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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 […]
Preoperative disinfection of foot and ankle: microbiological evaluation of two disinfection methods
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery October 2018, Volume 138, Issue 10, pp 1389–1394 Preoperative disinfection of foot and ankle: microbiological evaluation of two disinfection methods Dingemans, S.A., Spijkerman, I.J.B., Birnie, M.F.N. et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2018) 138: 1389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-018-2996-8 Abstract Background The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of a footbath in […]
Effects of Vitamin D on Skeletal Muscle and Athletic Performance
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Effects of Vitamin D on Skeletal Muscle and Athletic Performance Geoffrey D. Abrams, MD; David Feldman, MD; Marc R. Safran, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018;26(8):278-285. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Vitamin D is known to be important for calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. It also has important […]
Design Rationale for Total Ankle Arthroplasty Systems
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Design Rationale for Total Ankle Arthroplasty Systems An Update Christopher E. Gross, MD; Ariel A. Palanca, MD; James K. DeOrio, MD The Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (Dr. Gross), the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (Dr. Palanca), and the […]
Morphological characteristics of the posterior malleolar fragment according to ankle fracture patterns: a computed tomography-based study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2018) 19:51 Morphological characteristics of the posterior malleolar fragment according to ankle fracture patterns: a computed tomography-based study. Young Yi, Dong-Il Chun†, Sung Hun Won, Suyeon Park, Sanghyeon Lee and Jaeho Cho Abstract Background: The posterior malleolar fragment (PMF) of an ankle fracture can have various shapes depending on the injury mechanism. […]
The Impact of a National Clinician-led Audit Initiative on Care and Mortality after Hip Fracture in England
The Impact of a National Clinician-led Audit Initiative on Care and Mortality after Hip Fracture in England An External Evaluation using Time Trends in Non-audit Data. Jenny Neuburger, PhD,*w Colin Currie, FRCPE,z Robert Wakeman, FRCS,y Carmen Tsang, PhD,*w Fay Plant, BSc,8 Bianca De Stavola, PhD,z David A. Cromwell, PhD,*w and Jan van der Meulen, PhD* […]
Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pekka A. Mooar, MD; William J. Doherty, MD; Jayson N. Murray, MA; Ryan Pezold, MA; Kaitlyn S. Sevarino, MBA J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018;26(6):e128-e130. Abstract and Introduction Abstract The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has developed Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Management […]
