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Fracture healing following high energy tibial trauma: Ilizarov versus Taylor Spatial Frame [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Introduction: The optimal treatment of high energy tibial fractures remains controversial and a challenging orthopaedic problem. The role of external fi xators for all these tibial fractures has been shown to be crucial. Methods: A fi ve-year consecutive
AS Rigby   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Incidence and Risk Factors of Stump Complications Following Amputation in Patients With Diabetes: A Retrospective Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
To determine the incidence and risk factors associated with postoperative stump complications in diabetic patients who underwent amputation using a nationwide cohort study. ABSTRACT Objective To determine the incidence and risk factors associated with postoperative stump complications in diabetic patients who underwent amputation using a nationwide ...
Yuanyuan Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The stigmatisation of people with chronic back pain [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
This study responded to the need for better theoretical understanding of experiences that shape the beliefs, attitudes and needs of chronic back patients attending pain clinics.
Baszanger I   +25 more
core   +1 more source

Managing micronutrients in metabolic and bariatric surgery: A mixed methods study of Australian dietitians' practice and perspectives

open access: yesNutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Dietitians play key roles in the care of patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, including micronutrient management. This study aimed to explore Australian dietitians' practices and perspectives on managing micronutrients in bariatric surgery.
Xueying Tang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Muscular strength after total hip arthroplasty: A prospective comparison of 3 surgical approaches

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica, 2016
Background and purpose — Minimizing the decrease in muscular strength after total hip arthroplasty (THA) might allow patients to recover faster. We evaluated muscular strength in patients who were operated on using 3 surgical approaches.
Siri B Winther   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of postoperative compression dressing using polyethylene foam pad on the multimodal protocol for swelling control following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesArthroplasty Today, 2016
Background: The multimodal approach is commonly applied to improve knee swelling after total knee arthroplasty. Although the use of a knee compression pad may improve knee swelling, its impact in the multimodal protocol remains unclear.
Satomi Kayamori   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Persistent malnutrition in a remote Australian hospital—Insights from a 10‐year cross‐sectional study

open access: yesNutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To describe the burden of malnutrition in an at‐risk population and validate a screening tool. Methods A 10‐year cross‐sectional study was conducted in a remote hospital. Dietitians screened participants using the Malnutrition Screening Tool or the Adult Nutrition Tool.
Rachael Smalley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interventions for enhancing adherence with physiotherapy: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Poor adherence to treatment is commonplace and may adversely affect outcomes, efficiency and healthcare cost. The aim of this systematic review was to identify strategies to improve adherence with musculoskeletal outpatient treatment.
Airaksinen   +41 more
core   +1 more source

Sleep Disturbance and Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review

open access: yesMedicina, 2019
Background and Objectives: Sleep disorders are one of the most common complaints of patients with rotator cuff (RC) tears. However, potential correlations between the treatment of RC tears and the causal factors of sleep disorders are still under ...
Umile Giuseppe Longo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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