Orthopedics - Surgical Technique News & Articles

141 The “bicipital aponeurosis flex test”: evaluating the integrity of the bicipital aponeurosis and its implications for treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

142 Value-based shoulder surgery: practicing outcomes-driven, cost-conscious care Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

143 Mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty: A full traumatic rotation of 180° The International Journal of Artificial Organs, May 9, 2013

144 Percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: is it worth it? International Orthopaedics, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

145 Increasing the success of reverse sural flap from proximal part of posterior calf for traumatic foot and ankle reconstruction: Patient selection and surgical refinement Microsurgery, May 9, 2013    Review Article

146 Widespread Sensitization in Patients with Chronic Pain after Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Pain, May 9, 2013    Review Article

147 Postoperative pain following hospital discharge after knee replacement surgery: a patient survey Pain Management, May 9, 2013    Review Article

148 Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Causes and Outcomes Full Text Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, May 8, 2013    Clinical Article

149 Association of clinical parameters of operatively treated thoracolumbar fractures with quality of life parameters European Spine Journal, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

150 Tubular surgery with the assistance of endoscopic surgery via midline approach for lumbar spinal canal stenosis: a technical note European Spine Journal, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

151 Suture-Button Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis: A Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up The Journal of Hand Surgery, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

152 How Surgeons Make Decisions When the Evidence Is Inconclusive The Journal of Hand Surgery, May 8, 2013    Review Article

153 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

154 Outcomes of Single-Stage Grip-Release Reconstruction in Tetraplegia The Journal of Hand Surgery, May 8, 2013    Review Article

155 Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Bulk Femoral Head Allograft for Salvage of Large Defects in the Ankle Foot & Ankle International, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

156 Subcapital Oblique Osteotomy for Correction of Bunionette Deformity: Medium-Term Results Foot & Ankle International, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

157 A Prospective Study of 20 Foot and Ankle Wounds Treated with Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane and Fluid Allograft The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, May 8, 2013    Review Article

158 Outcome after Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus: A Study of Postoperative Foot Function Using Revised Foot Function Index Short Form The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

159 Modification of Side-locking Loop Suture Technique Using an Antislip Knot for Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, May 8, 2013    Review Article

160 Combined thrombin-collagen injection for the management of an iatrogenic pseudoanuerysm in the popliteal region Full Text Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, May 8, 2013

1 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