Do smokers have greater risk of delayed and non-union after fracture, osteotomy and arthrodesis? A systematic review with meta-analysis [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2016 Objectives: Systematic review and meta-analysis of published observational cohort studies. To quantify the increased risk smokers have of experiencing a delayed and/or non-union in fractures, spinal fusion, osteotomy, arthrodesis or established non ...
K L Edwards, B E Scammell
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Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: The “when and how”
World Journal of Orthopaedics, 2021 Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint has been established as the “gold standard” for the treatment of several first ray disorders, due to its perceived efficacy and the consistently reported good results in the literature. Arthrodesis
Panagiotis Koutsouradis +2 more
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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A, 2019 Background: Sacroiliac joint pain is increasingly recognized as a cause of low back pain. We compared the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint arthrodesis using triangular titanium implants and conservative management in ...
Julius Dengler, Djaya Kools
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Radiculopathy and myelopathy at segments adjacent to the site of a previous anterior cervical arthrodesis. [PDF]
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume, 1999 BACKGROUND: We studied the incidence, prevalence, and radiographic progression of symptomatic adjacent-segment disease, which we defined as the development of new radiculopathy or myelopathy referable to a motion segment adjacent to the site of a ...
Bohlman, H H +4 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2017 Background The study aimed to introduce the isolated talonavicular and talonavicular-cuneiform arthrodesis for the stage III and IV Müller-Weiss disease and analyze their clinical outcomes. Methods Thirty patients of stage III and IV Müller-Weiss disease
Hong-hui Cao +2 more
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Changes in radiocarpal and intercarpal arthrodesis incidence in Sweden: A 16-year retrospective analysis of 5 189 surgeries. [PDF]
PLoS ONERadiocarpal and intercarpal arthrodesis are common procedures for managing advanced arthritis, post-traumatic conditions, and failed interventions. This observational study analysed 5,189 cases of arthrodesis registered in the Swedish National Patient ...
Michael Axenhus +3 more
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Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 2022 Purpose: Naviculocuneiform (NC) joint arthrodesis is used in the treatment of symptomatic flatfoot, cavovarus foot deformity, posttraumatic arthritis, and degenerative joint disease to stabilize the medial column.
Steven A. Tocci, DPM +5 more
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Fusion Rate of Subtalar Arthrodesis in Pre-Existing Ankle Arthrodesis: Is There Enough Evidence
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2022 Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Isolated subtalar arthrodesis is a commonly performed procedure, which produces high union rates. It was suggested that the fusion rate of subtalar arthrodesis is negatively affected by the presence of pre ...
Yahya Elhassan Mch, FRCS (Tr&Orth) +3 more
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Gel Scaffolds of BMP‐2‐Binding Peptide Amphiphile Nanofibers for Spinal Arthrodesis
Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2015 Erin L Hsu +2 more
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Lateral Column Overload in Modified Double vs Triple Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical Study
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2023 Category: Hindfoot; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: There are few comparative studies investigating differences between the modified double and triple arthrodesis of the hindfoot. Previous studies have suggested that stiffening the lateral
Brian P. Gallagher MD +4 more
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