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21 Kapandji pinning and tuberosities fixation of three- and four-part fractures of the proximal humerus International Orthopaedics, May 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
22 Impact of intermittent pneumatic foot pumps on delay to surgery following ankle fracture Foot and Ankle Surgery, May 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
23 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
24 Comparison of Patient and Proxy Reporting of Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Athletes Who Suffer a Sports-Related Injury and Require Orthopaedic Consultation Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
25 Procedural sedation and analgesia for reduction of distal forearm fractures in the paediatric emergency department: A clinical survey Emergency Medicine Australasia, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Which treatment option for paediatric femoral fractures in school-aged children: elastic nail or spica casting? European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
27 Talofibular Interval Changes After Acute Ankle Sprain: A Stress Ultrasonography Study of Ankle Laxity Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
28 Thoracoscopically assisted corpectomy and percutaneous transpedicular instrumentation in management of burst thoracic and thoracolumbar fractures European Spine Journal, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
29 Megaprosthetic reconstruction for periprosthetic or highly comminuted fractures of the hip and knee European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
30 The challenge of managing tendinopathy in competing athletes British Journal of Sports Medicine, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
31 Meniscal, Plica, Patellar, and Patellofemoral Injuries of the Knee: Updates, Controversies and Advancements Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
32 The Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
33 Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee: Anterior Cruciate, Medial Collateral, Posterior Cruciate, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
34 Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
35 Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Upper Extremities: Causation, Evaluation, and Management Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article
36 Risk Factors for New Vertebral Compression Fractures After Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: Qualitative Evidence Synthesized From a Systematic Review Spine, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
37 Early Predictors of Functional Disability After Spine Trauma: A Level 1 Trauma Center Study Spine, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
38 Anterior tibial stress fractures treated with anterior tension band plating in high-performance athletes Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
39 Arthroscopic management of late complications of calcaneal fractures Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
40 Bone bruises associated with acute ankle ligament injury: do they need treatment? Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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 Lisfranc injuries: an update Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 8, 2013
2 Screening Cervical Spine CT in the Emergency Department, Phase 2: A Prospective Assessment of Use American Journal of Neuroradiology, April 19, 2013
3 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
4 Atypical Bisphosphonate-Associated Subtrochanteric and Femoral Shaft Stress Fractures: Diagnostic Features on Bone Scan Clinical Nuclear Medicine , April 16, 2013
5 Sternal fractures and their management Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, April 22, 2013 Free full text Review Article
6 Is discontinuation of clopidogrel necessary for intracapsular hip fracture surgery? Analysis of 102 hemiarthroplasties Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, April 10, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
7 The Role of Muscle in Bone Repair: The Cells, Signals, and Tissue Responses to Injury Current Osteoporosis Reports, April 19, 2013 Review Article
8 How Effective are Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Programmes for Soccer Players? Sports Medicine, April 5, 2013 Review Article
9 A practical guide to shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete The Journal of Family Practice, April 2, 2013 Review Article
10 Cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty with a cerclage cable technique for unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
11 Proximal humeral fractures: The role of calcium sulphate augmentation and extended deltoid splitting approach in internal fixation using locking plates Injury, March 26, 2013
12 Categorising sports injuries in epidemiological studies: the subsequent injury categorisation (SIC) model to address multiple, recurrent and exacerbation of injuries British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Ulnar collateral ligament injury Shoulder & Elbow, March 26, 2013 Review Article
14 Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
15 Dancers and musicians injuries Clinical Rheumatology, April 10, 2013 Review Article
16 Efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound treatment for surgically managed fresh diaphyseal fractures of the lower extremity: multi-center retrospective cohort study Journal of Orthopaedic Science, March 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries Orthopedic Clinics of North America, April 5, 2013
18 Fifth metatarsal fractures among male professional footballers: a potential career-ending disease British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 24, 2013
19 3-Dimensional Prebent Plate Fixation in Corrective Osteotomy of Malunited Upper Extremity Fractures Using a Real-Sized Plastic Bone Model Prepared by Preoperative Computer Simulation The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
20 Serum Vitamin D Levels in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Living in the Northwestern United States Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, April 23, 2013
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