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1 A new approach for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures using the TRIGEN proximal humeral nail European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, May 21, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

2 Palmitoylethanolamide and stearoylethanolamide levels in the interstitium of the trapezius muscle of women with chronic widespread pain and chronic neck-shoulder pain correlate with pain intensity and sensitivity Pain, May 21, 2013    Clinical Article

3 An Update on Embryology of the Upper Limb The Journal of Hand Surgery, May 21, 2013    Review Article

4 Rehabilitation of scapular dyskinesis: from the office worker to the elite overhead athlete British Journal of Sports Medicine, May 21, 2013    Review Article

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5 The Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013    Review Article

6 Conversion of shoulder arthroplasty to reverse implants: clinical and radiological results using a modular system International Orthopaedics, May 20, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

7 Clavicle Chest Cage Angle Difference (CCAD): A Novel Predictor of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Spine, May 20, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

8 Healing process after rigid plate fixation of humeral shaft fractures revisited Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, May 17, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

9 Comparison of Functional Outcomes of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty with Those of Hemiarthroplasty in the Treatment of Cuff-Tear Arthropathy A Matched-Pair Analysis The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, May 16, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

10 Differences in EMG activity during exercises targeting the scapulothoracic region: A preliminary study Manual Therapy , May 16, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Bilateral Myofascial Trigger Points and Pressure Pain Thresholds in the Shoulder Muscles in Patients With Unilateral Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Blinded, Controlled Study The Clinical Journal of Pain, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

12 Innervation pattern at the undersurface of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon in recalcitrant tennis elbow Journal of Orthopaedic Science, May 15, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

13 Management of irreparable rotator cuff tears with the GraftJacket allograft as an interpositional graft Shoulder & Elbow, May 15, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

14 The comparison of paper- and web-based questionnaires in patients with hand and upper extremity illness HAND, May 15, 2013    Review Article

15 A simple, safe and painless method for acute anterior glenohumeral joint dislocations: “the forward elevation maneuver” Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, May 14, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

16 Efficacy of continuous subacromial bupivacaine infusion for pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 14, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

17 The effect of stem surface treatment and material on pistoning of ulnar components in linked cemented elbow prostheses Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 14, 2013    Review Article

18 Elbow dislocation with irreparable fracture radial head Full Text Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, May 13, 2013

19 Shoulder ultrasound: What you need to know Full Text Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, May 10, 2013

20 The medial-ridge sign as an indicator of anterior glenoid bone loss Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 10, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

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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.

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Exercise + 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.

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An 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).

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Most Popular Orthopedics Articles

Last month's top read Top Articles of 2012

1 Articular-sided rotator cuff tears: which is the best repair? A three-year prospective randomised controlled trial International Orthopaedics, April 12, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

2 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013

3 Why does my shoulder hurt? A review of the neuroanatomical and biochemical basis of shoulder pain British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 27, 2013    Review Article

4 Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment for Patients with Shoulder Pain Booked for Surgery: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Practice, April 10, 2013

5 Shoulder arthroplasty in patients 59 years of age and younger Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, April 9, 2013

6 Management of clavicle nonunion and malunion Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, April 8, 2013

7 Efficacy of Marrow-Stimulating Technique in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Study Arthroscopy, March 28, 2013

8 Relationship of Bicipital Groove Rotation with Humeral Head Retroversion A Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Analysis The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, April 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

9 A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing occupational therapy with home-based exercises in conservative treatment of rotator cuff tears Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, March 29, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

10 Design and application of Nickel-Titanium olecranon memory connector in treatment of olecranon fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial International Orthopaedics, April 18, 2013

11 The effects of corticosteroid injection versus local anesthetic injection in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized single-blinded clinical trial Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, March 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

12 Tension band wiring of the olecranon: Is it really a dynamic principle of osteosynthesis? Injury, March 25, 2013    Review Article

13 Metallosis and cutaneous metal pigmentation in a reverse shoulder replacement Shoulder & Elbow, April 29, 2013

14 Duocentric® reversed shoulder prosthesis and Personal Fit® templates: innovative strategies to optimize prosthesis positioning and prevent scapular notching European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 3, 2013

15 Management of First-Time Dislocations of the Shoulder in Patients Older Than 40 Years: The Prevalence of Iatrogenic Fracture Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, March 26, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

16 Are Shoulders with A Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Strong Enough? A Pilot Study Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, February 16, 2012    Free full text

17 Prospective clinical study of a novel biodegradable sub-acromial spacer in treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, March 28, 2013

18 Biomechanics of a new technique for minimal-invasive coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 23, 2013

19 Divergent elbow dislocation with radial shaft fracture, distal ulnar deformation, and distal radioulnar joint instability: an unclassifiable Monteggia variant Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, April 10, 2013    Free full text

20 I.V. and perineural dexamethasone are equivalent in increasing the analgesic duration of a single-shot interscalene block with ropivacaine for shoulder surgery: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study British Journal of Anesthesia, April 17, 2013

Indexed Journals in Orthopedics: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Arthroplasty, Spine, The Kneemore

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