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OE JOURNAL

OE Journal

Vol. 11 | Iss. 9 | May 2023 - 13 Studies

ORIGINAL ANALYSIS

The Power of Placebo: Can They Be As Effective As Treatments?

This OE Insight examines the evolving science of the placebo effect, tracing its history from 18th-century origins to modern neurobiological and surgical applications. Placebos can trigger real physiological responses—like endogenous opioid release—and influence outcomes via color, branding, and route of administration. Surgical trials present unique challenges, especially around ethics and informed consent. The authors advocate for thoughtful, transparent use of placebo controls to strengthen clinical evidence while preserving patient trust.

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Original Content 1

The Power of Placebo: Can They Be As Effective As Treatments?

Arthroplasty 2

IV and Intra-Articular TXA vs. Epsilon-Aminocaproic Acid in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Orthop Surg. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1111/os.13638

Double Plating Fixation vs. Distal Femoral Replacement for Distal Femoral Fracture in Geriatrics

Arthroplast Today. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.artd.2023.101113

Physical Therapy & Rehab 4

An Integrated Physiotherapy Protocol for Knee Osteoarthritis

Healthcare (Basel). 2023 01-Feb;():. 10.3390/healthcare11040564

Effects of Resistance and Balance Exercise in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture

Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.3389/fmed.2023.1135063

Neuromuscular Training + Strength Training for Patellofemoral Pain in Women

Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 01-Feb;():. 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102720

Enhanced Graft Maturation in ACL Reconstruction with Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Orthop J Sports Med. 2023 01-Feb;():. 10.1177/23259671221116340

Shoulder & Elbow 2

Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Meta-Analysis

J Orthop Trauma. 2023 01-Feb;():. 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002494

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation & Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Tennis Elbow

JSES Int. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.11.002

Spine 1

Pilates Versus Other Exercise Modalities for Chronic Non-Specific Low-Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Musculoskeletal Care. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1002/msc.1667

Sports Medicine 2

Large-Graft ACL Reconstruction vs. Average-Graft ACL Reconstruction with Extraarticular Tenodesis

Injury. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.injury.2023.01.033

Tourniquet Use in ACL Reconstruction

Arthroscopy. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.10.033

Trauma 1

Multidisciplinary Coordination Via Messaging Software For Pain Management

BMC Geriatr. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1186/s12877-023-03905-2

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