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Osteoarthritis

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The efficacy of metformin for pain, function, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2026 01-Apr;():. 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2025.152908

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Improving muscle function and quality of life in women with chronic low back pain through combined self-myofascial release and Pilates: A randomized clinical trial (CONSORT).
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 01-Jan;():. 10.1097/MD.0000000000046971

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Is physical exercise effective in improving pain, functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with hip osteoarthritis? A systematic review with meta-analysis.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.010

Shoulder & Elbow
Effect of liposomal bupivacaine for the suprascapular nerve combined with axillary nerve block on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder surgery: a randomized, observer-blinded trial.
BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 01-Oct;():. 10.1186/s12871-025-03392-5

Foot & Ankle
Hop Stabilization Training Improves Functional Movement Patterns and Quality of Life in Female Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability.
J Sport Rehabil. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1123/jsr.2024-0305

Arthroplasty
The Analgesic Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Adductor Canal Block Following Knee Arthroplasty: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial.
Drug Des Devel Ther. 2025 01-Sep;():. 10.2147/DDDT.S535901

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effect of Lifestyle Modification Through Web-Based Telerehabilitation Monitoring Combined With Supervised Sensorimotor Training After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 01-Oct;():. 10.2196/64643

Osteoarthritis
The promising potential of polynucleotide injections for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of literature and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
J Exp Orthop. 2025 01-Sep;():. 10.1002/jeo2.70428

Arthroplasty
Impact of cloud-based follow-up exercise prescription on knee function and quality of life in homebound patients post-total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-06187-z

Shoulder & Elbow
Efficacy of MRI and clinical findings of Lidocaine injection combined with manual therapy in frozen shoulder-A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, sham-controlled trial.
PLoS One. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1371/journal.pone.0328783

Osteoarthritis
The impacts of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with aquatic neuromuscular training on pain, function, kinesiophobia, knee instability, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomized trial.
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2025 01-Jul;():. 10.1186/s12984-025-01670-4

Arthroplasty
The efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine in parasacral ischial plane block for pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Apr;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-05733-z

Spine
Clinical efficacy and quality of life in elderly patients with lumbar degenerative disease treated with TLIF combined with unilateral pedicle screw fixation: a randomized controlled study.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Apr;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-05821-0

Arthroplasty
The Effects of Motivational Interviews About Activities of Daily Living on Physical Adjustment and Quality of Life in Elderly Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Randomised-Controlled Trial.
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 01-Dec;():. 10.3390/healthcare12232472

Spine
Impact of Condoliase on Health-related Quality of Life in Participants With Radicular Leg Pain Associated With Lumbar Disk Herniation: Results From a United States Phase 3 Clinical Trial.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 01-Jun;():. 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005327

Spine
Effect of Postural Stabilization Exercises in Combination with Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle, Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 01-Jun;():. 10.3390/healthcare13121388

Peri-Operative
Rehabilitation nursing after lower limb fracture: Preventing deep vein thrombosis and enhancing quality of life.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 01-Nov;():. 10.1097/MD.0000000000036180