Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

172 questions · 179 findings · 40 reviews · Musculoskeletal

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No studies found 21 · 11.7%GRADE not reported 7 · 3.9%Very low 24 · 13.4%Low 68 · 38%Moderate 45 · 25.1%High 14 · 7.8%

Aquatic training vs land‐based training

Muscle strength · adults with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Aquatic exercise training for fibromyalgia 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 34 participants
Very low

Aquatic training vs control

Muscle strength · adults with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Aquatic exercise training for fibromyalgia 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 152 participants
Low

Aquatic training vs control

Six‐minute walk distance · adults with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Aquatic exercise training for fibromyalgia 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
3 studies · 213 participants
Low

Aquatic training vs land‐based training

Multidimensional function FIQ Total Score. Scale 0‐100 (lower scores indicate greater health) · adults with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Aquatic exercise training for fibromyalgia 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 61 participants
Very low

Aquatic training vs land‐based training

Physical function · adults with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Aquatic exercise training for fibromyalgia 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 74 participants
Very low

Erythropoietin (subcutaneous or intravenous at varying dosages) vs placebo

Withdrawals due to high blood pressure · anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Electromagnetic field treatment vs placebo

Pain VAS 0‐100 (higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Electromagnetic fields for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
6 studies · 434 participants
Moderate

Electromagnetic field treatment vs placebo

Function (short‐term) WOMAC scale from: 0 to 100 (higher is worse function). · patients with osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Electromagnetic fields for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
3 studies · 197 participants
Low

Oral NSAIDs vs placebo

Functional disability at 3 months ‐ not measured · Adults with lateral elbow pain

1 finding from 1 review

Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 292 participants
Low

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 treatment of osteoarthritis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs posterior stabilised sacrifice

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 posterior stabilised design for the treatment of osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low

Posterior cruciate ligament retention vs sacrifice (all types of arthroplasty designs)

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 posterior stabilised design for the treatment of osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Retention versus sacrifice of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low

Arnica vs ibuprofen

Pain VAS 0‐100 (higher means worse) · patients with hand osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 174 participants
Moderate

Intervention not reported

Pain VAS 0‐100 (higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 220 participants
Moderate

Intervention not reported

Function: change from baseline WOMAC VAS (Function; higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 220 participants
Moderate

Arnica vs ibuprofen

Function Hand algofunctional index (higher scores means worse) · patients with hand osteoarthritis

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 174 participants
Moderate

Intervention not reported

Pain VAS 0‐100 (higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 99 participants
Moderate

Intervention not reported

Function WOMAC 0‐4 (Function; higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 99 participants
Moderate

Intervention not reported

Function WOMAC 0‐4 (Overall; higher means worse) · patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

1 finding from 1 review

Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 99 participants
Moderate

Resistance training vs aerobic exercise training

Physical function · patients with fibromyalgia

1 finding from 1 review

Resistance exercise training for fibromyalgia 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 86 participants
Low