Publications by authors named "Tak Kan Wong"
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide and has posed numerous health and socioeconomic challenges. This study compared whether nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in combination with tramadol, tizanidine or placebo would be the best treatment regime to improve the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) scores at 1 week.
Methods: This was a multi-center, double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial including adult patients with acute LBP and sciatica in three emergency departments in Hong Kong.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the return to work (RTW) status of urban Asian injury patients in Hong Kong one year post-trauma.
- The research involved analyzing data from 1,115 trauma patients treated at four centers, identifying various factors influencing their ability to return to work, such as job nature and educational level.
- Results showed that six out of ten patients managed to return to work within the year, with significant correlations between factors like physical job demands and early recovery indicators and their successful RTW.