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Three-dimension-printed custom-made prosthetic reconstructions: from revision surgery to oncologic reconstructions [PDF]
, 2019 Background The use of custom-made 3D-printed prostheses for reconstruction of severe bone defects in selected cases is increasing. The aims of this study were to evaluate (1) the feasibility of surgical reconstruction with these prostheses in oncologic ...
Angelini, Andrea +5 more
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Geographic and Age-Based Variations in Medicare Reimbursement Among ASSH Members. [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate how American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) members\u27 Medicare reimbursement depends on their geographical location and number of years in practice. Methods: Demographic data for surgeons
Gaspar, Michael P. +5 more
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PM&R, EarlyView.Abstract Background Racial disparities are present in the U.S. medical system and lead to detrimental health outcomes and reduced quality of life for many patients. These can be seen in the increased number of amputations among patients from underrepresented minority groups, in addition to differences in access to appropriate rehabilitation care in ...
Antonio Mondríguez‐González +4 more
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Distraction Arthroplasty of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint Without Trapeziectomy
Asian Journal of Surgery, 2011 Thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMC) arthrosis leads to pain and joint instability. Therefore, pain relief and functional restoration of the CMC joint are primary goals of surgical treatment, after failure of conservative treatment.
Kin Weng Wong +3 more
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Incidence of Corrective Procedures After Nonoperatively Managed Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly. [PDF]
, 2019 Although the majority distal radius fractures in the elderly are initially managed nonoperatively, the true incidence of subsequent corrective surgery is unknown.
Immerman, Igor +3 more
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Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]
, 2017 Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A +3 more
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Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Synovial fluid (SF) is an ideal sentinel fluid for osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis and prognostication due to its critical homeostatic role, proximity to articular tissues and immune cell composition. Untargeted proteomics enable identification of soluble markers for diagnostic and therapeutic applications while minimising bias ...
Erica J. Secor +4 more
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Efficacy of rehabilitation interventions in rheumatic conditions [PDF]
, 1994 All industrialized nations are facing a crisis in health care financing. Rising expectations coupled with increasing specialization and technologic capacities have forced health care payers to examine their assumptions and to seek data on the outcomes of
Liang, Matthew H., Stucki, Gerold
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Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1536-1546, May 2025.Four patients with severe wrist destruction from various causes were treated with customized 3D‐printed prostheses. In addition to the specific articular surface matching their original radiocarpal joint, two innovative proximal component designs were created to address different bone defects.
Qipei Wei +3 more
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Shoulder joint replacement can improve quality of life and outcome in patients with dysmelia: a case series [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Arthroplasty is a proven treatment option for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Common indications include primary or posttraumatic osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis of the humeral head, rotator cuff tear arthropathy and rheumatoid osteoarthritis.
Beckmann, Nicholas +3 more
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