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341 Does a Plastic Drape Reduce Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification After Hip Resurfacing Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

342 Functional Ability After Above-the-knee Amputation for Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

343 A late neurological complication following posterior correction surgery of severe cervical kyphosis Full Text European Spine Journal, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

344 Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum: a delayed complication of anterior cervical spine surgery Full Text European Spine Journal, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

345 Influence of the loading frequency on the wear rate of a polyethylene-on-metal lumbar intervertebral disc replacement Full Text European Spine Journal, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

346 Minimally invasive or open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion as revision surgery for patients previously treated by open discectomy and decompression of the lumbar spine Full Text European Spine Journal, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

347 The growth of different body length dimensions is not predictive for the peak growth velocity of sitting height in the individual child Full Text European Spine Journal, December 21, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 20, 2010

348 Does a Cemented Cage Improve Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) for Severe Acetabular Defects Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 19, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 18, 2010

349 Incidence of Postthrombotic Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 15, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 14, 2010

350 The Epidemiology of Nonaccidental Trauma in Children Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 15, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 14, 2010

351 Does Smoking Influence Fusion Rates in Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis With Lateral Mass Instrumentation Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 15, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 14, 2010

352 Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of Long Bones: Analysis of Surgical Management Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 15, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 14, 2010

353 The Development and Evaluation of the Subaxial Injury Classification Scoring System for Cervical Spine Trauma Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 15, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 14, 2010

354 Influence of shoulder position on central venous catheter tip location during infraclavicular subclavian approach Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, December 11, 2011 Original Publication Date: December 10, 2010

355 Is Surgery Necessary for Femoral Insufficiency Fractures after Long-term Bisphosphonate Therapy? Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 9, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 8, 2010

356 Modular Femoral Stems for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 9, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 8, 2010

357 Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty: Incidence of Instability and Noise Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 5, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2010

358 Acetabular UHMWPE Survival and Wear Changes With Different Manufacturing Techniques Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 5, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2010

359 Improving Cup Positioning Using a Mechanical Navigation Instrument Full Text Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, December 5, 2011 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2010

360 Disease and host characteristics as predictors of time to first bone metastasis and death in men with progressive castration-resistant nonmetastatic prostate cancer Full Text Cancer, December 4, 2011 Original Publication Date: December 3, 2010

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Zoledronic acid effective in fracture prevention after 1 year of treatment

As reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, the anti-fracture effect of zoledronic acid is apparent as early as 12 months after treatment and persists for at least 3 years. The study involved 9355 women with osteoporosis who were followed for 3 y. Compared with the placebo group, the ORs for fractures in the women 1, 2, and 3 years after treatment with zoledronic acid were 0.74, 0.53, and 0.61, respectively.

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Exercise + weight loss program effective in treating hip OA

As published in Physical Therapy, a combined 8-month exercise plus weight loss program in overweight or obese patients with hip OA (n=35) resulted in a 32.6% self-reported improvement in physical functioning, as well as pain and walking. This is the first report to demonstrate a benefit in patients with hip OA, which is consistent with the reported benefit of exercise plus weight loss in patients with knee OA.

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An alternative regimen for diabetic foot infections

As published in Infection, iv moxifloxacin (400 mg qd) is as effective as iv piperacillin/tazobactam (4.0/0.5 g tid) followed by oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (875/125 mg bid x 7-21 d) in the treatment of diabetic foot infections (69.9%-76.4% vs. 69.1%-78.8%, respectively).

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1 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013

2 The Effectiveness of a Manual Therapy and Exercise Protocol in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, April 2, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

3 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

4 A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Yoga for Low Back Pain The Clinical Journal of Pain, April 12, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

5 Vitamin D supplementation in elderly or postmenopausal women: a 2013 update of the 2008 recommendations from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) Current Medical Research and Opinion, April 3, 2013

6 Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Its Relationship with Pain Pain Physician, April 5, 2013    Free full text

7 Tendons - time to revisit inflammation British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 22, 2013
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8 Effects of Combined Application of Muscle Relaxants and Celecoxib Administration After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) on Early Recovery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 8, 2013

9 Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis With Platelet-Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid, or Saline: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 4, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

10 The omega-6 arachidonic fatty acid, but not the omega-3 fatty acids, inhibits osteoblastogenesis and induces adipogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells: potential implication in osteoporosis Osteoporosis International, April 22, 2013    Review Article

11 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013

12 Why does my shoulder hurt? A review of the neuroanatomical and biochemical basis of shoulder pain British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 27, 2013    Review Article

13 Hip bone loss is attenuated with 1000 IU but not 400 IU daily vitamin D3: a 1 year double-blind RCT in postmenopausal women Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 15, 2013

14 Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis New England Journal of Medicine, March 27, 2013

15 MRI of Heel Pain American Journal of Roentgenology, March 28, 2013    Review Article

16 Articular-sided rotator cuff tears: which is the best repair? A three-year prospective randomised controlled trial International Orthopaedics, April 12, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

17 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013

18 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013

19 Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized, Patient-Assessor Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial Spine, April 3, 2013

20 Efficacy of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in the Prevention of Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 2, 2013    Free full text

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