Musculoskeletal

Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for sciatica: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – Chang Liu et al

2023-06-27T17:16:23+10:00Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Pain, Publications, Surgery, Treatment|

Very low to low certainty evidence suggests that discectomy was superior to non-surgical treatment or epidural steroid injections in reducing leg pain and disability in people with sciatica with a surgical indication, but the benefits declined over time. Discectomy might be an option for people [...]

How do people perceive different advice for rotator cuff disease? A content analysis of qualitative data collected in a randomised experiment – Joshua R Zadro et al

2023-06-27T17:06:59+10:00Clinical guidelines, Disease labels, Imaging, Musculoskeletal, Publications, Risk, Shoulder, Surgery|

Words/feelings evoked by advice for rotator cuff disease and perceived treatment needs may explain why guideline-based advice reduces perceived need for unnecessary care compared to a treatment recommendation.

Use of Decision-Analytic Modelling to Assess the Cost-Effectiveness of Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine, Shoulder, and Knee: A Scoping Review – Sean Docking et al.

2023-04-14T13:59:00+10:00Imaging, Low-value care, Musculoskeletal, Overtesting, Publications, Risk|

Limited evidence is available on the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic imaging for back, neck, knee, and shoulder complaints. Decision analytic modelling may be an appropriate method to synthesise evidence from multiple sources, and overcomes issues with trial-based economic evaluations.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a progressive, individualised walking and education program for prevention of low back pain recurrence in adults: statistical analysis plan for the WalkBack randomised controlled trial – Natasha C. Pocovi et al.

2023-04-14T13:56:39+10:00Health system, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Pain, Publications, Treatment|

Exercise for the prevention of low back pain recurrences is recommended, but under-researched. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a walking program for preventing low back pain recurrence remains unknown. This a priori statistical analysis plan describes the methods of analysis for the WalkBack trial.

Some magnetic resonance imaging findings may predict future low back pain and disability: a systematic review – Christopher S Han et al.

2023-04-14T13:53:17+10:00Back pain, Imaging, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Pain, Publications|

Do magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings predict future low back pain (LBP), associated disability and global recovery in people with current LBP? Do MRI findings predict these outcomes in people with no current LBP? Do MRI findings predict these outcomes in a mixed sample of people with [...]

Prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal complaints in primary care: an analysis from the population level and analysis reporting (POLAR) database – Romi Haas et al.

2023-03-01T13:45:04+11:00Knee, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Primary Care, Publications, Shoulder|

The burden of MSK complaints at the primary care level is high as evidenced by the prevalence of people with musculoskeletal complaints presenting to a general practitioner, the preponderance of comorbidities and the numerous consultations per year. Identification and evaluation of strategies to reduce this [...]

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