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0 | Clinical Results of Internal Fixation of Subcapital Femoral Neck Fractures | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Subcapital femoral neck is known to cause many complications, such as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head or nonunion, compared with other femoral neck fractures. The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of AVN and fixation failures in patients treated with internal fixation using can... |
0 | Oral management of adult patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are the current treatments for patients with hematological diseases; they result in myelosuppression, and increase the susceptibility of patients to severe infections. The oral cavity is a potential site of complications in HSCT patients, because it is the... |
0 | Inflammatory intermediates produced by tissues encasing silicone breast prostheses | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Silicone prostheses, when implanted within the soft tissues of the breast, evoke an inflammatory reaction. In response to silicone exposure, inflammatory mediator production by individual cells has been observed in various experimental studies. In this study, inflammatory mediator production by periprosthetic tissues (... |
0 | Capsaicin instillation for postoperative pain following total knee arthroplasty: a preliminary report of a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | BACKGROUND: Pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) interferes with rehabilitation. Capsaicin applied in high concentration to nociceptors can cause relatively selective C-fibre desensitization for a period of weeks to months. Resultant long-lasting analgesia might facilitate rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: The objecti... |
1 | Antioxidant supplements for preventing gastrointestinal cancers | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip CPG | BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress may cause gastrointestinal cancers. The evidence on whether antioxidant supplements are effective in preventing gastrointestinal cancers is contradictory. OBJECTIVES: To assess the beneficial and harmful effects of antioxidant supplements in preventing gastrointestinal cancers. SEARCH METHO... |
1 | Reliability of the MOCART score: a systematic review | Osteochondritis Dissecans 2020 Review | BACKGROUND: The present systematic review analysed the available literature to assess reliability of the Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score in the evaluation of knee and ankle osteochondral lesions. METHODS: All the studies using the MOCART score for knee and/or talus chondral defe... |
0 | [Videotape preparation of patients before hip replacement surgery improves mobility after three months] | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | Long-term follow-up investigations of the effect of psychological preparation on postoperative physical outcome measures have very rarely been done. In this study a three-month follow-up of a previous investigation of videotape preparation before hip replacement surgery is reported. 100 patients who previously particip... |
0 | The evaluation of tension in an experimental model of external fixation of distal radius fractures | Distal Radius Fractures | A cadavaric model was used to evaluate the previously reported methods of determining excessive tension when applying an external fixator across the wrist. An osteotomy of the distal radius was performed and tension was applied incrementally across the joint in 9 cadaveric specimens. The fingers of each specimen could ... |
1 | Tourniquet occlusion technique for lower extremity artery reconstruction in war wound | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | Reconstruction of blood vessels after war injuries is mandatory for life and limb salvage. In an effort to prevent prolonged major bleeding and make reconstruction quicker and technically more comfortable, thigh pneumatic tourniquet occlusion was performed pre- and intraoperatively in eleven of 53 wounded with injuries... |
0 | Early irreversible osteonecrosis versus transient lesions of the femoral condyles: Prognostic value of subchondral bone and marrow changes on MR imaging | AAHKS (2) Corticosteroids | OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to determine the MR imaging features that enable differentiation between early irreversible osteonecrosis and transient lesions in nontraumatic lesions of the femoral condyle having the 'bone marrow edema' pattern on MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS. We reviewed 23 nontraumatic... |
1 | The effect of body mass index and wound irrigation on outcome after bilateral breast reduction | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | Thirty patients undergoing bilateral breast reduction by inferior pedicle technique were entered into a prospective, randomized study to determine the effect of unilateral saline wound irrigation and body mass index (BMI) on outcome. Each patient was assessed at 1, 4, and 8 weeks after surgery for wound dehiscence, inf... |
0 | The AGC total knee replacement-cemented versus cementless hydroxyapatite fixation | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | We carried out a prospective randomised controlled trial comparing 2 different methods of fixation for the Anatomical Graduated Components (AGC) total knee replacement (TKR). Cemented fixation was compared with hydroxyapatite coated (HAC), cementless fixation. 210 patients (254 knees) were studied. Patients were follow... |
0 | Arterial injuries. Review of 12 years experience with 32 patients | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | Thirty-two patients with 41 injured arteries were operated upon during a period of 12 years. Three quarters were men, and the median age was 33 years. Accompanying lesions were seen in 87.5% of the patients. Nearly half the lesions were related to blunt trauma. Occupational accidents constituted the largest group. The ... |
0 | Oral corticosteroids and fracture risk: relationship to daily and cumulative doses | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effects of daily and cumulative oral corticosteroid doses on the risk of fractures. METHODS: Information was obtained from the General Practice Research Database, which contains medical records of general practitioners in England and Wales. The study included 244 235 oral corticostero... |
0 | Improved analgesia with clonidine when added to local anesthetic during combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for hip arthroplasty: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study | AAHKS (9/10) Regional Nerve Blocks | BACKGROUND: The perioperative effects of intrathecal and epidural clonidine combined with local anesthetic were evaluated in 60 patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.
METHODS: This was a double-blinded study and the patients were randomized into three groups, with 20 patients in each group. All patients received spinal ... |
0 | The efficacy of postoperative pain control after TKA in Ramathibodi Hospital; A comparison among multiple techniques | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Introduction: Pain control after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is challenging since most of patients are elderly with multiple comorbid diseases. Sixty percent of patients had severe postoperative pain which markedly disturbed recovery and rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of pos... |
0 | The role of different preoperative treatment modality in esophageal carcinoma management | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | Purpose - The routine use of adjuvant radiotherapy as a single modality is presently not warranted on the basis of majority randomized trials Investigation of influence of additional use of intracavitary brachytherapy (IBT), hyperthermia (HT) and hyperglycaemia (HG) Methods - 243 untreated cases of esophageal squamous ... |
0 | Association between preoperative measurements and resection weight in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty | Reduction Mammoplasty for Female Breast Hypertrophy | Current guidelines used to predict appropriate resection weight for patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty are typically based on relatively nondescript patient characteristics and are most often inaccurate. The determination of patient measurements that correlate with resection weight could enable appropriate resec... |
1 | An automatic computer-aided detection system for meniscal tears on magnetic resonance images | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Knee-related injuries including meniscal tears are common in both young athletes and the aging population, and require accurate diagnosis and surgical intervention when appropriate. With proper techniques and radiologists' experienced skills, confidence in detection of meniscal tears can be quite high. This paper devel... |
0 | Towards more rationalized approach to autologous fat grafting | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | Background: Even though fat grafting has become widely used by plastic surgeons, most surgeons choose their method of fat grafting based almost entirely on anecdotal evidence. As more and more scientific studies appear in the literature, we now may have more objective, scientific evidence to support the use of specific... |
1 | Impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on census, organization and activity of a large urban Emergency Department | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | BACKGROUND: The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is overwhelming the response of many regional health services across Italy. This article aims to report and discuss the data of the first 8 weeks of COVID-19 epidemic in the emergency department (ED) of the University Hospital of Parma. METHODS: The ED visit... |
0 | Uptake and outcomes of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for uterine cancer | HipFx Supplemental Cost Analysis | Objective While intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) allows more precise radiation planning, the technology is substantially more costly than conformal radiation and, to date, the benefits of IMRT for uterine cancer are not well defined. We examined the use of IMRT and its effect on late toxicity for uterine ca... |
0 | The risks associated with tourniquet use in lower limb trauma surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | PURPOSE: Tourniquet use in lower limb fracture surgery may reduce intra-operative bleeding, improve surgical field of view and reduce length of procedure. However, tourniquets may result in pain and the production of harmful metabolites cause complications or affect functional outcomes. This systematic review aimed to ... |
1 | Axonal degeneration in association with carpal tunnel syndrome | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Median nerve entrapment in the palm to wrist segment is known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Electromyography is the best evaluation test to confirm the disease, as it shows a median reduced conduction velocity and/or conduction block; however, the usual CTS electrodiagnostic tests do not separate segmental demyelina... |
0 | Migration of the tibial component in successful unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. A clinical, radiographic and roentgen stereophotogrammetric study | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | Migration of the tibial component in unicompartmental Marmor knee arthroplasty was measured by conventional radiography and roentgen stereophotogrammetry during a 2-year follow-up of six patients operated on for femoro-tibial arthrosis. The clinical course was satisfactory for all six patients. A radiolucent zone devel... |
0 | Talar neck and body fractures | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | Fractures of the talar neck and body are rare and serious injuries. The vast majority are either intra-articular or lead indirectly to an intra-articular incongruity through a dislocation at the talar neck. Because of the high energy needed to produce talar fractures, they are frequently seen in multiply injured and po... |
0 | Arthroscopic Treatment of Labral Tears in Patients Aged 60 Years or Older | PJI DX Updated Search | Purpose The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate the clinical outcomes of a series of patients aged 60 years or older who underwent hip arthroscopy for labral tears with minimum 2-year follow-up and (2) identify risk factors for conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods Outcome data were prospectively co... |
0 | High Definition Liposculpture in Male Patients Using Reciprocating Power-Assisted Liposuction Technology: Techniques and Results in a Prospective Study | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | BACKGROUND: High-definition liposculpture (HDL) consists of techniques developed to emulate an athletic and attractive surface anatomy. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe our experience, including techniques and postoperative outcomes, when performing HDL with power-assisted liposuction (PAL) technology ... |
0 | Can a triple pelvic osteotomy for adult symptomatic hip dysplasia provide relief of symptoms for 25 years? hip | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 2020 Review | Background: Many surgeons recommend pelvic osteotomy to treat symptomatic hip dysplasia in younger patients. We previously reported a cohort of patients at 10 and 15 years followup in which 65% of the patients showed no progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Questions/purposes: The purposes of this study were to determine... |
0 | The complex relation between bisphosphonate adherence and fracture reduction | HipFx Supplemental Cost Analysis | Context: Real-world adherence to bisphosphonate therapy is poor. Consistent data support a relation between medication adherence and fracture reduction, but relatively little attention has been paid to the effect of the method used to measure adherence on this relation or on the relation between adherence and specific ... |
0 | Is osteoarthritis in women affected by hormonal changes or smoking? | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | The influence of sex hormone related events and smoking on the development of OA in women was investigated in a case-controlled postal survey. One hundred and twenty-nine patients with nodal generalized osteoarthritis (NGOA) and 145 with non-nodal pauciarticular large joint osteoarthritis (LJOA) were identified from th... |
0 | Genome-wide DNA methylation study of hip and knee cartilage reveals embryonic organ and skeletal system morphogenesis as major pathways involved in osteoarthritis | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that epigenetics plays a role in osteoarthrits (OA). The aim of the study was to describe the genome wide DNA methylation changes in hip and knee OA and identify novel genes and pathways involved in OA by comparing the DNA methylome of the hip and knee osteoarthritic cartilage tissues with... |
0 | Endoscopic axillary lymphadenectomy without prior liposuction. Development of a technique and initial experience | Panniculectomy & Abdominoplasty CPG | BACKGROUND: A new technique of endoscopic axillary lymphadenectomy without prior liposuction was developed by our group. METHOD: A total of 33 patients with early stage breast cancer were treated by breast-conserving therapy and endoscopic axillary lymphadenectomy. RESULTS: The median duration of the operation was 74.9... |
0 | Investigating the Longer-Term Health Consequences of Work-Related Injuries Among Youth | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | Purpose: To investigate the longer-term health consequences of work injuries among youth aged 15-24 years using a population-based, longitudinal study (1991-2001) of merged health care and workers' compensation records. Methods: A group-based modeling approach was used (1) to identify unique trajectories of health care... |
0 | Long-term results of arthroscopic excision of unstable osteochondral lesions of the lateral femoral condyle | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term functional and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic removal of unstable osteochondral lesions with subchondral drilling in the lateral femoral condyle. We reviewed the outcome of 23 patients (28 knees) with stage III or IV osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the... |
0 | Clinical management and outcome of papillary and follicular (differentiated) thyroid cancer presenting with distant metastasis at diagnosis | MSTS 2022 - Metastatic Disease of the Humerus | BACKGROUND: Differentiated thyroid cancer has a good prognosis and only rarely presents with distant metastasis at diagnosis. The clinical outcome of this presentation was assessed with respect to survival and factors that may determine prognosis.
METHODS: A retrospective review was undertaken of patients with stage M1... |
0 | Integrated electromyography of the vastus medialis muscle after meniscectomy | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Integrated electromyography (IEMG) is a valuable method for evaluating a muscle and documenting muscle rehabilitation. In a study of six adult males who had meniscectomies following tears of the medial meniscus, IEMG was performed to record the condition of the vastus medialis muscle preoperatively and at intervals (1 ... |
0 | Bone metastases in patients with small cell lung carcinoma: rate of development, early versus late onset, modality of treatment, and their impact on survival. A single-institution retrospective cohort study | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | The aim of the present study was to further explore the impact of bone metastases (BMs) and their therapeutic management on the overall prognosis of patients with small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC). We performed a retrospective analysis of medical records of 363 patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed SCL... |
0 | Unicompartmental knee arthroplasties implanted for osteoarthritis with partial loss of joint space have high re-operation rates | Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee CPG | The indications and contraindications for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are controversial. The aim of the study was to determine the risk factors for re-operation in our practice. A series of 113 medial UKAs with mean follow-up of 63 months were reviewed retrospectively. Pre-operatively all knees had radiogr... |
0 | Repair of Traumatic Avulsed Achilles Tendon using Double Cerclage Trans-calcaneal Stainless Steel Sutures: Prospective Study and Review of Literature | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | INTRODUCTION: Achilles sleeve avulsion results in a direct disruption of the triceps surae-calcaneal complex from its insertion. It represents a surgical challenge to all orthopedic surgeons as a little tissue is available for direct repair of the achilles tendon into its insertion. Methods of fixation include suturing... |
0 | Diagnosis and treatment of distal biceps and anterior elbow pain in throwing athletes | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Despite the activity of the musculature around the elbow and the high angular velocity and stresses, distal biceps tendon injury is rare in the overhead athlete. The biomechanics of the throwing motion and electromyographic studies of the elbow provide useful clues as to why the biceps stays relatively healthy. Anterio... |
0 | Efficacy of drugs with different mechanisms of action in relieving spontaneous pain at rest and during movement in a rat model of osteoarthritis | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) suffer from joint pain aggravated by movement, which affect their quality of life. In the present study, a weight bearing paradigm for pain at rest and a gait paradigm for pain during movement were tested in rats with unilateral knee arthritis induced by an intra-articular injection of... |
0 | Pain in malignant hematology | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Pain is frequently experienced by patients with hematological malignancies, although it often receives little attention. Different underlying causes and mechanisms may sustain several pain syndromes in hematological malignant patients. Pain may be due to disease itself, to disease-related complications, to iatrogenic c... |
1 | Is single-stage implant-based breast reconstruction (SSBR) with an acellular matrix safe?: Strattice™ or Meso Biomatrix® in SSBR | Acellular Dermal Matrix | BACKGROUND: Acellular matrices (AM) might enable a direct single-stage breast reconstruction procedure resulting in an improved efficacy of the reconstruction phase for patients. Safety concerns are an important issue due to a recent study which shows that single-stage breast reconstruction with Strattice™ resulted in ... |
0 | Increased chondrocyte seeding density has no positive effect on cartilage repair in an MPEG-PLGA scaffold | Osteochondritis Dissecans 2020 Review | PURPOSE: This study investigates the effect of cell seeding density on cartilage repair in matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: In vitro: Four different cell seeding densities of human chondrocytes were seeded onto a porous methoxy-polyethylene glycol-polylactic-co-glycolic acid scaff... |
0 | Bisphosphonate treatment for multiple myeloma | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Patients with multiple myeloma often experience skeletal-related complications including pathological fractures, hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression, pain requiring surgery or radiotherapy. Myeloma bone disease is characterized by the presence of lytic lesions due to increased osteoclastic activity, which is not acc... |
1 | SARS-CoV-2 environmental contamination associated with persistently infected COVID-19 patients | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | BACKGROUND: Severe COVID-19 patients typically test positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA for extended periods of time, even after recovery from severe disease. Due to the timeframe involved, these patients may have developed humoral immunity to SARS-CoV-2 whilst still testing positive for viral RNA in swabs. Data is lacking on ... |
0 | The role of high-resolution ultrasound in the diagnosis of a traumatic neuroma in an injured median nerve | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | Since the development of high-resolution ultrasound, its role in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve lesions has steadily increased. We present the case of a 42-yr-old woman who experienced consistent numbness over the left hand and fingers after cutting the wrist in a suicide attempt and subsequent tendon and median ner... |
1 | A prospective study of the long-term efficacy of local methyl prednisolone acetate injection in the management of mild carpal tunnel syndrome | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | OBJECTIVE: Local glucocorticoid injections are used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, this treatment is associated with frequent relapses. An important limitation of studies with higher relapse rates is that no attempt has been made to identify patients with mild or severe disease. We evaluated the effica... |
0 | Management of the Failed Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture | Glenohumeral Joint OA | A variety of reasons exist for failure of arthroplasty performed for management of proximal humerus fracture. Revision surgery for these failures is complex and has a high likelihood of inferior outcomes compared with primary arthroplasty. Successful management requires consideration of various modes of failure includi... |
0 | Is PRP useful in alveolar cleft reconstruction? Platelet-rich plasma in secondary alveoloplasty | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | Objective: Cleft lip and palate is a congenital facial malformation with an established treatment protocol. Mixed dentition period is the best moment for correct maxillary bone defect with an alveoloplasty. The aim of this surgical procedure is to facilitate dental eruption, re-establish maxillary arch, close any oro-n... |
1 | Prevention of infective endocarditis: guidelines from the American Heart Association: a guideline from the American Heart Association Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis and Kawasaki Disease Committee, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, and the Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Cardiovascular Surgery an... | Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | BACKGROUND: The purpose of this statement is to update the recommendations by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the prevention of infective endocarditis, which were last published in 1997. METHODS: and RESULTS: A writing group appointed by the AHA for their expertise in prevention and treatment of infective endo... |
0 | Long-term survival and radiological results of the Duraconâ?¢ total knee arthroplasty | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse the long-term (>ten years) survival rate and radiological results of the Duracon TKA. Methods: Between 1992 and 1999 159 Duracon TKA were implanted at our institution. A Kaplan-Meier survival analysis for the endpoints exchange, addition or removal of any component for any ... |
0 | Oncologic metabolic emergencies | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Cancer and its therapies may lead to several metabolic emergencies that emergency providers (EPs) should be well-versed in identifying and managing. With prompt recognition and treatment initiation in the emergency department, lives can be saved and quality of life maintained. Most oncologic metabolic emergencies occur... |
0 | Arthroscopic acetabular labral reconstruction: A review | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | The function and importance of the acetabular labrum in hip biomechanics have been determined. A labral tear is one of the most common findings in the hip preservation field, commonly associated with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome. It has been established that the restoration of labral anatomy and function... |
1 | Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Versus Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscus Lesions: How Robust Is the Current Evidence? A Critical Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate study quality and risk of bias for randomized trials comparing partial meniscectomy with physical therapy in middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscus tears.
METHODS: A systematic review of Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed ... |
0 | Acute management and immediate rehabilitation after hip fracture amongst people aged 65 years and over: best practice evidence-based guideline summary [quick reference guide for clinicians] | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | NO |
0 | Pertrochanteric fracture of the femur in the Finnish National Hospital Discharge Register: validity of procedural coding, external cause for injury and diagnosis | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | BACKGROUND: Hospital discharge data is routinely collected in Finland and it is an invaluable source of information when assessing injury epidemiology as well as treatment. The database can be used when planning injury prevention and redirecting resources of the health care system. Most recently our hospital discharge ... |
0 | Early periprosthetic joint infection and debridement, antibiotics and implant retention in arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture | DoD SSI (Surgical Site Infections) | INTRODUCTION: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a severe complication of hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures (FNF). Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) is recommended in early PJI in association with stable implants. Few studies have evaluated the outcome of DAIR in this fragile populati... |
0 | First cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in France: surveillance, investigations and control measures, January 2020 | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | A novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2) causing a cluster of respiratory infections (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, was identified on 7 January 2020. The epidemic quickly disseminated from Wuhan and as at 12 February 2020, 45,179 cases have been confirmed ... |
0 | Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Open Reduction With Internal Fixation Versus Bridging External Fixation | Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture 2020 Review | BACKGROUND: Distal radius fracture is common in all ages. Mobility and wrist function is important. The choice of treatment should aim for optimal function with minimal complications. OBJECTIVES: In this study we compared two surgical approaches, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and closed reduction with ext... |
0 | Primary and adjunctive uses of botulinum toxin type A in the periorbital region | Upper Eyelid and Brow Surgery | Chemodenervation with botulinum toxin has become an integral part of the facial plastic armamentarium. Although eyebrow and eyelid cosmetic deformities and asymmetries have traditionally been treated by surgical intervention, Botox can now be incorporated effectively into the treatment plan. When the surgeon has a comp... |
0 | Chondrosarcoma of the tibial head during pregnancy: A challenging diagnosis | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | Chondrosarcoma is one of the most common malignant bone tumours in adults. However, it rarely occurs during pregnancy. Therefore, reports on surgical and medical management of this entity are hard to find. Different studies suggest a possible growth-enhancing effect of altered hormone levels on various bone tumours. Th... |
0 | Saint Anthony's fire or carpal tunnel syndrome? (a case of iatrogenic ergotism) | Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG | A case of unilateral upper limb ischaemia from ergot overdosage is presented. An unusual feature was a median nerve neuropathy suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome. The arteriographic appearances are demonstrated and management discussed |
0 | Does HIV Infection Increase the Risk of Short-Term Adverse Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty? | PJI DX Updated Search | Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, we assess the: (1) demographic trends; (2) complications; and (3) length of hospital stay among total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The study population consisted of 2772 patients with HIV and 5,672,314 controls. Patients wit... |
1 | Cross-pin femoral fixation: a new technique for hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the knee | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries CPG | A new method of femoral fixation for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis (ST/G) tendons is presented. Biomechanical evaluation of the method was performed with pullout tests using animal tissues simulating fixation of ST/G tendons passing around a 2.5-mm pin pl... |
0 | Subtrochanteric femur fractures: Review of the complete pathologic spectrum with emphasis on distinguishing imaging features | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | Subtrochanteric femur fractures result from a variety of mechanisms of injury and underlying pathologies. Radiologists can play a pivotal role by differentiating the etiology of a subtrochanteric femur fracture, which assists the orthopedic surgeon in choosing the correct method of treatment. To provide this valuable s... |
0 | The menisci and articular cartilage: a life-long fascination | Osteochondritis Dissecans 2020 Review | The menisci and articular cartilage of the knee have a close embryological, anatomical and functional relationship, which explains why often a pathology of one also affects the other.Traumatic meniscus tears should be repaired, when possible, to protect the articular cartilage.Traumatic articular cartilage lesions can ... |
0 | Pelvic reconstruction following resection of tumour involving the whole ilium and acetabulum | MSTS 2022 - Metastatic Disease of the Humerus | Background: Functional reconstruction following resection of pelvic tumours with the ileum and the acetabulum involvement is challenging and demanding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of these patients receiving pelvic reconstruction with a femoral head autograft plus a hemipelvic prosthesis. Methods:... |
0 | Does smoking protect against osteoarthritis? Meta-analysis of observational studies | SR for PM on OA of All Extremities | OBJECTIVES: To determine whether smoking is protective against the development of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Observational studies for the association between smoking and OA were systematically searched through Medline (1950-), Embase (1980-), Web of Science (1960-), PubMed, Google and relevant references. ORs and 9... |
1 | Procedural outcomes of double vs. single fluoroscopy for fixing intertrochanteric femur fractures | Hip Fx in the Elderly 2019 | OBJECTIVE: This study compares reducing radiation and operation time between single and double C-arm fluoroscopy in the treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures with intramedullary nails.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty four patients participated in the study. Patients were divided into two groups as single (23 patie... |
1 | A feasibility trial of a prefabricated immediate postoperative prosthetic limb system | DoD LSA (Limb Salvage vs Amputation) | In this feasibility trial, 32 consecutive patients undergoing transtibial or knee disarticulation amputation had application of a prefabricated immediate postoperative prosthesis in the operating room following lower extremity amputation. Partial weightbearing was initiated on the first postoperative day. Twenty-nine u... |
0 | Distal radius volar rim plate: Technical and radiographic considerations | Distal Radius Fractures | AIM: To determine technical considerations and radiographic outcomes of the Synthes volar rim distal radius plate to treat complex intra-articular fractures.
METHODS: This review highlights technical considerations learnt using this implant since it was introduced in a major trauma unit in November 2011, including anat... |
1 | Targeted Screening of Hip Dysplasia in Newborns: Experience at a District General Hospital in Scotland | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 2020 Review | National Health Service Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) published a health technology scoping report in 2006 acknowledging that there are serious concerns within Scotland in relation to Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) as there is no formal screening program in place and there are significant variations betw... |
0 | Does spirituality facilitate adjustment and resilience among individuals and families after SCI? | DoD PRF (Psychosocial RF) | PURPOSE: The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate the role of spirituality in facilitating adjustment and resilience after spinal cord injury (SCI) for the individual with SCI and their family members. METHOD-DATA SOURCES: Peer reviewed journals were identified using PsychInfo, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase and ... |
0 | Functional knee assessment with advanced imaging | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | The purpose of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is to restore the native stability of the knee joint and to prevent further injury to meniscus and cartilage, yet studies have suggested that joint laxity remains prevalent in varying degrees after ACL reconstruction. Imaging can provide measurements of tra... |
1 | Radiographic changes around humeral components in shoulder arthroplasty | Glenohumeral Joint OA | BACKGROUND: Our purposes were to analyze radiographic changes around humeral components and to determine the influence of these changes on the clinical outcome of shoulder arthroplasty.
METHODS: Three hundred and ninety-five shoulders with primary osteoarthritis were treated with a shoulder replacement and were analyze... |
0 | Piroxicam in arthroscopic surgery of the knee. A prospective randomized double-blind multicenter study with preoperative and short term postoperative treatment | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | Preoperative prophylactic and short term postoperative treatment with piroxicam was evaluated against placebo in 332 patients who were suspected of having a meniscal tear. 244 had undergone arthroscopic meniscal resection and 88 diagnostic arthroscopy only. The patients received 40 mg piroxicam preoperatively, 40 mg on... |
0 | The use of ESIN in humerus fractures : Shaft seldom, subcapital sometimes, supracondylar often | The Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures AUC | Background: The aim of this study was to collect data of patients treated by elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN), regarding epidemiology, indications, results, and complications. Patients: Altogether, 400 patients with fractures of the humerus, the lower arm, the femur and the lower leg, treated with ESIN, wer... |
0 | Are intra-articular injections of Hylan G-F 20 efficacious in painful osteoarthritis of the knee? A systematic review & meta-analysis | SR for PM on OA of All Extremities | AIM: To systematically review evidence and perform a meta-analysis of the efficacy of intra-articular (IA) injections of Hylan G-F 20 for the treatment of painful osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. METHODS: Systematic review of the Embase and PubMed databases up to July 2013 of randomised placebo-controlled trials studyi... |
0 | Long-term treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: a review from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) | HipFx Supplemental Cost Analysis | INTRODUCTION: Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a chronic disease requiring treatment that balances long-term fracture efficacy against risk. METHODS: We reviewed the efficacy and safety of calcium and vitamin D, the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), the bisphosphonates, denosumab, and strontium ranelate in ... |
0 | Current concept for the use of PRP in arthroscopic surgery | PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) | PRP is commonly used in sports medicine and because it is supposed to increase healing capacities of damaged tissues, it is expected to be increase efficiency or god clinical outcomes when added to arthroscopic surgical procedure. The current review of literature explores the evidence-based medicine supporting the use ... |
0 | Environmental and behavioural interventions for reducing physical activity limitation in community dwelling visually impaired older people | Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly | This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of environmental and behavioural interventions in reducing activity limitation and improving quality of life amongst visually impaired older people |
0 | Imaging of Osteoarthritis | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disorder in the elderly, and there is no effective treatment. Imaging is essential for evaluating the synovial joint structures (including cartilage, meniscus, subchondral bone marrow and synovium) for diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up. This article describes the roles ... |
0 | Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of a Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulin ABT-981 Against IL-1alpha and IL-1beta in Healthy Subjects and Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | The interleukin (IL)-1 family of proinflammatory cytokines are thought to play a significant role in the structural progression of osteoarthritis and its associated symptoms. IL-1alpha and IL-1beta are 2 distinct cytokines found in the cartilage, synovial membrane, and synovial fluid of patients with osteoarthritis. Th... |
0 | Cathepsin-D in human breast cancer: correlation with vascular invasion and other clinical and histopathological characteristics | MSTS 2018 - Femur Mets and MM | The relationship between the Cathepsin-D concentration in breast cancer cytosols and clinical and histopathological characteristics of the tumours was investigated, including vascular invasion, histological type, histological grade, lymph node involvement and tumour size. The median cathepsin-D concentration of a serie... |
0 | Arthrolysis and delayed internal fixation combined with hinged external fixation for elbow stiffness associated with malunion or nonunion of capitellum fracture | Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture 2020 Review | BACKGROUND: This study assessed outcomes after treatment of patients with capitellum fracture diagnosed >4Â weeks after the trauma (delayed) who presented with stiff elbow. METHODS: We reviewed 7 patients with stiff elbows after delayed diagnosis of capitellum fractures between February 2007 and February 2012. They wer... |
1 | Valgus high tibial osteotomy. A long-term follow-up study | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | One hundred twenty-eight knees in 107 patients with osteoarthrosis treated by valgus high tibial osteotomy were clinically reviewed. Patients were reviewed from three to 15 years postoperatively (mean, 7.5 years). The revision rate in the osteoarthrotic population was 10.9%. Patients who were older than 60 years of age... |
0 | Fixation of Unstable Femoral Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions with Bioabsorbable Pins-Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes | Osteochondritis Dissecans 2020 Review | Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans (JOCD) is a common reason for knee pain among children. The aim of this case study was to report on clinical and radiographic outcomes after fixation of an osteochondral fragment with bioabsorbable pins in children with open growth plates. We hypothesized that surgical treatment with ... |
0 | The Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Installation in Diabetic Foot Associated with Phlegmon | PJI DX Updated Search | The negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers was used successfully for many years. In the case of complications associated with infection by this type of wound treatment to give very good results. From many years of sustained research on a device that could combine the advantages of the ... |
0 | Surgical Preparation for Articular Cartilage Regeneration in the Osteoarthritic Knee Joint | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | PURPOSE: Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a treatment option even in early osteoarthritis (OA). Surgical preparation for ACI should avoid penetration of the subchondral bone plate to prevent hemorrhage, fibrin clot formation, and subsequent activation of the inflammatory response.
HYPOTHESIS: Current surgic... |
0 | Assessing the psychometric characteristics of the Macedonian version of the Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-MAC49) | Dental Implant Infection | AIM: The aim of this study was to adapt the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49) for use by the Macedonian-speaking population and to assess its psychometric properties., METHODS: After piloting a back-translated version of the OHIP-49 questionnaire in Macedonian, the resulting Macedonian version of the Oral Health ... |
0 | Imaging update on developmental dysplasia of the hip with the role of MRI | Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 2020 Review | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a well-described entity previously evaluated with a standard multimodality imaging algorithm, typically consisting of ultrasound and radiography depending on patient age. CONCLUSION: MRI is increasingly used because it is a no... |
1 | Psoas compartment disease studied by computed tomography. Analysis of 50 cases and subject review | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | Fifty patients with disease involving the psoas compartment were analyzed. There were 27 patients with inflammation, 17 with tumor, and 6 with hemorrhage. In all but 3 cases the disease did not originate in the psoas but spread there from neighboring structures. Disease processes followed the fascial planes in patients... |
0 | Ambiguous Nomenclature in Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging | AMP (Acute Meniscal Pathology) | INTRODUCTION: Medical vocabulary that conveys different meanings to different groups of readers can lead to confusion and potential misinterpretation of diagnoses. This article reviews words used by radiologists that convey information to the orthopedic surgeon and patient that is different from what the radiologist in... |
0 | Posterior cruciate-retaining, rotating-platform total knee arthroplasty: minimum 4-year follow-up study | PJI DX Updated Search | Rotating-platform, mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty was initially developed using a posterior cruciate-sacrificing technique and design. Posterior cruciate-substituting and -retaining, rotating-platform total knee arthroplasty designs were developed later. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a minimum 4-yea... |
0 | Photopheresis: Therapeutic potential in preventing restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty | Reconstruction After Skin Cancer | Photopheresis (extracorporeal photochemotherapy) is an immunomodulatory therapy that entails the reinfusion of peripheral blood mononuclear cells after exposure to the photoreactive agent methoxsalen and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation. Currently available at approximately 150 treatment centers worldwide, photopheresis i... |
0 | Intra-articular administration of tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty | PJI DX Updated Search | PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of intraarticular tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss and the need for blood transfusion during total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS: Records of 19 men and 31 women aged 46 to 83 (mean, 62) years who underwent primary THA with intra-articular administration of TXA were r... |
1 | Positioning-related complications of minimally invasive radical prostatectomies | DOD - Acute Comp Syndrome CPG | BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Because of recent advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has become the primary treatment option in prostate cancer. RARP, however, necessitates patients to be placed in a steep Trendelenberg position, which presents multiple opportunities... |
0 | Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the anterior cruciate ligament-return to sport after injury (ACL-RSI) scale into Turkish | OAK 3 - Non-arthroplasty tx of OAK | PURPOSE: To translate and culturally adapt the anterior cruciate ligament-return to sport after injury (ACL-RSI) scale into Turkish (ACL-RSI-Tr) and examine and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version in individuals who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS: The ACL... |
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