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81 Bone quality, as measured by Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism European Journal of Endocrinology, May 20, 2013 Review Article

82 Bisphosphonate use and subsequent hip fracture in South Korea Osteoporosis International, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

83 Generation and validation of a normative, age-specific reference curve for lumbar spine trabecular bone score (TBS) in French women Osteoporosis International, May 20, 2013 Review Article

84 Could Targeted Exercise Programmes Prevent Lower Limb Injury in Community Australian Football? Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

85 Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Non-Fatal VTE After Total Knee Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

86 Meniscal, Plica, Patellar, and Patellofemoral Injuries of the Knee: Updates, Controversies and Advancements Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

87 Comparison of Mechanical Stress and Change in Bone Mineral Density Between Two Types of Femoral Implant Using Finite Element Analysis Journal of Arthroplasty, May 20, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article

88 The Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

89 Conversion of shoulder arthroplasty to reverse implants: clinical and radiological results using a modular system International Orthopaedics, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

90 The Potential Role of Sports Psychology in the Obesity Epidemic Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

91 Medicolegal Aspects of Sports Medicine Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

92 The effect of tourniquet use on operative performance and early postoperative results of anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Journal of Orthopaedic Science, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

93 Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee: Anterior Cruciate, Medial Collateral, Posterior Cruciate, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

94 Effect of radiofrequency ablation and comparison with surgical sympathectomy in palmar hyperhidrosis European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

95 Foot and Ankle Update Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

96 Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

97 The relationship between serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, parathormone and bone mineral density in Indian population Clinical Endocrinology, May 20, 2013 Review Article

98 Genes for Elite Power and Sprint Performance: ACTN3 Leads the Way Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article

99 Effect of Spinal Deformity on Adolescent Quality of Life: Comparison of Operative Scheuermann Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Normal Controls Spine, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

100 Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Upper Extremities: Causation, Evaluation, and Management Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article

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Almost half of the ankle sprains referred to orthopedic departments show no ligament injury on MRI, since. Isolated bone bruises and tendon injuries share the same clinical signs as ankle sprains
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Regional differences may exist in the proportion of prevalent and incident major fractures that are hip fractures; North American (16%, 17%), northern Europe (13%, 12%) and southern Europe (10%, 10%).

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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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