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0 | Large-scale analysis of association between GDF5 and FRZB variants and osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, and hand | SR for PM on OA of All Extremities | OBJECTIVE: GDF5 and FRZB have been proposed as genetic loci conferring susceptibility to osteoarthritis (OA); however, the results of several studies investigating the association of OA with the rs143383 polymorphism of the GDF5 gene or the rs7775 and rs288326 polymorphisms of the FRZB gene have been conflicting or inc... |
0 | Saphenus nerve block and sciatic nerve block in the perioperative pain management for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Purpose/Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is one of the most frequent arthroscopic procedures and also one of the most painful. Majority of patients are young and healthy, expecting rapid recovery and early mobilization. Optimizing pain control in such patients is quite challenging. We aimed to provi... |
0 | Metal or Modularity: Why Do Metal-Backed Tibias Have Inferior Outcomes to All-Polyethylene Tibial Components in Patients With Osteoarthritis | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | BACKGROUND: Biomechanical studies have suggested improved stress distribution in metal-backed (MB) compared to all-polyethylene (AP) tibias, but such potential benefits have not been realized clinically. The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the outcomes of AP components in patients with primary osteoarthrit... |
1 | Imiquimod 5% cream as pretreatment of Mohs micrographic surgery for nodular basal cell carcinoma in the face: A prospective randomized controlled study | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | Background: Imiquimod 5% cream can reduce or clear superficial and small nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC). It could be used as a pretreatment of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to decrease defect size. Objectives: To study if a pretreatment with imiquimod 5% cream decreases defect size after MMS. In addition, to stud... |
0 | Association of knee OA structural phenotypes to risk for progression: a secondary analysis from the Foundation for National Institutes of Health Osteoarthritis Biomarkers study (FNIH) | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | PURPOSE: Aim was to stratify the knee MRIs of the Foundation for National Institutes of Health Osteoarthritis Biomarkers Consortium (FNIH) cohort into distinct structural phenotypes based on semiquantitative assessment and to determine risk for pain and structural progression over 48 months.
METHODS: The study sample f... |
0 | Strategies for Prevention and Control of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease in the Department of Kidney Transplantation | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | OBJECTIVE: To summarize measures for prevention and control of the 2019 novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in the department of kidney transplantation. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of outpatients and inpatients in the department of kidney transplantation from January 20, 2020 to March 1, 20... |
1 | Local injection of dexamethasone for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of 4 mg of dexamethasone acetate injections for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Twenty-four pregnant volunteers who suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome occurring in the third trimester of their pregnancies were injected with 4 mg of dexameth... |
0 | Hydatid disease of spine: Multiple meticulous surgeries and a long term followup | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | We present a long term followup (13 years) of spinal hydatid disease with multiple recurrences and intradural dissemination of the disease at the last followup. Intradural extension of the disease in our case was supposedly through the dural rent which has not been reported in English literature. An early followup of t... |
0 | Outcomes of knee arthrodesis following infected total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective analysis of 8 cases | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | BACKGROUND: There is insufficient information regarding patient-based outcomes after knee arthrodesis following infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to analyze outcomes in patients who underwent knee arthrodesis following infected TKA using clinical and radiographic measurements includi... |
1 | Sensitivity of manual palpation in testing the neonatal hip | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip CPG | Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a term used to describe a group of disorders of the neonatal hip in which the head of the femur is unstable or incongruous in relation to the acetabulum. Early detection and treatment of the condition generally results in normal development, whereas late diagnosis has poor su... |
0 | Intense basketball-simulated exercise induces muscle damage in men with elevated anterior compartment pressure | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the levels of muscle soreness, muscle damage, and performance output in men with (S, n = 24) or without (A, n = 24) chronic compartment syndrome (CACS)-related symptoms after an intense 10-minute basketball-simulated exercise. Anterior compartment pressure (ICP), ... |
0 | Prediction of progression of radiographic knee osteoarthritis using tibial trabecular bone texture | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Objective To develop a system for predicting the progression of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) using tibial trabecular bone texture. Methods We studied 203 knees with (n = 68) or without (n = 135) radiographic tibiofemoral OA in 105 subjects (90 men and 15 women with a mean age of 54 years) in whom 2 sets of kne... |
0 | High validity of measuring the width and volume of medial meniscal extrusion three-dimensionally using an MRI-derived tibial model | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | BACKGROUND: Medial meniscal extrusion (MME) is an important marker of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) progression. The purposes of this study were: 1) to determine whether there are morphological differences between CT- and MRI-derived tibial plateau models; and 2) to determine whether measurement of MME volume and width usi... |
0 | Reactive jump training under hypergravity - comparability of movement and effects on the metabolism of joint cartilage | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: 15 healthy, male volunteers perform the following training on the centrifuge on one day: 15x15 reactive jumps at 1 G. The protocol takes about 3 hours / subject. The intervention time on the centrifuge is 30 min. 2 blood samples before intervention, 3 blood samples after intervention (time... |
0 | Bilateral gait patterns in subjects fitted with a total hip prosthesis | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this report was to determine whether the muscle powers and the mechanical energies developed during the push-off period of the gait cycle of patients having a total hip prosthesis were different from able-bodied subjects as well as the effect on the nonoperated limb. DESIGN: Case control stud... |
0 | Granulocyte transfusions for neonates with confirmed or suspected sepsis and neutropenia | SR for PM on OA of All Extremities | Background: Neonates have immature granulopoiesis, which frequently results in neutropenia after sepsis. Neutropaenic septic neonates have a higher mortality than non-neutropenic septic neonates. Therefore, granulocyte transfusion to septic neutropenic neonates may improve outcomes.Objectives: The primary objective was... |
0 | Longitudinal surveillance of Haemophilus influenzae isolates from pediatric patients with meningitis throughout Japan, 2000-2011 | Patrick’s pharmacoepidemiology project | In Japan, Ã?²-lactamase-nonproducing, ampicillin-resistant organisms have been evident among Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) isolates since 2000, when no appropriate vaccine had been approved. We therefore performed molecular analysis of agents causing H. influenzae meningitis nationwide over the following 10 year... |
0 | Bilateral Distal Femoral Flexion Deformity After Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis | PJI DX Updated Search | Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune systemic disease with predominant peripheral polyarthritis, often leading to severe joint destruction. This is a case report of an 81-year-old woman with long-standing severe rheumatoid arthritis requiring multiple orthopaedic operations for joint destruction since 2000. These oper... |
0 | Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Respirators with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to Address Worldwide Personal Protective Equipment Shortages During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed a tremendous amount of strain on resources in the health care setting. One of the most pressing issues is the rapid depletion of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the care of patients. This is a significant concern for health care workersâ?? health and safety. Man... |
0 | Delirium detection and impact of comorbid health conditions in a post-acute rehabilitation hospital setting | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Misdiagnosis and under-detection of delirium may occur in many medical settings. This is important to address as delirium clearly increases risk of morbidity and mortality in such settings. This study assessed whether Veterans who screened positive on a delirium severity measure (Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale; MDA... |
0 | Use of clodronate in multiple myeloma | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Multiple myeloma is characterized by bone disease including osteoporosis, osteolytic lesions, pathological fractures and hypercalcaemia leading to pain, immobilization and decrease in the quality of life. Clodronate, a bisphosphonate, has been shown to be effective in the treatment of hypercalcaemia in patients with mu... |
0 | A procedure for mammary reduction and mastopexy: Summary of 100 personally performed operations | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | In 141 breasts in 73 patients (5 patients had unilateral reduction for asymmetry) there was skin loss in 5 (the largest 3 x 3 cm), or 3.5%. Subtotal areolar loss occurred in 5 cases (3.5%). These sloughs were treated conservatively with minimal deformity, which was not revised in any case. There were 2 total areolar sl... |
0 | Risk factor analysis for postoperative complications requiring revision surgery after transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy for osteonecrosis of the femoral head | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | BACKGROUND: This study investigated the risk factors for postoperative complications requiring revision surgery within 3 years after transtrochanteric rotational osteotomy (TRO) for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).
METHODS: We reviewed 127 patients (147 hips) who underwent TRO (anterior or posterior rotational... |
0 | Reverse shoulder arthroplasty current concepts | Glenohumeral Joint OA | The reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) was introduced in 1987 for cuff tear arthropathy. Over time the prostheses have evolved and its indications have increased. RSA is a semi-constrained reverse ball and socket prosthesis with several key biomechanical advantages, including a fixed centre of rotation which allows th... |
0 | Randomized prospective double-blind placebo-controlled study of dextrose prolotherapy for knee osteoarthritis with or without ACL laxity | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | CONTEXT: Use of prolotherapy (injection of growth factors or growth factor stimulators). OBJECTIVE: Determine the effects of dextrose prolotherapy on knee osteoarthritis with or without anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity. DESIGN: Prospective randomized doubleâ?blind placeboâ?controlled trial. SETTING: Outpatient... |
1 | Electrodiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: which transcarpal conduction technique is best? | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Transcarpal conduction techniques are commonly used to be supplementary techniques to distal sensory and motor latencies (DSL and DML) in the electrodiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, which transcarpal conduction techniques, or combination of techniques, are the most sensitive for the electrodiagnosis ... |
0 | Does complete response to systemic therapy in patients with stage IV melanoma translate into long-term survival? | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | The aim of this study was to determine the impact of complete response (CR) to systemic therapy on survival. We reviewed the cases of 647 chemo-naive patients with metastatic melanoma who were treated with cisplatin-vinblastine-dacarbazine or cisplatin-taxol-dacarbazine alone, or cisplatin-vinblastine-dacarbazine toget... |
0 | Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation of the knee: mid-term and long-term follow-up by MR arthrography | PJI DX Updated Search | OBJECTIVE: To define magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography imaging findings of matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) grafts of the knee in order to describe implant behaviour and to compare findings with validated clinical scores 30 and 60 months after MACI implant. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirteen pa... |
1 | Effectiveness of exercise therapy: a best-evidence summary of systematic reviews | Glenohumeral Joint OA | The purpose of this project was to summarise the available evidence on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Systematic reviews were identified by means of a comprehensive search strategy in 11 bibliographic databases ... |
0 | Low revision rate despite poor functional outcome after stemmed hemiarthroplasty for acute proximal humeral fractures: 2,750 cases reported to the Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry | Glenohumeral Joint OA | Background and purpose - The revision rate of stemmed hemiarthroplasty (SHA) for acute proximal humeral fractures is low, but does not necessarily reflect the functional outcome. We report the revision rate of SHA for acute proximal humeral fractures and the proportion of arthroplasties that are not revised despite low... |
0 | Palladium-103 plaque radiation therapy for ciliary body melanoma through a functioning glaucoma filtering bleb | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | PURPOSE: To provide a clinical description of the long-term outcome of a 103Pd plaque-irradiated ciliary body melanoma with extrascleral extension while attempting to preserve a subadjacent glaucoma filtering bleb. METHODS: A 75-year-old woman with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma for 17 years, 16 years status post argon las... |
0 | Impacted corticocancellous allografts and cement for femoral revision of total hip arthroplasty using Lubinus and Charnley prostheses | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Femoral revision of total hip arthroplasty using impacted morcellized allografts and a cemented Lubinus SP-II prosthesis (Waldemar Link GmbH & Co, Hamburg, Germany) or Charnley standard prosthesis (De Puy, Leeds, UK) was performed in patients with loss of bone stock grade II-IV according to the Endoclinic classificatio... |
1 | Comparative study of ultrasound-guided continuous femoral nerve blockade with continuous epidural analgesia for pain relief following total knee replacement | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: Regional analgesia is widely used for total knee replacement surgeries (TKR) as it has lesser side-effects and better analgesic efficacy when compared with traditional oral analgesics. Peripheral nerve blockade has also been utilized, including continuous infusion techniques. With the use of ultrasound, the... |
0 | Impact of smoking on outcomes following knee and shoulder arthroscopy | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate any association between preoperative smoking and perioperative and early postoperative complications in patients following shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery.
METHODS: This is a retrospective study using the prospectively collected National Surgery Quality Improve... |
0 | Older Patients Are Immunocompromised by Cytokine Depletion and Loss of Innate Immune Function After HIP Fracture Surgery | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | PURPOSE/INTRODUCTION: We have examined the immune status of elderly patients who underwent surgery for a hip fracture, an injury associated with poor postoperative outcomes, to identify specific immune defects.
METHODS: In a cohort observational study, 16 patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures had immune functio... |
0 | Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures | PJI DX Updated Search | Pelvic insufficiency fractures may occur in the absence of trauma or as a result of low-energy trauma in osteoporotic bone. With a growing geriatric population, the incidence of pelvic insufficiency fracture has increased over the last 3 decades and will continue to do so. These fractures can cause considerable pain, l... |
0 | Early outcomes after hip fracture surgery in COVID-19 patients in New York City | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread globally and placed healthcare systems under substantial strain. Hip fracture patients represent a high-risk population for severe COVID-19 symptoms, as they are generally older with multiple medical comorbidities. There has been limited information available on the presen... |
0 | Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus lugdunensis cause pyogenic osteomyelitis in an intramedullary nail model in rabbits | PJI DX Updated Search | Propionibacterium acnes and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are opportunistic pathogens implicated in prosthetic joint and fracture fixation device-related infections. The purpose of this study was to determine whether P. acnes and the CoNS species Staphylococcus lugdunensis, isolated from an "aseptically faile... |
0 | The management of paediatric diaphyseal femoral fractures: a modern approach | Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures 2020 Review | The definitive treatment of paediatric femoral diaphyseal fractures remains controversial. Modalities of treatment vary mostly according to age, with fracture pattern and site having a lesser impact. Current evidence is reflective of this variation with most evidence cited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons... |
0 | Incidental extraspinal imaging findings on adult EOS full body radiographs: prevalence and clinical importance | MSTS 2022 - Metastatic Disease of the Humerus | PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review our institutional experience with the EOS machine in order to identify the incidence and clinical significance of incidental extraspinal findings (IESF) in an adult spinal deformity population.
METHODS: Our institutional database was queried for all full-length standing ... |
0 | The patient with chronic renal failure who is undergoing dialysis or renal transplantation: another consideration for antimicrobial prophylaxis | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | A patient with chronic renal failure who is undergoing dialysis or renal transplantation is susceptible to a number of infections. Transient, usually asymptomatic bacteremias occur in a wide variety of dental manipulations, particularly those involving the mucous membranes. Certain bacteremias may cause serious complic... |
0 | Frailty in orthopaedics: is age relevant? | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Over the last decade, national guidelines and the Best Practice Tariff (BPT) have been created to incentivise quality care in patients aged over 60 with hip fractures. This has resulted in significantly decreased length of stay, mortality and post-operative complications in this patient cohort. However, there is increa... |
1 | Ultrasound-guided percutaneous injection, hydrodissection, and fenestration for carpal tunnel syndrome: Description of a new technique | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Objective: Carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by compression of the median nerve deep to the flexor retinaculum, is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Most patients are initially treated with conservative measures such as splinting. When conservative measures fail, interventional techniques are considered the next step... |
0 | A multi-centre study of sulindac versus naproxen in the treatment of elderly osteoarthritic patients | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Ninetyâ?five geriatric patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee were entered into an open parallel group study of sulindac (400 mg/day) and naproxen (500 mg/day), both given in twiceâ?daily regimens. Patients received the drugs for 12 weeks. Both drugs produced improvements in the patients' overall conditi... |
1 | Repair of the triangular ligament in Colles' fracture. No effect in a prospective randomized study | Distal Radius Fractures | We present a prospective and randomized study of two different treatments of extraarticular Colles' fracture with a fractured ulnar styloid. The study comprised 41 patients with 2 years' follow-up; 22 patients were treated with closed manipulation and an above-the-elbow plaster cast, whereas in 19 patients the avulsed ... |
0 | Funding for postbariatric body-contouring (bariplastic) surgery in England: a postcode lottery | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | Background. With the increase in bariatric surgery in the UK, there has been a substantial increase in patients undergoing massive weight loss (MWL) seeking postbariatric body-contouring (bariplastic) surgery. However, there is a wide variation of availability on the National Health Service (NHS). Aims. To (1) review t... |
1 | Incidence and risk factors associated with infection after intramedullary nailing of femoral and tibial diaphyseal fractures: Prospective study | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | BACKGROUND: Diaphyseal fractures of femur and tibia are prominent due to its high incidence and high economic and social impact. Intramedullary nailing (IN) is the surgical procedure of choice. Surgical site infection (SSI) related to this procedure is considered a difficult to treat complication.
AIMS: Determine the i... |
0 | Affiliation buffers stress: cumulative genetic risk in oxytocin-vasopressin genes combines with early caregiving to predict PTSD in war-exposed young children | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | Research indicates that risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is shaped by the interaction between genetic vulnerability and early caregiving experiences; yet, caregiving has typically been assessed by adult retrospective accounts. Here, we employed a prospective longitudinal design with real-time observations... |
0 | Tranexamic Acid Use in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Leads to Improved Outcomes and Fewer Hemarthrosis-Related Complications: A Systematic Review of Level I and II Studies | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | PURPOSE: To systematically review the literature to compare the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) as a means to minimize hemarthrosis-related complications after arthroscopic procedures of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
METHODS: A systematic review according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews ... |
0 | Hypocalcemic rickets and dilated cardiomyopathy: Case reports and review of literature | Patrick’s pharmacoepidemiology project | Internationally, there have been isolated case reports published of children presenting with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in the setting of undiagnosed rickets. Although there has been an increased prevalence of rickets in the United States, there has been only one documented case of associated DCM. At our institution,... |
1 | A randomized, controlled trial comparing local infiltration analgesia with epidural infusion for total knee arthroplasty | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: There have been few studies describing wound infiltration with additional intraarticular administration of multimodal analgesia for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In this study, we assessed the efficacy of wound infiltration combined with intraarticular regional analgesia with epidural infusion on analgesic... |
0 | Are cephalomedullary interlocking screws superior to standard interlocking screws in subtrochanteric femoral fractures with an intact lesser trochanter? | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | Background: Subtrochanteric femoral fractures often are treated with cephalomedullary nails, but standard intramedullary nails may be sufficient to treat many subtrochanteric femoral fractures. We hypothesized that standard intramedullary nailing of subtrochanteric femoral fractures with an intact lesser trochanter is ... |
0 | Combined use of ultrasonic liposuction with the pull-through technique for the treatment of gynecomastia | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | The authors present a method of treatment for gynecomastia that combines the use of two techniques of soft-tissue contouring. This method uses ultrasonic liposuction in conjunction with the pull-through technique of direct excision to effectively remove the fibrofatty tissue of the male breast and the fibrous breast bu... |
1 | Outpatient reduction mammaplasty: an eleven-year experience | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | BACKGROUND: In the last 15 years, reduction mammaplasty has been increasingly performed on an outpatient basis. Despite this evolution, few outcome studies have been published regarding outpatient breast reduction surgery.
OBJECTIVE: The authors documented clinical outcomes of reduction mammaplasty performed in an outp... |
0 | Evaluation of radiographic fracture position 1 year after variable angle locking volar distal radius plating: a prospective multicentre case series | Distal Radius Fractures | Treatment with a variable angle locking plate can, in theory, maintain near anatomic reduction of intra-articular distal radius fractures, but it is unknown to what extent reduction is maintained as measured by computed tomography. We assessed changes in radiographic fracture position 1 year post-operatively. We includ... |
0 | Diacerein, its beneficial impact on chondrocytes and notable new clinical applications | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Diacerein (DCN) was obtained by diacetylation of an anthraquinone derivative rhein and was approved by FDA in 2008, in the treatment of osteoarthritis due to its inhibitory effect on proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-6 and IL-1β. It was synthesized in 1980s and marketed as a tablet in some European Union and Asi... |
0 | Does Surgical Hip Dislocation and Periacetabular Osteotomy Improve Pain in Patients With Perthes-like Deformities and Acetabular Dysplasia? | PJI DX Updated Search | Background: Patients with symptomatic residual Perthes-like deformities may present with a combination of structural abnormalities including a large aspheric femoral head, short and wide femoral neck, high greater trochanter, and acetabular dysplasia. Sometimes, the hip is further compromised by concurrent symptomatic ... |
1 | The assessment of mortality and quality of life after intertrochanteric fracture of femur in patients older than 60 at Emam Khomeini Hospital of Ahvaz | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mortality and disability rates after surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in patients older than 60 years old.
METHOD: In this retrospective study, 385 patients aged 60 or older who were admitted because of intertrochanteric fracture to treatment and teaching center of Emam Kh... |
1 | The efficacy of local liposomal bupivacaine infiltration on pain and recovery after Total Joint Arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | AAHKS (8) Anesthetic Infiltration | BACKGROUND: Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) is gradually emerging as the treatment of choice for end-stage osteoarthritis. In the past, Perioperative liposomal bupivacaine treatment is still a controversial subject in TJA. Therefore, we write this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of liposomal... |
0 | Improving community ambulation after hip fracture: protocol for a randomised, controlled trial | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | INTRODUCTION: After a hip fracture in older persons, significant disability often remains; dependency in functional activities commonly persists beyond 3 months after surgery. Endurance, dynamic balance, quadriceps strength, and function are compromised, and contribute to an inability to walk independently in the commu... |
0 | Early morbidity after aseptic revision hip arthroplasty in Denmark: A two-year nationwide study | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | Data on early morbidity and complications after revision total hip replacement (THR) are limited. The aim of this nationwide study was to describe and quantify early morbidity after aseptic revision THR and relate the morbidity to the extent of the revision surgical procedure. We analysed all aseptic revision THRs from... |
0 | A review of the use of ultrasound for skin tightening, body contouring, and cellulite reduction in dermatology | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | BACKGROUND Ultrasound (US) technology uses acoustic waves to heat tissue, resulting in thermal damage and coagulative necrosis leading to the renewal of skin elasticity, body contouring, and destruction of cellulite. OBJECTIVE This review will discuss the use of US for skin tightening, body contouring/sculpting, and ce... |
1 | Revascularisation later than 24h after popliteal artery trauma: is it worthwhile? | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | BACKGROUND: Traumatic popliteal artery injury carries heavy morbidity. Ischaemic time is an important factor affecting limb survival. In developing countries most patients present late for repair and there are no distinct guidelines in deciding for revascularisation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with popliteal artery... |
0 | Cognitive impairment is a negative short-term and long-term prognostic factor in elderly patients with hip fracture | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Subjects with severe cognitive impairment (CI) have a high-risk of hip fractures with increased rate of adverse postoperative functional outcomes and mortality.
AIM: To evaluate the impact of different degrees of CI on functional recovery and mortality after hip fracture.
DESIGN: Prospective observational s... |
0 | Serum estradiol and sex hormone-binding globulin and the risk of hip fracture in elderly women: the EPIDOS study | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | It has been suggested that low serum 17beta-estradiol (E2) and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) may predict hip fracture in postmenopausal women. We have investigated the predictive value of serum E2 and SHBG concentrations and urinary deoxypyridinoline (D-Pyr) and type I collagen breakdown products (CTX) in a large... |
0 | Effect of body weight on the outcome of displaced intracapsular fracture neck of femur treated by internal fixation; a clinical study of 198 patients | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | The aim of this study was to assess any possible correlation between body weight and fracture union following displaced intracapsular fractures of the neck of femur treated by a closed reduction and internal fixation. A total of 198 patients with such injuries treated by closed reduction and internal fixation, were rec... |
0 | The Hub of an External Fixation Device for Early Mobilization of the Wrist in the Treatment of Distal Radial Epimetaphyseal Fractures | Distal Radius Fractures | A mobilization hub inserted into an external fixator was developed for the treatment of fractures of the distal epimetaphysis of the radius bone. The hub was designed in a three-dimensional solid-body modeling system. Experimental prototypes were made of ABS plastic by 3D printing. Cadaver experiments showed that with ... |
0 | Osteonecrosis of the knee: current clinical concepts | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Osteonecrosis of the knee should be differentiated into two main categories: (1) primary, spontaneous, or idiopathic osteonecrosis and (2) secondary osteonecrosis (e.g., secondary to factors such as steroid therapy, systemic lupus erythematosus, alcoholism, Caisson decompression sickness, Gaucher's disease, hemoglobino... |
0 | Effects of oral flora on platelets: possible consequences in cardiovascular disease | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | During episodes of dental bacteremia, viridans group streptococci encounter platelets. Among these microorganisms, certain Streptococcus sanguis induce human and rabbit platelets to aggregate in vitro. In experimental rabbits, circulating streptococci induced platelets to aggregate, triggering the accumulation of plate... |
0 | Early implant-associated osteomyelitis results in a peri-implanted bacterial reservoir | PJI DX Updated Search | Implant-associated osteomyelitis (IAO) is a common complication in orthopedic surgery. The aim of this study was to elucidate how deep IAO can go into the peri-implanted bone tissue within a week. The study was performed in a porcine model of IAO. A small steel implant and either 104 CFU/kg body weight of Staphylococcu... |
0 | Pharmacotherapy for knee osteoarthritis: current and emerging therapies | TO: WNT2 Pathway Modulator | Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of pain, loss of function and disability in the elderly, with the knee being the most impactful joint affected. Currently, there is still no â??cureâ?? in OA treatment. Areas covered: The authors review the current and emerging therapies for knee OA including tradi... |
0 | Fields of effects of 2 commercial preparations of botulinum toxin type A at equal labeled unit doses: A double-blind randomized trial | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Importance This article provides new data on a controversial issue, the influence of doses on the diffusion characteristics of 2 botulinum toxins type A. Objective To assess the fields of effect of abobotulinumtoxinA and onabotulinumtoxinA at the same labeled unit dose (1:1 U) comparing sweat gland and muscle activity.... |
0 | Bone health in adult men and women with a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis | AAHKS (2) Corticosteroids | OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to determine areal bone mineral density (BMD(a)) and disease-related factors linked with BMD(a) in adults with a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
METHODS: Men and women with a history of JIA attending a young adult rheumatology clinic in Newcastle, UK, underwent dual energy x-ray a... |
0 | Health-related quality of life after knee replacement. Results of the knee replacement patient outcomes research team study | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | A cross-sectional, community-based survey of a random sample of 1750 of 242,311 Medicare recipients was performed. The patients were at least sixty- five years old and had a primary or revision knee replacement (either unilaterally or bilaterally) between 1985 and 1989. Three samples were surveyed separately: a nationa... |
0 | Factors influencing benzo[a]pyrene metabolism in human mammary epithelial cells in culture | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | We have examined the human mammary epithelial cell (HMEC) culture system developed in our laboratory for factors that might influence the metabolism of chemical carcinogens, specifically, the impact of interindividual variation and the effect of different culture conditions. Benzo[a]pyrene metabolism and DNA adduct for... |
0 | MicroRNA-199a-3p, microRNA-193b, and microRNA-320c are correlated to aging and regulate human cartilage metabolism | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNAs of approximately 22 base pairs that regulate gene expression. We harvested cartilage tissue from patients with polydactylism, anterior cruciate ligament injury, and osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty and used microarrays to identify miRNAs whose expression is upregulated... |
0 | Mini-incision dynamic condylar screw fixation for comminuted subtrochanteric hip fractures | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | PURPOSE: To review the results of indirect reduction and mini-incision dynamic condylar screw (DCS) fixation for comminuted subtrochanteric femoral fractures. METHODS: 29 men and 14 women aged 25 to 65 (mean, 44) years with comminuted subtrochanteric femoral fractures underwent indirect reduction and mini-incision DCS ... |
0 | Postoperative analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of rofecoxib after total knee replacement | AAHKS (8) Anesthetic Infiltration | METHODS: Thirty patients underwent elective knee replacement were randomly given oral rofecoxib 25 mg (group RE, n = 15) or placebo (group E, n = 15) 1 hour prior to surgery. All patients received epidural combined isoflurane anesthesia during surgery and patientâ?controlled epidural analgesia after surgery for 72 hrs... |
1 | A history of loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia in minor head injury: "Conditio sine qua non" or one of the risk factors? | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | Objective: A history of loss of consciousness (LOC) or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) is commonly considered a prerequisite for minor head injury (MHI), although neurocranial complications also occur when LOC/PTA are absent, particularly in the presence of other risk factors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whe... |
0 | Condylar orientation plating in comminuted intraarticular fractures of adult distal humerus | Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture 2020 Review | BACKGROUND: The condyles of the distal humerus have characteristic orientation in reference to the diaphysis. Anatomical reduction of the articular surface in intraarticular fractures of adult distal humerus does not always restore preinjury functional status. The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of t... |
0 | Carpal tunnel syndrome in children and adolescents with no history of trauma | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Four cases of carpal tunnel syndrome in children and adolescents with no history of trauma are discussed. The pertinent literature and a classification of the different causes of carpal tunnel syndrome in this age group is presented |
0 | Factors affecting sliding of the lag screw in intertrochanteric fractures | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | A retrospective study of 76 intertrochanteric fractures was undertaken to evaluate the failures of fixation. In every case anatomical reduction was attempted, and 135 degrees sliding compression screws and plates were used for fixation. In 2 cases, the screw penetrated into the joint and there were 8 cases where there ... |
1 | Prospective Evaluation of Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Metastases from Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | PURPOSE: The objectives of this study were to prospectively delineate the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid for treating bone metastases (BM) from differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), and to evaluate the relationships between levels of bone metabolic markers and occurrence of skeletal-related events (SREs).
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0 | Loneliness Among People With Spinal Cord Injury: Exploring the Psychometric Properties of the 3-Item Loneliness Scale | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | OBJECTIVES: To (1) examine a measure of loneliness and its correlates in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to enhance our understanding of loneliness, which has received limited scientific study in the context of SCI; and (2) conduct preliminary analyses of the reliability and validity of the measure, including an e... |
0 | 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT for detection of pulmonary metastases from musculoskeletal sarcomas | MSTS AUC - Based on ACR Lit Review | OBJECTIVE: Sarcomas represent a significant therapeutic challenge and their potential for distant pulmonary metastases is well known. [(18)F]Fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) has a role in differentiating sarcomas from benign tumours and assessing the response to therapy in advanced sarc... |
0 | Results of conversion total hip prosthesis performed following painful hemiarthroplasty | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Fifteen of 18 cases who underwent conversion total hip prosthesis due to painful hemiarthroplasty, between 1992 and 1997, were investigated retrospectively. The 13 (86.6%) women and two (13.4%) men (mean age, 59 years) were followed up for an average of 32 months. Pre-operative and post-operative Harris hip scores were... |
0 | Cost-effectiveness of total knee replacement: A prospective cohort study | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) rates have significantly increased in the past decade. While the procedure itself might be costly, the cost-effectiveness and potential offset costs from patient and societal benefits have not been clearly established. The objective of this study was to perform an economic evalu... |
0 | Complications of transradial cardiac catheterization and management | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | The transradial approach for coronary angiography has become an increasingly used alternative to the conventional transfemoral approach. Decreased access site complications and bleeding, reduced hospital stays and health care costs, and increased patient satisfaction contribute to the attractiveness of this approach. H... |
0 | Displaced tibial shaft fractures: A prospective randomized study of closed intramedullary nailing versus cast treatment in 53 patients | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | Of 53 patients with unilateral, displaced and closed or grade 1 open tibial shaft fractures, 27 patients (group I) were randomized to treatment with an intramedullary nail and 26 patients (group II) to treatment with a plaster cast. 12 fractures in the latter group were considered stable enough for treatment with only ... |
0 | Osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with multiple myeloma treated with bisphosphonates: Definition and management of the risk related to zoledronic acid | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Purpose: Bisphosphonates (BPs) are currently used to treat bone lesions in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported as an adverse event of such treatment, especially after treatment with zoledronic acid (ZA). The aim of this study was to evaluate incidence, risk factors, man... |
0 | Comparison of the results of bilateral total knee arthroplasty with and without patellar replacement for rheumatoid arthritis. A follow-up note | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty was performed in twenty-six patients who had rheumatoid arthritis, and a patellar replacement was performed concurrently in one randomly selected knee in each patient. A lateral retinacular release was performed in all knees. The patients were followed for at least six yea... |
0 | Stabilisation of periprosthetic fractures with angular stable internal fixation: A report of 13 cases | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Introduction: Periprosthetic fractures of the femur present a challenging surgical problem. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the outcome of periprosthetic fractures stabilised with an angular stable, less invasive stabilisation system (LISS). Patients and methods: Thirteen patients (ten total hip-,... |
0 | Anterior clinoidal meningiomas: functional outcome after microsurgical resection in a consecutive series of 106 patients. Clinical article | Upper Eyelid and Brow Surgery | OBJECT: In this study, the authors' goal was to analyze a series of patients treated microsurgically for an anterior clinoid process (ACP) meningioma in regard to long-term functional outcome. METHODS: The authors retrospectively analyzed clinical data in a consecutive series of 106 patients who underwent microsurgical... |
0 | Severe osteoporosis: diagnosis of non-hip non-vertebral (NHNV) fractures | Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture 2020 Review | Osteoporotic bone, structurally altered because of reduction of bone mineral density and quality deterioration, can easily head for fracture after minimum mechanical stress.THE MOST COMMON SITES OF FRACTURE, OTHER THAN SPINE AND HIP, ARE, IN DECREASING ORDER: distal radius, forearm, proximal humerus, other femoral site... |
0 | Clinical and radiological results of patients treated with orthogonal double plating for periprosthetic femoral fractures | PJI DX Updated Search | PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of surgically-treated periprosthetic femoral fractures with an orthogonal double plate system. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of ten patients (mean age 79.5 years) surgically treated for periprosthetic femoral fractures using orthogonal double pla... |
1 | Clinical examination of the knee | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Clinical examination of the knee starts with observing the patient standing and then walking. On sitting, patella height, tracking and crepitus can be demonstrated. With the patient supine the traditional sequence of look, feel and move of the joint is performed, followed by testing in turn the ligamentous and capsular... |
0 | Development of an outcome prediction tool for patients considering a total knee replacement - the Knee Outcome Prediction Study (KOPS) | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis affects 10% of the UK population over 55 years, resulting in pain and decreased quality of life. Knee replacement surgery has a proven benefit, with over 85,000 performed each year in the UK; however, approximately 17% of people are dissatisfied after surgery. Consequently, some Primary ... |
0 | Mood during epidural patient-controlled analgesia with morphine or fentanyl | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: Mood states during epidural opioids are not known. The authors studied the change in mood during the 48-h period of epidural morphine and epidural fentanyl in 47 patients after elective hip or knee joint arthroplasty. METHODS: An epidural catheter was inserted at the L2-L3 or L3-L4 interspace. Anesthesia wa... |
0 | Types and effectiveness of treatments used by people with chronic pain associated with spinal cord injuries: influence of pain and psychosocial characteristics | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | STUDY DESIGN: Postal survey.
OBJECTIVES: Because of the high prevalence and inadequate control of pain following spinal cord injury (SCI), it is important to have information about the factors associated with the use of specific pain therapies. We conducted this study to evaluate the ability of pain characteristics and... |
0 | Malignant transformation in monostotic fibrous dysplasia: Clinical features, imaging features, outcomes in 10 patients, and review | PJI DX Updated Search | Malignant transformation in fibrous dysplasia (FD) is uncommon. The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical and imaging features, and outcomes of malignant transformation in monostotic FD.Data for 10 pathologically confirmed malignant transformations in monostotic FD from January 2005 to December 2013 were re... |
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