Published in Spine (Phila Pa 1976) on November 01, 1987
Formal education and back pain: a review. J Epidemiol Community Health (2001) 1.43
A systematic review of bio-psychosocial risk factors for an unfavourable outcome after lumbar disc surgery. Eur Spine J (2005) 1.38
Clinical factors of importance for outcome after lumbar disc herniation surgery: long-term follow-up. Eur Spine J (2010) 1.29
Changes in the total Oswestry Index and its ten items in females and males pre- and post-surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a 1-year follow-up. Eur Spine J (2006) 1.12
Lumbar discectomy outcomes vary by herniation level in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am (2008) 1.09
The sports medicine approach to occupational low back pain. West J Med (1991) 1.08
Reoperations after first lumbar disc herniation surgery; a special interest on residives during a 5-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2007) 1.04
The effect of duration of symptoms on standard outcome measures in the surgical treatment of spinal stenosis. Eur Spine J (2006) 1.03
Risk factors for back pain-related loss of working time after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a 5-year follow-up study. Eur Spine J (2007) 0.98
Optimal duration of conservative management prior to surgery for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy: a literature review. Global Spine J (2014) 0.94
Relationship between alterations of the lumbar spine, visualized with magnetic resonance imaging, and occupational variables. Eur Spine J (2006) 0.93
The risk of "getting worse" after lumbar microdiscectomy. Eur Spine J (2004) 0.93
Does the choice of outcome scale influence prognostic factors for lumbar disc surgery? A prospective, consecutive study of 121 patients. Eur Spine J (1997) 0.92
Functional results and the risk factors of reoperations after lumbar disc surgery. Eur Spine J (2004) 0.89
An analysis of the prognostic factors affecing the clinical outcomes of conventional lumbar open discectomy : clinical and radiological prognostic factors. Asian Spine J (2010) 0.86
The timing of surgery in lumbar disc prolapse: A systematic review. Indian J Orthop (2014) 0.85
Surgery versus prolonged conservative treatment for sciatica: 5-year results of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open (2013) 0.83
Effectiveness of behavioral graded activity after first-time lumbar disc surgery: short term results of a randomized controlled trial. Eur Spine J (2003) 0.83
Lumbar disk herniation surgery: outcome and predictors. Global Spine J (2014) 0.81
Clinic-based training in comparison to home-based training after first-time lumbar disc surgery: a randomised controlled trial. Eur Spine J (2008) 0.80
Relation between psychiatric disorder and abnormal illness behaviour in patients undergoing operations for cervical discectomy. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry (1997) 0.79
Surgical versus Conservative Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Motor Weakness. J Korean Neurosurg Soc (2013) 0.78
Does surgical timing influence functional recovery after lumbar discectomy? A systematic review. Clin Orthop Relat Res (2015) 0.78
Excellent recovery of medical doctors after lumbar discectomy. Eur Spine J (1997) 0.75
The lumbar multifidus muscle five years after surgery for a lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1993) 1.73
Leg-length inequality in people of working age. The association between mild inequality and low-back pain is questionable. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1991) 1.65
Severe frostbite of the upper extremities--a psychosocial problem mostly associated with alcohol abuse. Scand J Soc Med (1990) 1.39
Neuropathy and the automatic analysis of electromyographic signals from vibration exposed workers. Scand J Work Environ Health (1977) 1.32
Accuracy of the Jamar dynamometer. J Hand Ther (1994) 1.31
Self-reported attitudes of elite athletes towards doping: differences between type of sport. Int J Sports Med (2006) 1.30
One-footed and externally disturbed two-footed postural control in patients with chronic low back pain and healthy control subjects. A controlled study with follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1998) 1.29
Anthropometric measurements and the incidence of low back pain in a cohort of pubertal children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1994) 1.24
Lumbar spinal stenosis: assessment of long-term outcome 12 years after operative and conservative treatment. J Spinal Disord (1998) 1.18
Psychomotor speed and postural control in chronic low back pain patients A controlled follow-up study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1996) 1.17
Augmentative and alternative communication methods in locked-in syndrome. J Rehabil Med (2001) 1.13
Grip strength and hand position of the dynamometer in 204 Finnish adults. J Hand Surg Br (1993) 1.12
Spondylodesis augmented by transpedicular fixation in the treatment of olisthetic and degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine. Clin Orthop Relat Res (1993) 1.07
Prevalence of spinal cord injury in Helsinki. Spinal Cord (2005) 1.06
Incidence of traumatic spinal cord injuries in Finland over a 30-year period. Spinal Cord (2008) 1.04
Calcitonin treatment in lumbar spinal stenosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, cross-over study with one-year follow-up. Calcif Tissue Int (1992) 1.04
Comparison of health-related quality of life in three subgroups of spinal cord injury patients. Spinal Cord (1998) 1.03
Snuff use and smoking in Finnish olympic athletes. Int J Sports Med (2006) 0.99
Ten-year survival of Finnish lower limb amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int (1998) 0.99
Severe sciatica: a 13-year follow-up of 342 patients. Eur Spine J (1995) 0.97
The multifidus muscle in patients with lumbar disc herniation. A histochemical and morphometric analysis of intraoperative biopsies. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1986) 0.97
Sequelae in the abdominal wall after pedicled or free TRAM flap surgery. Ann Plast Surg (1996) 0.96
Calcitonin treatment in lumbar spinal stenosis: clinical observations. Calcif Tissue Int (1989) 0.95
Effect of intensive training on the isokinetic strength and structure of lumbar muscles in patients with chronic low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1995) 0.94
Ample use of physician-prescribed medications in Finnish elite athletes. Int J Sports Med (2006) 0.94
Primary survival and prosthetic fitting of lower limb amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int (1989) 0.94
Epidemiology of lower limb amputees in Southern Finland in 1995 and trends since 1984. Prosthet Orthot Int (1999) 0.93
Mechanisms explaining the association between low back trouble and deficits in information processing. A controlled study with follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1999) 0.93
Prosthetic use and functional and social outcome following major lower limb amputation. Prosthet Orthot Int (1990) 0.93
Cathepsin G in degenerating and healthy discal tissue. Clin Exp Rheumatol (1999) 0.89
Lower limb amputations in southern Finland 1984-1985. Prosthet Orthot Int (1988) 0.88
Connective tissue changes of the multifidus muscle in patients with lumbar disc herniation. An immunohistologic study of collagen types I and III and fibronectin. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1989) 0.86
Clinical findings as outcome predictors in rehabilitation of patients with sciatica. Int J Rehabil Res (1991) 0.86
Psychomotor speed in chronic low-back pain patients and healthy controls: construct validity and clinical significance of the measure. Percept Mot Skills (1998) 0.86
Isokinetic performance capacity of trunk muscles. Part II: Coefficient of variation in isokinetic measurement in maximal effort and in submaximal effort. Scand J Rehabil Med (1996) 0.84
Operated lumbar disc herniation: epidemiological aspects. Ann Chir Gynaecol (1983) 0.84
Long psychomotor reaction time in patients with chronic low-back pain: preliminary report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (1993) 0.83
Prognostic value of EMG in patients with lumbar disc herniation--a five year follow up. Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol (1993) 0.82
Abdominal wall competence after free transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap harvest: a prospective study. Ann Plast Surg (1997) 0.82
Cardiovascular functional disorder and stress among patients having neck-shoulder symptoms. Ann Rheum Dis (1995) 0.81
Comparison of trunk strength measurements between two different isokinetic devices used at clinical settings. J Spinal Disord (1997) 0.81
Spinal cord injuries in ice hockey in Finland and Sweden from 1980 to 1996. Int J Sports Med (1999) 0.80
Isokinetic performance capacity of trunk muscles. Part I: The effect of repetition on measurement of isokinetic performance capacity of trunk muscles among healthy controls and two different groups of low-back pain patients. Scand J Rehabil Med (1996) 0.80
Good muscle performance does not compensate instability symptoms in chronic anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc (1995) 0.80
Motor ability and personality with reference to soccer injuries. J Sports Med Phys Fitness (1990) 0.80
Lumbar mobility in asymptomatic individuals. J Spinal Disord (1992) 0.80
Coping strategies, pain, and disability in patients with hemophilia and related disorders. Arthritis Rheum (2001) 0.79
Bone mineral status after pediatric spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord (1998) 0.79
Predictive factors of functional ability after lower-limb amputation. Ann Chir Gynaecol (1991) 0.79
CT five years after myelographic diagnosis of lumbar disk herniation. Acta Radiol (1991) 0.78
Increased activity of serum gamma-glutamyltransferase in myotonic dystrophy. Acta Med Scand (1987) 0.78
Lower-limb amputations. Ann Chir Gynaecol (1993) 0.78
A prospective 5-year follow-up study of 276 patients hospitalized because of suspected lumbar disc herniation. Int Disabil Stud (1990) 0.78
Knee disorders in carpet and floor layers and painters. Part I. Isometric knee extension and flexion torques. Scand J Rehabil Med (1994) 0.78
Electromyography in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis. Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol (1981) 0.77
Postural stability, neck proprioception and tension neck. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl (1997) 0.77
Isokinetic and non-dynamometric tests in low back pain patients related to pain and disability index. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1994) 0.77
Neck and shoulder pain and disability. Evaluation by repetitive gripping test. Scand J Rehabil Med (1988) 0.77
Neurotransmission and the experience of low back pain; no association between CSF monoamine metabolites and pain. Pain (1985) 0.77
Long-term results of primary scalenotomy in the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. J Hand Surg Br (1994) 0.77
Fibrillation potentials, positive sharp waves and fasciculation in the intrinsic muscles of the foot in healthy subjects. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry (1983) 0.76
Prolactin and cortisol in cerebrospinal fluid: sex-related associations with clinical and psychological characteristics of patients with low back pain. Psychoneuroendocrinology (1983) 0.76
Social factors and outcome in a five-year follow-up study of 276 patients with sciatica. Scand J Rehabil Med (1991) 0.76
Rehabilitation after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: results of a randomized clinical trial. Int J Rehabil Res (1986) 0.76
Handicap 1 year following surgery for lumbar disc herniation: special reference to social and vocational factors. Int Rehabil Med (1986) 0.76
Prolactin and cortisol responses to the experience of low back pain. Pain (1985) 0.76
Correlation between neurological leg deficits and reaction time of upper limbs among low-back pain patients. Scand J Rehabil Med (1994) 0.75
[The evaluation of axial and locomotor function in clinical dis- ability]. Duodecim (1989) 0.75
[Rehabilitation of limb amputees]. Duodecim (1989) 0.75
[Orthopedics and rehabilitation]. Duodecim (1991) 0.75
Upper limb amputations in southern Finland 1984-85. Ann Chir Gynaecol (1988) 0.75
[An electrically-powered forearm prosthesis--a cosmetic or an operational aid?]. Duodecim (1987) 0.75
[Prognosis of the patient with operated disc hernia]. Duodecim (1999) 0.75
[Disorders of oral motor coordination and substitute communication methods in "locked-in" syndrome]. Duodecim (1998) 0.75
[Why is the amount of amputations not reduced and the rehabilitation is halting?]. Duodecim (2000) 0.75
[Amputation and below-knee prosthesis as alternative treatment in congenital foot deformity]. Duodecim (1979) 0.75
Performance capacity of trunk muscles in ankylosing spondylitis. Clin Rheumatol (1983) 0.75
[Physician's role as a rehabilitation worker]. Duodecim (1994) 0.75
Neuropeptide converting enzyme activities in CSF of low back pain patients. Pain (1990) 0.75
Evaluating the outcome of vocational rehabilitation. Scand J Rehabil Med (1994) 0.75
[Movement in the rehabilitation of axial and locomotor trauma]. Duodecim (1989) 0.75
A prospective study of patients with sciatica. A comparison between conservatively treated patients and patients who have undergone operation, Part I: Patient characteristics and differences between groups. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1990) 0.75
Instrumented measurement of anterior-posterior translation in knees with chronic anterior cruciate ligament tear. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (1997) 0.75
Lumbar spinal canal size of sciatica patients. Acta Radiol (1989) 0.75
Clinical, social, and psychological factors and outcome in a 5-year follow-up study of 276 patients hospitalized because of suspected lumbar disc herniation. Int Disabil Stud (1991) 0.75
Arm motion speed and risk of neck pain. A preliminary communication. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (1997) 0.75
The concept of consequences of disease in patients with low back pain. Int Rehabil Med (1986) 0.75
Invalidity pension after lumbar disc operation. Ann Chir Gynaecol (1984) 0.75
Comparative clinical study of the effect of short-wave and long-wave diathermy on osteo-arthritis of the knee and hip. Scand J Rehabil Med (1971) 0.75
[Myoelectric upper arm prosthesis--what, when, for whom?]. Duodecim (1991) 0.75
[Factors predicting 1-year results in lumbar surgery]. Duodecim (1986) 0.75
Re, do the referees of Pain read Pain? Pain (1988) 0.75
[Environmental control systems for severely handicapped persons]. Duodecim (1994) 0.75