Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 2022 Objective: Evaluate the impact of Chevron and extended Chevron techniques associated with Akin osteotomy on the range of motion (ROM) of hallux metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) and interphalangeal joint (IPJ) after three months and one year.
Nathália Christine Pereira +4 more
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Comparison of the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency of the suprascapular nerve and intra-articular corticosteroid injection for hemiplegic shoulder pain management [PDF]
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 2021 Many patients complain of hemiplegic shoulder pain following stroke. Here, the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency stimulation of the suprascapular nerve is compared with intra-articular corticosteroid injection for chronic hemiplegic shoulder pain
Tae Hoon Kim +1 more
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IMPACT OF THE LUMBAR STIFFNESS RELATED TO ARTHRODESIS TO FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY
Coluna/Columna, 2021 Objective: To assess the impact of stiffness associated with lumbar spinal fusion on disability and quality of life. Methods: This is a retrospective study including 40 patients (mean age: 57.7 ± 16.2) who underwent spinal surgery with fusion including ...
Camila Maribondo Medeiros Ramos +4 more
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Reliability of Measuring Leg Segments and Joint Angles Using Smartphones during Aquatic Exercise [PDF]
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2022 Objectives Aquatic therapy is a significant intervention method for both patients and healthy individuals. However, in clinical practice, quantitative measurements are rarely applied in aquatic therapy due to the disadvantages of submerging expensive ...
Dae Hee Lee, Seulki Han
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Does the supraspinatus tear pattern affect the results of the arthroscopic repair? [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OrtopediaObjective To evaluate the influence of the supraspinal tear pattern on the pre- and postoperative functional evaluations. Methods A retrospective cohort study comparing patients with supraspinatus crescent-shaped tears versus L- or U-shaped tears.
Eduardo Angeli Malavolta +5 more
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Systematic Review of Lumbar Elastic Tape on Trunk Mobility: A Debatable Issue
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2021 Objectives: To systematically review the literature to analyze the effect of lumbar elastic tape application on trunk mobility, surpassing the minimal detectable change of the used outcome measurement tool, and to analyze the additional effect of applied
Robbert N. van Amstel, MSc +6 more
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Extra-articular tenodesis combined with an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in acute anterior cruciate ligament tear in elite female football players [PDF]
, 2016 PURPOSE: The growing popularity of elite soccer among female participants has led to increased incidents of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Many authors underline a positive glide after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), especially in women.
FABBRI, MATTIA +7 more
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Brazilian Oral Research, 2008 This study aimed to measure the active mandibular range of motion (ROM) (mouth opening: MO; right and left lateral movements: RL and LL; protrusion: P) in Brazilian children of both genders and of various ages, weights, and heights, and to establish ...
Letícia Mêlo de Sousa +5 more
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A randomized controlled trial of nonoperative treatment versus open reduction and internal fixation for stable, displaced, partial articular fractures of the radial head: The RAMBO trial [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The choice between operative or nonoperative treatment is questioned for partial articular fractures of the radial head that have at least 2 millimeters of articular step-off on at least one radiograph (defined as displaced), but less than 2 ...
Athwal, G. (George) +24 more
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