Decision support tools in low back pain
Abstract Information from individual classification systems or clinical prediction rules that aim to facilitate stratified care in low back pain is important but often not comprehensive enough to be used…
Causal mechanisms in the clinical course and treatment of back pain
Abstract In recent years, there has been increasing interest in studying causal mechanisms in the development and treatment of back pain. The aim of this article is to provide an…
Developing implementation science to improve the translation of research to address low back pain: A critical review
Abstract The evidence base regarding treatment for back pain does not align with clinical practice. Currently there is relatively little evidence to guide health decision-makers on how to improve the…
Behaviour change and self-management interventions in persistent low back pain
Abstract Self-management interventions for persistent low back pain (LBP) promote active involvement of the patient in managing their condition. Such interventions can be characterised as behaviour change interventions, in that…
The prevalence, risk factors, prognosis and treatment for back pain in children and adolescents: An overview of systematic reviews
Abstract Emerging data suggest that back pain in adolescents is responsible for a substantial disability burden and consumes considerable healthcare services. Of further concern is the fact that back pain…
Choosing the right outcome measurement instruments for patients with low back pain
Abstract Choosing the most fit-for-purpose outcome measurement instruments is fundamental because using inappropriate instruments can lead to detection bias and measurement inconsistency. Recent recommendations, consensus procedures and systematic reviews on…
Health economic evidence gaps and methodological constraints in low back pain and neck pain: Results of the Research Agenda for Health Economic Evaluation (RAHEE) project
Abstract Despite the increased interest in economic evaluations, there are difficulties in applying the results of such studies in practice. Therefore, the “Research Agenda for Health Economic Evaluation” (RAHEE) project…
Clinical guidelines for low back pain: A critical review of consensus and inconsistencies across three major guidelines
Abstract Given the scale and cost of the low back pain problem, it is imperative that healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with low back pain have access…
Evidence and methods in back pain research
Back Pain focussed editions of Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology published in 2010 and 2013 have highlighted the burden of back pain on individuals and to societies across the…
Managing Bone Deficiency and Nonunions of the Proximal Femur
Revision surgery of the proximal femur with bone loss secondary to failed cephalomedullary nails is problematic and becoming more prevalent as their use grows. This article presents a technique of…
