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Background Abaloparatide is a parathyroid hormone receptor agonist that increases bone formation and reduces vertebral and nonvertebral fracture risk in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Heike Arlt +4 more
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ABSTRACT Chondrocalcinosis (CCAL), also known as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPDD), is a frequent multifactorial condition in the elderly, but there are two rare autosomal dominant Mendelian forms, CCAL1 (OMIM %600668) and CCAL2. Only three families with molecularly proven CCAL1 have been reported.
Anna‐Christina Pansa +4 more
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Introduction/Purpose: The incidence of primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis has increased substantially over the last decade.
Pradip Ramamurti MD +3 more
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Effects of partial wrist arthrodesis on loading at the radiocarpal joints [PDF]
The radiocarpal joint plays an important role in the stabilization of the wrist joint. Degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis can destabilize the joint and compromise the kinematics of the carpal bones.
Gislason, M.K. +2 more
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Outcome After Salvage Arthrodesis for Failed Total Ankle Replacement
Background: In cases with total ankle replacement (TAR) failure, a decision between revision TAR and salvage arthrodesis (SA) must be made. In a previous study, we analyzed revision TAR and found low functional outcome and satisfaction.
I. Kamrad +4 more
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The review summarizes the current clinical problems of non‐spinal fusions in orthopaedics. I refers to selected biological examples of how ossification can be better achieved in elderly patients. ABSTRACT Background Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent cause of disability worldwide, particularly among the elderly, with degenerative spinal conditions ...
Shuimu Chen +5 more
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Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/ Purpose: Hallux rigidus is characterized by arthritic changes of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) with joint space narrowing, osteophyte formation, and painful MTPJ motion.
Jeffrey E. Johnson MD, FAAOS +7 more
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Surgical ankylosis of the radioulnar joint to manage chronic medial coronoid disease in dogs
Abstract In this small pilot study, we describe a new surgical technique, ankylosis of the radioulnar joint, in managing chronic persistent lameness in three dogs with medial coronoid disease. Computed tomography and arthroscopic elbow joint re‐evaluation were performed before surgical ankylosis of the radioulnar joint.
Thomas A. Niedenführ, Lars F. H. Theyse
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Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Tibiotalar arthrodesis is generally a successful treatment option for patients with end stage ankle arthritis. However, there is a 9% risk of nonunion in patients undergoing primary tibiotalar arthrodesis.
Julie Neumann MD +4 more
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Bilateral ankylosed hip joint in a sickle cell disease patient: A case report
Sickle cell disease affects 10% of tribal population of India. These patients have multiple orthopaedic complications like AVN (avascular necrosis) of femoral and humeral head, osteomyelitis, etc.
S N Shah +3 more
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