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OE JOURNAL

OE Journal

Vol. 2 | Iss. 12 | June 2014 - 66 Studies

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Arthroplasty 28

COA/AOA: Knee Flexion Dynasplint (KFD) may enhance range of motion (ROM) following TKA

COA/AOA:Effect of oxinium or cobalt-chrome w/standard or cross-linked polyethylene on wear

COA/AOA: Patient-specific cutting blocks similar to computer navigation in TKA

COA/AOA: Effect of Patient Decision Aids in decision-making process for TJA

No difference in darexaban taken qd or bid at 30 or 60 mg total in preventing VTE post-THA

Thromb Haemost. 2014 Jan 29;111(2):213-25. doi: 10.1160/TH13-04-0296.

EFORT: 10-year results of removal vs retention of subchondral bone plate in THA

EFORT: Movement restriction following hemiarthroplasty offers no clinical benefit

EFORT: Patient specific instrumentation for TKA vs. standard instrumentation

EFORT: Internal fixation vs. arthroplasty for treatment of hip fractures in elderly men

EFORT: THA: HXLPE vs. UHMWPE liners in combination with Ox or CoCr femoral heads

EFORT: Clincal benefits of electrocautery of patellar rim in TKR at a 4-year follow-up

EFORT: Intra-articular TXA reduces total blood loss in patients undergoing TKA

EFORT: Peri-articular & intravenous TXA similar for hemostasis in total knee arthroplasty

EFORT: Vit-E dosed HXL polyethylene liner reduces wear vs. control UHMWPE liner

EFORT: Modern TKA implants appear to improve patient outcome over traditional implants

EFORT: QUADRA vs. AMIStem femoral components for THA

EFORT: Fixed vs. mobile bearings for tibial implants in TKA

EFORT: 7-year results for cemented versus cementless femoral components in TKA

EFORT: Intraossesous regional vancomycin effective for antibiotic tissue levels in TKA

EFORT: Peri-articular injection versus peripheral nerve block for analgesia in TKA

Portable device reduces number of outliers deviating from tibial component goals in TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2014 Feb;29(2):288-94

Patient-specific vs conventional instrumentation for component rotational alignment in TKA

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Mar;22(3):636-42. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2639-0. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

Imageless computer-assisted navigation yields superior cup placement vs freehand in THA

J Arthroplasty. 2014 Apr;29(4):786-91. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.08.020. Epub 2013 Nov 26

Barbed sutures improve closure times and costs compared to traditional sutures in TKA/THA

J Arthroplasty. 2014 Feb;29(2):283-7. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.05.031. Epub 2013 Nov 22.

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy improves pain, swelling, and function following TKA

Int Orthop. 2014 Feb;38(2):397-403

Improved knee ROM & functional outcome with both low load stretch device and manipulation

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Dec;21(12):2751-8. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2152-x. Epub 2012 Aug 3

Flexed femoral component offers greater postoperative knee flexion in knee arthroplasty

Knee. 2014 Jan;21(1):257-63. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2012.10.028. Epub 2012 Nov 24

Fixed and mobile-bearings in TKA yield similar clinical outcomes at a minimum of 1 year

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Mar;22(3):565-75. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2313-y. Epub 2012 Dec 2.

Foot & Ankle 2

COA/AOA: Intralesional PRP vs. steroids for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis

Minimally invasive longitudinal versus sinus tarsi approach for calcaneal fractures

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Feb 19;96(4):302-9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.01215

General Orthopaedics 4

COA/AOA: The effect of internet education on patient satisfaction and knowledge

NCB-DF polyaxial vs LISS monoaxial plates in treatment of distal femur fractures

Int Orthop. 2014 Apr;38(4):857-63

Silicone gel has no effect on scar pain and pruritus following TKA

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2014 Apr;134(4):555-9

Tight Calorie Control appears to reduce complication rates following hip fracture surgery

Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb;33(1):23-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Apr 1.

Hand & Wrist 1

COA/AOA: Suture fixation appears similar to tendonous reconstruction in CMC arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis 2

COA/AOA: PRP vs. HA or placebo in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

EFORT: PRP vs. hyaluronic acid for the treatment of Knee OA

Pediatric Orthopaedics 1

Split vs. closed casting: similar results for treatment of forearm fractures

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2014 Apr;24(2):163-7

Physical Therapy & Rehab 5

Manual therapy may be beneficial for patients with haemophilic ankle arthropathy

Haemophilia. 2014 Jan;20(1):e71-8. doi: 10.1111/hae.12320. Epub 2013 Nov 20.

Pulsed electromagnetic field and exercise for SIS may improve pain and function

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Feb;95(2):345-52. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.09.022.

Deep massage & neural mobilization to posterior calf muscles as treatment for heel pain

Man Ther. 2014 Apr;19(2):102-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.08.001.

Enhanced therapeutic alliance plays an important role in pain relief in cLBP patients

Phys Ther. 2014 Apr;94(4):477-89. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130118. Epub 2013 Dec 5

A 12-month home-based exercise program reduces the risk of LBP in office workers

Eur Spine J. 2014 Apr;23(4):786-93. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3212-3. Epub 2014 Feb 4

Shoulder & Elbow 7

COA/AOA: Arthroscopic vs. open repair for traumatic anterior shoulder instability

High-energy ESWT effective in treating chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis

Ann Intern Med. 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/M13-1982.

Frozen shoulder: Comparison of exercise class, individual physiotherapy, and home exercise

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Apr;23(4):500-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2013.12.026.

EFORT: Arthroscopic repair vs. decompression for rotator cuff tears in elderly patients

EFORT: No significant difference between sling & abduction brace after rotator cuff repair

EFORT: Open Release vs. Radiofrequency Microtentomy for Lateral Epicondylitis

Axillary nerve block & local anesthetic for elbow arthroscopy yield similar pain outcomes

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Mar;23(3):291-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2013.11.022. Epub 2014 Jan 15.

Spine 1

EFORT: ACDF with a tantalum implant is safe & effective in treating cervical disc disease

Sports Medicine 6

COA/AOA: Autograft type may not predict re-injury at 2 years following ACL reconstruction

Does Semitendinosus regenerate following harvestation for ACLR?

Int Orthop. 2013 Dec;37(12):2475-81. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-2034-y. Epub 2013 Aug 28

Single- and double-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction achieve similar knee stability

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Feb;22(2):308-16. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2398-y. Epub 2013 Jan 23.

EFORT: Autologous blood and saline injections similar for chronic patellar tendinopathy

No effect of gentamicin in irrigation solution for reducing septic arthritis in ACLR

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2014 Feb;134(2):257-61. doi: 10.1007/s00402-013-1910-7. Epub 2013 Dec 10

Arthroscopic simulators distinguish between novice and expert orthopaedic trainees

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Jan;22(1):33-40. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2228-7. Epub 2012 Oct 2.

Trauma 9

COA/AOA: Early versus delayed weight-bearing after ORIF of unstable ankle fractures

COA/AOA: Pin and plate fixation equally effective for intervention of clavicle fractures

COA/AOA: Locked plates versus retrograde nails in distal femur fracture treatment

Intramedullary nailing versus plating for distal tibial metaphyseal fracture

Injury. 2014 Apr;45(4):667-76. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2013.10.024.

EFORT: Tibial fracture nailing: surgical approach does not influence anterior knee pain

EFORT: Strontium ranelate treatment appears to improve tibial fracture healing

EFORT: Long-term function similar with G3 nailing and DHS for peritrochanteric fractures

Operative treatment of displaced mid-shaft fractures of the clavicle reduces complications

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Apr 18;94(8):675-84

Minimally invasive percutaneous plates vs. intramedullary nailing in adult tibial fracture

Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2014 Apr;69(4):234-40

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