Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Which is most effective for osteoarthritis of the knee: rofecoxib, celecoxib, or acetaminophen?
Geba GP, Weaver AL, Polis AB, Dixon ME, Schnitzer TJ, et al. Efficacy of rofecoxib, celecoxib, and acetaminophen in osteoarthritis of the knee. A...
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How accurate is the Canadian C-spine rule for the detection of clinically significant cervical spine injuries?
Stiell IG, Wells GA, Vandemheen KL, et al. The Canadian C-Spine Rule for radiography in alert and stable trauma patients. JAMA 2001; 286:1841-48...
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Which patients with blunt trauma do not require cervical spine x-rays?
Hoffman JR, Mower WR, Wolfman AB, et al. Validity of a set of clinical criteria to rule out injury to the cervical spine in patients with blunt...
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What is the optimal treatment for lateral ankle ligament ruptures?
Pijnenburg ACM, Van Dijk CN, Bossuyt PMM, Marti RK. Treatment of ruptures of lateral ankle ligaments: a meta-analysis. J Bone Joint Surg 2000; 82-...
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How accurate are the history and physical examination in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?
D’Arcy CA, McGee S. Does this patient have carpal tunnel syndrome? JAMA 2000; 283:3110-17
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What is the long-term prognosis of patients with Lyme disease?
Seltzer EG, Gerber MA, Cartter ML, Freudigman K, Shapiro ED. Long-term outcomes of persons with Lyme disease. JAMA 2000; 283:609-16.
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Vitamin C Prevents Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Zollinger PE, Tuinebreijer WE, Kreis RW, Breederveld RS. Effect of vitamin C on frequency of reflex sympathetic dystrophy in wrist fractures: a...