REGISTRO NACIONAL DE FRACTURAS DE CADERA POR FRAGILIDAD EN EL ANCIANO (RNFC)
REGISTRO NACIONAL DE FRACTURAS DE CADERA POR FRAGILIDAD EN EL ANCIANO (RNFC) En 2017 se inicia la recogida de datos del Registro Nacional de Fracturas de Cadera. Se trata de un proyecto multidisciplinar avalado por 16 sociedades científicas entre las que figura SECOT. Tiene como principal objetivo realizar un registro multicéntrico de las características […]
Cochrane’s Shoulder-and-Elbow Systematic Reviews Issues: Mistrustful Impact of Evidence
Cochrane’s Shoulder-and-Elbow Systematic Reviews Issues: Mistrustful Impact of Evidence Acta of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery | Volume 1 | Issue 1 | Oct-Dec 2016 | Page 47-55 Authors: Jose Carlos Garcia [1], Mario H L Gonçalves [1], Eduardo F Cordeiro [1], Luiz F S Fink [1], Alvaro M Cardoso [1], Mauricio P Raffaelli [1], Maurício […]
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) […]
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 […]