Impact of flexion versus extension of knee position on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery February 2017, Volume 137, Issue 2, pp 257–265 Impact of flexion versus extension of knee position on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis Authors Chao Jiang Jieqiong Lou Wenwei Qian Canhua Ye Shibai Zhu Abstract Introduction Controversy still exists regarding positioning of the knee in flexion or in extension after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) […]
Modified step aerobics training and neuromuscular function in osteoporotic patients: a randomized controlled pilot study
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery February 2017, Volume 137, Issue 2, pp 195–207 Modified step aerobics training and neuromuscular function in osteoporotic patients: a randomized controlled pilot study Authors Martin Behrens Karoline Müller Jill-Isabel Kilb Lennart Schleese Philipp K. E. Herlyn Sven Bruhn Thomas Mittlmeier Hans-Christof Schober Dagmar-C. Fischer Abstract Background Training programs directed to improve neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function of the legs are scarce with […]
Knee joint distraction compared with total knee arthroplasty
Knee joint distraction compared with total knee arthroplasty A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL J. A. D. van der Woude, K. Wiegant, R. J. van Heerwaarden, S. Spruijt, P. J. Emans, S. C. Mastbergen, F. P. J. G. Lafeber Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:51–8. Aims: Knee joint distraction (KJD) is a relatively new, knee-joint preserving procedure with the goal of delaying total knee arthroplasty […]
When is the ideal time to operate on a patient with a fracture of the hip?
When is the ideal time to operate on a patient with a fracture of the hip? A REVIEW OF THE AVAILABLE LITERATURE P. M. Lewis, J. P. Waddell Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1573–81 Fractures of the hip are common, often occurring in frail elderly patients, but also in younger fit healthy patients following trauma. They have […]
Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip
Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip RATIONALE, EVIDENCE, AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. R. Socci, N. E. Casemyr, M. P. Leslie, M. R. Baumgaertner Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:128–33. Aims: The aim of this paper is to review the evidence relating to the anatomy of the proximal femur, the geometry of the fracture and […]
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) 2856e2861 Abstract Background: Periprosthetic infections are devastating postoperative complications of total joint arthroplasty (TJA), with native skin flora commonly identified as causative […]
The management of periprosthetic infections in the future
The management of periprosthetic infections in the future A REVIEW OF NEW FORMS OF TREATMENT D. A. George, V. Gant, F. S. Haddad Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:1162–9. The number of arthroplasties being undertaken is expected to grow year on year, and periprosthetic joint infections will be an increasing socioeconomic burden. The challenge to prevent and […]
Costs, quality of life and cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic and open repair for rotator cuff tears
Costs, quality of life and cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic and open repair for rotator cuff tears AN ECONOMIC EVALUATION ALONGSIDE THE UKUFF TRIAL Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1648–55. A trial-based comparison of the use of resources, costs and quality of life outcomes of arthroscopic and open surgical management for rotator cuff tears in the United Kingdom NHS […]
Readmission Rates, Reasons, and Risk Factors in Elderly Patients Treated With Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Pathology
Spine Readmission Rates, Reasons, and Risk Factors in Elderly Patients Treated With Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Pathology Varun Puvanesarajah, MD; Ali Nourbakhsh, MD; Hamid Hassanzadeh, MD; Adam L. Shimer, MD; Francis H. Shen, MD; Anuj Singla, MD Spine. 2016;41(24):1933-1938. Abstract Study Design. Retrospective database review. Objective. To determine readmission rates after 1 to 2 level, primary, […]
Practice Guidelines for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Based on a Systematic Review and Multidisciplinary Consensus
British Journal of Sports Medicine 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 Aim The […]