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Age is an important predictor of short-term outcome in endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 10/28/09

Hansen TB et al. – The authors did a prospective registration of patient satisfaction, symptoms and function before and 2–months after endoscopic carpal tunnel release in 101 consecutive patients aged 23–94 years and then submitted the data to multivariable logistic regression analysis. Patient age >65 years was a good predictor of a less favourable short–term outcome, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release may not be justified as a routine procedure in elderly patients.

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Ultrasonographic assessment of clinically diagnosed trigger fingers
Rheumatology International, 11/10/09

Randomised controlled trial of local corticosteroid injections for de Quervains tenosynovitis in general practice
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10/28/09

There Is Inadequate Evidence to Determine the Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological and Nonsurgical Interventions for Hand Osteoarthritis: An Overview of High-Quality Systematic Reviews
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Propionibacterium acnes infection after shoulder arthroplasty: A diagnostic challenge
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 11/03/09

Efficacy of Multimodal Pain Control Protocol in the Setting of Total Hip Arthroplasty
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 11/06/09

Incidence and Risk Factors for Deep Surgical Site Infection After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
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