Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Joint Diseases

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for joint diseases.

Reviewed February 2009

Printer friendly page

13 Resources Found
Results 1 to 13 displayed.
Title:   Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Hip fracture is a serious injury in older people and can contribute to their death or loss of independence. Normally surgery is performed and followed by care in a ward under the supervision of orthopaedic staff. Additional rehabilitation within the hos...
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis. In people with adhesive capsulitis;...
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Topical glyceryl trinitrate for rotator cuff disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of glyceryl trinitrate patches on rotator cuff disease (RCD)....
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Surgery for rotator cuff disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of surgery for rotator cuff disease. The review shows that surgery: ...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Knee arthroscopy is a common, minimally invasive surgical procedure used both for diagnosis and treatment of knee conditions. It is increasingly carried out in day surgery using various types of anaesthesia. Some people are at increased risk of developi...
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Autologous cartilage implantation for full thickness articular cartilage defects of the knee
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A layer of cartilage covers the knee joint surfaces to decrease friction and mechanical load on the joint. Damage or breakdown of the cartilage (articular surface) can decrease mobility of the joint and cause pain on movement and continuing deterioratio...
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Interventions for treating posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is a lack of high quality evidence (randomized controlled trials) for the treatment of PCL injuries of the knee. Observational studies have suggested that isolated PCL injuries may be treated conservatively, with good prognosis. In more severe inj...
Date:   Apr 2005
Title:   Surgical versus conservative interventions for anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common knee injury that often results in an unstable knee. Surgical treatment, usually involving reconstruction of the ligament, is widely used especially in active individuals. This review identified two ra...
Date:   Feb 2005
Title:   Exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is common among adolescents and young adults. The most common symptom is pain surrounding the knee cap when sitting with bent knees (movie sign) or when performing exercises like climbing stairs or squatting. Differen...
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Continuous passive motion following total knee arthroplasty
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Continuous passive motion combined with physiotherapy offers beneficial results compared to physiotherapy alone in the short term rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty....
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Intensity of exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Either high intensity or low intensity aerobic exercise improves functional status, pain, gait, and aerobic capacity in people with osteoarthritis of the knee...
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint disorders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is insufficient evidence to either support or refute the use of hyaluronate for treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.When the joint between lower jaw and the base of the skull is not working well it can led to movement problems...
Date:   Nov 2002
Title:   Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   No strong evidence of benefit from occlusal adjustment (adjusting the teeth's biting surfaces) for problems associated with the joint between the lower jaw and skull.When the joint between the lower jaw and the base of the skull is not working well (tem...
Date:   Nov 2002
Results 1 to 13 displayed.

  • Other Related Topics: