Objectives: Previous researches have investigated depression in postmenopausal women (PMW) with osteoporosis and fractures, but little is known regarding Moroccan PMW without fractures. We investigated depression prevalence and severity in Moroccan PMW with osteoporosis without fractures and its relationship with quality of life (QoL) and physical and psychological state.
Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 100 PMW with osteoporosis without fractures.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
February 2013
Background: Sexual life had an important role in preserving the good quality of life for patients and for their partner. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) as other musculoskeletal diseases may affect all aspects of life including sexual functioning. The purpose of this study is to describe the impact of CLBP on the sexual life of patients and to identify the factors that affect their sexual quality of life (SQOL).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsteoblastoma is a rather uncommon tumor, especially when located in the wrist (and hand). Its diagnosis therefore appears to be problematic. We describe a case of osteoblastoma of the scaphoid bone and its management.
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