Effect of alendronate in elderly patients after low trauma hip fracture repair
Osteoporos Int. 2008 Oct 28. [Epub ahead of print] Cecilia D, Jódar E, Fernández C, Resines C, Hawkins F. One year of once weekly alendronate, when given shortly after the surgical repair of a hip fracture, produces reductions in bone markers and increases proximal femoral bone density. The therapy was well tolerated. INTRODUCTION: Hip fracture […]
Foot orthoses and physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomised clinical trial
BMJ. 2008 Oct 24;337:a1735. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a1735. Collins N, Crossley K, Beller E, Darnell R, McPoil T, Vicenzino B. OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical efficacy of foot orthoses in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome with flat inserts or physiotherapy, and to investigate the effectiveness of foot orthoses plus physiotherapy. DESIGN: Prospective, single blind, randomised clinical […]
A simple technique for introducing bone graft during revision ACL surgery
Surgeon. 2008 Oct;6(5):308-11. Sood A, Gibb P. Bone grafting of the tibial tunnel is often required when performing revision ACL surgery. We describe a simple method of introducing bone graft which allows accurate delivery and is quick and easy to perform.
Topical diclofenac: clinical effectiveness and current uses in osteoarthritis of the knee and soft tissue injuries
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2008 Nov;9(16):2921-9. Banning M. BACKGROUND: Diclofenac is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for symptom control in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and soft tissue injuries. Although treatment with oral diclofenac is associated with serious adverse effects involving both the gastrointestinal and renal systems, these adverse effects are thought to be […]
High-flexion total knee arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2008 Oct;23(7 Suppl):6-10. Long WJ, Scuderi GR. High-flexion total knee arthroplasty is considered flexion beyond 125 degrees . Certain activities and a number of workplace demands benefit from this greater range of motion. Some cultures and religions place more emphasis on deep knee flexion. Important patient factors include preoperative motion, body mass index, […]
Surgical Management of Hip Fractures: An Evidence-based Review of the Literature. I: Femoral Neck Fractures
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Ryan G. Miyamoto, MD, Kevin M. Kaplan, MD, Brett R. Levine, MD, MS, Kenneth A. Egol, MD and Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD During the past 10 years, there has been a worldwide effort in all medical fields to base clinical health […]
Elbow Arthroscopy
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Christopher C. Dodson, MD, Shane J. Nho, MD, Riley J. Williams, III, MD and David W. Altchek, MD Arthroscopy of the elbow was originally considered to be an unsafe procedure because of the small size of the elbow joint capsule and […]
Randomized Controlled Trials of the Treatment of Lumbar Disk Herniation: 1983-2007
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Paul A. Anderson, MD, Paul C. McCormick, MD, MPH and Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH Randomized controlled trials are considered to provide the strongest data regarding the relative benefits of treatment alternatives for medical conditions. Uncertainty persists regarding the optimal treatment […]
Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx and Metacarpals in the Hand: Preferred Methods of Stabilization
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Mark H. Henry, MD Treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx and metacarpals is based on the presentation of the fracture, degree of displacement, and difficulty in maintaining fracture reduction. A wide array of treatment options exists for the variation in […]
Management of Acute and Chronic Ankle Instability
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Nicola Maffulli, MD, MS, PhD, FRCS and Nicholas A. Ferran, MBBS, MRCSEd Acute lateral ankle ligament injuries are common. If left untreated, they can result in chronic instability. Nonsurgical measures, including functional rehabilitation, are the management methods of choice for acute […]