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 […]
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 […]
Exercise Therapy Versus Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Meniscal Tear in Middle Aged Patients
British Journal of Sports Medicine Exercise Therapy Versus Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Meniscal Tear in Middle Aged Patients Randomised Controlled Trial With Two Year Follow-Up Nina Jullum Kise; May Arna Risberg; Silje Stensrud; Jonas Ranstam; Lars Engebretsen; Ewa M Roos Br J Sports Med. 2016;50(23):1473-1480. Abstract Objective To determine if exercise therapy is superior […]
Do we still need autopsy in times of modern multislice computed tomography?—Missed diagnoses in the emergency room
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery January 2017, Volume 137, Issue 1, pp 43–47 Do we still need autopsy in times of modern multislice computed tomography?—Missed diagnoses in the emergency room Authors: S. A. Euler T. Kastenberger R. Attal M. Rieger M. Blauth M. Petri Abstract Introduction In spite of increasing quality of emergency room (ER) assessment in trauma patients and improved accuracy […]
Technical errors and complications in orthopaedic trauma surgery
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery February 2016, Volume 136, Issue 2, pp 185–193 Technical errors and complications in orthopaedic trauma surgery Authors M. A. Meeuwis M. A. C. de Jongh J. A. Roukema F. H. W. M. van der Heijden M. H. J. Verhofstad Abstract Introduction Adverse events and associated morbidity and subsequent costs receive increasing attention in clinical practice and research. As opposed to complications, errors are not described or […]
Osteoarthritis: care and management
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg177/chapter/1-Recommendations#pharmacological-management Osteoarthritis: care and management Clinical guideline [CG177]Published date: February 2014 1 Recommendations 1.1 Diagnosis 1.2 Holistic approach to osteoarthritis assessment and management 1.3 Education and self-management 1.4 Non-pharmacological management 1.5 Pharmacological management 1.6 Referral for consideration of joint surgery 1.7 Follow-up and review The following guidance is based on the best available evidence. The […]
Position statement: the epidemiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of osteoarthritis of the knee
Position statement: the epidemiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of osteoarthritis of the knee Sherif El-Tawil, Elizabeth Arendt, David Parker DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2015-000002 Published 19 July 2016 Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a large burden on healthcare resources worldwide with continually increasing prevalence. This has led to renewed interest in the causes and pathogenesis of the condition. […]
Hip arthroscopy: State of the Art
Downloaded from http://jisakos.bmj.com/ on December 12, 2016 Hip arthroscopy: State of the Art Alan Lee, John O’Donnell, Richard Villar, Marc R Safran JISAKOS 2016;1:276–291 Abstract Hip arthroscopy has become increasingly common worldwide as advances have been made in the understanding of the pathophysiology of hip injuries as well as technological advances in arthroscopic surgical techniques […]
Safe prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with osteoarthritis – an expert consensus addressing benefits as well as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks
Safe prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with osteoarthritis – an expert consensus addressing benefits as well as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks Scarpignato et al. BMC Medicine (2015) 13:55 Abstract Background: There are several guidelines addressing the issues around the use of NSAIDs. However, none has specifically addressed the upper versus lower gastrointestinal […]