Anesthesia Preoperative Clinic Referral for Elevated Hba1c Reduces Complication Rate in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is risk factor for complications after orthopedic surgery. Objectives: We tested the hypothesis that anesthesia preoperative clinic (APC) referral for elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reduces complication rate ...
Breakwell, Susan +5 more
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Applicability of augmented reality in orthopedic surgery – A systematic review
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background Computer-assisted solutions are changing surgical practice continuously. One of the most disruptive technologies among the computer-integrated surgical techniques is Augmented Reality (AR).
L. Jud +6 more
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Thromboprophylaxis does not prevent venous thromboembolism after major surgery
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2015 Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition or complication and might be one of the worst nightmares for most surgeons. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in patients undergoing major ...
Adel Attia +3 more
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Inhibition of Schwann Cell Pyroptosis Promotes Nerve Regeneration in Peripheral Nerve Injury in Rats
Mediators of Inflammation, 2023 Background. Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is one of the most debilitating injuries, but therapies for PNI are still far from satisfactory. Pyroptosis, a recently identified form of cell death, has been demonstrated to participate in different diseases ...
Jiayi Wang +9 more
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Optimal management of post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis [PDF]
, 2017 Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis is a rare complication after forearm or elbow injury that can result in loss of motion and significant disability.
Arief, Melissa S., Osterman, Arthur Lee
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Orthopedic Surgery and Telemedicine in Times of COVID-19 and Beyond: a Review
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2021 Purpose of Review This review article presents the current knowledge on the use of telemedicine and summarizes the literature highlighting the advantages and limitations of this technology in the field of orthopedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Philippe Moisan +2 more
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Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2021 The assessment of the distribution of contact pressure on the meniscus is important in the elucidation of kinematics, etiology of joint diseases, and establishment of treatment methods.
Shunsuke Sezaki +7 more
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Appropriateness and efficacy of Spa therapy for musculoskeletal disorders. A Delphi method consensus initiative among experts in Italy. [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to identify the main aspects concerning appropriateness and efficacy of Spa therapy for musculoskeletal pathologies. METHODS: A committee of 8 experts from Italian universities, public hospitals, territorial services,
BERNETTI, ANDREA +12 more
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Cannabinoids and orthopedic surgery: a systematic review of therapeutic studies
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2021 Background Recent work has shed light on the potential benefits of cannabinoids for multimodal pain control following orthopedic procedures. The objective of this review was to summarize the available evidence of analgesic and opioid-sparing effects ...
Bradley J. Vivace +5 more
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Biomaterials Used for Suture Anchors in Orthopedic Surgery
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 2021 Suture anchors are broadly used for attaching soft tissue (e.g., tendons, ligaments, and meniscus) to the bone and have become essential devices in sports medicine and during arthroscopic surgery.
C. Cho, K. Bae, Du-Han Kim
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