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981 Failure rates of metal-on-metal hip resurfacings: analysis of data from the National Joint Registry for England and Wales The Lancet, November 19, 2012
982 Patient and implant survival following 4323 total hip replacements for acute femoral neck fracture: A retrospective cohort study using National Joint Registry data The Bone & Joint Journal, November 19, 2012
983 Acetabular fracture types vary with different acetabular version International Orthopaedics, November 16, 2012
984 Evaluation of radial distribution of cartilage degeneration and necessity of pre-contrast measurements using radial dGEMRIC in adults with acetabular dysplasia Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, November 16, 2012
985 Neck narrowing in resurfacing hip arthroplasty: a vascular insult? Irish Journal of Medical Science, November 16, 2012
986 Femoroacetabular impingement after slipped upper femoral epiphysis: The radiological diagnosis and clinical outcome at long-term follow-up The Bone & Joint Journal, November 16, 2012
987 Hip resurfacing: a systematic review of literature International Orthopaedics, November 16, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine
988 Rapidly Progressive Osteoarthritis After Arthroscopic Labral Repair in Patients With Hip Dysplasia Arthroscopy, November 16, 2012
989 Arthroscopic reconstruction of the ligamentum teres: Technique and early outcomes The Bone & Joint Journal, November 16, 2012
990 A prospective, randomised controlled trial comparing ceramic-on-metal and metal-on-metal bearing surfaces in total hip replacement The Bone & Joint Journal, November 15, 2012
991 Revision total hip replacement using the cement-in-cement technique for the acetabular component: Technique and results for 60 hips The Bone & Joint Journal, November 15, 2012
992 Pre-admission Cutaneous Chlorhexidine Preparation Reduces Surgical Site Infections In Total Hip Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, November 15, 2012
993 Comparison of the outcome following the fixation of osteotomies or fractures associated with total hip replacement using cables or wires The Bone & Joint Journal, November 15, 2012
994 Using a calliper to restore the centre of the femoral head during total hip replacement The Bone & Joint Journal, November 15, 2012
995 The Importance of Acetabular Component Position in Total Hip Arthroplasty Orthopedic Clinics of North America, November 15, 2012
996 Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Deformity as an Extra-Articular Source for Hip Impingement: A Series of 10 Patients Treated With Arthroscopic Decompression Arthroscopy, November 15, 2012
997 Midterm Outcomes in Patients With Cam Femoroacetabular Impingement Treated Arthroscopically Arthroscopy, November 15, 2012
998 Intra-Abdominal Fluid Extravasation During Hip Arthroscopy: A Survey of the MAHORN Group Arthroscopy, November 15, 2012
999 Hip Internal Rotation Is Correlated to Radiographic Findings of Cam Femoroacetabular Impingement in Collegiate Football Players Arthroscopy, November 15, 2012
1000 Comparative Analysis of Periarticular Osteolysis in Modern Total Hip Bearings: A Minimum 5-Year Study Orthopedic Clinics of North America, November 15, 2012
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 summary1 Atypical incomplete femoral fractures in asymptomatic patients on long term bisphosphonate therapy Bone, May 7, 2013 Review Article
2 Slipped upper femoral epiphysis: Outcome after in situ fixation and capital realignment technique Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, May 13, 2013 Free full text
3 The Athlete's Hip and Groin Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
4 Association of the sense of coherence with physical and psychosocial health in the rehabilitation of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a prospective cohort study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 6, 2013 Free full text
5 Cost-effectiveness of universal serologic screening to prevent nontraumatic hip and vertebral fractures in patients with celiac disease Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 28, 2013
6 Predictors of Acute Postsurgical Pain and Anxiety Following Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty The Journal of Pain, April 16, 2013
7 Vitamin D reduces falls and hip fractures in vascular Parkinsonism but not in Parkinson’s disease Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, May 10, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
8 A phase III placebo- and oxycodone-controlled study of tanezumab in adults with osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee Pain, April 30, 2013
9 Risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection following primary total hip arthroplasty: a case control study Journal of Arthroplasty, May 23, 2013
10 Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D predict hip fracture in the elderly. A NOREPOS study Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 16, 2013 Review Article
11 Internet Search Term Affects the Quality and Accuracy of Online Information About Developmental Hip Dysplasia Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics , May 14, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
12 Mortality, cost, and downstream disease of total hip arthroplasty patients in the medicare population Journal of Arthroplasty, May 29, 2013 Review Article
13 A non-invasive biomechanical device and treatment for patients following total hip arthroplasty: results of a 6-month pilot investigation Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, May 22, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
14 Rheumatoid arthritis: preoperative evaluation for total hip and total knee replacement surgery JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, May 23, 2013 Review Article
15 Elective hip and knee arthroplasty and the effect of rivaroxaban and enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis on wound healing European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 22, 2013
16 Microbiological culture findings of the femoral heads as a prognostic factor in the total hip replacement surgery Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, May 23, 2013 Free full text
17 Determining who should be referred for total hip and knee replacements Nature Reviews Rheumatology , March 13, 2013
18 Obesity and Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Literature Based Review Journal of Arthroplasty, March 25, 2013 Review Article
19 Regional variations in MR relaxation of hip joint cartilage in subjects with and without femoralacetabular impingement Magnetic Resonance Imaging, May 21, 2013
20 Hip replacement: Landmark surgery in modern medical history Maturitas, May 20, 2013
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