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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
555 questions in 79 reviews · Musculoskeletal
current versionsNo studies 555 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and glucocorticoid injection vs glucocorticoid injection Global assessment of treatment success · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and glucocorticoid injection vs glucocorticoid injection Active shoulder abduction · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and glucocorticoid injection vs glucocorticoid injection Adverse events · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy and exercise following joint distension vs sham ultrasound following joint distension Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and oral NSAID vs oral NSAID Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and oral NSAID vs oral NSAID Overall pain · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and oral NSAID vs oral NSAID Active shoulder abduction · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and oral NSAID vs oral NSAID Quality of life · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy and exercise vs glucocorticoid injection Active shoulder abduction · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy and exercise vs glucocorticoid injection Quality of life · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Combination of manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy and placebo injection vs glucocorticoid injection Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) vs placebo Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) vs placebo Global assessment of treatment success · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) vs placebo Active shoulder abduction · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) vs placebo Quality of life · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) vs placebo Adverse events · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) plus exercise vs exercise Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) plus exercise vs exercise Global assessment of treatment success · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) vs placebo Overall pain · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) plus exercise vs exercise Quality of life · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) vs placebo Function · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) vs placebo Active shoulder abduction · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) vs placebo Quality of life · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) vs placebo Overall pain · patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Erythropoietin (subcutaneous or intravenous at varying dosages) vs placebo Fatigue Not reported · anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Erythropoietin (subcutaneous or intravenous at varying dosages) vs placebo Withdrawals due to adverse events · anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Erythropoietin (subcutaneous or intravenous at varying dosages) vs placebo Withdrawals due to lack of efficacy · anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Erythropoietin (subcutaneous or intravenous at varying dosages) vs placebo Withdrawals due to high blood pressure · anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Oral NSAIDs vs placebo Withdrawal due to adverse events · adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Oral NSAIDs vs glucocorticoid injection Quality of life · Adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Oral NSAIDs vs glucocorticoid injection Withdrawal due to adverse events · Adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Oral NSAIDs vs glucocorticoid injection Adverse events · Adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical NSAIDs vs placebo Function/disability · Adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical NSAIDs vs placebo Quality of life · Adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Oral NSAIDs vs placebo Quality of life · adults with lateral elbow pain Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MTX treated vs no MTX treated ASAS 40 · Patients with AS Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MTX treated vs no MTX treated Partial remission · Patients with AS Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MTX treated vs no MTX treated X‐Ray of the spine · Patients with AS Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MTX treated vs no MTX treated MRI · Patients with AS Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MTX treated vs no MTX treated Serious adverse event · Patients with AS Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Serious infections · participants with rheumatoid arthritis Etanercept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Outcome: ACR50 ‐ American College of Rheumatology Improvement Criteria · participants with rheumatoid arthritis Etanercept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs sacrifice (using the same arthroplasty design) Survival rate of the implant (Revision surgery reported) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without resection of the posterior cruciate ligament for the… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs sacrifice (using the same arthroplasty design) Health related quality of life measures and functional measures with validated instruments (WOMAC, range 0‐100, higher scores indicate worse pain, stiffness and functional limitations) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without resection of the posterior cruciate ligament for the… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs sacrifice (using the same arthroplasty design) Complications · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without resection of the posterior cruciate ligament for the… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs sacrifice (using the same arthroplasty design) Re‐operation rate (not involving implant change, short and long term) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without resection of the posterior cruciate ligament for the… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs posterior stabilised sacrifice Survival rate of the implant (Revision surgery reported) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without posterior stabilised design for the treatment of… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs posterior stabilised sacrifice Global assessment (patient) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without posterior stabilised design for the treatment of… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs posterior stabilised sacrifice Complications · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without posterior stabilised design for the treatment of… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs posterior stabilised sacrifice Re‐operation rate (not involving implant change, short‐ and long‐term) · Patients receiving total knee arthroplasty with or without posterior stabilised design for the treatment of… Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating… (2013) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |