JBJS, The Bone & Joint Journal, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Require Prospective Registration of Randomized Clinical Trials: Why Is This Important?
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Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Leopold, S. S., Swiontkowski, M., Haddad, F. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Erratum
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Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Bisphosphonates Are Not Always Helpful: Commentary on an article by Hae-Seong Lim, MD, et al.: "Factors Associated with Increased Healing Time in Complete Femoral Fractures After Long-Term Bisphosphonate Therapy"
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Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Harvey, E. J. Tags: Hip, Trauma Commentary and Perspective Source Type: research
The Dilemma Associated with the Cost of Orthopaedic Surgical Care: Commentary on an article by Steven Zhang, BA, et al.: "Cost-Minimization Analysis of Open and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release"
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Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Phipatanakul, W. P. Tags: Hand & Wrist Commentary and Perspective Source Type: research
An Initiative to Standardize the Identification of and Acute Response to Postoperative Lower-Extremity Neurological Deficits: Effects on Provider Knowledge, Confidence, and Communication Skills
Conclusions:
A multimodality educational curriculum aimed at quality improvement can produce significant knowledge improvements, but these gains may not be maintained over time without further instruction. Gains in confidence and communication skills appear to be more long-lasting. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Derman, P. B., Iyer, S., Garner, M., Orr, S., Felix, K. J., Goldberg, A., Ologhobo, T., Wu, M., Robbins, L., Cornell, C. Tags: Hip, Knee Topics in Training Source Type: research
Orthopaedic Trauma Care Capacity Assessment and Strategic Planning in Ghana: Mapping a Way Forward
Conclusions:
The availability of several low-cost resources could be better supplied by improvements in organization and training for orthopaedic trauma care. There is a critical need to advocate and provide funding for orthopaedic resources. These initiatives might be particularly effective if aimed at hospitals that could provide care to a large proportion of the population. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - December 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stewart, B. T., Gyedu, A., Tansley, G., Yeboah, D., Amponsah-Manu, F., Mock, C., Labi-Addo, W., Quansah, R. Tags: Trauma The Orthopaedic Forum Source Type: research
Whats New in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
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Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jain, N. B., Kuhn, J. E., Murrell, W. D., Archer, K. R. Tags: Rehabilitation Specialty Update Source Type: research
In Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Adding Fusion Surgery to Decompression Surgery Did Not Improve Outcomes at 2 Years
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Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hu, S. S. Tags: Spine Evidence-Based Orthopaedics Source Type: research
In Children with Supracondylar Humeral Fractures, Crossed Pins Increased Fracture Stability Compared with Lateral Pins
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Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Otsuka, N. Y. Tags: Elbow Evidence-Based Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Double-Bundle and Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Techniques Did Not Differ in Terms of Clinical Outcomes at 2 or 5 Years
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Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arciero, R. A. Tags: Knee Evidence-Based Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Intraosseous Injection of Simvastatin in Poloxamer 407 Hydrogel Improves Pedicle-Screw Fixation in Ovariectomized Minipigs
Conclusions:
A single intraosseous injection of simvastatin in thermosensitive poloxamer 407 hydrogel stimulated bone formation, increased BMD, improved bone microstructure, promoted osseointegration, and significantly enhanced the stability of pedicle screws in calcium-restricted ovariectomized minipigs.
Clinical Relevance:
These results provide rationale for evaluating intraosseous injection of simvastatin in poloxamer 407 to enhance implant fixation in patients with osteoporosis. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fu, X., Tan, J., Sun, C. G., Leng, H. J., Xu, Y. S., Song, C. L. Tags: Basic Science Scientific Articles Source Type: research
Clinical Validation of the Glenoid Track Concept in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability
Conclusions:
The application of the glenoid track concept to our cohort was superior to using glenoid bone loss alone with regard to predicting postoperative stability. This method of assessment is encouraged as a routine part of the preoperative evaluation of all patients under consideration for arthroscopic anterior stabilization.
Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shaha, J. S., Cook, J. B., Rowles, D. J., Bottoni, C. R., Shaha, S. H., Tokish, J. M. Tags: Shoulder Scientific Articles Source Type: research
Final Fusion After Growing-Rod Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis: Is It Really Final?
Conclusions:
A higher-than-anticipated percentage of patients treated with growing rods required unplanned reoperation following final fusion. Long-term follow-up after final fusion is necessary to determine true final results. Patients and parents need to be counseled regarding the possibility of further surgery after final fusion.
Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Poe-Kochert, C., Shannon, C., Pawelek, J. B., Thompson, G. H., Hardesty, C. K., Marks, D. S., Akbarnia, B. A., McCarthy, R. E., Emans, J. B. Tags: Pediatrics, Spine Scientific Articles Source Type: research
Scoring the Current Risk Stratification Guidelines in Follow-up Evaluation of Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty: A Proposal for a Metal-on-Metal Risk Score Supporting Clinical Decision-Making
Conclusions:
Although the use of MoM hip arthroplasty has been limited since 2010, we continue to be faced with the follow-up and risk assessment of thousands of patients who have not had a revision. As more knowledge about risk stratification is gained, the complexity of the algorithms is expected to increase. We propose the use of the MoM risk score as a tool to aid in the clinical decision-making process.
Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hussey, D. K., Madanat, R., Donahue, G. S., Rolfson, O., Bragdon, C. R., Muratoglu, O. K., Malchau, H. Tags: Hip Scientific Articles Source Type: research
Assessment of Femoral Head Revascularization in Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Using Serial Perfusion MRI
Conclusions:
Revascularization of the necrotic femoral head increased over time in a horseshoe pattern, starting from the posterior, lateral, and medial aspects of the femoral epiphysis. The rate of revascularization was highly variable among patients.
Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: JBJS)
Source: JBJS - November 15, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kim, H. K. W., Burgess, J., Thoveson, A., Gudmundsson, P., Dempsey, M., Jo, C.-H. Tags: Pediatrics Scientific Articles Source Type: research
