AbstractThe initiation, progression, and severity of knee osteoarthritis (OA)
have been associated with decreased muscular strength and alterations in joint
biomechanics. Chronic OA pain may lead to anxiety, depression, fear of movement,
and poor psychological outlook. The fear of movement may prevent participation
in exercise and social events, which could lead to further physical and social
isol... hiện toàn bộ
Brian W. Brian W., Sean D. Sean D., Marissa C. Marissa C., Jeffrey G. Jeffrey G., Hiep Hiep, Janna L. Janna L.
ObjectiveTo systematically appraise published comparative effectiveness evidence
(clinical and economic) of epidural steroid injections (ESI) for lumbar spinal
stenosis and to estimate Medicare reimbursement amounts for ESI
procedures.TypeSystematic review.Literature SurveyPubMed, Embase, and CINAHL
were searched through August 2012 for key words that pertain to low back pain,
spinal stenosis or s... hiện toàn bộ
Quan V. Quan V., Allison Allison, Patrick J. Patrick J., Sepideh F. Sepideh F., Amanda M. Amanda M., Catherine C. Catherine C., Elie P. Elie P.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the relationship between disability and both health‐related
quality of life (HRQoL) and caregiver burden in patients with upper limb
poststroke spasticity.DesignMulticenter open‐label study.SettingThirty‐five
sites in North America.ParticipantsPatients (N = 279) with upper limb poststroke
spasticity.MethodsPost hoc analyses of data from an open‐label study were
performed to es... hiện toàn bộ