Internet: Friend and Foe
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Source: HSS Journal - May 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Septic Shoulder Joint After Pneumococcal Vaccination Requiring Surgical Debridement
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Source: HSS Journal - May 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Isokinetic Strength Testing Following Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Shaft Fractures Predicts Time to Recovery and Return of Muscle Strength in the Injured Extremity: A Prospective Case Series
ConclusionsPatients exhibited equal strength between their healthy and injured legs at 12 months after surgery. Improvement in strength occurred to a greater extent between 3 and 6 months after surgery than between 6 and 12 months. Plantar flexion appeared to improve more rapidly than dorsal extension. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - April 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Contingent Valuation Studies in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Health Economic Review
ConclusionCVM is not commonly reported in orthopaedic surgery and is seldom used in the context of cost –benefit analysis. There is wide variability in the methods used to perform CVM. We propose that CVM is an appropriate and underappreciated method for understanding the value of orthopaedic interventions. Increased attention should be paid to consumer valuations for orthopaedic interventions. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - April 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Correction to: Shoulder Arthroplasty for Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis Is Associated with Increased Postoperative Complications
AbstractDue to a metadata tagging error, the name of author M. Tyrell Burrus was indexed incorrectly. M. Tyrell is the given name and Burrus is the family name. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - April 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Less Midterm Damage and Oxidation Are Seen in Retrieved Highly Crosslinked Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Tibial Inserts than in Direct Compression Molded Polyethylene Inserts
ConclusionsSurface damage and oxidation are reduced in XLPE inserts compared to compPE at midterm follow-up. Peak OI greater than 1.0 in the compPE group suggests that mechanical-property degradation had occurred, a likely cause for increased damage. Longer-term retrievals will determine whether these trends continue. Based on midterm results, XLPE shows an advantage over compression molded PE in total knee arthroplasty. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - March 26, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The Root-Ely Modified Test of Rectus Femoris Spasticity Has Reliability in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
ConclusionThe Root-Ely 5-point scale has acceptable intra- and inter-rater reliability in pediatric individuals with CP among experienced clinicians. The Root-Ely test allows experienced clinicians to reliably quantify severity of RF spasticity and may give orthopaedic surgeons a clinical tool to better predict ideal candidates for RF transfers in individuals with CP in order to improve stiff-knee gait. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - March 26, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Adult-Onset Still ’s Disease and Macrophage-Activating Syndrome Progressing to Lymphoma
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Source: HSS Journal - March 26, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
A Comparison of Two Arthroscopic Techniques for Interpositional Polytetrafluoroethylene Patch Repair for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Speed and Biomechanics
ConclusionsThe slide-and-grip technique took less time than the weave technique for the interpositional patch repair of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears and when correctly performed had comparable biomechanical strength. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - March 19, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Point-of-care Ultrasonography in Orthopedic Management of Hemophilia: Multiple Uses of an Effective Tool
This article reviews the literature on the uses of POC-US in hemophilia, including early diagnosis of joint damage, differential diagnosis of articular pain, follow-up of joint injury, and guidance for both arthrocentesis and intra-articular injection. Studies show that for patients with hemophilia, POC-US enhances diagnostic accuracy and targeted treatments. Further research is required into the most efficient use of POC-US and the training needed to develop clinicians ’ skills. The attributes of POC-US should be understood more fully to enable its widespread application. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - March 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Characterization and Correction of Symptomatic Hip Impingement in American Football Linemen
ConclusionsWhile cephalad retroversion was observed in approximately half of the hips, a significant cam deformity was seen maximally at 12:45, a more posterior cam location than that of the general population. Managing this pathology required obtaining preoperative and intraoperative images to characterize lesions and allow for their complete correction. With complete correction of the deformity, simulated range of motion demonstrated significant improvement in flexion, IR90, and FADIR maneuvers. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - March 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Analysis of Player Statistics in Major League Baseball Players Before and After Achilles Tendon Repair
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Source: HSS Journal - February 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Analysis of Player Statistics in Major League Baseball Players before and after Achilles Tendon Repair
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Source: HSS Journal - February 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Online Patient Ratings Are Not Correlated with Total Knee Replacement Surgeon –Specific Outcomes
ConclusionThere was no correlation between surgeon-specific TKR outcome measures and online patient ratings. We therefore advise that patients exert caution when interpreting ratings on these websites. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - January 10, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
A Comparison of Femoral Lengthening Methods Favors the Magnetic Internal Lengthening Nail When Compared with Lengthening Over a Nail
ConclusionsFemoral lengthening with magnetic ILN was more accurate than with LON. The magnetic ILN comports the additional advantage of greater precision with distraction rate control and fewer complications. Both techniques afford reliable healing and do not significantly affect knee motion at the final follow-up. The magnetic ILN method showed no superiority in regenerate quality and healing rate. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - January 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
