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0 | Frequencies of polymorphisms in cytokines, neurotransmitters and adrenergic receptors in patients with complex regional pain syndrome type I after distal radial fracture | Distal Radius Fractures | OBJECTIVES: The complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS I) is one of the main complications after a fracture of the distal radius. The underlying pathology is not fully understood. Different theories have been put forward to explain the pathogenesis of this disease, some including genetic models. The aim of this st... |
0 | Identification of differentially expressed long noncoding RNAs in human knee osteoarthritis | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are considered a novel class of regulatory factors in many diseases, but their biological function and the signaling pathway involved in osteoarthritic (OA) remain unknown. To identify the lncRNAs specifically expressed in OA cartilage, the expression of lncRNAs in OA cartilage was measure... |
1 | Violence-related injury and intimate partner violence in an urban emergency department | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | BACKGROUND: To facilitate the identification of ED patients at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), we assessed the relationship of acute violence-related injury and history of IPV victimization or perpetration.
METHODS: : This cross-sectional study systematically sampled patients presenting to an urban ED. Reason... |
0 | A Tale of Two Eras: Mining Big Data from Electronic Health Records to Determine Limb Salvage Rates with Podiatry | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Diabetes foot complications remain very prevalent in US and worldwide, and a major risk for devastating amputations. We evaluated the impact of establishing a fully integrated and specialized Podiatry service into a large tertiary academic health system to implement structured and targeted preventative... |
0 | Cortical femoral suspensory fixation using screw post in anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective study and mid-term outcome results | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | PURPOSE: Cortical femoral suspensory fixation using screw post in ACLR has the advantage of allowing complete filling of the femoral tunnel with graft tissue. In addition, the low cost of the implants is an advantage in countries where cost is an issue of concern. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the cl... |
0 | Digital versus analogue preoperative planning of total hip arthroplasties: a randomized clinical trial of 210 total hip arthroplasties | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the clinical and technical results of digital preoperative planning for primary total hip arthroplasties with analogue planning. Two hundred and ten total hip arthroplasties were randomized. All plans were constructed on standardized radiographs by the surg... |
0 | The high cost to health and social care of managing falls in older adults living in the community in Scotland | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Estimate costs for health and social care services in managing older people in the community who fall.
METHOD AND RESULTS: Analyses of predominantly national databases using cost of illness methodologies. In Scotland, 294,000 (34%) of people over 65 years and living in the community fall at least o... |
0 | A paradigm shift in endodontic management of immature teeth: conservation of stem cells for regeneration | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | OBJECTIVE: This article will review the new concept of regenerative endodontics in the management of immature permanent teeth. The potential role of stem cells to regenerate immature permanent teeth after conservative treatment will be discussed. DATA AND SOURCES: Two sets of data source are focused in this review: (i)... |
0 | Continuous passive motion following total knee arthroplasty in people with arthritis | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty is a common intervention for patients with arthritis. Post-surgical rehabilitation often includes continuous passive motion. However, it is not clear whether continuous passive motion is effective. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of continuous passive motion following total... |
0 | Elbow Overuse Injuries in Pediatric Female Gymnastic Athletes: Comparative Findings and Outcomes in Radial Head Stress Fractures and Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans | Osteochondritis Dissecans 2020 Review | Background:Radial head stress fractures (RHSFs) and capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (COCD) are rare but may be seen in gymnasts. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic characteristics and the outcomes of RHSF and COCD in pediatric and adolescent gymnastic athletes.Methods:Classical ... |
0 | Pertrochanteric fractures of the femur treated with a Kuntscher trochanter nail | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Thirty-nine patients with pertrochanteric fractures were treated with the Kuntscher trochanter nail. Six were males and 33 females. Their mean age was 76 years. Excellent or good results of treatment were recorded in 25 cases, and good union of the fracture was noted in 19 patients within 4 months and in 15 cases as ea... |
0 | Burden of hip fracture in Iran | HipFx Supplemental Cost Analysis | To measure the burden caused by hip fracture in Iran and to compare it with other parts of the world, we applied the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) method created by the World Health Organization. The GBD method uses disability-adjusted life years (DALY), which is comprised of years of life lost (YLL) and years of life... |
1 | Relationship Between Time to Surgical Debridement and the Incidence of Infection in Patients with Open Tibial Fractures | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between the length from injury to first debridement (LFITFD) of open tibial fractures and perioperative infection, and explore independent risk factors related to infection.
METHODS: This retrospective study focused on 215 clinical patients with open tibial fractures who were admi... |
0 | Cartilage thickness and chondrocyte density in the human osteoarthritic knee | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is themost prevalent joint diseases and cartilage loss is a central event in pathogenesis. The degree of cartilage damage varies substantially in specific locations within the joint and thismay depend on the degree mechanical and chemical stress. Moreover, there are similar regional variati... |
0 | Continuing medical education article-patient safety: The need for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in plastic surgery | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | Learning objectives: The reader is presumed to have a broad understanding of plastic surgical procedures and concepts. After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1 Identify the risk factors for VTE. 2 Differentiate between active and passive mechanical prophylaxis. 3 Explain the risks and benefits ... |
0 | Autologous osteochondral transplantation for treatment of cartilage defects in osteoarthritic knee: Preliminary results | Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture 2020 Review | Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a contributing factor for pain and loss of function of the knee. Osteoarthritis results in many damages to the knee; one of the most common damages that is difficult to recover is cartilage injury. This study aims to apply autologous osteochondral transplantation (OAT) under knee arthros... |
0 | Ectopic major transplantation for salvage of upper and lower extremity amputations | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | OBJECTIVE: Ectopic tissue transplantation is not a new idea. Godina and his colleagues pioneered this method in the 1980s. This method is a last resort method of preserving an amputated body part, which consists of banking the amputated segment in an ectopic area and returning it to its native place at a later date. In... |
0 | Observations on the postreduction mammoplasty mammogram | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | Despite the extensive surgery involved in reduction mammoplasty, there are surprisingly new changes that may be seen by mammography. When changes do occur they may raise concern, and the radiologist should be familiar with the various possibilities. Following reduction mammoplasty, virtually all breasts demonstrate mam... |
0 | Recommendations for the surgical management of gynecological cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic - FRANCOGYN group for the CNGOF | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | INTRODUCTION: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, specific recommendations are required for the management of patients with gynecologic cancer. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The FRANCOGYN group of the National College of French Gynecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF) convened to develop recommendations based on the consen... |
0 | What Is the Long-term (27- to 32-year) Survivorship of an Uncemented Tapered Titanium Femoral Component and Survival in Patients Younger Than 50 Years? | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Uncemented femoral components in primary THA are in widespread use, especially in patients younger than 50 years, but few studies have evaluated their survival into the late third and early fourth decade. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We evaluated (1) survivorship using femoral revision for any reason as the endpoint... |
0 | Robot-assisted primary cementless total hip arthroplasty with a short femoral stem: a prospective randomized short-term outcome study | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Recently, two topical issues in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been robot-assisted surgery and use of a short stem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of robotic milling on the accuracy of short femoral stem positioning and on the short-term clinical outcome in THA using a prospective,... |
1 | Explantation in Tissue Expander and Direct-to-Implant Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix: How to Avoid Early Reconstructive Failures | Acellular Dermal Matrix | BACKGROUND: In the United States, approximately 57,000 tissue expander/implant-based breast reconstructions are performed each year. Complete submuscular tissue expander coverage affords the best protection against implant exposure but can restrict lower pole expansion. The benefits of using acellular dermal matrix are... |
0 | Visualisation of bladder cancer using (11)C-choline PET: first clinical experience | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), the most widely used radiopharmaceutical in positron emission tomography (PET) for oncological purposes, is unsuitable for imaging of bladder cancer owing to high excretion into the urine. More specific PET radiopharmaceuticals which are not excreted into urine would be welcome. Ca... |
0 | An unusual pattern of growth disturbance of the hip in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis | AAHKS (2) Corticosteroids | Objective. An unusual deformity in the hip in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) consisting of a small femoral head in a capacious acetabulum has been described as an isolated finding, but no explanation as to the cause of the deformity has been proposed. We have also observed this deformity and the objective of this ... |
0 | Prevalence and Predictors of Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendon Autograft | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) and identify the factors that affect PFOA development after single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring autograft. We hypothesized that detecting these factors could be helpful in esta... |
1 | MR arthrography of postoperative knee: for which patients is it useful? | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | PURPOSE: To assess which postoperative patients benefit most from MR arthrography of the knee.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred consecutive MR arthrograms obtained in patients who had previous knee surgery underwent retrospective review in consensus by three radiologists after prospective reading by one of the three ... |
0 | MR imaging of the knee at 0.2 and 1.5 T: Correlation with surgery | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to compare the diagnostic efficacy of low-and high-field-strength MR imagers in the diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament tears and meniscus tears. SUBJECTS AND METHODS. In 219 patients with suspected internal derangement of the knee, MR imaging at 0.2 and 1.5 T was performed ... |
0 | A challenging problem that concerns the aesthetic surgeon: Postoperative nausea and vomiting | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common adverse events in the postoperative period. This is especially disastrous in aesthetic surgery; it may cause hematoma, wound dehiscence, and patient dissatisfaction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of PONV after aesthetic surgery... |
0 | Release of the Transverse Carpal Ligament Alone Is Associated With Elevated Pressure Beneath the Distal Volar Forearm Fascia in a Cadaver Model of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine whether release of the distal volar forearm fascia (DVFF) is necessary at the time of median nerve decompression for carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: Five fresh-frozen cadaver specimens were mounted vertically with the hand dependent and a 2.27-kg weight suspended from... |
1 | A single postdischarge telephone call by an occupational therapist does not reduce the risk of falling in women after hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Post-discharge telephone calls to reinforce targeted recommendations for fall prevention have scarcely been investigated in hip-fracture survivors.
AIM: To assess the effectiveness of a single telephone call by an occupational therapist in reducing the proportion of fallers (primary endpoint) and improving ... |
0 | Management of low velocity gunshot-induced fractures | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | Bullets fired from civilian weapons are usually of low velocity, resulting in minimal tissue cavitation as compared to high-velocity weapons. A prospective protocol was initiated for patients sustaining a low-velocity gunshot to the extremity resulting in a stable, nonoperative fracture configuration. Treatment consist... |
0 | Anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Hip fracture is a frequent condition affecting elderly patients and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality within this population. Improving outcomes for patient suffering from hip fracture means a rapid surgery: time delay between hospital admission and surgery should not be higher than 48 hours. A multidisc... |
1 | Thermographic observations in unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome: report of 61 cases | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | This study was undertaken to assess the sensitivity and specificity of thermographic diagnosis of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a patient population large enough to permit meaningful statistical analysis. Sixty-one persons with clinical diagnoses of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by electrodiagnosti... |
0 | A novel freehand method for patellar resurfacing in total knee replacement | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Patellar resurfacing in the context of primary total knee replacement (TKR) and in the presence of patella-femoral osteoarthritis is common and widespread practice, as it reduces the rate of re-operation and anterior knee pain. There are several measuring devices and cutting jigs available in the market, which aim to a... |
0 | Outcome of transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy for posttraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head with a mean follow-up of 12.3 years | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 2020 Review | INTRODUCTION: This study examined the outcomes of applying transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy (TRO) for posttraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ON). PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 28 hips in 28 patients (male, n = 17; female n = 11) with a mean age of 34.8 years (12-61 years) at the time... |
0 | Knee osteoarthritis and role for surgical intervention: lessons learned from randomized clinical trials and population-based cohorts | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Over the last decade, there has been increased recognition of the importance of high-quality randomized controlled trials in determining the role of surgery for knee osteoarthritis. This review highlights key findings from the best available studies, and considers whether or not this knowledge has re... |
0 | Collection and reconstruction after harvesting donor tissues from the musculoskeletal system: Technique specific to the lower limbs | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | The lack of available musculoskeletal grafts in France forces us to import a very large quantity of these tissues to use in complex reconstruction procedures. The goal of this article is to describe methods for collecting donor tissues from the musculoskeletal system and for reconstructing the harvested areas. We also ... |
0 | Geriatric tibial plateau fractures: Clinical features and surgical outcomes | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Background Operative treatment of geriatric tibial plateau fractures is challenging and controversial. There are few studies focusing on the clinical features and operative outcomes of tibial plateau fractures in the elderly. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the clinical features and operative results of these fr... |
0 | Bone loss in the oral cavity | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | Bone loss in the oral cavity may occur due to many causes, including infection, systemic or local alterations in the host response, or multifactorial causes. The purpose of this article is to review our present understanding of the major causes of oral bone loss in adults, with special emphasis on two major oral diseas... |
0 | Intertrochanteric fractures of the femur and osteoarthritis of the ipsilateral hip | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | We retrospectively reviewed the radiographs of 255 patients with intertrochanteric fractures over a 2 year period. The incidence of osteoarthritis of the hip joint in these patients was 12.16%, which is less than that reported in the general population, and which confirms the protective effect of osteoarthritis against... |
0 | Total hip arthroplasty for patients with osteoarthritis secondary to hip pyogenic infection | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | Background: Pyogenic hip arthritis occurs most often in young patients. Delayed treatment causes significant anatomical deformation of bony and soft tissue structures leading to premature onset of secondary osteoarthritis. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients who had osteoarthritis secondary to hip pyogenic infecti... |
0 | Distribution of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1) -2518 A/G polymorphism in hemodialysis (HD) patients compared to controls | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Introduction and Aims: MCP-1 is a multifunctional cytokine which is reported to play a role in the pathogenesis of renal diseases and diabetes mellitus (DM), but also in outcome of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, tuberculosis, and development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Our aim was to compare distribution of MCP1-251... |
1 | Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: thirteen years' experience with the Chow technique | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | The purpose of this single-center study was to evaluate the results of endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) by using the dual portal Chow technique in a large series of patients. A total of 2,675 procedures in 1,886 patients were performed during a 13-year period. Follow-up evaluation was performed in 2,402 (90%) ca... |
1 | Internal fixation versus arthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures: what is the evidence? | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | A review of the current evidence for internal fixation versus hemiarthroplasty versus primary total hip arthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures was undertaken. At the meta-analysis level no difference in postoperative pain, function, or quality of life can yet be demonstrated. A significant difference in mort... |
1 | The treatment of intertrochanteric fractures comparison of PFN and hemiarthroplasty 3-year mortality study | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients can increase mortality due to complications and negative functional results. The aim of this study is to retrospectively compare the follow-up and mortality rates among patients given a proximal femoral nail (PFN), the current routine treatment for these types of fracture... |
0 | Arthroscopic Repair of the Medial Meniscus Radial/Oblique Tear Prevents the Progression of Meniscal Extrusion in Mildly Osteoarthritic Knees | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Extrusion of the medial meniscus (MM) is associated with knee joint pain in osteoarthritic knees. The relationships among MM radial/oblique tears, MM extrusion (MME), and the effect of arthroscopic meniscal repair are not established. Here we evaluated the effects of arthroscopic all-inside MM repair on MME and the cli... |
0 | Current treatment of pelvic ring fractures | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Pelvic injuries are often associated with multiple injuries of other body regions, neurovascular and visceral lesions, as well as hemodynamic instability. The use of a standardized classification characterizing the severity and stability of pelvic fractures and the early stabilization of pelvic ring injuries in appreci... |
0 | A comparison between lidocaine alone and lidocaine with meperidine for continuous spinal anesthesia | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Experimental investigations have demonstrated a synergistic interaction between opioids and local anesthetics. This study aims to assess the effective benefit-risk ratio of continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA) induced with either 1.6% lidocaine alone or in combination with 1% meperidine. METHOD... |
0 | Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pelvic instability- a comprehensive review | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | The human pelvis girdle is composed of the hip, sacrum and pubic bones oriented in a ring, that endure the weight of our upper body and distribute it through the hips and legs. The three bone parts of the pelvic girdle are held together by joints and are reinforced by capsules and elastic ligaments. If any ligament is ... |
0 | Enhanced recovery after surgery- the way forward | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | What is ERAS? Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a process that shortens postoperative recovery by minimising the physical and physiological trauma of the surgery, by removing non evidence-based traditions and by encouraging early mobilisation and feeding. ERAS differs from previous 'fast track' and 'accelerated... |
0 | Popliteal cysts: a current review | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Baker's cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled mass that is a distention of a preexisting bursa in the popliteal fossa, most commonly the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa. This bursa is unique in that it communicates with the knee joint, unlike other periarticular bursae, via an opening in the joint capsule poste... |
1 | The Cost-Effectiveness of Using Platelet-Rich Plasma During Rotator Cuff Repair: A Markov Model Analysis | Trial Systematic Review Project | PURPOSE: To perform a cost-utility analysis to determine if the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) products during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is cost-effective.
METHODS: A cost-utility analysis was conducted using a Markov decision model. Model inputs including health utility values, retear rates, and transi... |
0 | OMERACT/OARSI initiative to define states of severity and indication for joint replacement in hip and knee osteoarthritis | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | OBJECTIVE: Time to theoretical indication of joint replacement surgery has been proposed as a primary outcome for potential structure-modifying interventions for osteoarthritis (OA). The objectives of this OMERACT/OARSI Working Group were to identify pain, physical function, and structure states that represent the prog... |
1 | Success of High Tibial Osteotomy in the United States Military | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | BACKGROUND: Historically, high tibial osteotomy (HTO) has been performed to treat isolated medial gonarthrosis with varus deformity.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the occupational outcomes of HTO in a high-demand military cohort.
STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis of active... |
0 | Prognostic accuracy of preoperative and postoperative scintimetry after femoral neck fracture | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Forty patients with fresh femoral neck fractures treated with closed reduction and internal fixation were included in a prospective study of nonunion and osteonecrosis by preoperative and postoperative scintimetry. Correlated roentgenographic follow-up studies were continued for two years postoperatively. The aim of th... |
0 | Bone metastases are infrequent in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: analysis of their clinical and pathologic features | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | OBJECTIVES: To investigate the clinical and pathologic characteristics of patients with bone metastases identified at the time of newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma at biopsy.
METHODS: From November 2002 to May 2004, 1587 consecutive patients had a pathologic diagnosis of prostate cancer and underwent conventional tech... |
1 | Imaging biomarker with T1rho and T2 mappings in osteoarthritis - in vivo human articular cartilage study | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling disease worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing in view of the aging population. Changes in collagen content, its orientation and GAG content in the articular cartilage with age are the major features in knee osteoarthritis. These changes in collag... |
0 | Complications of acetabular fracture surgery in morbidly obese patients | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | OBJECTIVES: To compare the early complications with operative treatment of acetabular fractures in morbidly obese (body mass index >or=40) patients when compared with all other patients.
DESIGN: Retrospective review.
SETTING: University medical center.
PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS: Four hundred thirty-five consecutive patient... |
0 | Synovial membrane mesenchymal stem cells for cartilaginous tissues repair | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | BACKGROUND: The present review is focused on general aspects of the synovial membrane as well as specialized aspects of its cellular constituents, particularly the composition and location of synovial membrane mesenchymal stem cells (S-MSCs). S-MSC multipotency properties are currently at the center of translational me... |
0 | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and the risk of hip fractures in elderly patients | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | CONTEXT: Recent animal studies have found that 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) lipid-lowering drugs (statins) substantially increase bone formation, but whether statin use in humans results in clinically meaningful bone formation or a reduction in the risk of osteoporotic fractures is not known. OBJECTI... |
0 | Changes in excitability and impulse transmission following prolonged repetitive activity in normal subjects and patients with a focal nerve lesion | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | The present study was undertaken to document the excitability changes produced by prolonged high-frequency trains of impulses and to determine whether these changes in excitability would impair neural transmission in cutaneous afferents of patients with focal slowing of conduction across the carpal tunnel. A submaximal... |
1 | Effectiveness of 3 Weekly Injections Compared With 5 Weekly Injections of Intra-Articular Sodium Hyaluronate on Pain Relief of Knee Osteoarthritis or 3 Weekly Injections of Other Hyaluronan Products: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the number of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in a sodium hyaluronate (Hyalgan) course of therapy alters effectiveness in reducing knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain.
DATA SOURCES: Electronic databases, including PubMed and Embase, were searched from January 1980 until November 2015.
STUDY ... |
0 | Comparison between Chondrogenic Markers of Differentiated Chondrocytes from Adipose Derived Stem Cells and Articular Chondrocytes In Vitro | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | OBJECTIVE(S): Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases in middle-aged population in the world. Cartilage tissue engineering (TE) has been presented as an effort to introduce the best combination of cells, biomaterial scaffolds and stimulating growth factors to produce a cartilage tissue similar to the natural ... |
0 | Retrograde locked nailing of humeral shaft fractures. A review of 39 patients | The Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures AUC | We treated 39 patients with fractures of the humeral shaft by closed retrograde locked intramedullary nailing, using Russell-Taylor humeral nails. The mean healing time of all fractures was 13.7 weeks. After consolidation, shoulder function was excellent in 92.3% and elbow function excellent in 87.2%. Functional end-re... |
0 | Arthroplasty of the distal ulna distal in managing patients with post-traumatic disorders of the distal radioulnar joint: measurement of quality of life | Distal Radius Fractures | OBJECTIVE: To measure the quality of life and clinical-functional results from patients diagnosed with osteoarthrosis of the distal radioulnar joint who underwent surgical treatment using the technique of total arthroplasty of the ulna, with a total or partial Ascension() prosthesis of the distal ulna.
METHODS: Ten pat... |
1 | The effect of breast hypertrophy on patient posture | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | BACKGROUND: One of the reasons women with macromastia chose to undergo a breast reduction is to relieve their complaints of back, neck, and shoulder pain. We hypothesized that changes in posture after surgery may be the reason for the pain relief and that patient posture may correlate with symptomatic macromastia and m... |
0 | Goals of therapy for Multiple myeloma | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Multiple myeloma accounts for approximately 1% of new cancer diagnoses in the United States each year. The American Cancer Society predicts 19,920 new cases and 10,690 deaths from multiple myeloma in 2008. A major risk factor is exposure to ionizing radiation. Additional risk factors include exposure to pesticides and ... |
1 | The contribution of psychological factors to recovery after mild traumatic brain injury: is cluster analysis a useful approach? | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | OBJECTIVES: Outcomes after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) vary, with slow or incomplete recovery for a significant minority. This study examines whether groups of cases with shared psychological factors but with different injury outcomes could be identified using cluster analysis.
METHOD: This is a prospective obse... |
0 | Ropivacaine 1 mg · ml-1 does not decrease the need for epidural fentanyl after hip replacement surgery | AAHKS (9/10) Regional Nerve Blocks | Background: Ropivacaine is a new long-acting local anesthetic. Laboratory trials have demonstrated a synergistic analgesic effect between intrathecal opioids and local anesthetics. We tested the hypothesis that addition of ropivacaine 1 mg · ml-1 to epidural fentanyl (10 μg · ml-1) postoperatively decreases the need... |
0 | Complications of tension-band wiring of olecranon fractures | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | We encountered a high incidence of complications related to the technique of tension-band wire fixation of displaced fractures of the olecranon in a five-year retrospective study of twenty patients (twenty fractures). All had been treated with primary open reduction using the AO technique of tension-band wiring. Twenty... |
0 | Risk factors of heterotopic ossification in traumatic spinal cord injury | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | Objective: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a complication of the spinal cord injury (SCI). It can result in anchylosis, harming the rehabilitation and quality of life. Previous publications had not elucidated the relation between possible independent variables, the aim of this study. Method: From 230 patients with SCI... |
0 | Medullary thyroid cancer: multivariate analysis of prognostic factors influencing survival | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | AIMS: The aims of this study were to assess the long-term results of treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and to define prognostic factors.
METHODS: Retrospective analysis of all patients diagnosed with MTC between 1949 and 1998 and treated in our unit was carried out.
RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-two patie... |
0 | Prevention of complications and correction of postoperative problems in microsurgery of the lower extremity | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | Prevention of complications in microsurgery of the lower extremities begins with proper patient selection and patient preparation. Complications are highest in elderly patients who have had multiple trauma, smokers, patients with arterial or venous insufficiency, and those with hypercoagulability. Some patients may be ... |
0 | A multicenter randomized trial evaluating posaconazole versus fluconazole for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in subjects with HIV/AIDS | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | BACKGROUND: Oropharyngeal candidiasis is the most common opportunistic infection among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Use of some agents is hampered by lack of efficacy, emergence of resistance, adverse events, and need for intravenous administration. Posaconazole is an extended-spectrum tria... |
1 | Mortality After Complex Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures in Elderly Patients: Conservative Versus Operative Treatment With Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Introduction: Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are a common fragility fracture and have been shown to increase mortality in elderly patients. In the last decade, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) was introduced as a reliable operative treatment option for this indication. In other fragility fractures, most no... |
1 | Responsiveness of EQ-5D in Patients With a Distal Radius Fracture | Distal Radius Fractures | BACKGROUND: The EuroQol Group 5-Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire is frequently used as an outcome measure of general patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We evaluated the internal and external responsiveness of EQ-5D (specifically EQ-5D<sub>index</sub> score) in patients with a surgically treated dis... |
0 | p53 associated with cathepsin D in primary breast cancer | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | The p53 protein was identified in primary breast carcinomas by specific binding of PAb1801 and PAb240 antibodies. Using sodium dodecyl sulfate electrophoresis followed by immunoblotting on nitrocellulose membrane, the p53 protein was identified in 36 nuclear fractions obtained from 60 primary breast cancers; semiquanti... |
0 | Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in the elderly patients with hip fracture | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: To investigate the incidence and related risk factors of delirium in elderly patients with hip fracture.
METHODS: This is a retrospective study, performed in a medical center from October 2014 to February 2017, which enrolled all subjects aged over 65 years who were admitted for hip surgeries (hip arthropla... |
0 | Isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange outcomes after total knee arthroplasty | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a modular design allows isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange (ITPIE) as a treatment option for isolated polyethylene failure. We asked whether ITPIE in selected patients would provide high survivorship and identified factors predicting success or failure. We retrospectively r... |
0 | Current concepts on meniscal repairs | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | The specific meniscus injury pattern were divided into many patterns. Nowadays, the meniscus root injury, radial tear meniscus, bucket handle tear meniscus and Ramp lesion were particularly focused on many way to manage and still controversial a lot of issues. Meniscus root tears (MRTs) and Ramp lesion are the most ign... |
0 | Cancellous screw fixation for femoral neck fractures: one hundred and sixteen patients | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | INTRODUCTION: This paper evaluates the efficacy and safety of the use of cancellous screw fixation in the treatment of intracapsular femoral neck fractures in our local population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the results of 116 cases that were performed in Singapore General Hospital and Changi Ge... |
0 | The effect of ankle oedema on bone ultrasound assessment at the heel | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Relatively inexpensive, portable bone ultrasound systems are of particular relevance to disabled or elderly subjects, who may have problems with access to other forms of densitometry. The effects of local soft tissues on ultrasound measurements are poorly understood and, as ankle oedema is common in such subjects, we e... |
0 | Unipedicle TRAM flap procedures are associated with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in women: a case control study | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | HYPOTHESIS: Chronic conditions that cause raised intra-abdominal pressure, such as obesity, chronic cough and constipation are risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). We hypothesise that unipedicle transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap (UTRAM flap) for reconstruction following mastectomy for breast... |
0 | Hepatic lymphomas post renal transplantation may signify worse disease behavior: analysis of data from 26 international studies | MSTS 2022 - Metastatic Disease of the Humerus | INTRODUCTION: Hepatic involvement by posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) is an important but rarely investigated issue. In the current study, we aimed to pool data of cases of PTLD localization in liver (L-PTLD) among renal allograft recipients from different series to find new perspectives on the disea... |
1 | Biceps Autograft Augmentation for Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review | Trial Systematic Review Project | Purpose: To improve surgical outcomes in patients with massive cuff defects, different techniques and augmentations are proposed. The biceps tendon is easily available as an autograft. Our aim was to conduct a qualitative systematic review of various methods and surgical techniques that use a biceps autograft (BAG) for... |
0 | Impact of psychological characteristics in self-management in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between psychological characteristics in self-management and probable depression status in individuals with a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
SETTING: Community-dwelling individuals with traumatic SCI living across Canada.
METHODS: Individu... |
1 | Tibial nailing causes compartment syndrome compared with external fixation in acute closed tibial fractures | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | Tibial nailing currently represents the gold standard of treatment for tibial fractures but has been associated with the development of postoperative compartment syndrome (CS). We looked at the incidence of postoperative CS requiring an unplanned fasciotomy in patients undergoing treatment with either intramedullary na... |
0 | Visualization of cartilage from knee joint magnetic resonance images and quantitative assessment to study the effect of age, gender and body mass index (Bmi) in progressive osteoarthritis (oa) | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of joint cartilage affecting the elderly people around the world. Visualization and quantification of cartilage is very much essential for the assessment of OA and rehabilitation of the affected people. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the most widely used im... |
0 | Identification of candidate regions for a novel Usher syndrome type II locus | Upper Eyelid and Brow Surgery | PURPOSE: Chronic diseases affecting the inner ear and the retina cause severe impairments to our communication systems. In more than half of the cases, Usher syndrome (USH) is the origin of these double defects. Patients with USH type II (USH2) have retinitis pigmentosa (RP) that develops during puberty, moderate to se... |
0 | A comparison of knee braces during walking for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | In this crossâ?over study, we evaluated two types of knee brace commonly used in the conservative treatment of osteoarthritis of the medial compartment. Twelve patients confirmed radiologically as having unilateral osteoarthritis of the medial compartment (Larsen grade 2 to grade 4) were studied. Treatment with a simp... |
0 | Is greater than 145{degrees} of deep knee flexion under weight-bearing conditions safe after total knee arthroplasty?: a fluoroscopic analysis of Japanese-style deep knee flexion | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | We investigated the characteristics of patients who achieved Japanese-style deep flexion (seiza-sitting) after total knee replacement (TKR) and measured three-dimensional positioning and the contact positions of the femoral and tibial components. Seiza-sitting was achieved after surgery by 23 patients (29 knees) of a s... |
0 | Development of vorinostat: Current applications and future perspectives for cancer therapy | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Vorinostat is a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor that blocks the catalytic site of these enzymes. A large number of cellular proteins are modified post-translationally by acetylation, leading to altered structure and/or function. Many of these proteins, such as core nucleosomal histones and transcription factors, f... |
0 | The Effect of Patella Eversion on Clinical Outcome Measures in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | BACKGROUND: During total knee arthroplasty (TKA), surgical exposure requires mobilization technique of the patella. With this trial, we intended to investigate the effect of patella eversion on clinical outcome measures in simultaneous bilateral TKA. METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 44 patients (88 knees) from April ... |
0 | Utilization of Hyaluronate and Incidence of Septic Knee Arthritis in Adults: Results from the Korean National Claim Registry | PJI DX Updated Search | BACKGROUND: Septic arthritis of the knee has been reported recently in adult patients who were administered hyaluronate. We evaluated the incidence of septic knees and the utilization of hyaluronate in the Korean adult population using nationwide data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). METH... |
0 | Long-term results of the GSB III elbow arthroplasty | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Between 1978 and 1986, 59 patients received a GSB III elbow prosthesis, six of them in both elbows. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was the underlying cause in 51 of the patients and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in eight. Of these, 24 patients (28 prostheses) have since died; two, both operated on bilaterally, had ha... |
0 | Adverse reactions to transfusion | AAHKS (2) Corticosteroids | Adverse reactions to blood transfusion are not often recognized in the operating room. However, immediate reactions are reported to occur in 5% of patients and delayed reactions in a similar number. Many physicians tend to ignore the risks associated with transfusion and administer blood to achieve some magic end point... |
0 | Neurological manifestations of thoracic myelopathy | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Introduction: Investigation of preoperative manifestations of thoracic myelopathy in a large population has not been reported. The aim of this study was to identify symptoms specific to anatomical pathology or compressed segments in thoracic myelopathy through investigation of preoperative manifestations. Materials and... |
0 | Fracture-associated osteosarcoma of the femur in a cat | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | This report describes a domestic shorthair cat with fracture-associated osteosarcoma 11 years after injury. A left hind limb amputation was performed using coxofemoral disarticulation. No intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy was used after surgery. Pulmonary metastasis was identified 3 months after amputation. Fracture-a... |
1 | Carpal tunnel syndrome: the role of radiography | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common neurologic condition that is evaluated often using radiography. An overview of carpal tunnel syndrome and its diagnosis is presented, along with methods for radiographic evaluation of this condition |
0 | Widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity in elderly subjects with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | BACKGROUND: Widespread pressure hypersensitivity is one of the signs that characterize central pain sensitization in subjects with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether widespread pressure pain hyperalgesia is a feature of individuals with unilateral symptomatic thumb carpo... |
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