Probiotic treatment has been shown to improve bone formation, increase bone mass density and prevent bone loss. We aimed to assess the effect of probiotic treatment on functional recovery in elderly patients with a distal radius fracture. A total of 417 elderly patients with an acute distal radius fracture were enrolled in this double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. They were randomise...

BACKGROUND Three previous studies have investigated the long-term outcome of radial osteotomy in the treatment of Kienböck disease. However, none used patient-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of this osteotomy, including the subjective evaluation of the patient with use of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Ha...

BACKGROUND Although there are several studies of systemic corticosteroid therapies in various doses and various durations in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), the outcome measurement parameters are limited to the range of motion measurements, edema, and symptoms of CRPS. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of prednisolone on clinical symptoms, pain, hand grip strength, range of motion, ...

BACKGROUND The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DASH) is a valid and reliable patient-reported outcome measure (PROM). It was designed to measure physical disability and symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity, and is one of the most commonly used PROMs for patients with shoulder pain. The aim of this study was to examine responsivene...

Background: Lateral epicondylitis affects people mainly in middle-aged groups. Despite numerous studies, it is still a poorly understood illness with no clear treatment guidelines. The goal of the study was to compare deep friction massage vs corticosteroid injection for management lateral epicondylitis. Methods: To outcomes, randomised controlled trial conducted. patients were divided into 2 d...

frozen shoulder is a glenohumeral joint disorder that perturbs movement because of adhesion and the existence of fibrosis in the shoulder capsule. platelet-rich plasma can produce collagen and growth factors, which increases stem cells and consequently enhances the healing. to date, there is no evidence regarding the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in frozen shoulder. a 45-year-old man wi...

BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated surgical outcomes in patients with refractory de Quervain's disease using validated outcome measures. We assessed the clinical outcomes of dorsal release of the first extensor compartment for the treatment of de Quervain's disease using the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score. METHODS From October 2003 to May 2009, we retrospectively e...

Introduction: Radial nerve palsy, a common peripheral injury, significantly impacts the quality of life affected individuals. The standard treatment is tendon transfer, but optimal choice transfers remains subject ongoing debate. This study aimed to evaluate radial palsy through transfer with flexor carpi radialis combination in Bangladeshi population. Methods: observational was conducted over ...

Background The treatment of distal clavicle fracture is always a challenge, as it is mostly unstable and has higher rate of delayed union, malunion, non-union and associated acromioclavicular arthritis. So the management of these fractures remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional results of Type 2 distal end clavicle fractures treated with superior anterior...