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Stem introducer designs and surgical technique play a significant role in achieving the optimal implant-cement interface

Bone & Joint Research
Aims: Periprosthetic fracture is a major contributor to reoperation with polished taper slip (PTS) cemented stems, which is the most used fixation technique in many countries. A clear cause for this has yet to be established.
Bernard H. van Duren, Kevin Ilo, Sophie Walker, Mark Higgins, Benjamin V. Bloch, Andrew R. Manktelow, Hemant G. Pandit   +6 more
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Decreased femoral fracture load after cephalomedullary nail removal: a biomechanical ex vivo study

Bone & Joint Research
Aims: Spontaneous neck fractures are feared complications of cephalomedullary nail removal after successful healing of per- and subtrochanteric fractures.
Gilbert M. Schwarz, Alexander Synek, Stephanie Huber, Jochen G. Hofstaetter, Dieter Pahr, Andreas Reisinger, Sylvia Nürnberger, Lena Hirtler   +7 more
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Reliability of digitally instructed self-reported 30-second chair stand test for lower extremity function

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open
Objective: The 30-s Chair Stand Test (30s CST), a valid and reliable test evaluating lower extremity physical function, has been integrated into a digital eHealth program.
Leif E. Dahlberg, Oscar Karlsson, Paulina Sirard, L Stefan Lohmander, Ali Kiadaliri   +4 more
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Implementation of best-evidence rehabilitation for hip, knee and hand osteoarthritis in Africa: A cause for concern

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open
Importance: Evidence-based practice recommendations and guidelines highlight the benefits of exercise, physical activity, weight management, and education for self-management, which are effective in the management of osteoarthritis (OA).
Monique M. Keller, Beatrice Sankah
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Effect of HLA-B27 status and body mass index on the clinical response to infliximab in ankylosing spondylitis patients

Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 2018
Background: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors (infliximab) have changed the therapeutic approach to ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Body mass index (BMI) and HLA-B27 status may affect the response to infliximab.
Mohammed Hadi Al-Osami, Ekhlas Khalid Hameed, Ali Mohammed Al-Hamadani   +2 more
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Effects of high impact exercise on systemic cytokines in women with mild knee osteoarthritis: A 12-month RCT

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open
Objective: This study investigated the effects of a high-impact exercise regimen compared with a reference group on systemic cytokine levels in patients with mild knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Ville-Markus Konola, Juhani Multanen, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Jukka E. Hintikka, Timo Jämsä, Hannu Kautiainen, Miika T. Nieminen, Satu Pekkala, Maarit Valtonen, Ari Heinonen   +9 more
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Comparison of clinical efficacy between Percutaneous Endoscopic Large channels nerve decompression through Translaminar approach and Percutaneous Endoscopy Conventional channels nerve decompression through Transforaminal approach for the treatment of degenerative L4/5 spinal stenosis: a retrospective study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Objecytive Percutaneous endoscopic surgery via the interlaminar approach and transforaminal approach are commonly used for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and in order to compare the clinical efficacy of Percutaneous Endoscopic ...
Junlin Liu, Qingquan Kong, Junsong Ma, Pin Feng, Bin Zhang   +4 more
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Ultra-short stem intercalary prosthetic reconstruction for joint preservation in metaphyseal tumor management: a retrospective review of twenty-five cases

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Purpose This study evaluates the outcomes, survival, and ASL incidence of ultra-short stem intercalary prosthetic reconstruction for tumors involving the metaphysis of bone. Methods A retrospective analysis of 25 patients treated at two centers with wide
Leming Mou, Dayong Liu, Wanping Zhu, Dengxing Lun, Shilong Zhu, Jingyu Zhang, Yancheng Liu, Yongcheng Hu   +7 more
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FGA can be used as a promising therapeutic target in osteoarthritis

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background This study aims to identify critical signaling pathways and pathogenic genes involved in osteoarthritis (OA) to provide a foundation for identifying targeted therapeutic strategies.
Guanhong Chen, Han Zhang, Xizhuang Bai
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Risk factors for venous thrombosis after hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Venous thrombosis is a common complication after hip arthroplasty. Methods PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for case-control studies on risk factors for venous thrombosis after hip arthroplasty up to ...
Wang Huang, Weiwei Hu, Bangguo Lei, Weichen Huang   +3 more
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