Shoulder replacement surgery is an effective intervention that can relieve pain and improve function for people with severe shoulder disorders. The use of shoulder replacement has been steadily increasing over time worldwide because of the expanding range of clinical indications, including osteoarthritis, which is most [...]
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure employed to treat end-stage osteoarthritis. While TKA is generally believed to have acceptable outcomes, many patients report pain or functional deficits not in line with their expectation following the procedure. It has been postulated that patient’s pre-operative [...]
The primary objective was to determine the population prevalence of glenohumeral joint imaging abnormalities in asymptomatic adults. We systematically reviewed studies reporting the prevalence of X-ray, ultrasound (US), computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities in adults without shoulder symptoms.
Multimodal analgesia regimens are recommended for the postoperative period after hip and knee replacement surgeries. However, there are no data on practice patterns for analgesic use in the immediate postoperative period after hip and knee replacements in Australia. The objective of this study is to [...]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effects of exercise alone or exercise plus education compared with inactive control or education alone to prevent non‐specific LBP.
Risk-based stratified care involves selecting treatments according to a participant's risk of persistent disabling pain, to maximise treatment benefit and reduce potential harm and wasted resources associated with unnecessary interventions. The STarTBack approach is a widely known and investigated example of a risk-based stratified care [...]
Guidelines commonly recommend healthcare professionals to provide advice to people with acute LBP that explains the nature of LBP, its typically favourable prognosis, and also recommend that people are advised to stay active, avoid bed rest and remain at work. Two other approaches, advice based [...]
Although paracetamol (acetaminophen) combined with other analgesics can reduce pain intensity in some pain conditions, its effectiveness in managing low back pain and osteoarthritis is unclear. This systematic review investigated whether paracetamol combination therapy is more effective and safer than monotherapy or placebo in low [...]
Recurrence of low back pain is common and a substantial contributor to the disease and economic burden of low back pain. Exercise is recommended to prevent recurrence, but the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an accessible and low-cost intervention, such as walking, is yet to be [...]
Surgery can help patients with leg pain caused by sciatica recover faster, but by 12 months outcomes are similar to nonsurgical management. For many the decision to have surgery may require reflection, and patient decision aids are an evidence-based clinical tool that can help guide [...]