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981 Lumbar plexopathy following instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a complication with use of Hohmann's retractor European Spine Journal, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
982 Long-term (ten- to 15-year) outcome of arthroscopically assisted Elmslie-Trillat tibial tubercle osteotomy The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
983 Surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis: A review of current surgical techniques The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
984 Primary total hip replacement with a Furlong fully hydroxyapatite-coated titanium alloy femoral component: Results at a minimum follow-up of 20 years The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
985 Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery - the SAVE-HIP3 study The Bone & Joint Journal, April 2, 2013 Review Article
986 Mobile vs Fixed-Bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty Performed by a Single Surgeon: A 4- to 6.5-Year Randomized, Prospective, Controlled, Double-Blinded Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
987 Radiographically Undetectable Periprosthetic Osteolysis With ASR Implants: The Implication of Blood Metal Ions Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
988 Finite Element Analysis of Resurfacing Depth and Obliquity on Patella Stress and Stability in TKA Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
989 Fixation of Non-Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty Femoral Components in a Simulated Proximal Bone Defect Model Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
990 Infection Rate Following Total Joint Arthroplasty in the HIV Population Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
991 Patient Factors Predict Functional Outcomes After Cruciate Retaining TKA: A 2-Year Follow-Up Analysis Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
992 Incidence of Bacterial Contamination in Primary THA and Combined Hardware Removal: Analysis of Preoperative Aspiration and Intraoperative Biopsies Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
993 Factors Associated With Poor Outcomes Following Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Redefining the “Classic” Indications for Surgery Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
994 Pseudotumour Formation Due to Tribocorrosion at the Taper Interface of Large Diameter Metal on Polymer Modular Total Hip Replacements Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
995 How Gait and Clinical Outcomes Contribute to Patients Satisfaction Three Months Following A Total Knee Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
996 Taper Corrosion in Modular Hip Prostheses: Analysis of Serum Metal Ions in 19 Patients Journal of Arthroplasty, April 2, 2013 Review Article
997 Outcome Comparison of Primary Trapeziectomy Versus Secondary Trapeziectomy Following Failed Total Trapeziometacarpal Joint Replacement The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
998 4-Corner Arthrodesis and Proximal Row Carpectomy: A Biomechanical Comparison of Wrist Motion and Tendon Forces The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
999 Radioscapholunate Arthrodesis With Compression Screws and Local Autograft The Journal of Hand Surgery, April 2, 2013 Review Article
1000 Is etoricoxib effective in preventing heterotopic ossification after primary total hip arthroplasty? International Orthopaedics, April 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine 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 Achieving fixation in glenoids with superior wear using reverse shoulder arthroplasty Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
2 Suprascapular nerve entrapment isolated to the spinoglenoid notch: surgical technique and results of open decompression Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Operative versus non-operative treatment for clavicle fracture: a meta-analysis International Orthopaedics, May 6, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Tranexamic acid for reducing blood transfusions in arthroplasty interventions: a cost-effective practice European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, May 1, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Effect of Achilles tenotomy on congenital clubfoot-associated calf-muscle atrophy: an ultrasonographic study Journal of Orthopaedic Science, May 3, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 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
7 Five- to Ten-Year Outcomes for Modular Metal-On-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, May 6, 2013 Review Article
8 Effect of pre-operative neuromuscular training on functional outcome after total knee replacement: a randomized-controlled trial BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 6, 2013 Free full text
9 Surgical findings in the treatment of Dupuytren's disease after initial treatment with clostridial collagenase (Xiaflex) Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), May 8, 2013 Review Article
10 Why veteran orthopaedic trauma surgeons are being fired and what we can do about it? Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, May 28, 2013 Review Article
11 Reduced re-infection rates with postoperative oral antibiotics after two-stage revision hip arthroplasty BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 8, 2013 Free full text
12 A minimally invasive approach for total hip arthroplasty does not diminish early post-operative outcome in obese patients: a prospective, randomised trial International Orthopaedics, May 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 The course of radiographic loosening, pain and functional outcome around the first revision of a total hip arthroplasty BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 15, 2013 Free full text
14 Ambroise pare iv: the early history of artificial limbs (from robotic to prostheses) International Orthopaedics, May 28, 2013 Review Article
15 Surgical treatment of chronic acromioclavicular dislocation with biologic graft vs synthetic ligament: a prospective randomized comparative study Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, May 7, 2013 Free full text
16 Comparison of short term results of single injection of autologous blood and steroid injection in tennis elbow: a prospective study Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, April 29, 2013 Free full text
17 Risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection following primary total hip arthroplasty: a case control study Journal of Arthroplasty, May 23, 2013
18 The challenge of infection prevention in spine surgery: an update European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
19 A non-invasive biomechanical device and treatment for patients following total hip arthroplasty: results of a 6-month pilot investigation Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, May 22, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
20 Mortality, cost, and downstream disease of total hip arthroplasty patients in the medicare population Journal of Arthroplasty, May 29, 2013 Review Article
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