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141 Management of hangmans fracture with percutaneous transpedicular screw fixation European Spine Journal, December 3, 2012
142 Successful Treatment of a Recalcitrant Pleural Effusion with Rib Fracture Fixation HSS Journal (Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery), December 3, 2012
143 Does Incisional Wound VAC after Major Hip Surgery in Obese Pediatric Patients Reduce Wound Infection and Scar Formation? A Pilot Study Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, November 30, 2012
144 Transtibial Amputee Joint Motion has Increased Attractor Divergence During Walking Compared to Non-Amputee Gait Annals of Biomedical Engineering, November 30, 2012
145 Periprosthetic bone mineral density changes after unicondylar knee arthroplasty The Knee, November 29, 2012
146 Component rotational alignment in unexplained painful primary total knee arthroplasty The Knee, November 29, 2012
147 Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Excessive External Tibial Torsion >45° and Patella Instability - Surgical Technique and Follow Up Journal of Arthroplasty, November 29, 2012
148 Large Diameter Metal on Metal Articulations. Comparison of Total Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, November 29, 2012
149 Application of a novel design method for knee replacements to achieve normal mechanics The Knee, November 29, 2012
150 Thrombosis Incidence in Unilateral vs. Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty with Compression Device Prophylaxis Journal of Arthroplasty, November 29, 2012
151 Clinical and Kinematic Outcomes of A Rotating Platform Posterior Stabilized Total Knee System Journal of Arthroplasty, November 29, 2012
152 Revision with Cementless Acetabular Components A Concise Follow-up, at a Minimum of Twenty Years, of Previous Reports * The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, November 28, 2012
153 High initial stability in porous titanium acetabular cups: a biomechanical study Journal of Arthroplasty, November 28, 2012
154 Detection of Modern Spinal Implants by Airport Metal Detectors Spine, November 28, 2012
155 Prognostic Factors for Bacterial Cultures Positive for Propionibacterium acnes and Other Organisms in a Large Series of Revision Shoulder Arthroplasties Performed for Stiffness, Pain, or Loosening The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, November 28, 2012
156 Adverse Tissue Reactions in Modular Exchangeable Neck Implants: A Report of Two Cases Journal of Arthroplasty, November 28, 2012
157 Hemostatic Techniques Reduce Hospital Stay Following Multilevel Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, November 27, 2012
158 Computer-Navigated Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty A Prospective Randomized Trial The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, November 27, 2012
159 Achilles tendon allograft with its bony attachment to repair rupture and extensive degeneration of the heel cord Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, November 27, 2012
160 A comparison of external fixation alone or combined with intramedullary nailing in the treatment of segmental tibial defects Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, November 27, 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 Seven-year results of a press-fit, hydroxyapatite-coated double mobility acetabular component in patients aged 65 years or older European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 23, 2013
2 Comparison of titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages in the surgical treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a prospective, randomized, control study with over 7-year follow-up European Spine Journal, April 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Alumina on alumina versus metal on conventional polyethylene : A randomized clinical trial with 9 to 15 years follow-up Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 22, 2013 Free full text
4 Early migration characteristics of a 180° porous-coated cup with 1-mm press fit Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, March 14, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Assessment of cup orientation in hip resurfacing: a comparison of TraumaCad and computed tomography Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, April 12, 2013 Free full text
6 Low-density versus high-density thoracic pedicle screw constructs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: do more screws lead to a better outcome? The Spine Journal, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
7 Evaluation of the accuracy of three popular regression equations for hip joint centre estimation using computerised tomography measurements for metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty patients Gait and Posture, March 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
8 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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Early clinical results of a new conservative hip stem
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10 A prospective dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry study of bone remodeling after implantation of the Nanos® short-stemmed prosthesis Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 22, 2013 Free full text
11 Would CoCr Rods Provide Better Correctional Forces Than Stainless Steel or Titanium for Rigid Scoliosis Curves? Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, April 1, 2013
12 Finite element comparison of retrograde intramedullary nailing and locking plate fixation with/without an intramedullary allograft for distal femur fracture following total knee arthroplasty The Knee, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Poor Mid-Term Survival of the Low-Carbide Metal-on-Metal Zweymuller-Plus Total Hip Arthroplasty System A Concise Follow-up, at a Minimum of Ten Years, of a Previous Report The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, March 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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 Long-Term Outcomes of Anterior Dual-Rod Instrumentation for Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis A Twelve to Twenty-three-Year Follow-up Study The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, April 18, 2013
16 Change of radiological parameters after interspinous implantation (X-stop®) in degenerative spinal stenosis European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, March 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Utility of Synovial Fluid Aspirations in Failed Metal-On-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, March 20, 2013 Review Article
18 Comparison of Titanium Elastic Nail and Plate Fixation of Pediatric Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics , March 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
19 Poly L-Lactide Co-Glycolide/beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Interference Screw Fixation for Bone-Patellar Tendon Bone Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Journal of Knee Surgery, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
20 Complications Observed Following Labral or Rotator Cuff Repair with Use of Poly-L-Lactic Acid Implants The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, March 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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