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361 Metatarsal Head Resurfacing for Advanced Hallux Rigidus Foot & Ankle International, March 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
362 Gastrocnemius Recession for Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy Foot & Ankle International, March 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
363 Percutaneous sagittal plane closing wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, March 4, 2013 Review Article
364 Syndesmosis Fixation Using Dual 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm Screws With Tricortical and Quadricortical Purchase: A Biomechanical Study Foot & Ankle International, March 4, 2013 Review Article
365 Association of foot ulcer with tibial artery calcification is independent of peripheral occlusive disease in type 2 diabetes Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, March 1, 2013 Clinical Article
366 Liebenberg Syndrome: Case Report and Insight Into Molecular Basis The Journal of Hand Surgery, March 1, 2013
367 Correction of Multiplanar Deformity of the Second Toe With Metatarsophalangeal Release and Extensor Brevis Reconstruction Foot & Ankle International, March 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
368 Comparison of Three Different Fixation Methods of Calcaneal Osteotomies Foot & Ankle International, March 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
369 Safety Area for Proximal Metatarsal Procedures Foot & Ankle International, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
370 Histomorphometric, CT Arthrographic, and Biomechanical Mapping of the Human Ankle Foot & Ankle International, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
371 Open Ankle Arthrodeses via an Anterior Approach Foot & Ankle International, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
372 Correlation of Dorsiflexion Angle and Plantar Pressure Following Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Foot & Ankle International, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
373 Incidence of Nonunion After Isolated Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Arthroscopy, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
374 The use of T-LCP (locking compression plate) for the treatment of the lateral malleolar fractures European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, February 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
375 Aetiology of acquired drop foot deformity in Malawian children: a case series of 50 patients Full Text Tropical Doctor, February 28, 2013 Clinical Guideline
376 Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of the Mobility Total Ankle Arthroplasty System: Early Results From a Prospective Multicenter Study Foot & Ankle International, February 27, 2013 Clinical Article
377 Flouroscopic Arthrography Versus MR Arthrography of the Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joints for the Detection of Tears of the Plantar Plate and Joint Capsule: A Prospective Comparative Study Foot & Ankle International, February 27, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
378 The Intraosseous and Extraosseous Vascular Supply of the Fifth Metatarsal: Implications for Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy Foot & Ankle International, February 27, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
379 Ilizarov External Frame Technique for Pirogoff Amputations With Ankle Disarticulation and Tibiocalcaneal Fusion Foot & Ankle International, February 27, 2013 Clinical Article
380 Computed Tomography Analysis of Third Webspace Injections for Interdigital Neuroma Foot & Ankle International, February 27, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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 summaryIndexed Journals in Orthopedics: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Arthroplasty, Spine, The Knee more
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