Orthopedics News & Articles

1 Use of the reamer-irrigator-aspirator technique to obtain autograft for ankle and hindfoot arthrodesis The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

2 The insertional torque of a pedicle screw has a positive correlation with bone mineral density in posterior lumbar pedicle screw fixation The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

3 Clavicle anatomy and the applicability of intramedullary midshaft fracture fixation Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

4 Classification of distal radius fractures in children: good inter- and intraobserver reliability, which improves with clinical experience Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

5 Derivation of a Preliminary Clinical Prediction Rule for Identifying a Sub-Group of Patients With Low Back Pain Likely to Benefit From Pilates-Based Exercise Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, January 27, 2012

6 The Fixation Strength of Scaphoid Bone Screws: An In Vitro Investigation Using Polyurethane Foam The Journal of Hand Surgery, January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

7 Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in men aged 60–74 years Age and Aging, January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

8 Long-term follow-up of cases of rotator cuff tear treated conservatively Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, January 27, 2012

9 The contribution of the coronoid and radial head to the stability of the elbow The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), January 27, 2012

10 Clinical course, characteristics and prognostic indicators in patients presenting with back and leg pain in primary care. The ATLAS study protocol Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, January 27, 2012

11 The cost-effectiveness of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty compared with hemiarthroplasty for rotator cuff tear arthropathy Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, January 27, 2012

12 Evaluating rotational kinematics of the knee in ACL reconstructed patients using 3.0Tesla magnetic resonance imaging The Knee, January 27, 2012    Clinical Article

13 Effect of knee joint icing on knee extension strength and knee pain early after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized cross-over study Clinical Rehabilitation, January 27, 2012

14 Hip Fracture Mortality: Is It Affected by Anesthesia Techniques Full Text Anesthesiology Research and Practice, January 27, 2012

15 Bone Density and Cortical Structure after Pediatric Renal Transplantation Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, January 27, 2012

16 Role of Wrist Arthrodesis in Patients Receiving Double Free Muscle Transfers for Reconstruction Following Complete Brachial Plexus Paralysis The Journal of Hand Surgery, January 27, 2012

17 Revision of total elbow replacement by exchange cementing The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), January 27, 2012

18 Effects of Patellar Taping on Brain Activity During Knee Joint Proprioception Tests Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physical Therapy, January 27, 2012

19 Can Supervised Group Exercises Including Ergonomic Advice Reduce the Prevalence and Severity of Low Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy? A Randomized Controlled Trial Physical Therapy, January 27, 2012

20 Minimum 4-Year Follow-Up on Contralateral C7 Nerve Transfers for Brachial Plexus Injuries The Journal of Hand Surgery, January 27, 2012

1 Outcomes and complications of operative versus non-operative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture: a meta-analysis Chinese Medical Journal, December 1, 2011    Free full text    Evidence Based Medicine

2 A Randomized Trial Comparing Yoga, Stretching, and a Self-care Book for Chronic Low Back Pain Archives of Internal Medicine, December 13, 2011

3 Bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft versus hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the young athlete: a retrospective matched analysis with 2-10 year follow-up Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, November 7, 2011

4 Comparison of Kirschner wires and AO cannulated screw internal fixation for displaced lateral humeral condyle fracture in children International Orthopaedics, December 19, 2011

5 An update on the surgical management of acromioclavicular joint injuries Current Orthopaedic Practice , December 8, 2011

6 Open Reduction Internal Fixation Versus Percutaneous Pinning With External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial The Journal of Hand Surgery, December 2, 2011

7 Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain Annals of Internal Medicine, November 1, 2011

8 Plate fixation versus intramedullary fixation for displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review International Orthopaedics, December 15, 2011    Evidence Based Medicine

9 Randomized, Prospective Comparison of Plate versus Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Distal Tibia Shaft Fractures Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, November 17, 2011

10 Comparison of postdischarge physiotherapy versus usual care following primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: an exploratory pilot randomized clinical trial Clinical Rehabilitation, December 23, 2011

11 Femoral Neck Shortening and Varus Collapse After Navigated Fixation of Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, December 16, 2011

12 Surgical treatment and management of hip fracture patients Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, December 12, 2011

13 Additional x-ray views increase decision to treat clavicular fractures surgically Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, December 1, 2011

14 Morphology of the Cubital Tunnel: An Anatomical and Biomechanical Study With Implications for Treatment of Ulnar Nerve Compression The Journal of Hand Surgery, December 23, 2011

15 Systematic review of cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures in older patients Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, December 12, 2011    Evidence Based Medicine

16 Can we predict response to the McKenzie method in patients with acute low back pain? A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial European Spine Journal, December 20, 2011

17 A Comparison of Locked Versus Nonlocked Enders Rods for Length Unstable Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics , December 9, 2011

18 Minimally invasive hip surgery: the approach did not make the difference European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, December 6, 2011

19 The 50% Rule in Arthroscopic and Orthopaedic Surgery Arthroscopy, November 4, 2011

20 The frequency of subscapularis tears in arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs: A retrospective study comparing magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic findings International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, December 21, 2011