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Blisters in Ankle Fractures A Retrospective Cohort Study
The most frequent postoperative complications after an ankle fracture are usually skin related. We present the results of a retrospective study of 112 patients with ankle fracture who had undergone open reduction and internal fixation from January 2014 to December 2014. The following features were a...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : JFAS -
TwoView Gravity Stress Imaging Protocol for Nondisplaced Type II Supination External Rotation Ankle Fractures Introducing theGravityStress CrossTable Lateral View
The present case series (two patients) highlights a standardized 2-view gravity stress imaging protocol and introduces the gravity stress cross-table lateral view. The gravity stress cross-table lateral view provides a more thorough evaluation of the posterior malleolus owing to the slight external ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : JFAS -
Patients with OCD lesions UCL injuries had greater varus valgus angles vs patients with uninjured elbows
Recently published results showed a greater varus carrying angle and larger valgus, distal humeral articular surface angle among patients with osteochondritis dissecans lesions and ulnar collateral ligament injuries compared to patients with normal elbows.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Higher risk for infection associated with previous nonarthroplasty related shoulder surgery
P a t i e n t s w h o u n d e r w e n t p r i m a r y s h o u l d e r a r t h r o p l a s t y e x p e r i e n c e d a s i g n i f i c a n t l y h i g h e r r i s k f o r i n f e c t i o n i f t h e y h a d p r e v i o u s l y u n d e r g o n e n o n a r t h r o ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Greater BMI strongly associated with risk of revision shoulder surgery postoperative complications
Patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty and had a higher BMI had a strong association with increased rates of revision surgical procedures and postoperative complications, according to results.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Optimal threshold synovial fluid values for PJI of the hip are lower than previously reported
Recently published results showed optimal synovial fluid white blood cell count and polymorphonuclear cell percentage for diagnosing chronic periprosthetic joint infection of the hip was closer to thresholds for the knee compared with thresholds previously reported for the hip.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Dual mobility implants may bring cost savings to routine primary THA
From a societal perspective, newer-generation dual mobility implants that meet specific economic and clinical thresholds can be cost saving for routine primary total hip arthroplasty vs. the use of conventional bearings, according to results.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
AAHKS ACR release guidelines for management of antirheumatic drugs for patients who undergo TKA THA
The American College of Rheumatology has partnered with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons to develop evidence-based guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic medication for patients with rheumatic diseases who undergo total joint replacement.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
New patientderived survey offers comprehensive way to record patients hip surgery expectations
A r e c e n t l y p u b l i s h e d s t u d y i d e n t i f i e d a v a l i d a n d r e l i a b l e p a t i e n t - d e r i v e d s u r v e y t h a t a d d r e s s e d a s p e c t r u m o f p a t i e n t s p r e o p e r a t i v e e x p e c t a t i o n s w h e ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Knee crepitus linked with symptomatic osteoarthritis
S u b j e c t i v e k n e e c r e p i t u s d e f i n e d a s k n e e g r a t i n g , c r a c k i n g o r p o p p i n g n o i s e s i n o r a r o u n d t h e j o i n t w a s l i n k e d w i t h s y m p t o m a t i c o s t e o a r t h r i t i s , a c ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio