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Patient-reported pain and function over 52 weeks between unloader brace vs. placebo for knee OA
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Synopsis: 150 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence or Ahlback grade I-II knee osteosrthritis were randomized to either an active or placebo unloader brace.Patients were followed for 52 weeks for outcome related to patient-reported function on the Knee Society Score (KSS) and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS).In general, changes from baseline to 52 weeks in scores were greater in the unloader brace group compared to placebo brace group, with statistical significance demonstrated for the KOOS pain, sport/rec, and QoL subscales. However, difference between... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Decompression of no statistical benefit over sham, and no clinical benefit over exercise for SIS
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Synopsis: 210 patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were randomized to one of three treatment groups: arthroscopic subacromial decompression, diagnostic arthroscopy (sham surgery), or an exercise therapy program.Primary outcomes were pain at rest and pain during activity, and follow-up was performed over 24 months.Analyses demonstrated no statistically significant differences in pain scores between the arthroscopic subacromial decompression group and the diagnostic arthroscopy group. Additionally, while statistically... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Testing of noninferiority of PT vs partial meniscectomy on knee fuction in meniscal tear treatment
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Synopsis: 321 patients with a nonobstructive mensical tear were randomized to either an 8-week physical therapy program or to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.The primary purpose of this study was to determine if the PT group was noninferior to the APM for outcome on the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score at a noninferiority margin of 8pts. When analyzed in... Read More »
Author verified Level 2 RCT
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Low level laser therapy provides significant pain relief for plantar fasciitis by 8 weeks
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Synopsis: 69 patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive either low level laser therapy (LLLT) or placebo treatment.The purpose of the study was to determine if LLLT resulted in improved patient pain management compared to placebo up to 8 weeks after treatment.The primary outcome of interest was VAS heel pain score, and secondary outcomes included plantar fascia thickness, quality of life (FFI score), and patient satisfaction.Results demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in pain, reduction in plantar fascial thickness and rate of high patient satisfaction compared to the placebo group. No significant difference... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Long-term outcome of surgery favoured over physiotherapy alone for subacromial impingement syndrome
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Synopsis: 87 patients with subacromial impingement were randomized to one of three treatment groups: arthroscopic acromioplasty, open acromioplasty, or to a physiotherapy program.Patients were followed-up for a minimum of 10 years after intervention, with outcomes related to subjective function (Constant score), shoulder range of motion, shoulder strength in abduction, and ultrasonic and radiographic evaluations.At final follow-up, Constant score was significant greater in the open acromioplasty compared to physical therapy alone, and range of motion in elevation was significantly greater in both the arthroscopic and open acromioplasty groups compared to the physical therapy alone. However, range of... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Comparison of 8-week programs of treadmill, cycle ergometer, and arm ergometer exercise for knee OA
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Synopsis: 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to aerobic exercise via either treadmill exercise, cycle ergometer exercise, or arm ergometer exercise.In addition to randomized treatment, all patients also performed resistance exercises and stretching exercises for 8 weeks.Outcomes were assessed before and after the 8-week programs.All three groups demonstrated significant improvements over time.Group differences were observed for change in the Timed Up and Go test, pain on a visual analog scale, and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) sport/rec scale.Differences were specifically between the treadmill exercise group and the arm ergometer group. Change in the... Read More »
Author verified Level 2 RCT
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No significant difference in 2-year quality-of-life between SB and DB ACL reconstruction
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Synopsis: 120 patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to either double-bundle (DB) or single-bundle (SB) reconstruction.Primary outcome was the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Quality of Life (QoL) subscale.Secondary outcomes included the remaining KOOS subscales, manual and instrumented tests for knee laxity, Tegner activity scale, and incidence of adverse events.Follow-up was scheduled for 1 and 2 years postoperatively.For the primary outcome, results demonstrated no significant differences between the DB and SB group for improvement in KOOS QoL scores. Additionally, no statistically... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Short-term function better with arthroscopic release vs. hydrodilatation for primary frozen shoulder
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Synopsis: 50 patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder were randomized to either arthroscopic capsular release or hydrodilitation under fluoroscopy.Primary outcome was function on the Oxford Shoulder Score, while secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life and shoulder range of motion.Follow-up was scheduled for 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Results demonstrated significantly... Read More »
Level 2 RCT
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Similar rate of success in Dupuytren contracture treatment between collagenase and needle fasciotomy
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Synopsis: 156 patients with Dupuytren contracture of the metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without proximal interphalangeal joint involvement, were randomized to treatment with either collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection or percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF).Patients were followed-up for 2 years following treatment.Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups over 2 years in rates of correction of contractures to within 5 degrees in either MCP joints or PIP joints, as well as in rate of recurrence in either MCP joint or PIP joints. Analyses on joint... Read More »
Author verified Level 2 RCT
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No significant difference for improvement of erosive hand OA pain between adalimumab and placebo
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Synopsis: 43 patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis were included in a crossover, randomized design to evaluate the efficacy of adalimumab as a treatment option.Patients were randomized to the order in which they received intervention with either adalimumab or placebo for 12 weeks.There was an 8-week washout period between treatment phases. Improvement in patient-reported... Read More »
Author verified Level 1 RCT