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BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground This study aimed to evaluate if access to orthopedic surgery differs by healthcare coverage in a country with a dual healthcare system adjusted by age, sex, and urgent and elective conditions.
María Jesús Lira +6 more
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Orthopedic surgery in disaster
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica TurcicaOrthopedic injuries are a common occurrence in disasters. In the aftermath of a disaster, there may be a large number of patients with orthopedic injuries, and the health-care system may be overwhelmed.
Burak Altintas, David L Helfet
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Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2023 There are a few reports on the treatment of nonunited tibial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) avulsion fractures. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a case of nonunited tibial ACL avulsion fracture 30 years after injury.
Jun Tanaka +6 more
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Acta Orthopaedica, 2022 Background and purpose: Few reports have described the panorama of orthopedic surgeries that children with cerebral palsy (CP) undergo. We analyzed the risk of a first surgery, and describe the frequency of orthopedic surgeries in terms of age, sex ...
Anna Telléus +6 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study investigates innovative thermoreversible hydrogels derived from S53P4 bioactive glass extracts to aid in the healing of infected diabetic foot wounds. These injectable gels, which gel at body temperature, release beneficial ions and remain stable over time.
Marian G. Vargas Guerrero +9 more
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Telling the truth to patients before hip fracture surgery
BMC Medical EthicsBackground Hip fracture repair surgery carries a certain mortality risk, yet evidence suggests that orthopedic surgeons often refrain from discussing this issue with patients prior to surgery.
Rawan Masarwa +2 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Graphene nanoplatelet (0.1 wt.%) reinforcement significantly enhances the performance of β Ti‐28Nb‐35.4Zr alloy. Grain refinement, reduced water contact angle, and improved surface characteristics promote osteoblast adhesion and complete surface coverage after 7 days.
Khurram Munir +5 more
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3D‐Printed Porous Hydroxyapatite Formed via Enzymatic Mineralization
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bone combines lightness, strength, and the ability to heal, inspiring new materials design. This work introduces a room‐temperature, enzyme‐mediated 3D printing method to create porous hydroxyapatite scaffolds. The process avoids energy‐intensive sintering, preserves bioactivity, and allows control over porosity and mineralization.
Francesca Bono +6 more
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Enhanced recovery after surgery for major orthopedic surgery: a narrative review
Knee Surgery & Related Research, 2022 Background With increasing interest in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), the literature on ERAS in orthopedic surgery is also rapidly accumulating.
Yun Seong Choi +4 more
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The Value of Bacterial Culture During Clean Orthopedic Surgery a Prospective Study of 1,036 Patients [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: To determine whether bacterial cultures of the wounds of patients undergoing clean orthopedic surgery would help predict infection. Methods: During 1 year, 1,256 cultures were performed for 1,102 patients who underwent clean orthopedic surgery.
Bernard, Louis +7 more
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