Daily life one year after corrective osteotomy for malunion of a distal radius fracture an interview study.

The aim of this study was to explore the everyday life experiences of people one year after corrective osteotomy following a symptomatic, malunited, distal radius fracture.Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty respondents, median age 65 (22-81) years. The respondents were recruited consecutively.

Validation of self-administered tests for screening for chronic pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.

Background: Many women develop pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy and about 10% have chronic pain several years after delivery. Self-administered pain provocation tests are one way to diagnose and evaluate this pain. Their validity in post-partum women is not yet studied.

Functional outcome after corrective osteotomy for malunion of the distal radius: a randomised, controlled, double-blind trial.

Purpose: The purpose of this randomised, controlled, double-blind trial was to evaluate functional outcome during the first year after corrective osteotomy for malunited distal radius fractures, with or without filling the osteotomy void.

Method: Patients were randomised to receive a HydroSet bone substitute or no graft. Cortical contact was maintained and stabilisation of the osteotomy was carried out with a DiPhos R- or RM Plate.

Thoracic mobility and its relation to pulmonary function and rib-cage deformity in patients with early onset idiopathic scoliosis: a long-term follow-up.

Study Design: A group of adult patients with idiopathic scoliosis, diagnosed before the age of ten, at a mean of 26.5 years after treatment with either brace or surgery during childhood and adolescence attended a clinical follow-up.

Objectives: To evaluate the relation between thoracic mobility, rib-cage deformity, and pulmonary function.

Long-term outcomes of corrective osteotomy for malunited fractures of the distal radius.

The aim was to investigate the long-term outcome after corrective osteotomy for malunion of distal radius fractures. Radiological findings, function, activity performance, pain, health-related quality of life and self-efficacy were studied. Evaluation of 37 patients 3-10 years after osteotomy fixated with a volar plate.

Life has become troublesome - my wrist bothers me around the clock: an interview study relating to daily life with a malunited distal radius fracture.

The aim of this study was to explore the everyday life experiences of people suffering from a symptomatic, malunited, distal radius fracture. Qualitative interviews were conducted with twenty respondents, median age 59 [16-85] years. The interviews were subjected to qualitative content analysis.

Early coordinated rehabilitation in acute phase after hip fracture - a model for increased patient participation.

Background: Studies have shown that patients with hip fracture treated in a Comprehensive Geriatric Care (CGC) unit report better results in comparison to orthopaedic care. Furthermore, involving patients in their healthcare by encouraging patient participation can result in better quality of care and improved outcomes. To our knowledge no study has been performed comparing rehabilitation programmes within a CGC unit during the acute phase after hip fracture with focus on improving patients' perceived participation and subsequent effect on patients' function.

Increased joint pain after massive weight loss: is there an association with joint hypermobility?

Background: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of pain in weight-bearing joints. Although pain often decreases after obesity surgery, this is the reverse for some patients. Hypermobility is described as an excessive range of motion in joints and has been suggested to be a possible cause of joint pain.

Predictors and consequences of long-term pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a longitudinal follow-up study.

Background: Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a multifactorial condition, which can be mentally and physically compromising both during and after pregnancy. However, long-term pregnancy-related PGP has been poorly investigated. This longitudinal follow-up study uniquely aimed to describe prevalence and predictors of PGP and its consequences on women's health and function up to 11 years after pregnancy.

Muscle force, balance and falls in muscular impaired individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1: a five-year prospective cohort study.

Individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) have progressive muscle weakness with gait and balance impairments. We explored prospectively the natural history of muscle force, gait, balance, balance confidence and walking ability in muscular affected individuals with DM1. After five years data from 43 individuals (m/f:18/25) were analysed.

Factors of importance for dynamic balance impairment and frequency of falls in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 - a cross-sectional study - including reference values of Timed Up & Go, 10m walk and step test.

Patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 suffer from gait difficulties including stumbles and falls. To identify factors of importance for balance impairment and fall-risk a mapping of functional balance was performed, in a cross-sectional study of 51 adults. Walking, balance, falls and muscle force were self-assessed and measured.

A structured physiotherapy treatment model can provide rapid relief to patients who qualify for lumbar disc surgery: a prospective cohort study.

Objective: To evaluate a structured physiotherapy treatment model in patients who qualify for lumbar disc surgery.

Design: A prospective cohort study.

Patients: Forty-one patients with lumbar disc herniation, diagnosed by clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging.

Patients' experience of health three years after structured physiotherapy or surgery for lumbar disc herniation.

Objective: To describe the experience of health among patients 3 years after treatment with a structured physiotherapy model or surgery for lumbar disc herniation.

Design: A qualitative research study.

Subjects/patients: Patients were referred to the orthopaedic clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital with sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation.

Evaluation of an exercise concept focusing on eccentric strength training of the rotator cuff for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.

Objective: To evaluate the effect on pain intensity and function of an exercise concept focusing on specific eccentric strength training of the rotator cuff in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.

Design: Single-subject research design with baseline and treatment phases (AB design).

Setting: Home-based training programme supervised and supported by visits to physiotherapy clinic.

The inter-rater reliability of a standardised classification system for pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.

Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain has varying clinical presentations and effects among subgroups. Different lumbopelvic pain subgroups require different specific management approaches which require the differentiation between lumbar and pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Thirty-one consecutive pregnant women with non-specific lumbopelvic pain were evaluated by two examiners and classified into lumbar pain, PGP, or combined pelvic girdle and lumbar pain.

Self-administered tests as a screening procedure for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.

The aim of this study was to investigate sensitivity and specificity of self-administrated tests aimed at pain provocation of posterior and/or anterior pelvis pain and to investigate pain intensity during and after palpation of the symphysis. A total of 175 women participated in the study, 100 pregnant women with and 25 pregnant women without lumbopelvic back pain and 50 non-pregnant women. Standard pain provocation tests were compared with self assessed tests.

Physical therapy treatment of back complaints on children and adolescents.

Study Design: A randomized controlled trial was performed.

Objectives: To evaluate how 2 different treatment options affect perception of health, pain, and physical functioning over time among children and adolescents with low back pain (LBP).

Summary Of Background Data: LBP among children and adolescents has increased.

Quantification of mobility impairment and self-assessment of stiffness in patients with myotonia congenita by the physiotherapist.

We investigated test-retest reliability and responsiveness in two functional measuring instruments, Timed Up&Go (TUG) and Timed-Stands Test (TST), and in three self-assessment scales, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Borg's Category-Ratio Scale (BorgCR10) and Myotonia Behaviour Scale (MBS) when quantifying myotonic stiffness and mobility impairment. These methods were used in the assessment of treatment efficacy of mexiletine. Six male patients with myotonia congenita followed a standardised protocol with time scoring and rest on two occasions, with and without mexiletine.

Results of early active rehabilitation 5-7 years after surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation.

A prospective and randomized study was conducted of 52 patients who were treated by two home training programs after surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Twenty-six patients followed an early active treatment program, and 26 patients followed a less active training program (control group). Forty-nine patients (82%) answered a questionnaire 5-7 years postoperatively.