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More complications longer length of stay found after revision hip arthroplasty
Patients who underwent revision hip arthroplasty experienced more perioperative complications and required more operative time, more blood transfusions and a longer hospital stay compared with patients who underwent revision knee arthroplasty, according to results.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Healio -
Study supports efficacy of closed reduction percutaneous fixation of crescentfracture dislocations
Recently published data highlight the safety and efficacy of closed reduction and percutaneous screw fixation for the treatment of crescent fracture-dislocation of the sacroiliac joint and indicate satisfactory function and radiographic outcomes with the procedure.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Healio -
After hipreplacement surgery medication use decreases
A n e w s t u d y , p u b l i s h e d N o v e m b e r 1 5 , i n t h e j o u r n a l P a i n p r o v i d e s i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e t r a j e c t o r i e s o f p r e s c r i p t i o n d r u g u s e b e f o r e a n d a f t e r h i p - r e p l a c ...On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Medical Xpress -
Hip osteoarthritis may not appear on Xray
n the majority of cases, hip x-rays are not reliable for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis (OA), and can delay the treatment of this debilitating disease.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Medical Xpress -
AAOS recommends specific treatment rehabilitation for elderly patients with hip fractures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors recently approved Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with hip fractures, in addition to postoperative direction to help prevent fractures from recurring.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Medical News Today -
Patient and provider interventions yield modest improvements in osteoarthritis outcomes
A low-intensity combined patient and doctor intervention may help to improve physical function and physical activity for patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis. The research is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : Medical News Today -
Gait Analysis and Functional Outcome After Calcaneal Fracture
Background: Calcaneal fractures are associated with substantial morbidity and socioeconomic impact, frequently leading to limited functional outcome and high economic costs. The Oxford foot model (OFM) has been reported as a valid addition to the biomechanical examination of the foot.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : JBJS -
Comparison of Proximal and Distal Oblique Second Metatarsal Osteotomies with Varying Achilles Tendon Tension
Background: The optimal surgery for reducing pressure under the second metatarsal head to treat metatarsalgia is unknown. We tested our hypothesis that a proximal oblique dorsiflexion osteotomy of the second metatarsal would decrease second-metatarsal plantar pressures in a cadaver model with varyin...On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : JBJS -
The Measurement and Clinical Importance of Syndesmotic Reduction After Operative Fixation of Rotational Ankle Fractures
Background: Rotational ankle fractures often have unstable syndesmotic injuries that require reduction and stabilization. Multiple studies have focused on methods to assess syndesmotic reduction; however, the clinical importance of anatomic syndesmotic reduction remains unclear.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : JBJS -
Hand Amputations at the Radiocarpal Level With Proximal Neuromuscular Avulsion
Purpose To report a series of 6 radiocarpal avulsion amputations in 5 patients.On : 06-Jan-2016- Source : JHS