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101 Outcomes of repeat revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction The American Journal of Sports Medicine, June 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
102 Anatomic double-bundle reconstruction techniques result in graft obliquities that closely mimic the native anterior cruciate ligament anatomy The American Journal of Sports Medicine, June 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
103 Effect of reamer design on posteriorization of the tibial tunnel during endoscopic transtibial anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction The American Journal of Sports Medicine, June 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
104 Contact stress and kinematic analysis of all-epiphyseal and over-the-top pediatric reconstruction techniques for the anterior cruciate ligament The American Journal of Sports Medicine, June 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
105 The association between metacarpal ratio, radiographic hand and knee osteoarthritis and its progression after meniscectomy Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , June 4, 2013 Review Article
106 Physiological assessment of in vivo human knee articular cartilage using sodium MR imaging at 1.5T Magnetic Resonance Imaging, June 4, 2013 Review Article
107 Risk factors for meniscal tears: a systematic review including meta-analysis Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, June 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
108 Enhanced proprioceptive acuity at the knee in the competitive athlete Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, June 3, 2013 Review Article
109 Osteonecrosis of the knee — which joint preservation procedures work? Journal of Arthroplasty, June 3, 2013 Review Article
110 No difference in patellar tracking between symmetrical and asymmetrical femoral component designs in TKA Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, June 3, 2013 Review Article
111 An atypical symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus in a toddler Full Text Radiology Case Reports, June 3, 2013
112 Symptomatic discoid medial meniscus Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, June 3, 2013
113 Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and bucket handle tear of the medial meniscus Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, June 3, 2013
114 Progression of patellar tendinitis following treatment with platelet-rich plasma: case reports Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, June 3, 2013
115 Efficacies of different preparations of glucosamine for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials International Journal of Clinical Practice, May 31, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
116 Use of Oral Direct Factor Xa Inhibiting Anticoagulants in Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Safety Profiles Compared with those of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins Current Vascular Pharmacology, May 31, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
117 Home-based vs supervised rehabilitation programs following knee surgery: a systematic review British Medical Bulletin, May 31, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
118 Incidence of graft rupture 15 years after bilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions: A case-control study The Bone & Joint Journal, May 31, 2013 Review Article
119 Early revisions of the Femoro-Patella Vialla joint replacement The Bone & Joint Journal, May 31, 2013 Review Article
120 Is greater than 145{degrees} of deep knee flexion under weight-bearing conditions safe after total knee arthroplasty?: A fluoroscopic analysis of Japanese-style deep knee flexion The Bone & Joint Journal, May 31, 2013 Review Article
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 Tolerability of diclofenac sodium 1% gel with concomitant medications known to interact with diclofenac Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, May 3, 2013 Free full text
2 Comparing the effects of individualized, standard, sham and no acupuncture in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial Trials, May 10, 2013 Free full text
3 Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism after Elective Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: A Historical Cohort Study Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, May 9, 2013
4 Topical glyceryl trinitrate treatment of chronic patellar tendinopathy: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial British Journal of Sports Medicine, May 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Maquet III procedure: what remains after initial complications - long-term results Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, May 1, 2013 Free full text
6 Value of SPECT/CT in the Evaluation of Knee Pain Clinical Nuclear Medicine , May 13, 2013
7 Dextrose prolotherapy for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial Annals of Family Medicine, May 21, 2013 Free full text
8 Effect of Evidence and Changes in Reimbursement on the Rate of Arthroscopy for Osteoarthritis The American Journal of Sports Medicine, May 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Non-Fatal VTE After Total Knee Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 Risk Factors Associated with Deep Surgical Site Infections After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty An Analysis of 56,216 Knees The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, May 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
11 Effects of Combined Application of Muscle Relaxants and Celecoxib Administration After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) on Early Recovery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 9, 2013
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Recovery after total intravenous general anaesthesia or spinal anaesthesia for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial
British Journal of Anesthesia, April 15, 2013
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13 Effect of bisphosphonate use in patients with symptomatic and radiographic knee osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 23, 2013
14 Effect of pre-operative neuromuscular training on functional outcome after total knee replacement: a randomized-controlled trial BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 6, 2013 Free full text
15 Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life, Work Status, and Health Care Utilization and Costs According to Hip and Knee Joint Disease Severity: Results From a National Australian Study Physical Therapy, May 8, 2013
16 Widespread Sensitization in Patients with Chronic Pain after Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Pain, May 9, 2013 Review Article
17 Lateral compartment osteoarthritis of the knee: Biomechanics and surgical management of end-stage disease The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
18 Do tibiofemoral contact point and posterior condylar offset influence outcome and range of motion in a mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty? Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, May 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
19 Patellar Clunk Syndrome in a Current High Flexion Total Knee Design Journal of Arthroplasty, May 10, 2013 Review Article
20 Moderate vitamin D deficiency is associated with changes in knee and hip pain in older adults: a 5-year longitudinal study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 23, 2013
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