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281 The risk factors of neurologic deficits of one-stage posterior vertebral column resection for patients with severe and rigid spinal deformities European Spine Journal, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
282 Surgical Correction of the Ball and Socket Ankle Joint in the Adult Associated With a Talonavicular Tarsal Coalition Foot & Ankle International, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
283 A Plantar Closing Wedge Osteotomy of the Medial Cuneiform for Residual Forefoot Supination in Flatfoot Reconstruction Foot & Ankle International, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
284 Reading Man Flap: Application to Plantar Defects The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, April 29, 2013 Review Article
285 Metallosis and cutaneous metal pigmentation in a reverse shoulder replacement Shoulder & Elbow, April 29, 2013
286 Comparison of short term results of single injection of autologous blood and steroid injection in tennis elbow: a prospective study Full Text Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, April 29, 2013
287 Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Block Through a Common Paraneural Sheath Versus Conventional Injection: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Study Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
288 Volume Associations in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Taiwan Population-Based Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 26, 2013 Review Article
289 The Reduction of Implant-Related Errors and Waste in Total Knee Arthroplasty Using a Novel, Computer Based, e.Label and Compatibility System Journal of Arthroplasty, April 26, 2013 Review Article
290 Long-Term Follow-Up of Cemented Fixed-Bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Chinese Population: A Survival Analysis of More Than 10 Years Journal of Arthroplasty, April 26, 2013 Review Article
291 Metal Ion Levels in Total Hip Arthroplasty Versus Hip Resurfacing Journal of Arthroplasty, April 26, 2013 Review Article
292 Alternative Method for Thumb Reconstruction. Combination of 2 Techniques: Metacarpal Lengthening and Mini Wraparound Transfer The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 26, 2013 Review Article
293 Strength of Different Krackow Stitch Configurations Using High-Strength Suture The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, April 26, 2013 Review Article
294 Gollop-Wolfgang Complex : an alternative to amputation Full Text Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 26, 2013
295 The Scheker distal radioulnar joint arthroplasty to unravel a virtually unsolvable problem Full Text Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 26, 2013
296 Solitary haemangioma of the shaft of long bones : resection and reconstruction with autologous bone graft Full Text Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 26, 2013
297 Surgical treatment of lateral Hoffa fracture with a locking plate through the lateral approach European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 26, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
298 Osteosarcoma of the mobile spine Annals of Oncology, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article
299 The Six-minute walk test is an excellent predictor of functional ambulation after total knee arthroplasty Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 25, 2013
300 Annuloplasty procedures for chronic discogenic back pain Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, April 25, 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 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 8, 2013
2 Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients 50 Years or Less: Do We Improve Activity Profiles? Journal of Arthroplasty, March 20, 2013 Review Article
3 Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis New England Journal of Medicine, March 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Management of clavicle nonunion and malunion Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, April 8, 2013
5 Repeat-dose intravenous tranexamic acid further decreases blood loss in total knee arthroplasty International Orthopaedics, February 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 A Long Femoral Stem Is Not Always Required in Hip Arthroplasty for Patients With Proximal Femur Metastases Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
7 Slight undercorrection following total knee arthroplasty results in superior clinical outcomes in varus knees Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
8 Efficacy of preparation solutions and cleansing techniques on contamination of the skin in foot and ankle surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis The Bone & Joint Journal, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
9 The significance of an asymmetric extension gap on routine radiographs after total knee replacement: A new sign and its clinical significance The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
10 The use of rivaroxaban for chemical thromboprophylaxis following total knee replacement The Knee, April 9, 2013
11 Comparison of Clinical Outcome Between Simultaneous-Bilateral and Staged-Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic review of Retrospective Studies Journal of Arthroplasty, March 25, 2013 Review Article
12 Assessment of the Quality and Content of Information on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on the Internet Arthroscopy, April 12, 2013 Review Article
13 Can local administration of tranexamic acid during total knee arthroplasty reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements in the absence of surgical drains? European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, March 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
14 Clinical value of tranexamic acid in unilateral and simultaneous bilateral TKAs under a contemporary blood-saving protocol: a randomized controlled trial Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, April 18, 2013
15 Recurrent Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Persistent or New Infection? Journal of Arthroplasty, April 16, 2013 Review Article
16 The Estimated Sensitivity and Specificity of Compartment Pressure Monitoring for Acute Compartment Syndrome The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, April 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Responding to Neuromonitoring Changes in 3-Column Posterior Spinal Osteotomies for Rigid Pediatric Spinal Deformities Spine, April 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
18 Early Failure of Cementless Porous Tantalum Monoblock Tibial Components Journal of Arthroplasty, April 8, 2013 Review Article
19 Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty : complications and early outcome in a series of 300 cases Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, April 17, 2013 Free full text
20 Trend of Recovery after Simple Decompression for Treatment of Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 9, 2013 Review Article
Indexed Journals in Orthopedics: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Arthroplasty, Spine, The Knee more
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