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141 A prospective randomized comparison of neoprene vs thermoplast hand-based thumb spica splinting for trapeziometacarpal arthrosis Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , April 2, 2013    Clinical Article

142 The management gram-negative bacterial haematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis: a case series of diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic outcomes European Spine Journal, April 2, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

143 Lateral compartment osteoarthritis of the knee: Biomechanics and surgical management of end-stage disease The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013    Review Article

144 Relationship of bone mineral density to progression of knee osteoarthritis Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 1, 2013    Clinical Article

145 A multicentre, randomized, placebo- and active-controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of topical ketoprofen in Transfersome gel (IDEA-033) with ketoprofen-free vehicle (TDT 064) and oral celecoxib for knee pain associated with osteoarthritis Rheumatology, April 1, 2013    Clinical Article

146 Negative and positive illness representations of rheumatoid arthritis: a latent profile analysis Journal of Behavioral Medicine, April 1, 2013    Review Article

147 Low-Dose Irradiation and Constrained Revision for Severe, Idiopathic, Arthrofibrosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, April 1, 2013    Review Article

148 Outcomes of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With a Proximally-Coated Cementless Stem Journal of Arthroplasty, April 1, 2013    Review Article

149 Bone graft incorporation after revision hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, seventy eight revisions using bone allografts with or without metal reinforcements International Orthopaedics, April 1, 2013    Clinical Article

150 Posterior Approach for Subtalar Joint Distraction Arthrodesis by Compact External Fixation: A Technique Guide The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, April 1, 2013    Review Article

151 Role of nonoperative treatment in managing degenerative tears of the medial meniscus posterior root Full Text Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, April 1, 2013

152 Arthrodesis of the Hip and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review Journal of Arthroplasty, March 29, 2013    Review Article

153 Effective treatment of a steroid-induced femoral neck fracture nonunion with a once-weekly administration of teriparatide in a rheumatoid patient: a case report Archives of Osteoporosis, March 29, 2013    Clinical Article

154 Responsiveness of the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP) scale in a trial of duloxetine for treatment of osteoarthritis knee pain Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , March 28, 2013    Clinical Article

155 Knee osteoarthritis is associated with increased prevalence of vertebral fractures despite high systemic bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study in an Asian population Modern Rheumatology, March 28, 2013    Clinical Article

156 Relationships amongst osteoarthritis biomarkers, dynamic knee joint load, and exercise: results from a randomized controlled pilot study Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, March 28, 2013    Clinical Article

157 Lower Limb Biomechanics in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis Before and After Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery Journal of Arthroplasty, March 28, 2013    Review Article    Clinical Article

158 Vitamin D status in Bulgaria--winter data Archives of Osteoporosis, March 28, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

159 Endomedullary Screw Fixation for First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis Foot & Ankle International, March 28, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

160 Morphology of the normal and arthritic glenoid European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, March 28, 2013    Review Article

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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 Improvement in knee loading after use of specialized footwear for knee osteoarthritis: Results of a 6-month pilot investigation Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 11, 2013

2 New horizons in osteoarthritis Age and Aging, April 10, 2013    Review Article

3 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

4 Rheumatoid arthritis in the elderly: recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis, risk factors, comorbidities and risk-benefit of treatments Aging Health, April 8, 2013    Review Article

5 Osteoarthritis guidelines: a progressive role for topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, April 4, 2013    Review Article    Clinical Guideline

6 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

7 Arthrodesis of the Hip and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review Journal of Arthroplasty, March 29, 2013    Review Article

8 Rheumatoid arthritis severity: its underlying prognostic factors and how they can be combined to inform treatment decisions International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, April 12, 2013    Review Article

9 Osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint: Correlation of ultrasound appearances to disability and treatment response Clinical Radiology, April 15, 2013

10 Physical activity, alignment and knee osteoarthritis: data from MOST and the OAI Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , April 19, 2013

11 Relationship of bone mineral density to progression of knee osteoarthritis Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 1, 2013

12 Long-term outcome of trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) versus prosthesis arthroplasty for basal joint osteoarthritis of the thumb Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 18, 2013    Free full text

13 The ability of synovitis to predict structural damage in rheumatoid arthritis: a comparative study between clinical examination and ultrasound Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 12, 2013

14 Clinical trial for evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of topical Sphaeralcea angustifolia treatment in hand osteoarthritis Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 3, 2013

15 Radio-lunate arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis: outcome and techniques Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, April 11, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

16 Effect of bisphosphonate use in patients with symptomatic and radiographic knee osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 23, 2013

17 The value of physical examination in the diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, April 26, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

18 The Efficacy of Diacerein in Hand Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study Clinical Therapeutics, April 17, 2013

19 Acute Cartilage Loading Responses After an In Vivo Squat Exercise in Doubtful or Mild Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case-Control Study Physical Therapy, April 24, 2013

20 Intra-articular corticosteroid injection in osteoarthritis of the knee and hip: Factors predicting pain relief--A systematic review Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, February 1, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

Indexed Journals in Orthopedics: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Arthroplasty, Spine, The Kneemore

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