Stretching, Bracing, and Devices for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis-Associated Joint Contractures in Nonoperated Joints: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Context: Many patients with osteoarthritis (OA) develop range of motion (ROM) restrictions in their affected joints (contractures), associated with worse outcomes and rising healthcare costs. Effective treatment guidance for lost ROM in OA-affected joints is lacking.

Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of stretching and/or bracing protocols on native (nonoperated) joint ROM in the setting of radiographically diagnosed OA.

Oncological Safety, Surgical Outcome, and Patient Satisfaction of Oncoplastic Breast-Conserving Surgery With Contralateral Balancing Reduction Mammoplasty.

Introduction: Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) is considered a cornerstone in the management of locally invasive breast cancer. We evaluated patient-reported outcomes of OBCS with contralateral balancing breast reduction mammoplasty and reviewed its oncologic outcomes and complications.

Methods: This is mixed method study design using retrospective chart review and prospective cohort study.

Effectiveness of stretching and bracing for the treatment of osteoarthritis-associated joint contractures prior to joint replacement: a systematic review protocol.

Introduction: Many patients with osteoarthritis (OA) develop restrictions in passive range of motion (ROM) of their affected joints (called contractures), leading to increased pain and reduced function. Effective treatment to reverse OA-associated contractures is lacking. Our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of stretching and bracing on native (non-operated) joint contractures in people with radiographically diagnosed OA.

Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy in Adults With Common Painful Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objective: To determine whether shoe lifts effectively treat leg length discrepancy (LLD)-associated morbidities in adults with common painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Data Sources: Trip database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials database, PubMed database, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and National Guideline Clearinghouse database. The search was performed in September 2017, was limited to English only, and had no time constraints.