British journal of sports medicine
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To determine the prevalence and nature of rock-climbing injuries, and the factors associated with these injuries. ⋯ Climbing frequency and technical difficulty are associated with climbing injuries occurring at both indoor and outdoor venues, particularly cumulative trauma to the upper extremities.
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Multicenter Study
Partial rupture of the proximal Achilles tendon: a differential diagnostic problem in ultrasound imaging.
The aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasound can correctly visualise partial ruptures of the proximal Achilles tendon. ⋯ Ultrasound is a useful tool for evaluation of proximal Achilles tendon complaints. However, ultrasound is not sufficiently reliable for diagnosis of all pathologies, especially partial ruptures of the Achilles tendon. Thus, the definitive diagnosis must be established by MRI.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Management of ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial of the treatment of inversion injuries using an elastic support bandage or an Aircast ankle brace.
Lateral ligament ankle sprains are the single most common sports injury. ⋯ The use of an Aircast ankle brace for the treatment of lateral ligament ankle sprains produces a significant improvement in ankle joint function at both 10 days and one month compared with standard management with an elastic support bandage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A double blind, randomised, parallel group study on the efficacy and safety of treating acute lateral ankle sprain with oral hydrolytic enzymes.
To compare the effectiveness and safety of the triple combination Phlogenzym (rutoside, bromelain, and trypsin) with double combinations, the single substances, and placebo. ⋯ Phlogenzym was not found to be superior to the three two-drug combinations, the three single substances, or placebo for treatment of patients with acute unilateral sprain of the lateral ankle joint. The small subgroup of patients treated without the support of a Caligamed brace showed evidence of superiority of Phlogenzym over placebo. Further research is warranted to study this effect of Phlogenzym in patients treated without ankle support.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Diclofenac patch for topical treatment of acute impact injuries: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, multicentre study.
To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of a newly developed diclofenac patch in the topical treatment of blunt impact injuries. ⋯ A newly developed diclofenac patch is effective and safe for the treatment of blunt impact injuries.