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Fairbank J, Frost H, Wilson-MacDonald J, Yu LM, Barker K, Collins R; Spine Stabilisation Trial Group. Randomised controlled trial to compare surgical stabilisation of the lumbar spine with an intensive rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain: the MRC spine...
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Last month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low... Read more »
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ReferencesClegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, Klein MA, O'Dell JR, Hooper MM, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for... Read more »
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Sometimes osteoarthritis of the knee only affects one side of the joint. When that happens, it's called unicompartmental knee arthritis. Although... Read more »
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Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is a common surgery. One of the reasons for ACL reconstruction is to prevent the... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the level of pain control and safety of different doses of a new extended-release pain med (CG5503) in people with... Read more »