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A nonsurgical protocol for management of postarthroplasty wound drainage
Persistent wound drainage after total joint arthroplasty can potentiate periprosthetic joint infection. Although current recommendations are to treat persistent wound drainage with surgical debridement, we believe nonoperative treatment may be successful
Michael S. Reich, MD, Kace A. Ezzet, MD
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TECHNIC FOR ARTHROPLASTY OF THE SHOULDER-JOINT [PDF]
With our limited access to the literature we have been unable to find any satisfactory description for an arthroplasty of the shoulder-joint. Having a case for operation, we began the work on the cadaver and developed the following technic, which we believe is nearest anatomically correct of anything we have been able to find.
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Physical activity after total joint arthroplasty: a narrative review
Gustavo J Almeida, Samannaaz S Khoja, Sara R Piva Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Background: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a common procedure to treat ...
Piva SR +5 more
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Abstract Combined medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with an Achilles tendon allograft offers a promising solution for young, active patients with isolated medial compartment osteoarthritis and a failed prior anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Ryan J. Froom +6 more
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The Warwick Hip Trauma Evaluation – an abridged protocol for the WHiTE Study : a multiple embedded randomised controlled trial cohort study [PDF]
Fractures of the proximal femur are one of the greatest challenges facing the medical community, constituting a heavy socioeconomic burden worldwide. The National Hip Fracture Audit currently provides a framework for service evaluation.
Griffin, Xavier L. +11 more
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Abstract Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears remain a major surgical challenge, often leading to pain, functional loss, and superior humeral migration. Superior capsular reconstruction has emerged as a technique to restore superior stability.
Vrgoč Goran +3 more
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Prosthetic joint infection is a dreaded complication of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Prevention, which is far more cost effective, should be of paramount importance to the arthroplasty surgeon.
O J Alonge +5 more
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Predicting dissatisfaction following total knee replacement:a prospective study of 1217 patients
Up to 20% of patients are not satisfied with the outcome following total knee replacement (TKR). This study investigated the pre- and post-operative predictors of dissatisfaction in a large cohort of patients undergoing TKR.
D. MacDonald +11 more
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The effect of triclosan coated sutures on rate of Surgical Site Infection after hip and knee replacement : a protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: 187,000 hip and knee joint replacements are performed every year in the National Health Service (NHS). One of the commonest complications is surgical site infection (SSI), and this represents a significant burden in terms of patient ...
Reed, Mike R. +19 more
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Abstract Multidirectional shoulder instability, particularly in patients with underlying connective tissue disorders poses a surgical challenge. After exhaustive nonoperative treatment, surgical intervention is focused on restoration of the anterior and inferior capsular restraints.
Mikalyn T. DeFoor +6 more
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