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• The effectiveness of intra-articular vs subacromial corticosteroid injection for frozen shoulder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• Prior knee arthroscopy effects on subsequent total knee arthroplasty: A protocol of match-controlled study.

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• Adductor canal block versus periarticular infiltration for pain control following total knee arthroplasty: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• Continuous versus single shot adductor canal block for postoperative pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

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• Surgical or nonsurgical treatment for nontraumatic rotator cuff tears: Study protocol clinical trial.

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• Cemented versus uncemented total knee arthroplasty in younger patients: A protocol of retrospective cohort trial.

  Guo Y, Ma S, Wang J, Zhang Q, Wang S, Du Z. Guo Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(18):e20087. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020087. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32358393 Free PMC article.
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus corticosteroid injection for chronic plantar fasciitis: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Zhao J, Luo WM, Li T. Zhao J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(19):e19920. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000019920. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32384437 Free PMC article.
• Postoperative outcomes after total hip arthroplasty in patients with Parkinson disease: A protocol of case control study.

  Zhang Y, Xiong K, Li R, Yang L. Zhang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(19):e20018. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020018. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32384460 Free PMC article.
• The outcomes of post-traumatic arthritis vs osteoarthritis following primary total knee arthroplasty: A protocol of matched cohort study.

  Li JQ, Hao-Xu, Sun ZG, Huang QS, Yao XD. Li JQ, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(19):e20077. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020077. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32384476 Free PMC article.
• Multiple versus single doses of dexamethasone in total hip arthroplasty: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Zhang B, Sun S, Sheng B. Zhang B, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(19):e20147. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020147. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32384500 Free PMC article.
• Gap balancing versus measured resection in primary total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective cohort study protocol.

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• Adductor canal block with periarticular infiltration versus periarticular infiltration alone after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Ren Y, Liao J, Qin X, Yang J. Ren Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(20):e20213. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020213. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32443348 Free PMC article.
• Proximal versus distal adductor canal blocks for total knee arthroplasty: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

  Wang Q, Zhang Y, Du J, Lin X. Wang Q, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 29;99(22):e19995. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000019995. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32481369 Free PMC article.
• Analgesic impact of buprenorphine transdermal patch in total hip arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Li WM, Li FD, Xu H, Sun LC. Li WM, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jun 12;99(24):e20405. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020405. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32541462 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Intravenous versus topical tranexamic acid in lumbar interbody fusion: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

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• The efficacy of ketamine in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Chen J, Hu W, Li SM, Li XL, Yang ZM. Chen J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jun 12;99(24):e20645. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020645. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32541504 Free PMC article.
• Unilateral versus bilateral balloon kyphoplasty in treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Wang S, Xu H, Ni W, Huang Q, Wang X. Wang S, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jun 19;99(25):e20524. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020524. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32569172 Free PMC article.
• Effects of prior anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on clinical outcomes associated with total knee arthroplasty: A protocol of retrospective analysis.

  Wang LZ, Liu AH, Wen DJ, Zhou YT. Wang LZ, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jun 19;99(25):e20767. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020767. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32569220 Free PMC article.
• All-inside versus inside-out suture techniques in arthroscopic meniscus repair: A prospective randomized study protocol.

  Lin Y, Zhao J, Qiu H, Huang Y. Lin Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 2;99(27):e20688. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020688. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32629640 Free PMC article.
• Therapeutic effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty and nonoperative treatment on osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Wang D, Cang D, Wu Y, Wang S. Wang D, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 2;99(27):e20770. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020770. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32629657 Free PMC article.
• Multiple screws versus sliding hip screws in femoral neck fractures: A protocol of cohort study.

  Zhao Y, Yin K, Zhao H, Peng Z. Zhao Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 2;99(27):e20970. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020970. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32629708 Free PMC article.
• The analgesic efficiency of pregabalin for the treatment of postoperative pain in total hip arthroplasty: A randomized controlled study protocol.

  Zhang Y, Wang X, Dong G. Zhang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 2;99(27):e21071. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021071. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32629738 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Femoral nerve block vs adductor canal block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction under general anesthesia: A prospective randomized trial protocol.

  Xue Q, Jiang W, Wang M, Sui J, Wang Y. Xue Q, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 10;99(28):e20776. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020776. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32664070 Free PMC article.
• Randomized trial protocol of interscalene nerve block vs liposomal bupivacaine injection after total shoulder arthroplasty.

  He J, Li Y. He J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 10;99(28):e20968. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020968. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32664101 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of arthroscopic single-row and double-row repair in the treatment of rotator cuff tears: A protocol of cohort analysis.

  Lin Y, Zhao J, Qiu H, Huang Y. Lin Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 17;99(29):e21030. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021030. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32702843 Free PMC article.
• Efficacy and safety of epidural steroid injection following discectomy for patients with lumbar disc herniation: A protocol.

  Cai J, Jiang W, Qiu B, Song Y. Cai J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 17;99(29):e21220. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021220. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32702891 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Operative vs conservative treatment in distal radius fractures: A protocol.

  Wu M, Li X, Li J, Chen Y. Wu M, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 17;99(29):e21250. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021250. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32702907 Free PMC article.
• A randomized study protocol of microendoscopic versus open discectomy in treatment of lumbar disc herniation.

  Zhou Y, Liu Z, Lei F, Xie K, Jia X. Zhou Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 31;99(31):e21361. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021361. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32756124 Free PMC article.
• Analgesic effect of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for frozen shoulder: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Qiao HY, Xin L, Wu SL. Qiao HY, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 31;99(31):e21399. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021399. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32756135 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• The role of acupotomy in treatment of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: A protocol for a randomized study.

  Chen Y, Song H, Chen M, Xu H. Chen Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 31;99(31):e21444. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021444. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32756160 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Computer-navigated versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol in China.

  Yu Y, Sheng J, Zhou X. Yu Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 7;99(32):e21508. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021508. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32769888 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of suture-button and screw fixation in the treatment of ankle syndesmotic injuries: Cohort study protocol.

  Liu X, Jin G, Piao C, Zhong Z, Chang F, Huang B. Liu X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 7;99(32):e21679. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021679. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32769937 Free PMC article.
• Comparision of biportal endoscopic and microscopic decompression in treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: A comparative study protocol.

  Wu J, Guan T, Tian F, Liu X. Wu J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jul 24;99(30):e21309. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021309. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32791717 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy and safety of multiple versus single doses dexamethasone in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Gao D, Liu X, Zhang F, Ding M. Gao D, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 21;99(34):e21671. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021671. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32846782 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Xu H, Xia P, Zou X, Huang H. Xu H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 21;99(34):e21747. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021747. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32846798 Free PMC article.
• Effect and safety of intravenous versus oral acetaminophen after unicompartmental knee replacement: A protocol of randomized controlled study.

  Li X, Guo D, Wang H, Zhou T. Li X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 21;99(34):e21816. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021816. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32846821 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of bidirectional barbed sutures for incision closure in total knee replacement: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Ye Z, Zhu W, Xi X, Wu Q. Ye Z, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 21;99(34):e21867. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021867. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32846841 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Effects of adductor canal block on pain management compared with epidural analgesia for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Zhu L, Yang L, Wang Z, Cui H. Zhu L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e21672. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021672. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32871881 Free PMC article.
• Effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cohort study protocol.

  Xie X, Zhu J, Zhang H. Xie X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e21749. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021749. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32871895 Free PMC article.
• Unicondylar knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty in adults with isolated medial osteoarthritis: A matched study protocol.

  Yin Z, Qian P, Wu X, Gao F, Xu F. Yin Z, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e21868. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021868. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32871911 Free PMC article.
• Comparison adductor canal block combined with local infiltration analgesia and adductor canal block alone for pain management after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Zhang Q, Fan L. Zhang Q, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e21881. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021881. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32871917 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of total disc arthroplasty and fusion in treatment of lumbar disc disease: A cohort study protocol.

  Wang Y, Bai Y, Ma H, Wang S. Wang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e22024. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022024. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32871957 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy and safety of the infiltration of the interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee block in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized trial protocol.

  Cong Z, Zhang L, Ma F. Cong Z, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 14;99(33):e21670. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021670. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32872033 Free PMC article.
• Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis or conventional intramedullary nailing for distal tibial fractures: A cohort study protocol.

  Song X, Huang X, Yakufu M, Yan B, Feng C. Song X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 14;99(33):e21779. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021779. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32872079 Free PMC article.
• What is the optimal regimen for intravenous dexamethasone administration in primary total hip arthroplasty?: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Liang D, Xue C, Liu W, Wang Y. Liang D, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 4;99(36):e22070. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022070. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32899074 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Comparison of ropivacaine plus sufentanil and ropivacaine plus dexmedetomidine for labor epidural analgesia: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Chen G, Gong M, Liu Y. Chen G, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 4;99(36):e22113. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022113. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32899094 Free PMC article.
• Femoral nerve block versus obturator nerve block for pain management after total knee replacement: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Zhang W, Lin P, Zhang F, Wang J. Zhang W, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 11;99(37):e21956. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021956. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32925729 Free PMC article.
• Cervical arthroplasty versus anterior cervical discectomy in the treatment of symptomatic cervical spondylosis: A protocol.

  Tong Y, Jia X, Zhou Y, Feng D, Yuan D. Tong Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 11;99(37):e22145. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022145. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32925770 Free PMC article.
• Fascia iliaca compartment block for analgesia in total hip replacement: A randomized controlled study protocol.

  Song J, Qiao Y, Zhou Q, Zhang X. Song J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 11;99(37):e22158. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022158. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32925776 Free PMC article.
• Analgesic effects of low-dose ketamine after spinal fusion in adults: A protocol of prospective randomized trial.

  Wang H, Ma L, Chen Y. Wang H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 18;99(38):e22162. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022162. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32957340 Free PMC article.
• The effect of previous acetabular fractures on total hip arthroplasty outcomes: A matched-controlled study protocol.

  Wang L, Li P, Kou J, Hu C. Wang L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 18;99(38):e22210. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022210. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32957355 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of nursing intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A protocol of prospective randomized trial.

  Fu S, Wang Q, Fan C, Jiang Y. Fu S, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 18;99(38):e22213. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022213. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32957356 Free PMC article.
• Preoperative nursing visit reduces preoperative anxiety and postoperative complications in patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized clinical trial protocol.

  Xu Y, Wang H, Yang M. Xu Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 18;99(38):e22314. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022314. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32957397 Free PMC article.
• Psychological nursing intervention reduces psychological distress in patients with thyroid cancer: A randomized clinical trial protocol.

  Wu L, Zou Y. Wu L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 18;99(38):e22346. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022346. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32957406 Free PMC article.
• Perioperative analgesia after intrathecal morphine or local infiltration anesthesia for total knee replacement: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

  Qi Z, Guo A, Ma L, Li Z, Yang B, Zhang J. Qi Z, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 25;99(39):e22394. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022394. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32991462 Free PMC article.
• Retrospective cohort trial protocol of screw fixation compared with hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients.

  Qin B, Cui L, Ren Y, Zhang H. Qin B, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Sep 25;99(39):e22397. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022397. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 32991464 Free PMC article.
• The effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy in the patients with lumbar disc herniation: A protocol of randomized placebo-controlled trial.

  Huang Y, Gao D. Huang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 9;99(41):e22520. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022520. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33031293 Free PMC article.
• Effects of dapagliflozin on cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

  Yin D, Hui Y, Yang C, Xu Y. Yin D, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 9;99(41):e22660. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022660. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33031329 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of bilateral intervertebral foramen block for pain management in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

  Sang X, Shan H, Hu J, Wu M. Sang X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 9;99(41):e22693. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022693. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33031340 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of percutaneous endoscopic discectomy and microendoscopic discectomy in treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: A protocol of cohort study.

  Hu Y, Zheng Y, Chen G, Chen W. Hu Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 16;99(42):e22709. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022709. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33080722 Free PMC article.
• Direct anterior approach or posterior approach in total hip arthroplasty: A direct comparative study protocol.

  Kong L, Chen L, Sun L, Tian X. Kong L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 16;99(42):e22717. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022717. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33080726 Free PMC article.
• Surgical versus conservative management of fifth metatarsal fractures in adults: A protocol of retrospective study.

  Qi R, Li B, Xie T, Yin H. Qi R, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 16;99(42):e22800. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022800. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33080753 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of a phone assistance nursing program for functional outcomes in patients after shoulder instability surgery: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

  Zheng Y, Wang H, Wang H, Xu J, Chen P. Zheng Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 23;99(43):e22756. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022756. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33120779 Free PMC article.
• Implementation of a clinical nursing pathway for percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Zhang Z, Bai J, Huang Y, Wang L. Zhang Z, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 23;99(43):e22866. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022866. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33120826 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Clinical effects of transforaminal approach vs interlaminar approach in treating lumbar disc herniation: A clinical study protocol.

  Chen W, Zheng Y, Liang G, Chen G, Hu Y. Chen W, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 30;99(44):e22701. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022701. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33126307 Free PMC article.
• A retrospective controlled study protocol of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion compared with posterior lumbar interbody fusion for spondylolisthesis.

  Yi P, Tang X, Yang F, Tan M. Yi P, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 30;99(44):e22878. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022878. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33126336 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Clinical nursing pathway improves the nursing satisfaction in patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Fu S, Han H, Fan C, Jiang Y. Fu S, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 30;99(44):e22989. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022989. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33126374 Free PMC article.
• Comparison anterior minimally invasive oblique retroperitoneal approach and posterior transpedicular approach for debridement fusion in patients with lumbar vertebral osteomyelitis: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Gao X, Wan S, Lv J, Cheng W, Zhang Y. Gao X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 30;99(44):e22990. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022990. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33126375 Free PMC article.
• The suitable fixation for unstable intertrochanteric fractures: A protocol of comparative clinical study.

  Bo Y, Qin Y, Zang Y, Yang H. Bo Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Oct 30;99(44):e23046. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023046. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33126396 Free PMC article.
• The effect of preoperative degenerative spondylolisthesis on postoperative outcomes of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: A single-center cohort study protocol.

  Chang Y, Zhou F, Fei L, Wang Z. Chang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 6;99(45):e22355. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022355. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33157913 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
• Rapid rehabilitation nursing improves clinical outcomes in postoperative patients with colorectal carcinoma: A protocol for randomized controlled trial.

  Zhu G, Wu C, Shen X. Zhu G, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 6;99(45):e22857. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022857. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33157927 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of gelatin sponge combined with moist wound-healing nursing intervention for the treatment of pressure ulcers: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Huang S, Yang Y, Yu X, Wang Y. Huang S, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 6;99(45):e23079. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023079. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33157974 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of locking plates and intramedullary nails in treatment of three-part or four-part proximal humeral neck fractures in elderly population: A randomized trial protocol.

  Song H, Wang M, Du H, Mu W. Song H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 13;99(46):e22914. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000022914. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33181658 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of kinesio taping and sham taping in patients with chronic low back pain: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

  Wang D, Wang S, Lu K, Sun Y. Wang D, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 20;99(47):e23042. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023042. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33217805 Free PMC article.
• Nursing intervention reduces depression for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Liu M, Shi B. Liu M, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 20;99(47):e23268. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023268. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33217854 Free PMC article.
• Comparison of perioperative hidden blood loss for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly by different intramedullary fixations: A randomized controlled study protocol.

  Zheng H, Zhang Y, Wang H, Sun T, Sun Q. Zheng H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 25;99(48):e21666. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021666. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33235055 Free PMC article.
• Psychological nursing intervention on anxiety and depression in patients with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: A randomized controlled study protocol.

  Yang L, Ling D, Ye L, Zeng M. Yang L, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 25;99(48):e23127. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023127. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33235072 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of enteral nutrition combined with accelerated rehabilitation in non-small cell lung cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

  Ji X, Ding H. Ji X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 25;99(48):e23382. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023382. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33235112 Free PMC article.
• Efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma use for arthroscopic meniscal repair: A randomized trial protocol.

  Yu H, Tan R, Lou B, Xue D. Yu H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Nov 25;99(48):e23422. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023422. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33235122 Free PMC article.
• Standardized nursing and clinical efficacy of OxyContin in reducing oral mucosal pain in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study protocol.

  Sun N, Li Y, Nie P. Sun N, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 4;99(49):e23205. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023205. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020. PMID: 33285695 Free PMC article.
• The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

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• The efficacy of a nursing care and follow-up program for patients with heart failure: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• Comparison between minimally invasive percutaneously and open pedicle screw fixation of thoracolumbar fracture: Prospective comparative study protocol.

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• Unicompartmental knee replacement and high tibial osteotomy for medial unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis: A comparative study protocol.

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• Music intervention improves the physical and mental status for patients with breast cancer: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

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• A comparative study protocol of external fixation versus volar plate in treating distal radius fracture.

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• Hemiarthroplasty versus total hip arthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture in patients older than 80 years: A randomized trial protocol.

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• Self-care education program improves quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Efficacy of individualized education in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized clinical study protocol.

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• Conservative versus surgical treatment for Garden I hip fracture: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• The effectiveness of a WeChat-based multimodal nursing program for women with breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• The role of bone grafts in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective study protocol.

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• Nursing case management for people with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• Comparison of empirical high-dose and low-dose of meropenem in critically ill patients with sepsis and septic shock: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Quantitative assessment-based nursing intervention improves bowel function in patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction after spinal cord injury: Study protocol for a randomized controlled study.

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• Efficacy of Omaha system-based nursing management on nutritional status in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• The effect of enhancing quality of life in patients intervention for advanced lung cancer: Protocol for a randomized clinical study.

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• Paravertebral block reduces pain in elderly patients with percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Comparison between open reduction and internal fixation and minimally invasive surgery in management of Sanders type II calcaneal fracture: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• Corticosteroids vs autologous blood injection for lateral epicondylitis: Study protocol for a cohort trial.

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• Modular transitional nursing intervention improves pain-related self-management for cancer patients: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• Early path nursing improves neurological function recovery in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

  Yang Y, Mu A, Wang Y. Yang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 8;100(1):e24020. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024020. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021. PMID: 33429767 Free PMC article.
• Impact of lifestyle education for type 2 diabetes mellitus: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• A randomized study protocol comparing the platelet-rich plasma with hyaluronic acid in the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

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• The effectiveness of specialized nursing interventions for patients with Parkinson disease: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• The efficacy of continuous nursing care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• Comparison of polyurethane foam dressing and hydrocolloid dressing in patients with pressure ulcers: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• Open reduction and plate fixation versus sling in treatment of mid-shaft fractures of clavicle: A prospective randomized study protocol.

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• The efficacy of a short one-on-one nursing intervention in people with coronary heart disease: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

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• Nursing intervention using healing touch in total knee replacement: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• The efficacy and safety of local infiltration analgesia vs femoral nerve block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A retrospective trial protocol.

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• A randomized controlled trial protocol of the cardiovascular safety and efficacy of liraglutide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

  Liang Y, Meng H, Li R, Yang J, Jia J, Hou Y. Liang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 22;100(3):e23948. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023948. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021. PMID: 33545972 Free PMC article.
• The effectiveness of enteral nutrition for patients with primary liver cancer: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Is a tourniquet necessary in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Long-term effects of regular exercise during pregnancy on overweight and obese gravidas: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

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• Comparative effectiveness of furosemide vs torasemide in symptomatic therapy in heart failure patients: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Low back pain: Influence of early MR imaging or CT on treatment and outcome - a randomized controlled study protocol.

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• Safety and efficacy of edaravone for patients with acute stroke: A protocol for randomized clinical trial.

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• The effect of web-based educational intervention on psychological status and blood glucose in newly diagnosed patients with diabetes type 2 in rural China: A protocol for randomized trial.

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• The synergistic effects of applying low-level laser therapy plus ultrasound on pain and muscle function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A protocol of a randomized double-blind study.

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• Clinical short-term outcomes of articular-sided and bursal-sided partial-thickness rotator cuff tears of less than 50% in a single surgeon series: A protocol of randomized controlled trial.

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• The efficacy of niacin supplementation in type 2 diabetes patients: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

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• The efficacy of combined music therapy and Tai Chi for major depressive disorder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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• Intravenous versus oral omeprazole on patients with high risk bleeding peptic ulcers: A prospective randomized clinical trial protocol.

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• Effectiveness of thoracic kinesio taping on respiratory function and muscle strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol of randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

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• The effectiveness of an emergency department nursing intervention on psychological symptoms and self-care capacities: A randomized controlled study protocol.

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