- Oral terbutaline adds nothing after IV tocolysis
LOE 1b
- Oral, IM dexamethasone similar for moderate croup
LOE 2b
- Oral, IV steroids similar for mod-severe asthma
LOE 2b
- Orthotics not effective for plantar fasciitis
LOE 2b
- Osteopathy effective for simple low back pain
LOE 1b
- Osteoporosis clinical prediction rules have limited utility
LOE 1b
- Ottawa Knee Rules are effective in ruling out knee fracture
LOE 4
- Ottawa Knee Rules decrease ED x-rays/time/costs
LOE 2b
- Outcomes simliar with surgery + accelerated rehab and accelerated rehab alone in acute Achilles rupture
LOE 2b-
- Pain questionnaire improves patient satisfaction
LOE 1b
- Parathyroid hormone prevents recurrent fractures
LOE 1a
- Patients with compensation issues have worse outcomes
LOE 4
- Patient-specific fall prevention plan reduces fall rates in older hospitalized patients
LOE 1b
- PE only somewhat useful in knee injuries
LOE 2a
- Perinatal steroids not associated with adverse CV function 7-10 years later
LOE 2b
- Perineal massage prevents perineal trauma at birth
LOE 1b
- PET scan best in chronic osteomyelitis diagnosis
LOE 3a
- Phalen/Tinel not useful for CTS
LOE 1a
- Phonophoresis = plain ultrasound for musculoskeletal problems
LOE 1b
- Physical therapy adds little to back pain treatment
LOE 2b
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