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Latest (21) Full Text Articles (17)621 Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath mimicking a primary intramedullary metatarsal tumor Skeletal Radiology, November 19, 2012
622 Bisphosphonates or prostacyclin in the treatment of bone-marrow oedema syndrome of the knee and foot Rheumatology International, November 16, 2012 Clinical Article
623 Low prevalence of osteoarthritis in patients with congenital clubfoot at more than 60 years follow-up The Bone & Joint Journal, November 16, 2012
624 Prospective observational cohort study of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), chronic foot problems and their determinants in gout: a research protocol Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, November 16, 2012
625 The use of a ceramic talar body prosthesis in patients with aseptic necrosis of the talus The Bone & Joint Journal, November 16, 2012
626 Is Surgical Fixation for Stress-Positive Unstable Ankle Fractures Cost Effective? Results of a Multicenter Randomized Control Trial Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, November 13, 2012
627 Fate of Combat Nerve Injury Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, November 13, 2012
628 Treatment of the Stress Positive Ligamentous SE4 Ankle Fracture: Incidence of Syndesmotic Injury and Clinical Decision Making Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, November 13, 2012
629 Outcomes of High-Grade Open Calcaneus Fractures Managed With Open Reduction Via the Medial Wound and Percutaneous Screw Fixation Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, November 13, 2012
630 Circular External Fixator-Assisted Ankle Arthrodesis Following Failed Total Ankle Arthroplasty Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
631 Mini-Open Sinus Tarsi Approach with Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Displaced Calcaneal Fractures: A Prospective Computed Tomography–Based Study Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
632 Factors Affecting Outcome of Triceps Motor Branch Transfer for Isolated Axillary Nerve Injury The Journal of Hand Surgery, November 12, 2012
633 Outcome of Transfibular Ankle Arthrodesis with Ilizarov Apparatus Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
634 Variability in Radiographic Medial Clear Space Measurement of the Normal Weight-Bearing Ankle Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
635 Union Rate of Tibiotalocalcaneal Nails with Internal or External Bone Stimulation Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
636 Outcome of Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy for Correction of Adult- Acquired Flatfoot Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
637 Effect of Increased Weight on Ankle Mechanics and Spatial Temporal Gait Mechanics in Healthy Controls Foot & Ankle International, November 12, 2012
638 Diabetic foot reconstruction using free flaps increases 5-year-survival rate Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, November 9, 2012
639 Role of Cellular Allograft Containing Mesenchymal Stem Cells in High-risk Foot and Ankle Reconstructions The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, November 9, 2012
640 Endoscopic Achilles Tenolysis for Management of Heel Cord Pain after Repair of Acute Rupture of Achilles Tendon The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, November 9, 2012
Clinical Pearls in Orthopedics
- 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
- Researchers found that visceral adiposity may also adversely influence bone mass during adolescence.
- 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.
Read the article summaryExercise + 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.
Read the article summaryAn 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).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Orthopedics Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Lisfranc injuries: an update Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 8, 2013
2 Efficacy of preparation solutions and cleansing techniques on contamination of the skin in foot and ankle surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis The Bone & Joint Journal, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
3 MRI of Heel Pain American Journal of Roentgenology, March 28, 2013 Review Article
4 StayFuse for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fusion Foot & Ankle International, April 18, 2013
5 Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Foot & Ankle International, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 Foot Overuse Diseases in Rock Climbing: An Epidemiologic Study Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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Navicular index for differentiation of flatfoot from normal foot
International Orthopaedics, April 12, 2013
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8 Analysis of transfer lesions in patients who underwent surgery for diabetic foot ulcers located on the plantar aspect of the metatarsal heads Diabetic Medicine, April 1, 2013
9 Isolated Anterior Talofibular Ligament Brostrom Repair for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: 9-Year Follow-up The American Journal of Sports Medicine, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 Proximity of Arthroscopic Ankle Stabilization Procedures to Surrounding Structures: An Anatomic Study Arthroscopy, April 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
11 Risk Factors for Postoperative Wound Complications of Calcaneal Fractures Following Plate Fixation Foot & Ankle International, April 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
12 Indications and limitations of osteochondral autologous transplantation in osteochondritis dissecans of the talus Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Surgical Treatment for Posterior Ankle Impingement Arthroscopy, April 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
14 Gastrocnemius Recession for Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy Foot & Ankle International, March 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
15 Surgical Treatment of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Failure Rates and Postoperative Disability in an Active Patient Population The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
16 Deliberations about the functional benefits and complications of partial foot amputation: do we pay heed to the purported benefits at the expense of minimizing complications? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, April 19, 2013
17 Impact of autologous blood injections in treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: double blind randomised controlled trial British Medical Journal, April 26, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
18 A retrospective cohort study on the influence of UV index and race/ethnicity on risk of stress and lower limb fractures BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 15, 2013 Free full text
19 Functional Rehabilitation With a Foot Plate Modification for Circular External Fixation Foot & Ankle International, April 9, 2013
20 Tibiotalar Arthrodesis in Posttraumatic Arthritis Using the Tension Band Technique Foot & Ankle International, April 17, 2013
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