This study assessed the effect of concomitant
back pain on the Oxford knee score (OKS), Short-Form (SF)-12 and patient
satisfaction after total knee replacement (TKR). It involved a prospectively
compiled database of demographics and outcome scores for 2392 patients
undergoing primary TKR, of whom 829 patients (35%) reported back
pain. Compared with those patients without
Objectives. The objective of this study was to assess the association between whole body sagittal balance and risk of falls in elderly patients who have sought treatment for
Aims. To study the associations of lumbar developmental spinal stenosis (DSS) with low
This article reviews the current knowledge of
the intervertebral disc (IVD) and its association with low back
pain (LBP). The normal IVD is a largely avascular and aneural structure
with a high water content, its nutrients mainly diffusing through
the end plates. IVD degeneration occurs when its cells die or become
dysfunctional, notably in an acidic environment. In the process
of degeneration, the IVD becomes dehydrated and vascularised, and
there is an ingrowth of nerves. Although not universally the case,
the altered physiology of the IVD is believed to precede or be associated
with many clinical symptoms or conditions including low back and/or
lower limb pain, paraesthesia, spinal stenosis and disc herniation. New treatment options have been developed in recent years. These
include biological therapies and novel surgical techniques (such
as total disc replacement), although many of these are still in
their experimental phase. Central to developing further methods
of treatment is the need for effective ways in which to assess patients
and measure their outcomes. However, significant difficulties remain
and it is therefore an appropriate time to be further investigating
the scientific basis of and treatment of LBP.
Aim: Examine how individuals on Teesside, diagnosed with mechanical
Introduction: The purpose of this research is to use an anthropological approach to examine the narratives of individuals living in Teesside, who have been diagnosed with mechanical
There is a desire to reduce the economic burden of low
Radioprotective gowns are an essential part of operating in orthopaedicse. As we are aware from the evidence, surgeons, and in particular orthopaedic surgeons, are at risk of developing chronic neck and
Objectives. This paper describes the outcomes obtained from a 12 hour group based multidisciplinary functional restoration programme for patients with persistent low
Purpose. Cognitive Muscular Therapy (CMT) is a new treatment for low
i Background and purpose Although there are now many trials of the effectiveness of
Twelve patients presenting with acute low
Purpose and background. Low
Study design: Prospective cohort study. Objective: To investigate association between recovery from low
Background. Low
Background. Various studies have highlighted issues regarding the prevalence of
Purpose and background. Understanding patients’ expectations of
To determine the clinical efficacy of vitamin-D supplementation on pain intensity and functional disability in patients with chronic lower
Background and purpose. Trajectories of change over time can illustrate the course of
Aims. 1. To develop a decision aid - Decision Support Package (DSP) - that will provide low