Open Access Musculoskeletal Disorders Journals
Musculoskeletal conditions comprise more than 150 diagnoses that affect the locomotor system; that is, muscles, bones, joints and associated tissues such as tendons and ligaments, as listed in the International Classification of Diseases. They range from those that arise suddenly and are short-lived, such as fractures, sprains and strains, to lifelong conditions associated with ongoing pain and disability. Musculoskeletal conditions are typically characterised by pain (often persistent) and limitations in mobility, dexterity and functional ability, reducing people’s ability to work and participate in social roles with associated impacts on mental wellbeing, and at a broader level impacts on the prosperity of communities. The most common and disabling musculoskeletal conditions are osteoarthritis, back and neck pain, fractures associated with bone fragility, injuries and systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Musculoskeletal conditions affect people across the life-course in all regions of the world. Musculoskeletal conditions were the leading cause of disability in four of the six WHO regions in 2017 (ranked second in the East Mediterranean Region and third in the African Region). While the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions increases with age, younger people are also affected, often during their peak income-earning years. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study provides evidence of the impact of musculoskeletal conditions, highlighting the significant disability burden associated with these conditions. In the 2017 GBD study, musculoskeletal conditions were the highest contributor to global disability (accounting for 16% of all years lived with disability), and lower back pain remained the single leading cause of disability since it was first measured in 1990. While the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions varies by age and diagnosis, between 20%–33% of individuals across the world accept a painful musculoskeletal condition.
High Impact List of Articles
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Awards Content: Neuro infection 2020
Sharon L. Bowman Awards 2021: Neurological Disorders
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Awards Content: Neuro infection 2020
Sharon L. Bowman Awards 2021: Neurological Disorders
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Successful Opioid Monotherapy in Migralepsy: A Case Series
Iraj Derakhshan Research Article: Neurological Disorders
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Successful Opioid Monotherapy in Migralepsy: A Case Series
Iraj Derakhshan Research Article: Neurological Disorders
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Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Can Contribute to Recurrent Vascular Events in Patients with Lacunar Stroke?
Roever L and Resende ES Editorial: Neurological Disorders
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Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Can Contribute to Recurrent Vascular Events in Patients with Lacunar Stroke?
Roever L and Resende ES Editorial: Neurological Disorders
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Quantitative Scale for Grading of Cardiovascular Autonomic Reflex Tests and Small Fibers from Skin Biopsies (QASAT)
Peter Novak Research Article: Neurological Disorders
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Quantitative Scale for Grading of Cardiovascular Autonomic Reflex Tests and Small Fibers from Skin Biopsies (QASAT)
Peter Novak Research Article: Neurological Disorders
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Clinical Utility of Amyloid Imaging in a Complex Case of Corticobasal Syndrome Presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms
Bensaïdane MR, Fortin M-P, Damasse G, Chenard M, Dionne C, Duclos M, Bouchard RW and Laforce R Jr Case Report: Neurological Disorders
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Clinical Utility of Amyloid Imaging in a Complex Case of Corticobasal Syndrome Presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms
Bensaïdane MR, Fortin M-P, Damasse G, Chenard M, Dionne C, Duclos M, Bouchard RW and Laforce R Jr Case Report: Neurological Disorders
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Citicholine: Current Role in Ishemic Stroke and Future Perspectives
Muhammad Uwais Ashraf, Mohd Aslam, Mohammad Shoaib Zaheer, Muzaffar Urooj Rabbani and Juwairia Ashraf Review Article: Neurological Disorders
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Citicholine: Current Role in Ishemic Stroke and Future Perspectives
Muhammad Uwais Ashraf, Mohd Aslam, Mohammad Shoaib Zaheer, Muzaffar Urooj Rabbani and Juwairia Ashraf Review Article: Neurological Disorders
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Pre-Hospital Glyceryl Trinitrate: Potential for Use in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Jason J Chang and Nerses Sanossian Review Article: Neurological Disorders
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Pre-Hospital Glyceryl Trinitrate: Potential for Use in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Jason J Chang and Nerses Sanossian Review Article: Neurological Disorders
Conference Proceedings
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Palliative resection of metastatic brain tumors previously treated by stereotactic radiosurgery
Young-Cho Koh, So Dug Lim, Yoo-Sung Jun, Sang Woo Song and Joon Cho Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Palliative resection of metastatic brain tumors previously treated by stereotactic radiosurgery
Young-Cho Koh, So Dug Lim, Yoo-Sung Jun, Sang Woo Song and Joon Cho Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Clinical and neuropsychological study of natural course of light cognitive failure, alzheimer disease and parkinson dementia
Selver Burcu Tellioglu Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Clinical and neuropsychological study of natural course of light cognitive failure, alzheimer disease and parkinson dementia
Selver Burcu Tellioglu Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Tubular retractor: A new paradigm in spine surgery
Arvind G Kulkarni Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Journal of Spine
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Tubular retractor: A new paradigm in spine surgery
Arvind G Kulkarni Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Journal of Spine
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Cardio embolic stroke: A review
Shireen Qureshi Keynote: Neurological Disorders
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Cardio embolic stroke: A review
Shireen Qureshi Keynote: Neurological Disorders
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Neuroprotective role of curcumin and resveratrol combination against AlCl3 induced Alzheimerâ??s disease in rats
Ahmad Bassiouny and Amira Zaky Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Neuroprotective role of curcumin and resveratrol combination against AlCl3 induced Alzheimerâ??s disease in rats
Ahmad Bassiouny and Amira Zaky Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Physiological stress results in potent suppression of inkt cells following alpha-galactosylceramide mediated activation
Chantana Boonyarat1,2, Pornthip Waiwut1, Chavi yenjai1, Jiranan Chotitumnavee1 Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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Physiological stress results in potent suppression of inkt cells following alpha-galactosylceramide mediated activation
Chantana Boonyarat1,2, Pornthip Waiwut1, Chavi yenjai1, Jiranan Chotitumnavee1 Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Neurological Disorders
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