Global Spine Journal, 2020 Study Design: Prospective matched cohort study Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of Gene Xpert in the diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis.
Anil M. Solanki MS(Orthopaedics), DNB(Orthopaedics) +4 more
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Antibacterial surface modification of titanium implants in orthopaedics [PDF]
, 2018 The use of biomaterials in orthopaedics for joint replacement, fracture healing and bone regeneration is a rapidly expanding field. Infection of these biomaterials is a major healthcare burden, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Furthermore,
Damiati, Laila +3 more
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Growth Plate Injuries of the Lower Extremity: Case Examples and Lessons Learned. [PDF]
, 2018 BackgroundThe presence of growth plates at the ends of long bones makes fracture management in children unique in terms of the potential risk of developing angular deformities and growth arrest.Materials and methodsWe discuss three distinct cases ...
Sabharwal, Samir, Sabharwal, Sanjeev
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Sex Differences in Arm Muscle Fatigability With Cognitive Demand in Older Adults [PDF]
, 2015 Background Muscle fatigability can increase when a stressful, cognitively demanding task is imposed during a low-force fatiguing contraction with the arm muscles, especially in women.
Bement, Marie K. Hoeger +7 more
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Which Design and Biomaterial Factors Affect Clinical Wear Performance of Total Disc Replacements? A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2014 Background Total disc replacement was clinically introduced to reduce pain and preserve segmental motion of the lumbar and cervical spine. Previous case studies have reported on the wear and adverse local tissue reactions around artificial prostheses ...
Alexander, Dominik D. +4 more
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Extra-articular tenodesis combined with an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in acute anterior cruciate ligament tear in elite female football players [PDF]
, 2016 PURPOSE: The growing popularity of elite soccer among female participants has led to increased incidents of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Many authors underline a positive glide after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), especially in women.
FABBRI, MATTIA +7 more
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The Link between Aggrecan and Familial Osteochondritis Dissecans
Surgeries, 2021 Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a chronic disease of the articular cartilage characterized by focal lesions of subchondral bone and overlaying cartilage. Through the growing number of reports describing the high prevalence of OCD in some families, the
Samantha Ozere +4 more
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Erratum regarding missing statements in previously published articles [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Traumaeuropepmc +10 more sources
Precaution, governance and the failure of medical implants: the ASR(TM) hip in the UK [PDF]
, 2014 Hip implants have provided life-changing treatment, reducing pain and improving the mobility and independence of patients. Success has encouraged manufacturers to innovate and amend designs, engendering patient hopes in these devices.
Joyce, Thomas +2 more
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Does defensive medicine change the behaviors of vascular surgeons? a qualitative review [PDF]
, 2015 Although in literature few successful claims have been shown in comparison with other medical specialties such as gynaecology and orthopaedics, vascular surgery is included among high-risk specialties.
Busardo', FRANCESCO PAOLO +5 more
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