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Obesity in childhood and adulthood shown to increase risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis
A new study suggests that childhood and adult obesity increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis (OA) and knee OA but not hand OA.On : 09-Jul-2018- Source : Science Daily -
Effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis ranked
An estimated 45 percent of people are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) in their lifetime. According to a network meta-analysis research article the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) naproxen was ranked most effective in individual knee OA treatment for improving both pain and...On : 09-Jul-2018- Source : Science Daily -
Outcome of autologous bone grafting with preservation of articular cartilage to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus with large associated subchondral cysts
The aim of this study was to evaluate antegrade autologous bone grafting with the preservation of articular cartilage in the treatment of symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus with subchondral cysts.On : 07-May-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
The functional and dynamometertested results of transtendinous flexor hallucis longus transfer for neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon at six years followup
Flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer is a well-recognized technique in the treatment of the neglected tendo Achillis (TA) rupture.On : 07-May-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Elbow Dislocation Allowing for Early Range of Motion Operative Technique and Clinical Results
To describe the surgical treatment and patient outcomes of chronic elbow dislocations.On : 07-May-2018- Source : PMC -
Longterm results of the lateral resurfacing elbow arthroplasty
The aim of this study was to report the long-term outcome and implant survival of the lateral resurfacing elbow (LRE) arthroplasty in the treatment of elbow arthritis.On : 07-May-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Is There a Preferred Position for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder problems treated by orthopaedic surgeons. As surgeons have transitioned from open to arthroscopic techniques to treat most shoulder pathology, there has been spirited debate over the superiority of lateral decubitus or beach chair positioning fo...On : 07-May-2018- Source : ICJR -
Higher preoperative sensitivity to pain and pain at rest are associated with worse functional outcome after stemless total shoulder arthroplasty
The aims of this study were to investigate any possible relationship between a preoperative sensitivity to pain and the degree of pain at rest and on exertion with postoperative function in patients who underwent stemless total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).On : 07-May-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Midterm results of anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis using a shortstemmed cementless humeral component
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome of using an anatomical short-stem shoulder prosthesis to treat primary osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint.On : 07-May-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
MPFL Reconstruction in a Young Athlete
A 14-year-old female patient presents with left knee pain and swelling after sustaining a non-contact injury to her knee while playing soccer. MRI shows an injury to the medial patellofemoral ligament with patellar subluxation, which is treated conservatively. She returns 11 months later with a recu...On : 07-May-2018- Source : ICJR