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Latest (6) Full Text Articles (8)921 Evaluating hand in systemic sclerosis Rheumatology International, December 2, 2011
922 An Economic Analysis of Outcomes and Complications of Treating Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly The Journal of Hand Surgery, December 2, 2011
923 Predictors of Surgical Outcomes Following Anterior Transposition of Ulnar Nerve for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review The Journal of Hand Surgery, December 2, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine
924 Endoscopic detection of compressing fascial bands around the ulnar nerve within the FCU HAND, November 23, 2011
925 Hand osteoarthritis-a heterogeneous disorder Nature Reviews Rheumatology , November 23, 2011
926 Ultrasonographic assessment of longitudinal median nerve and hand flexor tendon dynamics in carpal tunnel syndrome†Muscle & Nerve, November 22, 2011
927 Dynamic vs static external fixation of distal radial fractures: A randomized study Full Text Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, November 16, 2011 Clinical Article
928 A systematic review of the treatment of acute fractures of the scaphoid Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), November 16, 2011 Clinical Article
929 Displaced fracture of the waist of the scaphoid The Bone & Joint Journal, November 16, 2011
930 The dorsal metacarpal arteries: anatomical study. Feasibility of pedicled metacarpal bone flaps Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), November 16, 2011
931 Complications arising from a misdiagnosed giant lipoma of the hand and palm: a case report Full Text Journal of Medical Case Reports, November 16, 2011
932 What benefits does ultrasound-guided axillary block for brachial plexus anaesthesia offer over the conventional blind approach in hand surgery Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), November 16, 2011
933 Outcome of closed ipsilateral metacarpal fractures treated with mini fragment plates and screws: a prospective study Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, November 15, 2011 Clinical Article
934 Persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain after treatment of triquetral dorsal chip fracture: six cases related to triangular fibrocartilage complex injury Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, November 15, 2011
935 The treatment of scaphoid nonunion using the Ilizarov fixator without bone graft, a study of 18 cases Full Text Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, November 14, 2011
936 Correlation between computer-aided dynamic gadolinium-enhanced MRI assessment of inflammation and semi-quantitative synovitis and bone marrow oedema scores of the wrist in patients with rheumatoid arthritis—a cohort study Rheumatology, November 11, 2011
937 Long-term outcomes of proximal row carpectomy: a minimum of 15-year follow-up HAND, November 11, 2011
938 Alternative site for median nerve blockade allowing early functional rehabilitation after hand surgery Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, November 9, 2011
939 Wrist arthroscopy Orthopaedics and Trauma, November 8, 2011
940 Injuries of the carpus Orthopaedics and Trauma, November 8, 2011
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%).
Highlights in Orthopedics
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 Cost Comparison of Open Fasciectomy Versus Percutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy for Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture Annals of Plastic Surgery, April 10, 2013
2 Magnetic resonance imaging of the wrist: Bone and cartilage injury Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, April 19, 2013 Review Article
3 The Efficacy of Diacerein in Hand Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study Clinical Therapeutics, April 17, 2013
4 Comparison of an All-Inside Suture Technique With Traditional Pull-Out Suture and Suture Anchor Repair Techniques for Flexor Digitorum Profundus Attachment to Bone The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Therapeutic ultrasound for carpal tunnel syndrome Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 Clinical trial for evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of topical Sphaeralcea angustifolia treatment in hand osteoarthritis Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 3, 2013
7 Space of Parona infections: Experience in management and outcomes in a regional hand centre Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, April 16, 2013 Review Article
8 The Most Cited Articles in Hand Surgery Over the Past 20-Plus Years: A Modern-Day Reading List The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 8, 2013 Review Article
9 Clinical Outcomes of Arthrodesis and Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Wrist Arthritis The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 9, 2013
10 Osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint: Correlation of ultrasound appearances to disability and treatment response Clinical Radiology, April 15, 2013
11 The Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy vs. Local Steroid Injection for Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, April 1, 2013
12 Disability and pain after cortisone versus placebo injection for trapeziometacarpal arthrosis and de Quervain syndrome HAND, April 23, 2013
13 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
14 Relationship between postmenopausal osteoporosis and the components of clinical sarcopenia Maturitas, April 15, 2013
15 A manual therapy intervention improves symptoms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a pilot study Rheumatology International, April 24, 2013
16 Optimal functional outcome measures for assessing treatment for Dupuytren's disease: a systematic review and recommendations for future practice BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 11, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
17 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
18 Anatomical study of the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve using ultrasound European Radiology, April 12, 2013
19 Radio-lunate arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis: outcome and techniques Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
20 Ulnar collateral ligament injury Shoulder & Elbow, March 26, 2013 Review Article
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