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Correlation Between Coronal Position Sequence of Lumbar and WOMAC Score in Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in Standard Standing Position
IntroductionSagittal sequences of the spine have been shown to correlate with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but coronal sequences and KOA have never...
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Measurement properties of the short version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) for individuals with knee osteoarthritis
BackgroundAssessment instruments play an essential role in the management of knee osteoarthritis. This study aimed to verify the clinimetric...
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WOMAC score and arthritis diagnosis predict decreased agricultural productivity
BackgroundArthritis and joint pain are highly prevalent in agricultural (ag) workers. Many ag operations are sustained by a small number of workers,...
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Imageless robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty leads to similar 24-month WOMAC scores as compared to conventional total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
PurposeRobotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) was introduced to improve limb alignment, component positioning, soft-tissue balance and to...
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Minimal important differences for the WOMAC osteoarthritis index and the Forgotten Joint Score-12 in total knee arthroplasty patients
BackgroundTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis. Patient reported-outcome measures (PROMs) capture the...
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Autologous micro-fragmented adipose tissue injection provides significant and prolonged clinical improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a case-series study
PurposeAmong the conservative strategies to manage patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA), an innovative approach exploiting the...
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The effect of balance exercises on central sensitization in patients with knee osteoarthritis
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of balance exercises on functional status, pain, balance, and central sensitization in...
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Metabolic syndrome and the likelihood of knee pain and functional disability: evidence from a large middle eastern population-based study
ObjectivesMetabolic Syndrome (MetS) has been associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in animal studies, but epidemiologic evidence of the...
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Is There a Need for an Exogenous Activator Along with PRP for Early Knee Osteoarthritis? A Triple-Blinded Randomized Control Trial
BackgroundIn addition to other variables associated with PRP injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), some confusion exists about the role of...
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Effectiveness and safety of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for knee osteoarthritis: results from a 12-month follow up of an open-label study
ObjectiveThere are few effective osteoarthritis (OA) therapies. A novel injectable polyacrylamide hydrogel (iPAAG) previously demonstrated efficacy...
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Deficient gait function despite effect index of the Western Ontario and McMaster university osteoarthritis index score considered cured one year after bilateral total knee arthroplasty
BackgroundTo clarify the value of gait analysis and its consistency with traditional scoring scales for the evaluation of knee joint function after...
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Blood pressure is associated with knee pain severity in middle-aged and elderly individuals with or at risks for osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
BackgroundHypertension is a common comorbidity of osteoarthritis (OA). Joint pain is the main clinical manifestation of OA. Knowledge about the...
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The interval between staged bilateral total knee arthroplasties does not affect early complications of the second knee or long-term function of the first and second knees
BackgroundThis study explored the optimal time interval between staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty (BTKA) to minimize early complications of...
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Comparison of the responsiveness of the WOMAC and the 12-item WHODAS 2.0 in patients with Kashin–Beck disease
BackgroundSeveral questionnaires have been used to assess the health status of patients with Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in clinical trials, but the...
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Demographic and radiographic factors for knee symptoms and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study in Bei**g, China
BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) causes not only pain, stiffness, and dysfunction of the knee, but also the reduction of the joint range of motion...
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Tibiofemoral subluxation in the coronal plane does not affect WOMAC and KOOS after total knee arthroplasty
PurposeTo investigate the effect of preoperative coronal tibiofemoral subluxation (CTFS) on functional outcome, prosthesis type, insert thickness and...
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Role of Interleukin-17 family cytokines in disease severity of patients with knee osteoarthritis
BackgroundInterleukin-17 (IL-17) family plays a role in the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by contributing to the inflammatory and...
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Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and PRP and combination therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
ObjectiveThere are many injectable treatments for knee osteoarthritis with different characteristics and effects, the aim is to understand which one...
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Enhancing physical activity and reducing symptoms of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial of the PrevOP-Psychological Adherence Program
BackgroundThis primary analysis evaluated the “PREVenting the impairment of primary Osteoarthritis by high-impact long-term Physical exercise...
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The impact of primary patella resurfacing on health-related quality of life outcomes and return to sport in total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
IntroductionPrimary patella resurfacing (PPR) in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a topic without clear clinical evidence. Using Patient...
