Viscoelastic Hemostatic Assays for Orthopedic Trauma and Elective Procedures [PDF]
, 2022 The application of viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHAs) (e.g., thromboelastography (TEG) and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)) in orthopedics is in its relative infancy when compared with other surgical fields.
Stephanie Lubin +27 more
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Analysis of patient flows for orthopedic procedures using small area analysis in Switzerland [PDF]
, 2006 Background In general cantons regulate and control the Swiss health service system; patient flows within and between cantons are thereby partially disregarded.
Klazien Matter-Walstra +8 more
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH ANKLE FRACTURE TREATED IN A TERTIARY LEVEL HOSPITAL [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica BrasileiraObjective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with ankle fracture admitted to a tertiary hospital. Methods: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Inclusion Criteria: Individuals aged ≥18 (eighteen) years, diagnosed
Adriana Cano Buric da Silva +5 more
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Surgical site infections in treatment of musculoskeletal tumors: experience from a single oncologic orthopedic institution [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: Limb-sparing surgery is the mainstay treatment for musculoskeletal tumors thanks to advances in surgical techniques, imaging modalities and multimodal therapies.
Biagini R +4 more
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The Hidden Impact of Orthopedic Surgeries: Examining the Psychological Consequences [PDF]
, 2023 Orthopedic surgery is commonly considered quality of life care, as most orthopedic procedures have been shown to provide excellent pain relief and successful surgical outcomes for patients. Although orthopedic surgeries continue to improve patients\u27
Ray, Keisha S +2 more
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Orthopedic Trauma During Pregnancy; a Narrative Review
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2022 Introduction: Blunt traumas, like road accidents and falls, are common causes of injuries to pregnant women, and the major risk factors are young age and low socioeconomic level. Due to physiological and anatomical changes specific to pregnancy, such as
Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi +6 more
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PEDIATRIC FLEXIBLE VALGUS FLATFOOT CORRECTION BY ARTHROEREISIS [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2020 Objective: This article aimed to evaluate the efficacy of arthroereisis using synthetic polyethylene implants to correct excessive valgus deformity in pediatric patients with flexible valgus flatfoot.
CÍNTIA KELLY BITTAR +5 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of cachexia and sex‐specific cancer in senior dogs. In 25 client‐owned dogs, four circulating miRNAs (miR‐15a, miR‐15b, miR‐16, miR‐140) were downregulated in cachexia, with miR‐16 the strongest individual biomarker (AUC = 0.899).
Soon‐Seok Park +6 more
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Isokinetic Evaluation of the Shoulder After Bristow/Latarjet Surgical Procedure in Athletes
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2022 Objectives To evaluate the muscular strength of the internal (IR) and external (ER) rotators of the shoulder after Bristow/Latarjet surgery. Methods Cross-sectional study with 18 patients (36 shoulders). The isokinetic evaluation was performed using the
Leandro Masini Ribeiro +5 more
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Effect of Medicare’s Nonpayment Policy on Surgical Site Infections Following Orthopedic Procedures [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVEOrthopedic procedures are an important focus in efforts to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs). In 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) stopped reimbursements for additional charges associated with serious hospital-acquired ...
Catherine Curtin +8 more
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