• Exploration of Musculoskeletal Diseases

    eISSN: 2836-6468
    EiC: Fernando Pérez-Ruiz, Spain
    Frequency: Bimonthly
    APC: No Article Processing Charge before January 31, 2028
    Publishing Model: Open Access
    Peer Review Model: Single Blind
    Permanent Archive: Portico
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    Review
    Uricases: reflections on recent developments in the management of challenging gout patients
    Oral urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is key to treating gout. However, many patients receiving oral ULT do not achieve the target serum urate (SU) levels, partly because some patients cannot tolerate o [...] Read more.
    Naomi Schlesinger, Dan Kaufmann
    Published: October 02, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:461–472
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00070
    This article belongs to the special issue Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Management of Gout
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    Review
    CPPD—differential diagnostics and differential therapeutic challenges
    Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), characterized by the presence of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in and around joints, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in rheumatology. Th [...] Read more.
    Maria L. Voulgari, Herbert Kellner
    Published: September 25, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:443–460
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00069
    This article belongs to the special issue Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
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    Original Article
    Factors associated with interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
    Aim: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a significant extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The prevalence and risk factors for ILD in RA exhibit considerable variation. Thi [...] Read more.
    Benyapa Suppa-Udom ... Wanruchada Katchamart
    Published: September 14, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:431–442
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00068
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    Perspective
    Selecting the best-value biosimilar in emerging countries
    The aim of biosimilars is to alleviate the financial burden of biological medicinal products. A most relevant challenge for emerging countries is how to select the best option available. In most cas [...] Read more.
    Gilberto Castañeda-Hernández
    Published: September 14, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:423–430
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00067
    This article belongs to the special issue Biosimilars: State of the Art in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
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    Original Article
    Nonlinear modification to Hildebrand equation for accelerometry assessment of physical activity: improved accuracy for low activity levels
    Aim: Physical activity (PA) is increasingly used as a patient-centered means to treat and/or cope with pain and other symptomology resulting from clinical health conditions. Despite the increasin [...] Read more.
    Laura A. Frey-Law ... Kathleen A. Sluka
    Published: September 13, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:408–422
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00066
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    Systematic Review
    Role and effectiveness of surface EMG feedback in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation: a systematic review
    Background: The aim of the study was to conduct a literature review within the fields of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to evaluate the efficacy of interventions incorporating electromyogra [...] Read more.
    Thomas Haab ... Paul Burkey
    Published: September 12, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:391–407
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00065
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    Case Report
    Similarities and differences between gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis—an interesting case with a short look into the literature
    Gout often presents as acute arthritis but may also present with chronic joint inflammation. For the diagnosis of an acute gout attack with its typical symptoms, the differentiation towards a bacter [...] Read more.
    David Kiefer ... Juergen Braun
    Published: February 24, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:11–19
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00003
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    Case Report
    Physiotherapy management of a patient with neck pain having block vertebra: a case report
    Congenital fused/blocked vertebrae are an incidental finding in most cases. It remains asymptomatic unless there is a traumatic event or there is an increased biomechanical load which may be attribu [...] Read more.
    Sarah Quais, Ammar Suhail
    Published: March 27, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:31–36
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00006
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    Case Report
    Return-to-play decision-making following ankle injury: a comprehensive case analysis of the functional hop test
    Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee, the functional hop test (an averaging of 4 component hop tests including single-hop, triple-hop, cross-over-hop, and 6-meter-hop) is co [...] Read more.
    Michael Crinion ... Michael Agnone
    Published: March 06, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:75–81
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00036
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    Review
    Is there a place for magnetic resonance imaging in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?
    Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a systemic condition characterized by the new bone formation and enthesopathies of the axial and peripheral skeleton. The diagnosis of DISH current [...] Read more.
    Iris Eshed
    Published: April 27, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:43–53
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00008
    This article belongs to the special issue Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis- A common but neglected disease
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    Case Report
    Participatory action ultrasound imaging in increasing clinician confidence with new approaches to trigger point dry needling of the lateral pterygoid
    Upon self-reflection, some clinicians privately confess a lack of confidence in being able to safely perform trigger point dry needling (TrPDN) or trigger point injection (TrPI) on craniofacial musc [...] Read more.
    Andrew Ball ... Jordan Spennato
    Published: February 05, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:49–55
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00033
    This article belongs to the special issue New Advances in Imaging and Therapy Approaches for MSK Diseases
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    Review
    Premature mortality with gout and hyperuricemia may be reduced by early resolution of comorbid obstructive sleep apnea
    Hyperuricemia is known to be a necessary and causal condition for gout, but much more prevalent than gout. Medicine has standardized treatments for gout, but has no such determination for asymptomat [...] Read more.
    Burton Abrams
    Published: August 31, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:106–120
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00015
    This article belongs to the special issue Hyperuricemia current state and prospects
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    Case Report
    Similarities and differences between gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis—an interesting case with a short look into the literature
    Gout often presents as acute arthritis but may also present with chronic joint inflammation. For the diagnosis of an acute gout attack with its typical symptoms, the differentiation towards a bacter [...] Read more.
    David Kiefer ... Juergen Braun
    Published: February 24, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:11–19
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00003
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    Review
    Interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a narrative review
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease of unknown origin. Although it mainly affects joints, it can have extra-articular manifestations, with the lung being one  [...] Read more.
    Gloria Candelas Rodríguez, Virginia Villaverde
    Published: October 20, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:128–142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00017
    This article belongs to the special issue Comorbidities in rheumatoid arthritis
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    Editorial
    Quality of care, referral, and early diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis
    Jürgen Braun ... Xenofon Baraliakos
    Published: April 12, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:37–42
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00007
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    Editorial
    Opening editorial for exploration in musculoskeletal diseases
    Fernando Perez-Ruiz
    Published: January 01, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:1–3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2022.00001
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    Case Report
    Physiotherapy management of a patient with neck pain having block vertebra: a case report
    Congenital fused/blocked vertebrae are an incidental finding in most cases. It remains asymptomatic unless there is a traumatic event or there is an increased biomechanical load which may be attribu [...] Read more.
    Sarah Quais, Ammar Suhail
    Published: March 27, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:31–36
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00006
    View:3855
    Download:47
    Times Cited: 0
    Open Access
    Case Report
    Return-to-play decision-making following ankle injury: a comprehensive case analysis of the functional hop test
    Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee, the functional hop test (an averaging of 4 component hop tests including single-hop, triple-hop, cross-over-hop, and 6-meter-hop) is co [...] Read more.
    Michael Crinion ... Michael Agnone
    Published: March 06, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:75–81
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00036
    View:3107
    Download:46
    Times Cited: 0
    Open Access
    Case Report
    Similarities and differences between gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis—an interesting case with a short look into the literature
    Gout often presents as acute arthritis but may also present with chronic joint inflammation. For the diagnosis of an acute gout attack with its typical symptoms, the differentiation towards a bacter [...] Read more.
    David Kiefer ... Juergen Braun
    Published: February 24, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:11–19
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00003
    View:6186
    Download:66
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    Review
    Perioperative management, operative techniques, and pitfalls in the surgical treatment of patients with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a narrative review
    Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) can lead to dysphagia, airway obstruction, and unstable vertebral fractures. Surgery can be performed to relieve cervical compression or stabilize fra [...] Read more.
    Netanja I. Harlianto ... Jorrit-Jan Verlaan
    Published: August 29, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:84–96
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2023.00013
    This article belongs to the special issue Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis- A common but neglected disease
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    Mini Review
    Newborn hip screening experience in Türkiye
    In this review article, newborn hip screening experience in Türkiye was summarized. The nationwide newborn hip screening program was officially initiated in 2013. The program currently includes the [...] Read more.
    Hakan Ömeroğlu ... Feza Korkusuz
    Published: February 18, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:69–74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00035
    This article belongs to the special issue Baby Hip Sonography Worldwide: Experience, Results, and Recommendations
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    Perspective
    Opportunities of digital health technologies for rheumatology: from clinics to quality and research
    Recent developments in digital health technologies are overwhelming, and their use in routine work is still difficult to anticipate. This narrative review summarizes the concept of consecutive cohor [...] Read more.
    Michael Schirmer ... Johannes D. Pallua
    Published: April 08, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:82–91
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00037
    This article belongs to the special issue Digital health technologies in rheumatology: emerging evidence and innovation
    Open Access
    Original Article
    Teleteaching in paediatric rheumatology: an Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology experience
    Aim: To evaluate the reach and potential effectiveness of teleteaching of health providers in paediatric rheumatology by observing the pattern of sessions, attendance, and attendees’ feedback i [...] Read more.
    Sumaira Farman ... Saira Elaine Anwer Khan
    Published: April 17, 2024 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2024;2:133–144
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2024.00042
    This article belongs to the special issue Digital health technologies in rheumatology: emerging evidence and innovation
    Open Access
    Editorial
    Opening editorial for exploration in musculoskeletal diseases
    Fernando Perez-Ruiz
    Published: January 01, 2023 Explor Musculoskeletal Dis. 2023;1:1–3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/emd.2022.00001
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    From the Editor-in-Chief
    I feel honored to serve as the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of Exploration of Musculoskeletal Diseases (EMD). EMD will give investigators, scientists, and clinicians the opportunity to publish and share outstanding knowledge from basic to clinical science including topics on pharmacology, imaging, surgery, physical therapy, and outcomes related to the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. With the increasing knowledge on pathophysiology and therapeutic targets for chronic inflammatory diseases, new medications yet available and also those upcoming, as well as the increasing outbreak of health outcomes in health services management and clinical practice will surely change the landscape of musculoskeletal diseases in a near future. With the infrastructures and support of Open Exploration Publishing services, the new EMD journal seeks to become a reference in this new landscape for musculoskeletal diseases.
    Fernando Pérez-Ruiz
    Editor-in-Chief of Exploration of Musculoskeletal Diseases