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The Effects of Workplace Physical Activity Programs on Musculoskeletal Pain Open
This article reviews the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) interventions at the workplace to reduce musculoskeletal pain among employees and assesses the effect size of these programs using meta-analysis. Four databases (i.e., PubMed…
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Musculoskeletal problems in frequent computer and internet users Open
Musculoskeletal symptoms are quite common, headache and back pain being most common symptoms. These symptoms are associated with prolonged use of computer and internet and often left unreported and unrelated.
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Using a ResearchKit Smartphone App to Collect Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms From Real-World Participants: Feasibility Study Open
Despite the declining number of participants over time, the combination of social media and smartphone app with sensor integration was a feasible and cost-effective approach for the collection of patient-reported data in rheumatoid arthrit…
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The association between smartphone addiction and thumb/wrist pain Open
Many smartphone users experience pain in the thumb/wrist. This pain can be due to certain types of hand injuries as well as inflammation of the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus tendon sheaths, known as De Quervain …
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A Biomechanical Perspective on Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability Open
Background The purpose of this article was to review the anatomy, kinematics of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), and to discuss definition, classification, and diagnosis of DRUJ instability. Methods A biomechanical perspective on physic…
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The Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Sonographers in Central China: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study suggests a high prevalence of MSD in sonographers in central China. Hence, it is necessary to improve the awareness of MSD by training, and the ergonomics of their current work environment by addressing physical workload, and ps…
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Ulnar-sided wrist pain in the athlete (TFCC/DRUJ/ECU) Open
Many recent studies examining the ECU focus on clinical and radiographic diagnosis. Several physical exam findings are described in addition to the use of MRI and US. Imaging studies must be clinically correlated due to high incidence of f…
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Functional outcomes of distal radius fractures with and without ulnar styloid fractures: a meta-analysis Open
The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the functional outcomes of patients with a distal radius fracture with and without a concomitant fracture of the ulnar styloid process. A systematic literature search was performed to identify a…
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Changes in Pain Sensitization After Bariatric Surgery Open
Objective To evaluate changes in pain (at the knee and elsewhere) and pain sensitization in obese subjects with knee pain who were having bariatric surgery compared with similarly obese individuals who were undergoing medical management. M…
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Nonsurgical Treatment of De Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Prospective Randomized Trial Open
Background: De Quervain tenosynovitis is commonly seen in patients who perform repetitive wrist ulnar deviation with thumb abduction and extension. Previous studies comparing nonsurgical options have contributed to a lack of consensus abou…
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Rates of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a State Workers’ Compensation Information System, by Industry and Occupation — California, 2007–2014 Open
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist within the carpal tunnel, resulting in pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness in the hand or the wrist. Occupational risk factors fo…
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Neck and upper back pain among eye care professionals Open
Neck and back pain was reported by 70% of eye care professionals. The pain was graded as mild to moderate and improved when on holidays. Regular physical exercise appeared to prevent or reduce neck and upper back pain.
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Ulnar Wrist Pain Revisited: Ultrasound Diagnosis and Guided Injection for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries Open
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) serves as the major stabilizer of the wrist. Its injuries can result from trauma or degeneration, both of which are strongly correlated with the loading stress on the ulnar shaft and carpal join…
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What Are the Minimally Important Changes of Four Commonly Used Patient-reported Outcome Measures for 36 Hand and Wrist Condition-Treatment Combinations? Open
Background Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are frequently used to assess treatment outcomes for hand and wrist conditions. To adequately interpret these outcomes, it is important to determine whether a statistically significant c…
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Universal 2 Wrist Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the mid- to long-term outcomes and complications in patients affected by rheumatic diseases treated with the Universal 2 (U2) total wrist arthroplasty (TWA). Methods We reviewed, in a retrospec…
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Influence of Prolonged Visual Display Terminal Use and Exercise on Physical and Mental Conditions of Internet Staff in Hangzhou, China Open
To examine the effects of prolonged visual display terminal (VDT) working hours and exercise frequency on VDT-related symptoms, we recruited 944 Chinese internet staff for the study. A self-administered questionnaire survey was used to obt…
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Buying Time: Long-Term Results of Wrist Denervation and Time to Repeat Surgery Open
Background: This study reviews long-term outcomes of partial wrist denervation focusing on need for and time to revision procedure. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of all patients undergoing partial wrist denervation between 1…
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Dorsal and volar wrist ganglions:The results of surgical treatment Open
Operative treatment is a widely recognized method of management of wrist ganglions. The rate of resulting persistent complications is low. Recurrence of ganglion cysts is unpredictable and independent of patient demographic factors. It can…
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Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy After Distal Radius Fracture Malunion: Review of Literature Open
Malunion of distal radius fracture is often complicated with shortening of the radius with disturbed radio- ulnar variance, frequently associated with lesions of triangular fibrocartilage complex and instability of the distal radioulnar jo…
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The Role of Arthroscopy for Treatment of Perilunate Injuries Open
Background Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is currently the gold standard treatment of acute perilunate injuries (PLIs). Less invasive surgery, including arthroscopic techniques, has recently emerged in the hope that results s…
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Surgical Repair of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review Open
Objective This study systematically reviews the outcomes of surgical repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears. Existing surgical techniques include capsular sutures, suture anchors, and transosseous sutures. However, there …
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Northeast Lobstermen Open
Equipment or technology to assist material handling should be a priority, as the body segments with high prevalence of pain (back, hand/wrists, shoulders, knees) are all affected by the repetitive and forceful handling of the lobster traps.
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Surgical Management of Madelung Deformity: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Madelung deformity is a congenital wrist condition characterized by volar subluxation of the wrist caused by premature growth arrest of the distal radius. Progressive symptoms can necessitate surgical intervention, yet optimal …
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Left Right Judgement Task and Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive Assessment in Participants with Wrist/Hand Pain Open
The Left Right Judgement Task (LRJT) involves determining if an image of the body part is of the left or right side. The LRJT has been utilized as part of rehabilitation treatment programs for persons with pain associated with musculoskele…
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Cartilage Injuries and Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis in the Wrist: A Review Open
Objective: Focal cartilage injuries, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis (OA) in the wrist are likely common and a cause of wrist pain. To estimate the incidence of cartilage lesions and to understand the pathomechanisms leading to wrist cart…
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What is the Natural History of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear Without Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability? Open
Background The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear is a common cause of ulnar-side wrist pain; however, its natural course is not well understood. Questions/purposes We sought (1) to determine the natural course of TFCC tears wit…
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Dorsal Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex: Clinical Features and Treatment Open
Background Several different triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear patterns have been classified through the use of wrist arthroscopy. A tear of the dorsal aspect of the TFCC has been previously reported, but it is not included in …
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Volar Central Portal in Wrist Arthroscopy Open
Background Nowadays, the wrist is not limited to a dorsal visualization; the joint can be thought of as a "box," which can be visualized from almost every perspective. The purpose of this study was to describe a new volar central portal fo…
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Structural Validity of the Dutch Version of the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE-NL) in Patients With Hand and Wrist Injuries Open
Background Hand and wrist injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in adults. The Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire has been developed as a patient-report outcome measure of pain and disability to evaluate the ou…
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Selective denervation of the wrist for chronic pain: a systematic literature review Open
Selective denervation of sensory nerve branches to the wrist is a palliative surgical treatment option for patients with chronic wrist pain when preserving the range of motion and function is preferred. Treatment varies from partial isolat…