Range of Motion, Articular

"Range of Motion, Articular" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.

Descriptor ID	D016059
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.700 G11.427.760
Concept/Terms	Range of Motion, Articular Range of Motion, Articular Joint Range of Motion Joint Flexibility Flexibility, Joint Range of Motion Passive Range of Motion Passive Range of Motion

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Range of Motion, Articular".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Range of Motion, Articular [E01.370.600.700]
Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena [G11.427]
Range of Motion, Articular [G11.427.760]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Range of Motion, Articular".

Range of Motion, Articular
Arthrometry, Articular

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Bar chart showing 756 publications over 30 distinct years, with a maximum of 53 publications in 2010

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	1	4	5
1997	0	4	4
1998	0	4	4
1999	1	5	6
2000	3	2	5
2001	2	6	8
2002	2	12	14
2003	1	15	16
2004	3	14	17
2005	10	12	22
2006	6	16	22
2007	3	21	24
2008	4	27	31
2009	4	32	36
2010	7	46	53
2011	9	25	34
2012	5	26	31
2013	4	36	40
2014	4	28	32
2015	12	24	36
2016	10	31	41
2017	10	42	52
2018	6	30	36
2019	7	39	46
2020	5	37	42
2021	3	30	33
2022	0	22	22
2023	3	14	17
2024	9	11	20
2025	1	6	7

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Kwan SA, Bridges TN, Buchan L, Sedigh A, Kistler JM, Tosti R, Kachooei AR, Rivlin M. The Biomechanical Stability of a Single Headless Compression Screw Construct to Fix Scaphoid Waist Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2025 Feb 26; 33(17):994-999.

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Paul RW, Osman A, Nazarian LN, Ciccotti MG, Cohen SB, Erickson BJ, Buchheit P, Rauch J, Osbahr DC, Thomas SJ. Chronic Structural Adaptations of the Shoulder and Elbow Are Correlated in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Mar; 53(4):944-951.

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Lopez R, Goltz D, Cox R, Yao JJ, Boufadel P, Lazarus M, Ramsey M, Namdari S. Comparison of anterior shoulder pain and internal rotation dysfunction after anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Sep; 34(9):2130-2137.

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Malige A, Thomas S, Fraipont G, Hung VT, McGarry MH, Paul RW, Gupta R, Ciccotti MG, Kelly JD, Kibler WB, Lee TQ. 2025 Basic Science Neer Award Winner: The impact of posterior and posterior superior labral injuries and the effect of their treatment on glenohumeral kinematics in the deceleration and follow-through phase of throwing: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Sep; 34(9):2246-2257.

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Bade MJ, Christiansen CL, Zeni JA, Dayton MR, Forster JE, Cheuy VA, Christensen JC, Hogan C, Koonce R, Dennis D, Peters A, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Movement Pattern Biofeedback Training After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2025 Jun; 77(6):732-743.

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Boufadel P, Daher M, Lopez R, Fares MY, Lawand J, Khan AZ, Abboud JA. Return to Sport After Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Jun; 53(7):1769-1778.

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Trivedi SM, Wahle CF, Mao YV, Wraich D, Shea KG, Sadacharam K, Stinson Z, Ellington M, Niu E, Williams B, Patel N, Ellis H, Crepeau A, Vanderhave K, Carsen S, Mayer S, Pennock A, Vandenberg C, Beck JJ. Long-term Complications From Peripheral Nerve Blocks After Pediatric Orthopaedic Lower Extremity Procedures: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Mar; 53(4):981-987.

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Stambaugh J, Morrissey P, Hurvitz A, Bernstein E, Barlow B. Hip-Spine Relationship in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Does Hip Arthroscopy Affect Pelvic Mobility? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2025 May 01; 483(5):846-852.

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Salazar-Torres J, Church C, Miller F, Lennon N, Howard JJ, Shields T, Owens L, Zhang R, Shrader MW. Gait pattern differences in unilaterally affected children with cerebral palsy and children with acquired brain insult. Gait Posture. 2025 Jan; 115:116-121.

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Moroder P, Poltaretskyi S, Raiss P, Denard PJ, Werner BC, Erickson BJ, Griffin JW, Metcalfe N, Siegert P. SECEC Grammont Award 2024: The critical role of posture adjustment for range of motion simulation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty preoperative planning. Bone Joint J. 2024 Nov 01; 106-B(11):1284-1292.

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