Routine outcome measurements as a critical prerequisite of value-based healthcare have
received considerable attention recently. There has been less attention for the last step in …

Introduction Newly symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) is often misinterpreted as new pathology
or injury, which is associated with pain intensity and incapability. Methods Adult patients with …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and its associated
lockdowns in many parts of the world, have changed our daily lives and may have a …

Background: Musculoskeletal specialists have the expertise to distinguish between (1)
symptoms that correspond well with observed pathophysiology and (2) disproportionate or …

Background Mental health influences symptoms, outcomes, and decision-making in
musculoskeletal healthcare. Implementing measures of mental health in clinical practice can …

Background: Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is commonly treated with a trapeziectomy
combined with a form of tendon plasty. The type of tendon plasty used is based on the …

Background Baseline mindset factors are important factors that influence treatment
decisions and outcomes. Theoretically, improving the mindset prior to treatment may …

Pyrocarbon disc interposition arthroplasty is an effective treatment for thumb base
osteoarthritis. However, as with all implant techniques, the disc can (sub) luxate over time …

Musculoskeletal diseases can heavily influence a patient's life due to their inherit impact on
ability/capability. Ability/Activity/capability is defined by The World Health Organization …

Résumé Les atteintes des articulations carpo-métacarpiennes ne se limitent pas aux
rhizarthroses. Certains traumatismes sévères peuvent induire des luxations des articulations …