Study Design. Single blind randomized study. Objectives. To compare the effectiveness of
lumbar instrumented fusion with cognitive intervention and exercises in patients with chronic …

OBJECTIVE--To compare the effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery, a supervised exercise
regimen, and placebo soft laser treatment in patients with rotator cuff disease (stage II …

The effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery, supervised exercises, and placebo was compared
in 125 patients with rotator cuff disease (impingement syndrome stage II) in a randomized …

The effectiveness of lumbar fusion for chronic low back pain after surgery for disc herniation
has not been evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. The aim of the present study was to …

Patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) frequently demonstrate high scores for fear-avoidance
beliefs and distress. We need better knowledge about fear-avoidance beliefs and …

Study Design. Prospective study of two samples of patients with acute and chronic low back
pain, respectively. Objectives. To compare the responsiveness of four functional status …

Background Painful shoulders pose a substantial socioeconomic burden. A prospective cost-of-illness
study was performed to assess the costs associated with healthcare use and loss …

The objective of the study was to assess inter-rater reliability of one palpation and six pain
provocation tests for pain of sacroiliac origin. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a potential source of …

About half the population has at least one episode of shoulder pain yearly. History and clinical
examination are cornerstones in the evaluation of the patient. Shoulder pain at the work …

Objectives To compare the long-term effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical treatment in
patients with chronic low back pain. Methods Two merged randomised clinical trials …