Exploring differential item functioning in the SF-36 by demographic, clinical, psychological and social factors in an osteoarthritis population [PDF]
The SF-36 is a very commonly used generic measure of health outcome in osteoarthritis (OA). An important, but frequently overlooked, aspect of validating health outcome measures is to establish if items work in the same way across subgroup of a ...
A Williams +34 more
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Reducing the Complexity of Musculoskeletal Models Using Gaussian Process Emulators
Musculoskeletal models (MSKMs) are used to estimate the muscle and joint forces involved in human locomotion, often associated with the onset of degenerative musculoskeletal pathologies (e.g., osteoarthritis).
Ivan Benemerito +3 more
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Scaling of musculoskeletal models from static and dynamic trials [PDF]
Subject-specific scaling of cadaver-based musculoskeletal models is important for accurate musculoskeletal analysis within multiple areas such as ergonomics, orthopaedics and occupational health.
Andersen, Michael Skipper +3 more
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Specific physiological changes during pregnancy exert excessive strain on muscles such as the erector spinae (ES) and contribute to low back pain (LBP).
Saori Morino +4 more
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The shoulder position during fixation of the graft may be a key factor impacting the outcome of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) in irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs).
Madalena Antunes +4 more
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Cancellous bone and theropod dinosaur locomotion. Part II—a new approach to inferring posture and locomotor biomechanics in extinct tetrapod vertebrates [PDF]
This paper is the second of a three-part series that investigates the architecture of cancellous bone in the main hindlimb bones of theropod dinosaurs, and uses cancellous bone architectural patterns to infer locomotor biomechanics in extinct non-avian ...
Abourachid +180 more
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A Conceptual Blueprint for Making Neuromusculoskeletal Models Clinically Useful
The ultimate goal of most neuromusculoskeletal modeling research is to improve the treatment of movement impairments. However, even though neuromusculoskeletal models have become more realistic anatomically, physiologically, and neurologically over the ...
Benjamin J. Fregly
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Digital Orthopaedics: A Glimpse Into the Future in the Midst of a Pandemic. [PDF]
BackgroundThe response to COVID-19 catalyzed the adoption and integration of digital health tools into the health care delivery model for musculoskeletal patients. The change, suspension, or relaxation of Medicare and federal guidelines enabled the rapid
Ast, Michael P +9 more
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Monitoring osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional survey in general practice [PDF]
<b>Background</b> Despite being a highly prevalent chronic condition managed predominantly in primary care and unlike other chronic conditions, osteoarthritis (OA) care is delivered on an ad hoc basis rather than through routine structured ...
Bishop, A. +5 more
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Patterns of analgesic use, pain and self-efficacy: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a hospital rheumatology clinic [PDF]
Background: Many people attending rheumatology clinics use analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories for persistent musculoskeletal pain. Guidelines for pain management recommend regular and pre-emptive use of analgesics to reduce the impact of ...
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