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First metatarsophalangeal fusion with dorsal plate: clinical outcomes

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2021
Background First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) fusion is the most effective technique for the treatment of MTPJ primary arthritis, severe hallux valgus and failure of primary corrective surgery of these conditions. It can be achieved through different
Giuseppe Restuccia, Fabio Cosseddu, Andrea del Chiaro, Matteo Ceccoli, Alessandro Lippi, Sheila Shytaj   +5 more
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Total wrist arthrodesis with and without arthrodesis of the carpoMetacarpal joint (WAWWAM): study protocol

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021
Background It is controversial whether or not the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) should be included in total wrist arthrodesis (TWA). Complications commonly occur at this site and studies examining its inclusion and exclusion are conflicting.
David H. Owen, Diana M. Perriman, Igor Policinski, Maurizio Damiani, Paul N. Smith, Chris J. Roberts   +5 more
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Serum D-dimer should not be used in the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism within 28 days of total knee replacement surgery

Knee Surgery & Related Research, 2020
Background Serum D-dimer is frequently used to rule out a diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a recognised complication following total knee replacement (TKR). TKR is known to cause a rise in D-dimer levels, reducing its specificity.
Ethan Toner, Tobenna Oputa, Heather Robinson, Olivia McCabe-Robinson, Andrew Sloan   +4 more
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Needle aspiration of calcific deposits versus shock wave therapy for conservative therapy resistant calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder: protocol of a randomized, controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Background Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder (CT) is a common disorder with a large disease burden. The initial treatment is with conservative measures. However, when this fails the next step treatment remains unclear.
Freek Verstraelen, Stéphanie Verhagen, Anouk Giesberts, Inge Bonneux, Henk Koot, Willem den Boer, Marieke van der Steen   +6 more
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Clinical outcomes of different autografts used for all-epiphyseal, partial epiphyseal or transphyseal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients – a systematic review

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023
Background Different types of grafts can be used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). There is little published data regarding skeletally immature patients.
S Verhagen, M Dietvorst, EJLG Delvaux, MC van der Steen, RPA Janssen   +4 more
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A prospective randomised controlled trial of operative versus non-operative management of fractures of the humeral diaphysis: the HUmeral Shaft Fracture FIXation (HU-FIX) Study protocol

Trials, 2019
Background Humeral shaft fractures constitute around 1% of adult fractures in the UK, with an annual incidence of approximately 13 per 100,000 population.
William M. Oliver, Thomas H. Carter, Catriona Graham, Timothy O. White, Nicholas D. Clement, Andrew D. Duckworth, Samuel G. Molyneux   +6 more
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Long-term results after thoracoscopic anterior spondylodesis with or without posterior stabilization of unstable incomplete burst fractures of the thoracolumbar junction: a prospective cohort study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2020
Background Minimally invasive, thoracoscopic anterior spondylodesis (MIAS) is an established treatment for burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. Good restoration of the local sagittal alignment and good functional results have been reported.
Christof Hoffmann, Ulrich Josef Spiegl, Robert Paetzold, Brian Devitt, Stefan Hauck, Thomas Weiss, Volker Bühren, Oliver Gonschorek   +7 more
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Clinical Outcomes and Osteoarthritis at Very Long-term Follow-up After ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022
Background: Few studies on outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) have provided insight into the very long-term effects of this procedure.
Alberto Grassi MD, Nicola Pizza MD, Belal Bashar Hamdan Al-zu’bi MD, Giacomo Dal Fabbro MD, Gian Andrea Lucidi MD, Stefano Zaffagnini Prof   +5 more
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Early outcome after the use of the triceps fascia flap in interposition elbow arthroplasty: a novel method in the treatment of post-traumatic elbow stiffness

SICOT-J, 2020
Background: Post-traumatic elbow stiffness (PTES) results in severe interference with the activities of daily living (ADL), affecting mainly young people.
Iyidobi Emmanuel C., Nwadinigwe Cajetan U., Ekwunife Remigus T., Anyaehie Udo E., Omolade Lasebikan A., Ede Osita, Okeke Valentine   +6 more
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Outcomes of total hip and knee arthroplasty in special populations: a synopsis and critical appraisal of systematic reviews

Arthroplasty, 2023
Introduction This study aimed to present and critically appraise the best available evidence investigating associations between some pre-defined patient-related characteristics and perioperative complications or other outcomes in THA and TKA.
Dimitris Challoumas, David Munn, Henrietta Stockdale, Nigel Ng, Michael McCormick, Tareq Altell, Shaheer Joiya, James Horton, Bryn Jones   +8 more
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