Clinical review: Can we predict which patients are at risk of complications following surgery? [PDF]
There are a vast number of operations carried out every year, with a small proportion of patients being at highest risk of mortality and morbidity. There has been considerable work to try and identify these high-risk patients.
Hamilton, M, Shah, N
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Objective This study aims to describe the frequency and timing of physician referrals to physical therapists (PTs) and other treatments prescribed over 12 months in patients with recent onset of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study also aims to identify determinants of early PT referrals.
Samannaaz S. Khoja +4 more
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Evaluation of Surgery Services in Terms of Health Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively affected global health, social welfare, and the economy at a level unprecedented in modern history. study aimed to compare surgery services in a training and research hospital in
Pınar Ünkür +3 more
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Knee Crepitus and Osteoarthritis Features in Young Adults Following Traumatic Knee Injury
Objective This study explored the association between knee crepitus and the presence, and worsening, of structural osteoarthritis features and self‐reported outcomes in young adults following traumatic knee injury. Methods One year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), 112 participants (41 female participants; median age 28 years ...
Jamon L. Couch +8 more
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The patient's experience of participation when admitted for elective surgical procedures: an interview study. [PDF]
Unbeck M +3 more
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Accuracy of a Wrist-Worn Heart Rate Sensing Device during Elective Pediatric Surgical Procedures [PDF]
Glória Pelizzo +7 more
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Appropriate Antibiotic Administration in Elective Surgical Procedures: Still Missing the Message
The aim of this study was to determine the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis in selected elective surgical procedures in a tertiary referral centre.A cross-sectional study using retrospective data from January 2000 to May 2002 was performed pertaining to elective colorectal surgery, cholecystectomy and inguinal hernia repairs.
Alif Gul, Yunus Gul +2 more
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Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious? [PDF]
For many patients the prospective of undergoing surgery and general anaesthesia is highly anxiety provoking. With the global rise in day surgery and limited nurse/ patient contact, anxiety has become a prominent issue.
Mitchell, MJ
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Equivalent Mid-Term Results of Open vs Endoscopic Gluteal Tendon Tear Repair Using Suture Anchors in Forty-Five Patients. [PDF]
BackgroundLittle is known about the relative efficacy of open (OGR) vs endoscopic (EGR) gluteal tendon repair of gluteal tendon tears in minimizing pain and restoring function.
Bini, Stefano A +5 more
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Objective Recent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment guidelines have recommended against nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) use despite prevalent musculoskeletal symptoms and opioid overuse in this population. Given the discordance between changing national guidelines and potential clinical utility, we sought to assess national temporal
Adam S. Mayer +5 more
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