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41 Is there a stable vertebral height restoration with the new radiofrequency kyphoplasty? A clinical and radiological study European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
42 Dislocated intra-articular femoral head fracture associated with fracture-dislocation of the hip and acetabulum: report of 12 cases and technical notes on surgical intervention European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
43 Prevention of early bone loss around the prosthesis by administration of anti-osteoporotic agents and influences of collared and non-collared femoral stem prostheses on early periprosthetic bone loss European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
44 Modified retrograde percutaneous intramedullary multiple Kirschner wire fixation for treatment of unstable displaced metacarpal neck and shaft fractures European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
45 Management of Vancouver type B2 and B3 femoral periprosthetic fractures using an uncemented extensively porous-coated long femoral stem prosthesis European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
46 Internal fixation of humeral shaft fractures using minimally invasive plating: comparative study of two implants European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
47 Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as an effective treatment for early osteoarthritis European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
48 Preoperative grip strength measurement and duration of hospital stay in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
49 Is platelet-rich plasma able to enhance the results of arthroscopic microfracture in early osteoarthritis and cartilage lesion over 40 years of age? European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
50 CT scan evaluation of glenoid component fixation: a prospective study of 27 minimally cemented shoulder arthroplasties European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
51 Timing of shoulder arthroplasty in comminuted proximal humerus fracture, how much does it matter? European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
52 Latissimus dorsi flap coverage of soft tissue defect following below-knee amputation: emphasis on flap design and recipient vessels European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
53 Tobacco Smoke Toxins Shown to Cause Bone Degradation and Loss The Mount Sinai Hospital, June 19, 2013
54 Beyond glycemic control in diabetes mellitus: effects of incretin-based therapies on bone metabolism Frontiers in Endocrinology, June 19, 2013 Review Article
55 Identification and expression of iron regulators in human synovium: evidence for upregulation in haemophilic arthropathy compared to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and healthy controls Haemophilia, June 19, 2013 Review Article
56 Comparative effectiveness of a complex Ayurvedic treatment and conventional standard care in osteoarthritis of the knee -- study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
57 Clinical response, drug survival and predictors thereof in 432 ankylosing spondylitis patients after switching tumour necrosis factor α inhibitor therapy: results from the Danish nationwide DANBIO registry Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
58 Factors associated with radiographic lesions in early axial spondyloarthritis. Results from the DESIR cohort Rheumatology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
59 Computer-assisted navigation in patellofemoral arthroplasty: a new technique to improve rotational position of the trochlea HSS Journal (Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery), June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
60 The effects of botulinum toxin injection frequency on calf muscle growth in young children with spastic cerebral palsy: a 12-month prospective study Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
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.
Read the article summaryAs 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.
Read the article summaryAs 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).
Read the article summary1 The Musculoskeletal Effects of Cigarette Smoking The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, May 3, 2013
2 Operative versus non-operative treatment for clavicle fracture: a meta-analysis International Orthopaedics, May 6, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Cost-effectiveness of exercise therapy after corticosteroid injection for moderate to severe shoulder pain due to subacromial impingement syndrome: a trial-based analysis Rheumatology, May 1, 2013
4 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013
5 Consumption of yogurts fortified in vitamin D and calcium reduces serum parathyroid hormone and markers of bone resorption: a double-blind randomized controlled trial in institutionalized elderly women Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 8, 2013
6 Association Between Overweight and Low Back Pain: A Population-based Prospective Cohort Study of Adolescents Spine, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
7 Calcium and Vitamin D intake and mortality: results from the canadian multicentre osteoporosis study (camos) Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 24, 2013
8 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
9 A simple, safe and painless method for acute anterior glenohumeral joint dislocations: “the forward elevation maneuver” Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, May 14, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 Calcium and vitamin D intake and mortality: results from the canadian multicentre osteoporosis study (caMos) Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 28, 2013
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12 Effectiveness of an 8-week exercise programme on pain and specificity of neck muscle activity in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled study European Journal of Pain, May 8, 2013
13 An Update of the Systematic Assessment of Mechanical Lumbar Disc Decompression with Nucleoplasty Pain Physician, May 6, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
14 Vitamin D reduces falls and hip fractures in vascular Parkinsonism but not in Parkinson’s disease Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, May 10, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
15 Simvastatin impairs exercise training adaptations JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 30, 2013
16 Comparing the effects of individualized, standard, sham and no acupuncture in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial Trials, May 10, 2013 Free full text
17 Cost-Effectiveness of Duloxetine in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Quebec Societal Perspective Spine, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
18 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
19 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013
20 Patient preferences for adherence to treatment for osteoarthritis: the MEdication Decisions in Osteoarthritis Study (MEDOS) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 7, 2013 Free full text
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