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61 How bilateral iliolumbar fusion increases the stability of horizontal osteosynthesis in unstable pelvic ring injuries? Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, June 18, 2013 Review Article
62 Return to play following ACL reconstruction: survey among experienced arthroscopic surgeons (AGA instructors) Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
63 Three key factors affecting treatment results of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for delayed unions and nonunions: instability, gap size, and atrophic nonunion Journal of Orthopaedic Science, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
64 Change with increasing age in control of the lower limbs during jump-landing in adolescents: a 5-year prospective study Journal of Orthopaedic Science, June 18, 2013 Review Article
65 Techniques of popliteal nerve regional anesthesia The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, June 18, 2013 Review Article
66 Conservative management of a saphenous nerve entrapment in a female ultra-marathon runner Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies , June 18, 2013
67 Comparative study of Lapidus bunionectomy using different osteosynthesis methods Foot and Ankle Surgery, June 18, 2013 Review Article
68 Modern perceptions and expectations regarding total knee arthroplasty Journal of Knee Surgery, June 18, 2013 Review Article
69 Role of primary bearing type in revision total knee arthroplasty Journal of Knee Surgery, June 18, 2013 Review Article
70 The risk of elective orthopaedic surgery for haemophilia patients: Japanese single-centre experience Haemophilia, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
71 Infectious endocarditis detected by PET/CT in a patient with a prosthetic knee infection: Case report and review of the literature Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, June 18, 2013 Review Article
72 Excellent survivorship of the morscher monoblock cup with a 28-mm metasul-on-metasul bearing at a mean of 5-year follow-up Journal of Arthroplasty, June 18, 2013 Review Article
73 Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): study protocol for a randomized, practitioner-assessor blinded, controlled pilot clinical trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
74 Osteomyelitis Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
75 The effect of smoking on bone healing Full Text Bone & Joint Research, June 17, 2013
76 Effects of a targeted multi-modal exercise program incorporating high speed power training on falls and fracture risk factors in older adults: A community-based randomised controlled trial Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
77 Vertebral fractures in patients with acromegaly: a 3-year prospective study Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
78 Low back pain in a natural disaster Pain Practice, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
79 Effects of high-impact training on bone and articular cartilage: 12 months randomized controlled quantitative magnetic resonance imaging study Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
80 Muscle function and quality of life is not impaired in familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH): a cross-sectional study on physiological effects of inactivating variants in the calcium sensing receptor gene (CaSR). European Journal of Endocrinology, June 17, 2013 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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Tendons - time to revisit inflammation
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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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