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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients.
Annemans, Lieven, Gemmel, Paul, Tack, Philip, Victor, Jan   +3 more
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Thromboembolic Prophylaxis in Total Joint Arthroplasty [PDF]

Thrombosis, 2012
Approximately 775,000 hip and knee arthroplasties are performed yearly in the United States, with a dramatic increase expected. Patients having hip and knee arthroplasties are at high risk of developing a venous thromboembolism. The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) have updated ...
Knesek, David, Peterson, Todd C., Markel, David C.   +2 more
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Antibiotic Spacers in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Comparison of Stemmed and Stemless Implants. [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Antibiotic spacers in shoulder periprosthetic joint infection deliver antibiotics locally and provide temporary stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate differences between stemmed and stemless spacers. Methods: All spacers placed
Abboud, Joseph A., Hendy, Benjamin A., Lawrence, Cassandra, Namdari, Surena, Narzikul, Alexia, Padegimas, Eric M., Ramsey, Matthew L., Williams, Gerald R R.   +7 more
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Postoperative prophylactic antibiotics in total joint arthroplasty

Arthroplasty Today, 2018
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released their 2017 Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection. One of their recommendations is the ordering of a single dose of preoperative prophylactic antibiotics with no subsequent ...
Adolph J. Yates, Jr., MD
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The Differential Effect of COVID on Total Joint Arthroplasty Between Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Centers/Hospital Outpatient Departments: A Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative Analysis

Arthroplasty Today, 2023
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID) created unprecedented challenges, especially for high-volume elective subspecialties like total joint arthroplasty.
Dexter Powell, MD, David Markel, MD, Heather Chubb, MS, Stefano Muscatelli, MD, Richard Hughes, PhD, Brian Hallstrom, MD, Nicholas Frisch, MD   +6 more
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Cardiotoxicity concerns in total joint arthroplasty. [PDF]

World J Orthop
This editorial examines the cardiotoxic effects of elevated metal concentrations in patients who received total joint arthroplasty, as detailed in the study of Brennan et al. The study findings reveal that elevated cobalt and titanium levels may affect the cardiac structure and function, providing crucial insights for clinical practice and research ...
Cheng CH, Hao WR, Cheng TH.
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Wearable activity sensors and early pain after total joint arthroplasty. [PDF]

, 2020
A prospective observational cohort of 20 primary total hip arthroplasty (n = 12) and total knee arthroplasty (n = 8) patients (mean age: 63 ± 6 years) was passively monitored with a consumer-level wearable activity sensor before and 6 weeks ...
Barry, Jeffrey J, Bendich, Ilya, Bini, Stefano A, Chung, Christopher C, Patterson, Joseph T, Wu, Hao-Hua   +5 more
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Popliteus impingement after TKA may occur with well-sized prostheses [PDF]

, 2016
To determine the mechanisms and extents of popliteus impingements before and after TKA and to investigate the influence of implant sizing. The hypotheses were that (1) popliteus impingements after TKA may occur at both the tibia and the femur, and (2 ...
Bonnin, Michel, de Kok, Arnoud, Saffarini, Mo, Van Der Straeten, Catherine, Van Hoof, Tom, Verstraete, Matthias, Victor, Jan   +6 more
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Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty Subsequent to Ostomy: A Case Series

Arthroplasty Today, 2023
Background: Ostomy surgery is associated with a high rate of postoperative complications and poses several theoretical concerns for subsequent total joint arthroplasty (TJA).
Hannah Kenneally, BS, Nicholas Brown, MD, Daniel Schmitt, MD   +2 more
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Postdischarge Opioid Use after Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty Today, 2021
Background: As America’s third highest opioid prescribers, orthopedic surgeons have contributed to the opioid abuse crisis. This study evaluated opioid use after primary total joint replacement.
Keenan Atwood, MD, Taylor Shackleford, MD, Wesley Lemons, BS, Jennifer L. Eicher, BS, CCRP, Brock A. Lindsey, MD, Adam E. Klein, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source