Venous thromboembolism after lower limb arthroplasty: is chemical prophylaxis still needed?
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology December 2016, Volume 26, Issue 8, pp 895–899 Venous thromboembolism after lower limb arthroplasty: is chemical prophylaxis still needed Karan Malhotra, Jan L. Marciniak, Sandra J. Bonczek, Neil Hunt Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication of lower limb arthroplasty. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends routine use of chemical and mechanical prophylaxis […]
A new nail with a locking blade for complex proximal humeral fractures
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology December 2016, Volume 26, Issue 8, pp 831–836 A new nail with a locking blade for complex proximal humeral fractures F. R. Hashmi, Edgar Mayr Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of displaced proximal humerus fracture treated with a new locking blade nail. Materials and […]
Diagnostic work up and recognition of primary bone tumours: a review
Cite this article: Plant J, Cannon S. Diagnostic work up and recognition of primary bone tumours: a review. EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:247-253. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000035 Diagnostic work up and recognition of primary bone tumours: a review DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000035 Published 8 June 2016 James Plant. Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK Stephen Cannon. Royal National Orthopaedic […]
Treatment strategy for tibial plateau fractures: an update
EFORT Open Rev 2016 Treatment strategy for tibial plateau fractures: an update Salvi Prat-Fabregat, Pilar Camacho-Carrasco DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000031 Published 31 May 2016 Salvi Prat-Fabregat Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain Pilar Camacho-Carrasco Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain Cite this article: Prat-Fabregat S, Camacho-Carrasco P. Treatment strategy for tibial plateau fractures: an update. EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:225-232. […]
Radial nerve palsy
EFORT Open Rev 2016 Radial nerve palsy Marko Bumbasirevic, Tomislav Palibrk, Aleksandar Lesic, Henry DE Atkinson DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000028 Published 9 August 2016 Marko Bumbasirevic. Orthopaedic and Traumatology University Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, SerbiaSchool of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia Tomislav Palibrk. Orthopaedic and Traumatology University Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Serbia Aleksandar Lesic. Orthopaedic […]
A multi-center analysis of adverse events among two thousand, three hundred and seventy two adult patients undergoing adult autologous stem cell therapy for orthopaedic conditions
International Orthopaedics August 2016, Volume 40, Issue 8, pp 1755–1765 A multi-center analysis of adverse events among two thousand, three hundred and seventy two adult patients undergoing adult autologous stem cell therapy for orthopaedic conditions Authors Christopher J. CentenoEmail author Hasan Al-Sayegh Michael D. Freeman Jay Smith William D. Murrell Rostyslav Bubnov Open AccessOriginal Paper DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3162-y Cite this article as: Centeno, C.J., Al-Sayegh, H., […]
The Alpha-defensin Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infections Is Not Affected by Prior Antibiotic Administration
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® July 2016, Volume 474, Issue 7, pp 1610–1615 The Alpha-defensin Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infections Is Not Affected by Prior Antibiotic Administration Authors Alisina Shahi Javad Parvizi Gregory S. Kazarian Carlos Higuera Salvatore Frangiamore Joshua Bingham Christopher Beauchamp Craig Della Valle Carl Deirmengian Open AccessSymposium: Proceedings of the 2015 Musculoskeletal Infection Society First Online: 10 February 2016 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-016-4726-2 Cite this article […]
Does “6-Clicks” Day 1 Postoperative Mobility Score Predict Discharge Disposition After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties?
Does “6-Clicks” Day 1 Postoperative Mobility Score Predict Discharge Disposition After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties? Mariano E. Menendez, MD, Charles S. Schumacher, MD, David Ring, MD, PhD, Andrew A. Freiberg, MD, Harry E. Rubash, MD, Young-Min Kwon, MD, PhD The Journal of Arthroplasty. Volume 31, Issue 9, September 2016, Pages 1916–1920 Abstract Background […]
Discharge Destination After Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Postdischarge Outcomes and Placement Risk Factors
Discharge Destination After Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Postdischarge Outcomes and Placement Risk Factors Aakash Keswani, BA, Mitchell C. Weiser, MD, John Shin, BS, Andrew J. Lovy, MD, Calin S. Moucha, The Journal of Arthroplasty. Volume 31, Issue 9, September 2016, Pages 1866–1872.e1 Abstract Background Given the rising incidence of revision total […]
What Are the Prognostic Factors for Radiographic Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis? A Meta-analysis
What Are the Prognostic Factors for Radiographic Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis? A Meta-analysis Alex N. Bastick, Janneke N. Belo, Jos Runhaar, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® September 2015, Volume 473, Issue 9, pp 2969–2989 Abstract Background A previous systematic review on prognostic factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression showed associations for generalized OA and hyaluronic acid levels. Knee pain, […]