British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisDiagnosis and epidemiology of winged scapula in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Winged scapula (WS) is a critical complication of axillary surgery in patients treated for breast cancer, and is associated with pain, impairment of the upper extremity's function and poor performance in daily activities. ⋯ Further studies should aim for objective diagnostic tests, especially when the condition is not evident.
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British medical bulletin · Sep 2021
Meta AnalysisPlatelet-rich plasma versus steroids injections for greater trochanter pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is characterized by a persistent and debilitating pain around the greater trochanter. GTPS can be caused by a combination of gluteus medius or minimus tendinopathy, snapping hip or trochanteric bursitis. ⋯ PRP injections are more effective than CCS at approximately 2 years follow-up.
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British medical bulletin · Sep 2021
Meta AnalysisPlacebo effect in pharmacological management of fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis.
The management of fibromyalgia involves a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. ⋯ I, Bayesian network meta-analysis of double-blind randomized clinical trials.
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British medical bulletin · Jun 2021
Review Meta AnalysisFailure and progression to total hip arthroplasty among the treatments for femoral head osteonecrosis: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) often leads to secondary osteoarthritis and total hip arthroplasty. ⋯ Core decompression (CD) augmented with autologous bone grafting plus the implantation of bone marrow concentrate can decrease the rate of failure and progression to THA rates compared to CD alone.