Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2015
ReviewThe probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review.
To determine the probability of spontaneous disc regression among each type of lumbar herniated disc, using a systematic review. ⋯ Spontaneous regression of herniated disc tissue can occur, and can completely resolve after conservative treatment. Patients with disc extrusion and sequestration had a significantly higher possibility of having spontaneous regression than did those with bulging or protruding discs. Disc sequestration had a significantly higher rate of complete regression than did disc extrusion.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2015
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialIs the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists' rehabilitation guideline better than standard care when applied to Bankart-operated patients? A controlled study.
To determine whether there is a difference in shoulder-related physical function and quality of life between postoperative rehabilitation patients receiving standard care and those receiving care according to the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists' rehabilitation guideline for arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral repair of the shoulder. ⋯ There were no significant between-group differences in shoulder-related physical function and quality of life between the standard care group and the guideline group, following Bankart operations.