Painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including myofascial pain syndrome,
constitute some of the most important chronic problems encountered in a clinical practice. A …

Statement of problem. The anticipated length of service and reasons for replacement of fixed
partial dentures (FPDs) are a frequent inquiry by patients. Previous reports have provided …

Study Design. A prospective, randomized multicenter IDE trial between May 2002 and October
2004. Objective. The aim of this study was to report on the 10-year safety and efficacy of …

Background: The primary influence on medical students’ career choice is their third-year
clerkship. However, orthopaedics is not a required rotation in the curriculum of most medical …

Vertebral compression fractures occur more frequently than hip and ankle fractures
combined. These fragility fractures frequently result in both acute and chronic pain, but more …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Osteoporotic compression fractures cause great morbidity to the
aging population. Various percutaneous methods have been developed to aid in treatment, …

Intra-articular injections are one method that physicians may use to treat joint pain. This
method offers direct access to the source of pain for the troubled patient. Substances ranging …

Osteoblastomas are primary bone tumors with an affinity for the spine. They typically involve
the posterior elements, although extension through the pedicles into the vertebral body is …

… Lavelle or an immediate family member is a member of a speakers’ bureau or has made
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Background: With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting many facets of our society, physicians
and patients have begun using telemedicine as a platform for the delivery of health care. …