Utility of Clinical Tests to Diagnose MRI-Confirmed Gluteal Tendinopathy in Patients Presenting With Lateral Hip Pain
Utility of Clinical Tests to Diagnose MRI-Confirmed Gluteal Tendinopathy in Patients Presenting With Lateral Hip Pain Alison Grimaldi; Rebecca Mellor; Phillipa Nicolson; Paul Hodges; Kim Bennell; Bill Vicenzino Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(6):519-524. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Purpose Gluteal tendinopathy (GT) is a source of lateral hip pain, yet common clinical diagnostic tests have limited validity. […]
AAOS. MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE
MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE Adopted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors 3.13.17 LEER GUÍA: OA Hip CPG_3.13.17
The Norwegian Cervical Arthroplasty Trial (NORCAT): 2-year clinical outcome after single-level cervical arthroplasty versus fusion—a prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled multicenter study
European Spine Journal April 2017, Volume 26, Issue 4, pp 1225–1235 The Norwegian Cervical Arthroplasty Trial (NORCAT): 2-year clinical outcome after single-level cervical arthroplasty versus fusion—a prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled multicenter study Authors Jarle Sundseth Oddrun Anita Fredriksli Frode Kolstad Lars Gunnar Johnsen Are Hugo Pripp Hege Andresen Erling Myrseth Kay Müller Øystein P. Nygaard John-Anker Zwart Abstract Purpose Standard surgical treatment for symptomatic cervical disc disease has been discectomy […]
A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Preadmission Chlorhexidine Skin Preparation for Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty
A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Preadmission Chlorhexidine Skin Preparation for Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty Bhaveen H. Kapadia, MD, Randa K. Elmallah, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD The Journal of Arthroplasty 31 (2016) 2856e- 2861 Abstract Background: Periprosthetic infections are devastating postoperative complications of total joint arthroplasty (TJA), with native skin flora commonly identified […]
A randomised controlled trial of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 847–856 A randomised controlled trial of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy Authors: J. N. Alaistair Gibson, Ashok S. Subramanian, Chloe E. H. Scott Abstract Purpose Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (TED) minimises paraspinal muscle damage. The aim of this trial was to compare clinical outcomes of TED to Microdiscectomy (Micro). Methods 143 patients, age 25–70 years and <115 kg, with […]
Cauda Equina Syndrome: presentation, outcome, and predictors with focus on micturition, defecation, and sexual dysfunction
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 894–904 Cauda Equina Syndrome: presentation, outcome, and predictors with focus on micturition, defecation, and sexual dysfunction Authors: N. S. Korse, J. A. Pijpers, E. van Zwet, H. W. Elzevier, C. L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp Abstract Background Even though micturition, defecation, and sexual function are substantially affected in cauda equina syndrome (CES), data on outcome are scarce. Methods Medical files of patients operated […]
Six-month outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of minimally invasive SI joint fusion with triangular titanium implants vs conservative management
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 708–719 Six-month outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of minimally invasive SI joint fusion with triangular titanium implants vs conservative management. Authors:Bengt Sturesson, Djaya Kools, Robert Pflugmacher, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Domenico Prestamburgo, Julius Dengler Abstract Purpose To compare the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion (SIJF) using triangular titanium implants vs conservative management (CM) in patients […]
Metal or Modularity: Why Do Metal-Backed Tibias Have Inferior Outcomes to All-Polyethylene Tibial Components in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Metal or Modularity: Why Do Metal-Backed Tibias Have Inferior Outcomes to All-Polyethylene Tibial Components in Patients With Osteoarthritis Matthew T. Houdek, MD, Chad D. Watts, MD, Cody C. Wyles, MD, John R. Martin, MD, Robert T. Trousdale, MD, Michael J. Taunton, MD * Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota The Journal of […]
Current Concepts in the Management of Spondylolisthesis
Current Orthopaedic Practice Current Concepts in the Management of Spondylolisthesis Ram Chaddha, MD; Swapnil M. Keny, MS, FCPS, D’Ortho Disclosures Curr Orthop Pract. 2017;28(1):23-30. Abstract and Introduction Abstract This article reviews the current concepts in the diagnosis and management of spondylolisthesis and presents the views of experts on this enigmatic and challenging deformity. It examines the […]
Practice Guidelines for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Based on a Systematic Review and Multidisciplinary Consensus
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Update Practice Guidelines for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Based on a Systematic Review and Multidisciplinary Consensus Nicky van Melick; Robert E H van Cingel; Frans Brooijmans; Camille Neeter; Tony van Tienen; Wim Hullegie; Maria W G Nijhuis-van der Sanden Br J Sports Med. 2016;50(24):1506-1515. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Aim The Royal Dutch […]