The Global Spine Care Initiative: model of care and implementation
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 925–945| The Global Spine Care Initiative: model of care and implementation Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 925. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5720-z Abstract Purpose Spine-related disorders are a leading cause of global disability and are a burden on society and to public health. Currently, […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: resources to implement a spine care program
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 915–924| The Global Spine Care Initiative: resources to implement a spine care program Kopansky-Giles, D., Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 915. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5725-7 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a list of resources necessary to […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: care pathway for people with spine-related concerns
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 901–914| The Global Spine Care Initiative: care pathway for people with spine-related concerns Haldeman, S., Johnson, C.D., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 901. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5721-y Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of an evidence-based care pathway that can be […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: classification system for spine-related concerns
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 889–900| The Global Spine Care Initiative: classification system for spine-related concerns Haldeman, S., Johnson, C.D., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 889. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5724-8 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a classification system that would apply to anyone […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: methodology, contributors, and disclosures
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 786–795| The Global Spine Care Initiative: methodology, contributors, and disclosures Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S., Nordin, M. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5723-9 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) contributors, disclosures, and methods for reporting transparency […]
Predicting medical complications in spine surgery: evaluation of a novel online risk calculator
European Spine Journal October 2018, Volume 27, Issue 10, pp 2449–2456| Predicting medical complications in spine surgery: evaluation of a novel online risk calculator Kasparek, M.F., Boettner, F., Rienmueller, A. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 2449. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5707-9 Abstract Purpose The preoperative prediction of medical complications is essential to optimize perioperative management. SpineSage™ is a free of […]
Aspiration and Injection Techniques of the Lower Extremity
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Aspiration and Injection Techniques of the Lower Extremity Christopher P. Chiodo, MD; Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT; Cheri A. Blauwet, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018;26(15):e313-e320. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Orthopaedic surgeons frequently use aspirations and injections to both diagnose and treat disorders of the lower extremity. […]
Chronic Heel Pain: When Is Surgery Indicated?
Current Orthopaedic Practice Chronic Heel Pain: When Is Surgery Indicated? Mohamed A. Abdel Salam, MD; Mohammed M. Mansour, MD; Ahmed El Naggar, MD Curr Orthop Pract. 2018;29(4):337-342. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background: Chronic recalcitrant heel pain is a commonly observed painful condition that often frustrates both the patient and the treating physician. Methods: Twenty-four patients (14 men and […]
Long-term survival of the cemented Müller CDH stem: a minimum follow-up of 10 years
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery October 2018, Volume 138, Issue 10, pp 1471–1477| Cite as Long-term survival of the cemented Müller CDH stem: a minimum follow-up of 10 years Salentiny, Y., Zwicky, L., Ochsner, P.E. et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2018) 138: 1471. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-018-3009-7 Abstract Introduction Total hip arthroplasty in patients with altered anatomy of the hip and femur, […]
Ineffectiveness of lateral-wedge insoles on the improvement of pain and function for medial knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of controlled randomized trials
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery October 2018, Volume 138, Issue 10, pp 1453–1462| Ineffectiveness of lateral-wedge insoles on the improvement of pain and function for medial knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of controlled randomized trials Zhang, J., Wang, Q. & Zhang, C. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2018) 138: 1453. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-018-3004-z Abstract Objective The study aimed to evaluate the role […]
