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381 MRI Diagnosis of Recurrent Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis Following Total Joint Arthroplasty HSS Journal (Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery), February 13, 2013 Review Article
382 A Prospective Comparison of Computer-navigated and Fluoroscopic-guided In Situ Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics , February 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
383 Effect of Various Hallux Valgus Reconstruction on Sesamoid Location: A Radiographic Study Foot & Ankle International, February 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
384 Backfilling of iliac crest defects with hydroxyapatite-calcium triphosphate biphasic compound: a prospective, randomized computed tomography and patient-based analysis The Spine Journal, February 13, 2013 Clinical Article
385 Symptomatic adjacent segment disease after cervical total disc replacement: re-examining the clinical and radiological evidence with established criteria The Spine Journal, February 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
386 Which Exercises Target the Gluteal Muscles While Minimizing Activation of the Tensor Fascia Lata? Electromyographic Assessment Using Fine-Wire Electrodes Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, February 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
387 Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Topographical Differences Between Control and Recurrent Patellofemoral Instability Patients The American Journal of Sports Medicine, February 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
388 Achilles Tendon Rupture Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, February 12, 2013
389 Correlations between radiographic assessments and MRI features of knee osteoarthritis - a cross-sectional study Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , February 11, 2013 Clinical Article
390 Cartilage assessment of the metacarpophalangeal joints Clinical Imaging, February 11, 2013 Clinical Article
391 Lumbar Muscle Dysfunction During Remission of Unilateral Recurrent Nonspecific Low-back Pain: Evaluation With Muscle Functional MRI The Clinical Journal of Pain, February 11, 2013 Clinical Article
392 MRI comes of age in RA clinical trials Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, February 11, 2013 Review Article
393 Quantitative measurement of syndesmophyte volume and height in ankylosing spondylitis using CT Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, February 11, 2013 Review Article
394 Interventional Pain Management for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Pain Practice, February 11, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
395 Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for upper limb surgery Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, February 11, 2013 Review Article
396 Identification of novel markers in rheumatoid arthritis through integrated analysis of DNA methylation and microRNA expression Journal of Autoimmunity , February 11, 2013 Review Article
397 Prevalence of radiographic findings associated with hip dysplasia in a population-based cohort of 2081 19-year-old Norwegians The Bone & Joint Journal, February 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
398 Kinematic shoulder MRI: the diagnostic value in acute shoulder dislocations European Radiology, February 8, 2013 Clinical Article
399 Comparing radiation exposure during percutaneous vertebroplasty using one- vs. two-fluoroscopic technique Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, February 8, 2013
400 Anisotropic analysis of multi-component T2 and T1ρ relaxations in achilles tendon by NMR spectroscopy and microscopic MRI Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, February 8, 2013 Clinical 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 Comparison of FDG PET/CT and Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI for the Detection of Bone Metastases in Patients With Cancer: A Meta-analysis Clinical Nuclear Medicine , April 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
2 Screening Cervical Spine CT in the Emergency Department, Phase 2: A Prospective Assessment of Use American Journal of Neuroradiology, April 19, 2013
3 Bone marrow fat composition as a novel imaging biomarker in postmenopausal women with prevalent fragility fractures Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 5, 2013
4 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013
5 Association of frequent knee bending activity with focal knee lesions detected with 3T MRI - data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative Arthritis Care & Research , April 2, 2013
6 Relationship between postmenopausal osteoporosis and the components of clinical sarcopenia Maturitas, April 15, 2013
7 Does proximal femoral varus osteotomy in Legg–Calve–Perthes disease predispose to angular mal-alignment of the knee? A clinical and radiographic study at skeletal maturity Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, April 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
8 Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests for Assessment of Hamstring Injury: A Systematic Review Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, April 2, 2013 Review Article
9 Radiological findings that may indicate a prior silent slipped capital femoral epiphysis in a cohort of 2072 young adults The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
10 Ultrasound diagnosis of ulnar neuropathy: Comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic nerve thickness Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), April 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
11 Bone mineral density testing: Is a T score enough to determine the screening interval? Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, April 3, 2013 Free full text
12 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
13 Fully uncemented glenoid component in total shoulder arthroplasty Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, April 25, 2013 Review Article
14 Lumbar spine MRI in upright position for diagnosing acute and chronic low back pain: statistical analysis of morphological changes Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, March 5, 2013 Free full text
15 Bone Scintigraphic Findings of Hypophosphatemic Osteomalacia Associated With Adefovir Therapy: Involvement of Lower Extremity Skeletons Clinical Nuclear Medicine , April 23, 2013 Review Article
16 Association between Abdominal Obesity and Fracture Risk: A Prospective Study Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 5, 2013
17 Prevalence and Preoperative Demographic and Radiographic Predictors of Bilateral Femoroacetabular Impingement The American Journal of Sports Medicine, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
18 Metal markers for radiographic visualization of rotator cuff margins: A new technique for radiographic assessment of cuff repair integrity International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, April 8, 2013
19 Lateral Sacral Imaging in the Morbidly Obese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, April 24, 2013
20 Diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection Current Orthopaedic Practice , March 8, 2013
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