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Abstract Background Older adults often require surgical care and are at elevated risk of delirium. We explored delirium risk profiles across the population of U.S. older adults who underwent one of 10 common noncardiac surgeries. Methods We analyzed Health and Retirement Study (HRS) participants linked with Medicare billing data who underwent the ...
Hyundeok Joo+4 more
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Trends and Regional Variation in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement [PDF]
Analyzes patterns in underuse or overuse of joint replacements among Medicare beneficiaries by geographic regions and race/ethnicity. Explores underlying factors and highlights the need for physician and patient education and shared decision ...
Amos R. Esty+4 more
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An anatomical investigation of alkaptonuria: Novel insights into ochronosis of cartilage and bone
Examination of an alkaptonuria body highlights the susceptibility of all cartilage types and associated perichondrium to ochronotic pigmentation and the heterogeneity of ochronotic pigment distribution both within and between tissues. In joints, calcified cartilage pigments before non‐calcified cartilage.
Juliette H. Hughes+8 more
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Prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip and knee replacement among older adults [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip and knee replacement is a major patient safety threat, and pharmacologic prophylaxis is generally recommended. However, clinicians disagree on the optimal prophylaxis agent.
Ko, Darae
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Degenerative Hip Osteoarthritis in Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Correlation Analysis
(a) The picture show that the KL grade of left hip joint was 4. (b) The picture show that the KL grade of the right knee was 4. ABSTRACT Objective Hip and knee OA often occur successively. However, little is known about the relationship between hip and knee OA in unilateral knee OA patients.
Juncheng Li+6 more
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Effects of Modification of Pain Protocol on Incidence of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting. [PDF]
BackgroundA Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) care model applies a standardized multidisciplinary approach to patient care using evidence-based medicine to modify and improve protocols.
Ahn, Kyle+7 more
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Treatment Trade‐Offs and Choices for Femoral Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
This review examines the trade‐offs between surgical intervention and traction therapy for adult and elderly patients with femoral fractures and surgical contraindications, particularly in resource‐limited settings. While intramedullary nailing may offer better clinical outcomes, traction therapy is often preferred due to limited surgical resources ...
Jiarui Li+11 more
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The Choice of Hip Arthroplasty: HRA or THA? Revealed by Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the gold standard for end‐stage hip arthrosis, while hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is considered a more bone‐conserving alternative. This meta‐analysis aimed to compare the safety and clinical efficacy of HRA and THA.
Xiao Fan+4 more
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Abnormal stress in the proximal tibia modifies the bone mineral density distribution pattern, and drilling in the sclerotic region during total knee arthroplasty is correlated with enhanced prosthesis stability. ABSTRACT Objective In patients with varus deformity of the knee, the redistribution of the subchondral bone mineral density (BMD) of the tibia
Chao Sun+7 more
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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients.
Annemans, Lieven+3 more
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