Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Introduction Low back pain is a major cause of disability worldwide ( 1 ). Hartvigsen J et al. found that the rate of disability caused by low back pain increased by 54% from 1990 to 2015 due to the population explosion and increased aging
School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Introduction Pain stemming from chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) represents a significant contributor to disability, impacting 30% of the global population ( 1 ). Neck pain is well known as a common MSD. The global age
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Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent disease affecting people of all ages. LBP is the first common cause of disability globally, and it is associated with over 60 million disability-adjusted life-years in 2015 ( 1 ). It is
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Introduction According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is defined as ‘an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition experienced by adults of all ages. Epidemiological studies indicate that 50–80% of individuals experience LBP at least once during their lifetime ( 1 ). Non-specific LBP (NLBP), the most
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years and was conducted following PRISMA recommendations for systematic reviews. 1 Disease and clinical diagnosis Degenerative processes of the lumbar spine causing stenosis are one of the major causes of pain and dysfunction in the elderly
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SUNY Downstate Medical School, New York City, New York, USA
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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on the extent of the curvature, with simple observation and bracing for mild cases and surgical management for severe cases ( 13 , 14 ). Despite optimal management, AIS can continue into adulthood and result in chronic pain, disability, and
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Introduction The sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) is a strong load-bearing joint that forms part of the pelvic ring with a very low range of motion that varies during life. Its implication in low back pain was not well established before the
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on plain radiographs and the majority of patients with the condition are asymptomatic and do not require surgery. 11 In symptomatic patients, the clinical presentation can vary and includes a combination of lower back pain, lower limb
NeuroGen Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Dr. Plácido da Costa, Porto, Portugal
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Hospital das Forças Armadas, Porto, Portugal
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Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
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trying to minimize structural damage and iatrogenic lesions, MIS approaches intend to improve post-operative pain and reduce recovery time ( 5 ). Moreover, endoscopic spine surgery has been developed and increasingly used to treat LDD. Nowadays