Outputs (18)

Radiographic validation of a self-report instrument for hallux valgus (2021)
Journal Article
Gupta, V., Lingham, A., Marshall, M., Rathod‐Mistry, T., Menz, H. B., & Roddy, E. (2022). Radiographic validation of a self-report instrument for hallux valgus. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(2), 383-389. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1604

Background Hallux valgus (HV) is a common condition causing substantial morbidity. Radiographic assessment is the gold standard for grading severity but is not always feasible in clinical/research settings. HV line-drawings, consisting of five drawin... Read More about Radiographic validation of a self-report instrument for hallux valgus.

Identifying Long-Term Trajectories of Foot Pain Severity and Potential Prognostic Factors: A Population-Based Cohort Study (2021)
Journal Article
Marshall, M., Bucknall, M., Rathod‐Mistry, T., Thomas, M. J., Edwards, J. J., Peat, G., Menz, H. B., & Roddy, E. (2023). Identifying Long-Term Trajectories of Foot Pain Severity and Potential Prognostic Factors: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Arthritis Care and Research, 75(5), 1123-1131. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24823

OBJECTIVES: To identify distinct foot pain trajectories over seven years and examine their associations with potential prognostic factors. METHODS: Adults aged =50?years registered with four general practices in North Staffordshire, UK were mailed a... Read More about Identifying Long-Term Trajectories of Foot Pain Severity and Potential Prognostic Factors: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Standing on a hidden burden: the oft-overlooked problem of foot and ankle osteoarthritis (2021)
Journal Article
Paterson, K. L., Hannan, M. T., Chapman, L., Roddy, E., Menz, H. B., & Bowen, C. (2021). Standing on a hidden burden: the oft-overlooked problem of foot and ankle osteoarthritis. The Rheumatologist,

The high prevalence and significant burden of osteoarthritis (OA) are well known. But it’s becoming apparent that OA research efforts don’t necessarily match disease prevalence or disability.

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Predicting pain and function outcomes in people consulting with shoulder pain: the PANDA-S clinical cohort and qualitative study protocol (2021)
Journal Article
Wynne-Jones, G., Myers, H., Hall, A., Littlewood, C., Hennings, S., Saunders, B., Bucknall, M., Jowett, S., Riley, R., Wathall, S., Heneghan, C., Cook, J., Pincus, T., Mallen, C., Roddy, E., Foster, N., Beard, D., Lewis, J., Rees, J., Higginbottom, A., & van der Windt, D. (2021). Predicting pain and function outcomes in people consulting with shoulder pain: the PANDA-S clinical cohort and qualitative study protocol. BMJ Open, 11(9), Article e052758. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052758

INTRODUCTION: People presenting with shoulder pain considered to be of musculoskeletal origin is common in primary care but diagnosing the cause of the pain is contentious, leading to uncertainty in management. To inform optimal primary care for pati... Read More about Predicting pain and function outcomes in people consulting with shoulder pain: the PANDA-S clinical cohort and qualitative study protocol.

Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for subacromial shoulder conditions: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (2021)
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Babatunde, O. O., Ensor, J., Littlewood, C., Chesterton, L., Jordan, J. L., Corp, N., Wynne-Jones, G., Roddy, E., Foster, N. E., & van der Windt, D. A. (2021). Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for subacromial shoulder conditions: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, 13, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1177/1759720X211037530

'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout. (2021)
Journal Article
Hider, Watson, Mallen, & Roddy. (2021). 'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkab055

Objective: Our aim was to understand whether, why and how patients choose to modify their diets after developing gout.

Methods: We conducted an inductive thematic secondary analysis of qualitative data from 43 interviews and four focus groups wit... Read More about 'It's just a great muddle when it comes to food': a qualitative exploration of patient decision-making around diet and gout..

Improving outcomes for patients hospitalised with gout: a systematic review. (2021)
Journal Article
Roddy. (2021). Improving outcomes for patients hospitalised with gout: a systematic review. Rheumatology, 90-102. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab539

OBJECTIVES: Hospital admissions for gout flares have increased dramatically in recent years, despite widely available, effective medications for the treatment and prevention of flares. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness an... Read More about Improving outcomes for patients hospitalised with gout: a systematic review..

Mortality in Patients With Gout Treated With Allopurinol: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2021)
Journal Article
Hay, C. A., Prior, J. A., Belcher, J., Mallen, C. D., & Roddy, E. (2021). Mortality in Patients With Gout Treated With Allopurinol: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Arthritis Care & Research, 73(7), 1049-1054. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24205

ObjectiveUrate‐lowering therapy (predominantly allopurinol) is highly effective as a treatment for gout, but its wider long‐term effects remain unclear. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to ascertain the association between mortality and... Read More about Mortality in Patients With Gout Treated With Allopurinol: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis.

Urate Lowering for Blood Pressure Control in Adults: Another Nail in the Coffin? (2021)
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Roddy, E., & Dalbeth, N. (2021). Urate Lowering for Blood Pressure Control in Adults: Another Nail in the Coffin?. Arthritis and Rheumatology, 73(8), 1408-1411. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.41751

Numerous observational studies have reported an association between serum urate and elevated blood pressure in adult populations (1). These observations, together with experimental in vivo studies, have generated substantial interest in the role of h... Read More about Urate Lowering for Blood Pressure Control in Adults: Another Nail in the Coffin?.

Self-management advice, exercise and foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: the TREADON pilot and feasibility randomised trial (2021)
Journal Article
Chesterton, L. S., Thomas, M. J., Hendry, G., Chen, Y., Goddin, D., Halliday, N., Lawton, S. A., Lewis, M., Mallen, C. D., Menz, H. B., Foster, N. E., & Roddy, E. (2021). Self-management advice, exercise and foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: the TREADON pilot and feasibility randomised trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7, Article 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00808-0

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is common and impacts negatively on physical function and quality of life. Initial treatment usually comprises analgesia and self-management advice (SMA), with referral to a physiotherapist or podiatrist recommended only when... Read More about Self-management advice, exercise and foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: the TREADON pilot and feasibility randomised trial.