Background. Modern preparations – hyaluronic acid-based synovial fluid prostheses significantly help to improve the results of treatment of deforming osteoarthritis and diseases of periarticular tissues.
S. D. Sirazitdinov, I. O. Pankov
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in relation to temporomandibular disorders-A SWEREG-TMD nationwide case-control study. [PDF]
Salinas Fredricson A +7 more
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Could treating periodontitis prevent osteoporosis? An update of the last decade
Ioanna Skoufou, Maria Yavropoulou, Christos Zafeiris Postgraduate Program “Metabolic Bone Diseases”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1st Propaedeutic Department
Ioanna Skoufou +2 more
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The impact of positive lifestyle behaviors on direct healthcare cost savings for low back pain
Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between a previously purpose‐developed lifestyle behavior scale and healthcare cost savings related to low back pain (LBP). Methods This longitudinal study utilised data from the AUstralian Twin BACK (AUTBACK) study. LBP and lifestyle behavior measures were collected at baseline.
Ye Tian +8 more
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Fatty infiltration in the musculoskeletal system: pathological mechanisms and clinical implications
Fatty infiltration denotes the anomalous accrual of adipocytes in non-adipose tissue, thereby generating toxic substances with the capacity to impede the ordinary physiological functions of various organs. With aging, the musculoskeletal system undergoes
Yihua Zhu +19 more
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[The influence of occupational activity on diseases of the musculoskeletal system of the upper extremity]. [PDF]
Hertling S +4 more
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Prevalence of disability according to multimorbidity and disease clustering: a population-based study [PDF]
Background: The prevalence of chronic diseases has increased with population ageing, and research has attempted to elucidate the correlation between chronic diseases and disability. However, most studies in older populations have focused on the effect of
Angleman, Sara +2 more
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Objective Ultrasound (US) has been proposed as a potential tool for assessing skin fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, a large‐scale comparison of US‐based assessment with histological markers of skin fibrosis has not been reported. We evaluated the US‐based skin assessments for their face validity (differentiation between involved SSc and ...
Ruhani Desai +12 more
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Patients Prescribed Anakinra for Acute Gout Have Baseline Increased Burden of Hyperuricemia, Tophi, and Comorbidities, and Ultimate All-Cause Mortality. [PDF]
Objective:The interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor antagonist anakinra is an effective, off-label option in acute gout flares, when conventional therapy options are narrowed.
Pedersen, Brian +2 more
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Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging for the Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint in Pediatric Patients
Background Maturational signal in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) of skeletally immature youth is often misinterpreted as inflammation. Diagnostic tools that improve specificity are greatly needed. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values from diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), when used with standard imaging, may enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Michael L. Francavilla +6 more
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