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- Interventions for toxic epidermal necrolysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2015
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare condition where a drug reaction induces skin loss, similar to that seen in extensive burns. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality and there is no clear agreement on effective treatment.
- Interventions for treating acute elbow dislocations in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Mar-2012
Dislocation of the elbow joint is a relatively uncommon injury.
- Interventions for treating calcaneal fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
Fracture of the calcaneus (os calcis or heel bone) comprises one to two per cent of all fractures.
- Interventions for treating chronic ankle instability
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jun-2011
Chronic lateral ankle instability occurs in 10% to 20% of people after an acute ankle sprain. Initial treatment is conservative but if this fails and ligament laxity is present, surgical intervention is considered.
- Interventions for treating functional dysphonia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Poor voice quality due to functional dysphonia can lead to a reduced quality of life. In occupations where voice use is substantial it can lead to a loss of employment.
- Interventions for treating hallux valgus (abductovalgus) and bunions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Feb-2009
Hallux valgus is classified as an abnormal deviation of the great toe (hallux) towards the midline of the foot.
- Interventions for treating mallet finger injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2008
Mallet finger, also called drop or baseball finger, is where the end of a finger cannot be actively straightened out due to injury of the extensor tendon mechanism. Treatment commonly involves splintage of the finger for six or more weeks. Less frequently
- Interventions for treating oral lichen planus: corticosteroid therapies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2020
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic T cell-mediated disease, which can cause significant pain, particularly in its erosive or ulcerative forms. As pain is the indication for treatment of OLP, pain resolution is the primary outcome for
- Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2010
Treatment of cancer is increasingly effective but associated with short and long term side effects. Oral side effects, including oral mucositis (mouth ulceration), remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to treat them.
- Interventions for treating osteoarthritis of the big toe joint
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Aug-2010
Osteoarthritis affecting of the big toe joint of the foot (hallux limitus or rigidus) is a common and painful condition. Although several treatments have been proposed, few have been adequately evaluated.
- Interventions for treating osteochondral defects of the talus in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jun-2010
Osteochondral defects of the talus are usually a consequence of trauma. They can cause chronic pain and serious disability. Various interventions, non-surgical and surgical, have been used for treating these defects.
- Interventions for treating posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2012
Injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) of the knee frequently occur in automobile accidents and sports injuries, although they are less frequent overall than injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Some patients show significant sympt
- Interventions for treating psoriatic arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
It has been estimated that arthritis occurs in 5-7% of those with psoriasis. Relatively few clinical trials of treatment are available for psoriatic arthritis and data presentation in these trials is far from uniform making comparison difficult.
- Interventions for treating traumatised ankylosed permanent front teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Teeth that have suffered trauma can fuse to the surrounding bone in a process called dental ankylosis. Ankylosed permanent front teeth fail to erupt during facial growth and can become displaced, thus resulting in functional and aesthetic problems. Dental
- Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: avulsed (knocked out) and replanted
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2009
Dental trauma is common. One of the most severe injuries is when a permanent tooth is knocked completely out (avulsed) of the mouth. In most circumstances the tooth should be replanted as quickly as possible. There is uncertainty on how best to prepare te
- Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Mar-2014
Dental trauma is common especially in children and young adults. One group of dento-alveolar injuries is classified as luxation. This group includes a subgroup of severe injuries where the tooth is displaced from its original position. These injuries are
- Interventions for treating tuberculous pericarditis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Tuberculous pericarditis – tuberculosis infection of the pericardial membrane (pericardium) covering the heart – is becoming more common. The infection can result in fluid around the heart or fibrosis of the pericardium, which can be fatal.
- Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Oct-2015
Pregnancy is presumed to be a major contributory factor in the increased incidence of varicose veins in women, which can in turn lead to venous insufficiency and leg oedema. The most common symptom of varicose veins and oedema is the substantial pain expe
- Interventions to improve adherence to exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a major health problem, accounting for approximately one-quarter of general practice (GP) consultations in the United Kingdom (UK). Exercise and physical activity is beneficial for the most common types of CMP, such a
- Interventions to prevent or treat heavy menstrual bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine‐device use
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2022
Heavy menstrual bleeding and pain are common reasons women discontinue intrauterine device (IUD) use. Copper IUD (Cu IUD) users tend to experience increased menstrual bleeding, whereas levonorgestrel IUD (LNG IUD) users tend to have irregular menstruation