessment and pain treatment for community‐dwelling people with dementia.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.
Dermal fillers are used for multiple cosmetic indications including gluteal and thigh augmentation. Complications, although infrequent, are increasing due to the dramatic growth of dermal filler use. Our aim was to describe how the complication of infected silicone granulomas can present following lower limb augmentation. Open Access.
Cervical spine involvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause pain and disability, with a variety of neurologic signs and symptoms. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Free access. This review compares mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in its ability to improve physical functioning and reduce pain intensity and distress in patients with chronic pain (CP), when evaluated against control conditions.
Patients experience discomfort and compromised quality of life whilst waiting for hip replacement. Symptom duration may affect quality of life attained following surgery, but no population‐level evidence exists on the impact of symptom duration on pre‐ and post‐surgical outcomes. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
In the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, a correlation between meniscal posterior segment injuries and medial meniscal extrusion has been reported, but there have been few reports on the relationship with the meniscal shape. The purpose of this study was to clarify the features of the meniscal shape involved in the progression of knee OA. Open Access.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of healthy years lost due to premature mortality and disability. Our objective was to investigate whether MSDs were commensurably represented within the published health literature. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Gout frequently affects the foot, particularly the first metatarsophalangeal joint. People with gout commonly wear ill-fitting footwear that lacks cushioning and support, which may further contribute to foot pain and disability. Footwear with good cushioning and motion control may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention. Currently, there is limited understanding about the footwear experience in people with gout. The aim was to understand footwear characteristics, experience of finding footwear, and factors contributing to footwear choice, in people with gout. Open Access
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