Is osteoporosis a risk factor for ankle fracture?
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2017 Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: It is well known that fracture of the ankle is different from the typical osteoporotic fracture. Nevertheless, there remains controversy over osteoporotic feature of the ankle.
Ji Young Jeon MD
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Cone beam CT of the musculoskeletal system : clinical applications [PDF]
, 2018 Objectives: The aim of this pictorial review is to illustrate the use of CBCT in a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders and to compare its diagnostic merit with other imaging modalities, such as conventional radiography (CR), Multidetector ...
Desimpel, Julie +2 more
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Development of a Step Counting Algorithm Using the Ambulatory Tibia Load Analysis System for Tibia Fracture Patients [PDF]
, 2018 Introduction: Ambulation can be used to monitor the healing of lower extremity fractures. However, the ambulatory behavior of tibia fracture patients remains unknown due to an inability to continuously quantify ambulation outside of the clinic.
Ackerman, Matt +7 more
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Preventing tibial and talar component contact during implantation of a total ankle replacement. [PDF]
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AJ Roche +2 more
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Outcomes Following Ankle Fracture Fixation With or Without Ankle Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2020 Background: Ankle fractures are one of the most common orthopedic injuries, and although most patients have a satisfactory outcome following operative fixation, there are patients that have persistent pain despite anatomic reduction.
Kenneth S. Smith +5 more
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A longitudinal study of muscle rehabilitation in the lower leg after cast removal using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and strength assessment [PDF]
, 2015 Acknowledgements We thank the A&E nurses and plaster technicians for identifying suitable patients, the MRI radiographers for performing the scanning, Dr Scott Semple for invaluable help in some of the pilot studies and Mr E. C.
Ashcroft, George P. +10 more
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Comorbidities only account for a small proportion of excess mortality after fracture: A record linkage study of individual fracture types [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Non-hip non-vertebral fractures (NHNV) constitute the majority of osteoporotic fractures but few studies have examined the association between these fractures, co-morbidity and mortality.
Bliuc, Dana +8 more
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Ability of fitness testing to predict injury risk during initial tactical training: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2020 OBJECTIVE: Tactical personnel (Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Responders) require physical fitness levels sufficient for training and occupational duty.
Orr, Robin +3 more
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The Influence of Obesity on Ankle Fracture Treatment
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2018 Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Obesity is a public health concern in the United States, with an overall prevalence of greater than one-third. From a surgical perspective, obesity may increase risk for postoperative complications, including delayed
Jeffery Hillam BS +3 more
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Endoscopic-Assisted Fibula Reduction With Full Percutaneous Fixation of Ankle Fracture Dislocation
Arthroscopy TechniquesAnkle fracture is one of the most commonly encountered fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation is the gold standard of treatment. However, minimally invasive fixation of ankle fracture is gaining popularity among foot and ankle surgeons as the ...
Chau Ming Hong, M.B.Ch.B., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth.), M.R.C.S.Ed. +1 more
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