Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent condition, and the hand is the most commonly
affected site. Patients with hand OA frequently report symptoms of pain, functional limitations …

This guideline provides recommendations for clinicians providing pain care, including those
prescribing opioids, for outpatients aged≥ 18 years. It updates the CDC Guideline for …

Since publication of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations
for management of hand osteoarthritis (OA) in 2007 new evidence has emerged. The aim …

Abstract Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Introduction Joint protection
(JP) has been developed as a self-management intervention to assist people with hand …

Background Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by
disabling pain in the hand, with a high clinical burden. This study is designed to assess the …

Background Hand osteoarthritis is a common condition characterised by joint pain and
muscle weakness. These factors are thought to contribute to ongoing disability. Some …

Despite the push towards evidence-based health policy, decisions about how to allocate
health resources are all too often made on the basis of political forces or a continuation of …

Objectives To investigate the clinical effectiveness, efficacy and cost effectiveness of splints
(orthoses) in people with symptomatic basal thumb joint OA (BTOA). Methods A pragmatic …

Increasing numbers of economic evaluations are conducted alongside randomised
controlled trials. Such studies include factorial trials, which randomise patients to different …

Background: There is no consensus on the optimal fixation method for patients who require
a surgical procedure for distal radial fractures. We used cost-effectiveness analyses to …