Objective: Morton's neuroma presents a challenge in terms of pain management. This study aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for Morton's neuroma.
Design: PRISMA guidelines were followed.
Patellar tendinopathy is a frequent overuse injury in sports that can cause significant pain and disability. It requires evidence-based guidelines on effective prevention and management. However, optimal treatments remain uncertain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective of this meta-analysis was to investigate the association between hypoalbuminemia and postoperative complications in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.
Methods: This meta-analysis study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023442466) and adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. Studies focused on shoulder arthroplasty that compared hypoalbuminemia and normal albumin levels were included.
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with hip fractures and may negatively affect functional recovery and quality of life (QOL).
Objective: This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to quantify the effects of vitamin D deficiency on physical function and quality of life after hip fractures.
Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies.
Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to numerous health issues, including an increased risk of hip fractures. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mortality in patients with hip fracture. To assess the impact of different levels of vitamin D deficiency on mortality in patients with hip fractures and examine the influence of potential confounding factors.
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