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.

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Title:   Hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint disorders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   When the joint between lower jaw and the base of the skull is not working well it can led to movement problems, noises (clicking or grating), muscle spasms or pain (temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)). Arthritis can also affect the joint. A range o...
Date:   Nov 2002
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:   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
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:   Surgery for rotator cuff disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Side effects that occurred in the studies included pain, infection, difficulty moving the shoulder after the operation, wasting of the shoulder muscle, and the need to have another surgical procedure. There were no differences in side effects in the peo...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Continuous passive motion following total knee arthroplasty
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Continuous passive motion is a commonly used device post knee arthroplasty. This review of 14 studies (952 participants) found significant improvements in active knee flexion and analgesic use two weeks post-operatively with the use of continuous passiv...
Date:   Feb 2003
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:   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:   Nov 2004
Title:   Intensity of exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Therapeutic exercise has been recommended as part of a treatment regime for people with osteoarthritis to improve functional status and decrease disability and pain. It is thought that aquatic, functional, or aerobic exercise has this potential. Attenti...
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee athroscopy
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:   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
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