The Cochrane Library: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Copyright © 2011 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

DOI: 10.1002/14651858

Reviews/Protocols listed by Cochrane Review Group


  1. Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections Group
  2. Cochrane Airways Group
  3. Cochrane Anaesthesia Group
  4. Cochrane Back Group
  5. Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group
    1. About this group
    2. Reviews
      1. Anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery in adultsReview
      2. Anaesthesia for treating distal radial fracture in adultsReview
      3. Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery for proximal femoral and other closed long bone fracturesReview
      4. Antibiotics for preventing infection in open limb fracturesReview
      5. Antibiotics for treating chronic osteomyelitis in adultsReview
      6. Arthroplasties (with and without bone cement) for proximal femoral fractures in adultsReview
      7. Autologous chondrocyte implantation for full thickness articular cartilage defects of the kneeReview
      8. Biopsychosocial rehabilitation for upper limb repetitive strain injuries in working age adultsReviewWithdrawn
      9. Bioresorbable fixation devices for musculoskeletal injuries in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      10. Bone grafts and bone substitutes for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      11. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) for fracture healing in adultsReview
      12. Closed reduction methods for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      13. Closed suction surgical wound drainage after orthopaedic surgeryReview
      14. Co-ordinated multidisciplinary approaches for inpatient rehabilitation of older patients with proximal femoral fracturesReviewWithdrawn
      15. Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exerciseReview
      16. Computer assisted surgery for knee ligament reconstructionReview
      17. Condylocephalic nails versus extramedullary implants for extracapsular hip fracturesReview
      18. Conservative interventions for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      19. Conservative interventions for treating middle third clavicle fractures in adolescents and adultsReview
      20. Conservative management following closed reduction of traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulderReview
      21. Conservative treatment for closed fifth (small finger) metacarpal neck fracturesReview
      22. Conservative versus operative treatment for hip fractures in adultsReview
      23. Different functional treatment strategies for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adultsReview
      24. Different methods of external fixation for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      25. Dynamic compression plating versus locked intramedullary nailing for humeral shaft fractures in adultsReview
      26. Early mobilisation for elbow fractures in adultsReview
      27. Electromagnetic field stimulation for treating delayed union or non-union of long bone fractures in adultsReview
      28. Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      29. Exercise for improving balance in older peopleReviewComment
      30. Exercise for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries in combination with collateral ligament and meniscal damage of the knee in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      31. Exercise for treating isolated anterior cruciate ligament injuries in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      32. Exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndromeReview
      33. External fixation versus conservative treatment for distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      34. Extramedullary fixation implants and external fixators for extracapsular hip fractures in adultsReview
      35. Foot orthoses for patellofemoral pain in adultsReview
      36. Gamma and other cephalocondylic intramedullary nails versus extramedullary implants for extracapsular hip fractures in adultsReview
      37. Heparin, low molecular weight heparin and physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery for hip fracturesReview
      38. Hip protectors for preventing hip fractures in older peopleReview
      39. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for delayed onset muscle soreness and closed soft tissue injuryReview
      40. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for promoting fracture healing and treating fracture non-unionReviewWithdrawn
      41. Immobilisation and functional treatment for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adultsReview
      42. Internal fixation implants for intracapsular hip fractures in adultsReview
      43. Internal fixation versus arthroplasty for intracapsular proximal femoral fractures in adultsReview
      44. Interventions for improving mobility after hip fracture surgery in adultsReview
      45. Interventions for isolated diaphyseal fractures of the ulna in adultsReview
      46. Interventions for preventing and treating stress fractures and stress reactions of bone of the lower limbs in young adultsReview
      47. Interventions for preventing ankle ligament injuriesReviewWithdrawn
      48. Interventions for preventing falls in elderly peopleReviewWithdrawn
      49. Interventions for preventing falls in older people in nursing care facilities and hospitalsReview
      50. Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the communityReview
      51. Interventions for preventing hamstring injuriesReview
      52. Interventions for preventing lower limb soft-tissue running injuriesReview
      53. Interventions for tears of the rotator cuff in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      54. Interventions for treating acute and chronic Achilles tendinitisReviewWithdrawn
      55. Interventions for treating acute elbow dislocations in adultsReview
      56. Interventions for treating calcaneal fracturesReviewWithdrawn
      57. Interventions for treating chronic ankle instabilityReview
      58. Interventions for treating mallet finger injuriesReview
      59. Interventions for treating osteochondral defects of the talus in adultsReview
      60. Interventions for treating plantar heel painReviewWithdrawn
      61. Interventions for treating posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in adultsReview
      62. Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adultsReview
      63. Interventions for treating wrist fractures in childrenReview
      64. Intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in adultsReview
      65. Intramedullary nails for extracapsular hip fractures in adultsReview
      66. Manipulative interventions for reducing pulled elbow in young childrenReview
      67. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fracturesReview
      68. Nerve blocks (subcostal, lateral cutaneous, femoral, triple, psoas) for hip fracturesReview
      69. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for preventing heterotopic bone formation after hip arthroplastyReview
      70. Nutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older peopleReview
      71. Operative versus non-operative treatment for thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficitReview
      72. Orthotic devices for treating patellofemoral pain syndromeReviewWithdrawn
      73. Osteotomy, compression and other modifications of surgical techniques for internal fixation of extracapsular hip fracturesReview
      74. Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain syndrome in adultsReview
      75. Patellar tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft for anterior cruciate ligament rupture in adultsReview
      76. Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      77. Pharmacological interventions for treating acute heterotopic ossificationReviewWithdrawn
      78. Pharmacotherapy for patellofemoral pain syndromeReview
      79. Physiotherapist-led programmes and interventions for rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and meniscal injuries of the knee in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      80. Pre-operative traction for hip fractures in adultsReview
      81. Prescription of prosthetic ankle-foot mechanisms after lower limb amputationReview
      82. Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adultsReview
      83. Rehabilitation after surgery for flexor tendon injuries in the handReviewWithdrawn
      84. Rehabilitation for ankle fractures in adultsReview
      85. Rehabilitation for distal radial fractures in adultsReview
      86. Rehabilitation for hamstring injuriesReview
      87. Rehabilitation interventions for improving physical and psychosocial functioning after hip fracture in older peopleReview
      88. Replacement arthroplasty versus internal fixation for extracapsular hip fractures in adultsReview
      89. Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exerciseReview
      90. Surgical approaches and ancillary techniques for internal fixation of intracapsular proximal femoral fracturesReview
      91. Surgical approaches for inserting hemiarthroplasty of the hipReview
      92. Surgical interventions for anterior shoulder instability in adultsReview
      93. Surgical interventions for diaphyseal fractures of the radius and ulna in childrenReview
      94. Surgical interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon rupturesReview
      95. Surgical interventions for treating acute fractures or non-union of the middle third of the clavicleReview
      96. Surgical interventions for treating distal radial fractures in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      97. Surgical treatment for meniscal injuries of the knee in adultsReviewWithdrawn
      98. Surgical versus conservative interventions for anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in adultsReview
      99. Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating acromioclavicular dislocation of the shoulder in adultsReview
      100. Surgical versus conservative management for odontoid fracturesReview
      101. Surgical versus conservative treatment for acute injuries of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle in adultsReview
      102. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating humeral shaft fractures in adultsReview
      103. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating patellar dislocationReview
      104. Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for acute anterior shoulder dislocationReview
      105. Therapeutic ultrasound for acute ankle sprainsReview
      106. Ultrasound and shockwave therapy for acute fractures in adultsReview
      107. Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures associated with involutional and post-menopausal osteoporosisReview
    3. Protocols
      1. Acupuncture for treating acute ankle sprains in adultsProtocol
      2. Anabolic steroids for rehabilitation after hip fracture in older peopleProtocol
      3. Antioxidants for preventing and reducing muscle soreness after exerciseProtocol
      4. Bioabsorbable versus metallic interference screws for graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionProtocol
      5. Conservative interventions for diaphyseal fractures of the forearm bones in childrenProtocol
      6. Conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin painProtocol
      7. Conservative interventions for treating hyperextension injuries of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingersProtocol
      8. Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adultsProtocol
      9. Double-bundle versus single-bundle reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament rupture in adultsProtocol
      10. Ergonomic design and training for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck in adultsProtocol
      11. Exercise for reducing fear of falling in older people living in the communityProtocolNew
      12. Injected corticosteroids for treating plantar heel pain in adultsProtocol
      13. Internal fixation and comparisons of different fixation methods for treating distal radial fractures in adultsProtocol
      14. Interventions for preventing ankle ligament injuriesProtocol
      15. Interventions for preventing falls in older people: an overview of Cochrane ReviewsProtocolOverview
      16. Interventions for preventing heterotopic bone formation after surgery for acetabular fracturesProtocol
      17. Interventions for preventing soft-tissue injuries of the kneeProtocol
      18. Interventions for treating femoral shaft fractures in children and adolescentsProtocol
      19. Interventions for treating fingertip entrapment injuries in childrenProtocol
      20. Interventions for treating fractures of the patella in adultsProtocol
      21. Magnetic resonance imaging versus ultrasonography for assessing rotator cuff tears in patients with shoulder pain for whom surgery is being consideredProtocolDiagnostic
      22. Nerve blocks for initial pain management of femoral fractures in childrenProtocol
      23. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treating acute ankle sprains in adultsProtocol
      24. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injuryProtocol
      25. Pedicle screw fixation for traumatic fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spineProtocol
      26. Physical interventions for preventing stress fractures of the lower limbsProtocol
      27. Physical tests for shoulder impingements and local lesions of bursa, tendon or labrum that may accompany impingementProtocolDiagnostic
      28. Platelet rich therapies for long bone healing in adultsProtocol
      29. Red blood cell transfusion for people undergoing hip fracture surgeryProtocol
      30. Surgical approaches for cervical spine facet dislocationsProtocol
      31. Surgical fixation methods for tibial plateau fracturesProtocol
      32. Surgical interventions for treating meniscal injuries of the knee in adultsProtocol
      33. Surgical interventions for treating radial head fractures in adultsProtocol
      34. Surgical versus conservative interventions for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracturesProtocol
      35. Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating ankle fractures in adultsProtocol
      36. Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating fractures of the middle third of the clavicleProtocol
      37. Vitamin C for preventing complex regional pain syndrome (type I) after wrist fractures in adultsProtocol
  6. Cochrane Breast Cancer Group
  7. Cochrane Childhood Cancer Group
  8. Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group
  9. Cochrane Consumers and Communication Group
  10. Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group
  11. Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group
  12. Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Group
  13. Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group
  14. Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group
  15. Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group
  16. Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group
  17. Cochrane Epilepsy Group
  18. Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group
  19. Cochrane Fertility Regulation Group
  20. Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group
  21. Cochrane Haematological Malignancies Group
  22. Cochrane Heart Group
  23. Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group
  24. Cochrane HIV/AIDS Group
  25. Cochrane Hypertension Group
  26. Cochrane Incontinence Group
  27. Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group
  28. Cochrane Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Functional Bowel Disorders Group
  29. Cochrane Injuries Group
  30. Cochrane Lung Cancer Group
  31. Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group
  32. Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group
  33. Cochrane Methodology Review Group
  34. Cochrane Movement Disorders Group
  35. Cochrane Multiple Sclerosis and Rare Diseases of the Central Nervous System Group
  36. Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group
  37. Cochrane Neonatal Group
  38. Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group
  39. Cochrane Occupational Safety and Health Group
  40. Cochrane Oral Health Group
  41. Cochrane Pain, Palliative and Supportive Care Group
  42. Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group
  43. Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group
  44. Cochrane Prostatic Diseases and Urologic Cancers Group
  45. Cochrane Public Health Group
  46. Cochrane Renal Group
  47. Cochrane Schizophrenia Group
  48. Cochrane Sexually Transmitted Infections Group
  49. Cochrane Skin Group
  50. Cochrane Stroke Group
  51. Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group
  52. Cochrane Upper Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Diseases Group
  53. Cochrane Wounds Group

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