OE JOURNAL

OE Journal

Vol. 1 | Iss. 2 | March 2013 - 251 Studies

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Arthroplasty 67

AAOS: Slow liner wear rate of highly cross-linked polytheylene following THA

AAOS: Topical tranexamic acid effacacious method for blood loss management in TKA

AAOS: Metal ion release substantially increased with metal on metal articulation in THA

Antibiotic prophylaxis for wound infections in total joint arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jul;90(7):915-9

PCL substituting TKA provides better knee flexion and ROM at 5 year follow-up

Knee. 2008 Jun;15(3):217-21. Epub 2008 Mar 5

Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty provides expedited recovery for Bilateral TKAs

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Jun;466(6):1449-53. Epub 2008 Mar 20

Perioperative celecoxib alongwith PCA leads to better postoperative pain control after TKA

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Jun 3;9:77

Periarticular corticosteroid injection improves outcome after unicondylar knee replacement

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jun;90(6):738-44

Quicker recovery with mini-posterior-incision over a two-incision total hip arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 May;90(5):1000-6.

Highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner has better wear properties than UHMWP

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 May;90(5):556-61.

Mini-midvastus approach has better short term outcomes for TKA than standard approach

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 May;90(5):584-91

AAOS: Similar outcome observed regardless of patellar retraction or eversion in TKA

125mg methylprednisolone does not reduce time to meet discharge criteria after THA

Br J Anaesth. 2013 Jan;110(1):66-73. doi: 10.1093/bja/aes345. Epub 2012 Sep 17

Bupivacaine delivered by elastomeric pumps reduce pain and narcotic consumption after TKA

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):64-75. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2596-9

AAOS: Short femoral stem reduces incidence of secondary complications after THA

Composite-beam and sliding-taper prostheses show no difference in femoral bone loss

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jan 2;95(1):19-27. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.00657

Perioperative celecoxib improves postoperative resting pain and active ROM after TKR

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Jun 3;9:77.

HXLPE acetabular liners have 40% lower wear rate compared to UHMWPE at 2 years after THA

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Apr;23(3):337-43.

Does the minimally invasive technique for hip arthroplasty lead to better gait kinematics?

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Feb;92(2):328-37.

Does full or only proximal porous coating of femoral stem affect clinical outcomes?

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Feb;468(2):424-32.

Comparable clinical outcomes with or without the use of drain for TKR surgery

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jan;92(1):51-5.

No additional benefit to using gender specific prosthesis in Total Knee Replacement

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Aug 18;92(10):1911-20.

No functional or clinical difference between MIS and standard TKA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jul 7;92(7):1584-90

Do migration patterns of cementless femoral stems matter?

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Oct;92(10): Published Dat1356-62.

Apixiban more effective than enoxaparin for prevention of postoperative thromboembolism

Lancet. 2010 Mar 6;375(9717):807-15.

PFC Sigma fixed or rotating-platform implant equally functional for TKA

Int Orthop. 2010 Mar;34(3):349-54. Epub 2009 Nov 8.

Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing vs. Large head THA on quality of life and serum ion levels

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Feb;468(2):318-25. Epub 2009 Aug 21.

Functional Outcomes of Hip Resurfacing vs. Large head Total Hip Arthroplasty

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Feb;468(2):326-36. Epub 2009 Jun 20.

Ceramic-on-ceramic no better than ceramic-on-polyethylene in THA

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Feb;468(2):367-74.

TKA: Press-fit condylar prosthesis superior to continuum knee system prosthesis

Acta Orthop. 2011 Dec;82(6):685-91. Epub 2011 Nov 9

THA: Less transverse rotation of tantalum trabecular metal acetabular cup

Acta Orthop. 2011 Apr;82(2):155-60. Epub 2011 Mar 25

Tranexamic acid and fibrin spray equally effective in reducing blood loss following THA

Acta Orthop. 2011 Dec;82(6):660-3. Epub 2011 Oct 17

Bone loss seen in medium-term with both customized femoral and uncemented anatomical stem

Acta Orthop. 2011 Aug;82(4):410-6. Epub 2011 Jun 14

THA: No benefit of high-volume ropivacaine infiltration to multimodal oral analgesia

Acta Orthop. 2011 Aug;82(4):423-6. Epub 2011 Jul 13

TKA: All-polyethylene and metal-back tibial components result in successful outcomes

Acta Orthop. 2011 Oct;82(5):589-95. Epub 2011 Sep 6

Wound closure choice directly translates into procedural costs in total knee replacement

J Arthroplasty. 2011 Dec;26(8):1251-8.e1-4. Epub 2011 Apr 29.

All-polyethylene and modular metal-backed tibial component clinically - equivalent choices

J Arthroplasty. 2011 Dec;26(8):1165-9. Epub 2011 Mar 16.

Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners reduce femoral head penetration in THA

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Feb;90(2):149-53

Polished femoral stems provide superior survival rates compared to matte stems

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Feb;466(2):332-9

Unipolar hemiarthroplasty versus bipolar hemiarthroplasty

Int Orthop; 2011; 35(11): 1703-1711

No advantage of splintage in flexion following total knee arthroplasty

Knee. 2008 Jan;15(1):15-9. Epub 2007 Nov 9.

Mechanical muscle strength following resurfacing vs standard total hip arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage; 2011; 19: 1108-1116

Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss and Blood Transfusion after TKA

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 Oct;469(10):2874-80. Epub 2011 Apr 22

Computer-Assisted-Navigation in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Procedures

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American; 2011; 93(A); 1190-1196

Total Knee Arthroplasty with Use of Computer-Assisted Navigation in Asian Patients

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Jul 6;93(13):1197-202

Pneumatic compression with foot pumps in total knee arthroplasty

International Orthopedics; 2011; 35; 995-1000

Peri-prosthetic bone density after cemented versus trabecular fixation

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery BR; 2011; 93(B); 1033-1044

Wear and migration of highly cross-linked and conventional cemented polyethylene cups

J Orthop Res. 2011 Aug;29(8):1222-9

Partial weightbearing is not necessary after cementless total hip arthroplasty

International Orthopaedics; 2011; 35; 1139â€“1143

Preoperative proprioceptive training in patients with total knee arthroplasty

The Knee; 2011; 18; 265-270

Coatings for femoral stems

Acta Orthop. 2011 Jun;82(3):308-14. Epub 2011 Apr 19

Is chemical thromboprophylaxis necessary following total hip replacement?

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 Feb;93(2):251-6

No significant difference between two prostheses in total knee arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Jun 1;93(11):1001-7.

Highly cross linked polyethylene liners have better wear properties in hip arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Apr 20;93(8):716-22.

No difference between oxidized zirconium or cobalt-chromium femoral component of TKA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Apr 6;93(7):624-30

Evaluation of the need for blood transfusion with the use of a bipolar sealer

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Mar 16;93(6):513-8

Comparison of bipolar hemiarthroplasty with total hip arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Mar 2;93(5):445-50

Post Operative Mobility similar with Modified Smith-Petersen and Hardinge Approach

J Trauma. 2011 May;70(5):1257-62

Computer-assisted, minimally-invasive total hip replacement

International Orthopaedics Volume 35, Number 6, 809-815.

Peri-operative blood losses similar with cemented and uncemented femoral components in TKA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Mar;92(3):536-41.

Computer-assisted TKA better than conventional approach in TKA

Int Orthop. 2009 Dec;33(6):1609-13. Epub 2008 Sep 2.

Minimal incision vs. standard incision in total hip arthroplasty

Int Orthop. 2009 Dec;33(6):1543-7. Epub 2009 Jan 16.

Cross-linked polyethylene head: Reduced wear irrespective of femoral head

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Dec;24(8):1216-20. Epub 2009 Aug 12.

Use of local infusion analgesia for expedited patient recovery following THA

Acta Orthopaedica 2011; 82 (2): 315â€“320.

Computer-Assisted Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty vs Standard Knee Arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):2-9.

Nexgen high flexion design offeres comparable ROM to standard implant for TKA

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jan;90(1):37-42

No difference in the total knee replacement outcomes with or without patellar resurfacing

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jan;90(1):43-9.

Foot & Ankle 15

Early Active Mobilization is effective in patients with foot-drop deformity

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Sep;468(9):2477-84. Epub 2010 Apr 17.

Concurrent popliteal block with an ankle block provides better post-operative analgesia

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jul;90(7):1443-6.

Ponseti's method more effective than Kite's method in treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

Int Orthop. 2008 Jun;32(3):409-13. Epub 2007 Feb 24

AAOS: Platelet-rich plasma for Achilles tendon ruptures leads to faster regeneration

Intra-articular lidocaine block provides sufficient analgesia for ankle fracture reduction

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Apr;90(4):731-4.

Achilles tendon rupture: Comparing the 1-year results of surgical vs nonsurgical treatment

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Nov;38(11):2186-93.

Plantar Fascia Stretching versus shock-wave therapy for treatment of plantar fascitis

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Nov 3;92(15):2514-22.

Surgical repair of grade 3 lateral ligament ankle ruptures reduces re-injury

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Oct 20;92(14):2367-74. Epub 2010 Sep 10.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment in chronic Achilles tendinopathy

Am J Sports Med. 2011 Aug;39(8):1623-9

rhPDGF-BB (Augment) is a safe alternative to autologous graft in foot and ankle fusion

Foot Ankle Int. 2011 Apr;32(4):344-54.

Non-operative management of Achilles tendon rupture equivalent to the surgical repair

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Dec 1;92(17):2767-75. Epub 2010 Oct 29.

Effectiveness of supplementing nerve blocks with local anesthesia infusions

Foot Ankle Int. 2010 Dec;31(12):1043-7.

Shock wave treatment beneficial in chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):52-61.

Improved quality of life with elastic compression stocking treatment of ankle sprains

Injury. 2012 Jul;43(7):1079-83. Epub 2012 Feb 23

Surgical treatment more effective than nonsurgical treatment for calcaneal fractures

Int Orthop. 2012 Aug;36(8):1615-22. Epub 2012 May 11

General Orthopaedics 13

Biochemical markers of bone and cartilige degradation associated with progression of OA

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Jun;16(6):660-6. Epub 2007 Nov 13.

Tidal irrigation provides longer lasting pain relief than steroid injection in knee OA

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Hemoglobin based oxygen carrier-201: A safe and effective way to save packed blood

J Trauma. 2008 Jun;64(6):1484-97.

AAOS: e-Learning effective tool for surgical residents

8 weeks of vibration training improves plantar-flexor strength and power in older adults

Phys Ther. 2008 Apr;88(4):462-70. Epub 2008 Jan 24.

Long-term lumiracoxib treatment non-inferior to celecoxib in patients with osteoarthritis

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Mar 7;9:32.

Nutrition program cost-effective for weight but not QALYs in hip fracture patients

Osteoporos Int. 2013 Jan;24(1):151-62. doi: 10.1007/s00198-012-2009-7. Epub 2012 May 26

Addition of bone marrow aspirate to TCP show no benefit in radiographic outcomes

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jan 16;95(2):158-66. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.00181

Improved arthroscopic-related skill with virtual-reality training in inexperienced surgeon

Acta Orthop. 2011 Feb;82(1):90-5. Epub 2011 Feb 1

Education about the first 12 months of recovery after TJR can reduce high expectation

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Feb;466(2):424-31

Modified release prednisone a better option at reducing morning stiffness in RA

Lancet. 2008 Jan 19;371(9608):205-14.

Effects of vitamin D and whole body vibration training for institutionalized elderly women

Gait Posture. 2011 Mar;33(3):466-72

High dose vitamin D increases risk of falls and fractures in older women

JAMA. 2010 May 12;303(18):1815-22.

Hand & Wrist 7

ORIF for distal radius fractures may improve function vs. external fixation

Injury. 2013 Jan 5. pii: S0020-1383(12)00536-0. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2012.12.003

Triamcinolone has a rapid but short lasting effect in idiopathic trigger finger

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Apr;33(4):516-22; discussion 523-4.

Arthroscopic and open excision of dorsal ganglion equivocal in recurrence rates at 1 year

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Apr;33(4):471-5.

Dermabond provides good cosmetic and functional outcomes for nail bed lacerations

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Feb;33(2):250-3

Hylan injection: A potential consideration for the first carpometacarpal joint arthritis

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jan;33(1):40-8.

Volar locked plating of dorsally displaced fractures of the distal radius

Acta Orthop. 2011 Feb;82(1):76-81.

Collagenase injections: A non-surgical modality in treating Dupuytren's Disease

Journal of Hand Surgery American; 2010; 35(A); 2027-2038

Metabolic Disorders 1

Effects of ch-OSA and Ca/Vit D3 administration in osteopenic women

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Jun 11;9:85

Osteoarthritis 21

AAOS: Reporting of hyaluronic acid efficacy in knee OA may be influenced by industry

AAOS: Role of Vitamin D in Osteoarthritis Knee

Oral salmon calcitonin reduces bone and cartilage degradation markers in patients with OA

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Feb;18(2):150-9. Epub 2009 Sep 1.

1 year results of an open wedge vs closed wedge high tibial osteotomy

Int Orthop. 2010 Feb;34(2):201-7. Epub 2009 Aug 27

Muscle strength training plus glucosamine alters cartilage turnover in OA patients

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Jan;18(1):34-40. Epub 2009 Jul 15

Does exercise confer long-term benefits to patients with osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Aug;18(8):1019-26. Epub 2010 May 19.

Feasibility of Low-Energy Diets for symptom improvement of knee OA in obese patients

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Jun;18(6):746-54. Epub 2010 Feb 17

Variable-stiffness shoes reduce knee adduction moment, decrease pain, and improve function

J Orthop Res. 2010 Jul;28(7):873-9

Tanezumab: A future option for pain control in knee osteoarthritis?

N Engl J Med. 2010 Oct 14;363(16):1521-31.

Orthokin effective in improving KOOS symptoms and KOOS sport scores in knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Apr;16(4):498-505. Epub 2007 Sep 6.

Order of presentation in a generic and a specific QoL instrument has marginal effect

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Apr;16(4):498-505. Epub 2007 Sep 6.

Glucosamine sulphate for 12 months reduces relative risk of TJR at a 5 year follow-up

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Feb;16(2):254-60

Vitamin D supplementation has no major impact on knee OA symptoms or progression

JAMA. 2013 Jan 9;309(2):155-62. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.164487

Topical NSAIDs equally effective as oral NSAIDs for knee pain, with fewer adverse effects

BMJ. 2008 Jan 19;336(7636):138-42. Epub 2007 Dec 4.

Efficacy evaluation of highly purified intra-articular hyaluronic acid vs hylan G-F20

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TENS and therapeutic exercise effect on quadriceps activation in OA

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011 Jan;41(1):4-12. Epub 2010 Dec 31

Tibial components for primary knee osteoarthritis

Acta Orthop. 2011 Apr;82(2):177-86.

Naproxcinod 750 mg non-inferior to naproxen in the reduction of knee OA symptoms

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 May;18(5):629-39. Epub 2010 Feb 16

Treadmill walking model is successful in evaluating the efficacy of analgesia in knee OA

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 May;18(5):646-53. Epub 2010 Feb 6.

Resistance training in patients with early knee OA lead to improved physical activity

Phys Ther. 2010 Mar;90(3):356-66. Epub 2010 Jan 7

Triamcinolone and Hyaluronan both effective in patients with OA of the knee

Knee. 2009 Dec;16(6):466-72. Epub 2009 Apr 10.

Pediatric Orthopaedics 4

Routine lengthening of the FHL and FDL tendons not necessary in resistant club foot

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jun;90(6):801-2.

Is casting greenstick fractures in children an overtreatment?

J Trauma. 2010 Feb;68(2):425-8.

Surgery no better than conservative management for pediatric acute patellar dislocation

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Mar;90(3):463-70.

Question benefit of combined Botulinum Toxin and bracing in preventing Hip Displacement CP

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):23-33.

Physical Therapy & Rehab 10

Exercise reduces pain and improves function before hip, but not knee, replacement surgery

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Jan;94(1):164-76. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.08.211. Epub 2012 Sep 4

Muscle strengthening exercise program not successful in reducing overuse knee injuries

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Apr;36(4):663-70. Epub 2008 Mar 12.

Both high and low resistance training beneficial for symptomatic improvement of knee OA

Phys Ther. 2008 Apr;88(4):427-36. Epub 2008 Jan 24.

Better finger motion with active place-and-hold therapy after zone II flexor tendon repair

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jun;92(6):1381-9.

PhysioDirect comparably effective to initial face-to-face assessment in physiotherapy

BMJ. 2013 Jan 29;346:f43. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f43

Hydrotherapy: An effective treatment option in the management of knee OA

Phys Ther. 2008 Jan;88(1):12-21. Epub 2007 Nov 6.

Robotic-assisted therapy effective in improving hand function after stroke

Phys Ther. 2010 Apr;90(4):493-504. Epub 2010 Feb 25.

Effects of combined agility and pertubation training in treatment of Knee OA

Phys Ther. 2011 Apr;91(4):452-69. Epub 2011 Feb 17.

Immediate effects of ankle pushoff instructions during walking exercise on hip kinetics

Gait Posture. 2011 Apr;33(4):609-14.

Spinal manipulative therapy inhibits temporal summation in individuals with low back pain

Phys Ther. 2009 Dec;89(12):1292-303. Epub 2009 Oct 1.

Shoulder & Elbow 19

AAOS: Early mobilization effective within 1st 6 weeks after mini-open rotator cuff repair

Both absorbable and nonabsorbable suture provided excellent repair of unstable shoulders

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jun;24(6):697-703. Epub 2008 Feb 20

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with and without Acromioplasty

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; 2011; 93(A): 1953-1960

Sodium hyaluronate is effective and well tolerated treatment for persistent shoulder pain

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 May;90(5):970-9.

PRGF application following rotator cuff repair does not improve clinical outcome

Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):2-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.014

Primary arthroscopic repair of Bankart lesion prevents glenohumeral redislocations

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Apr;90(4):708-21.

Bupivacaine infusion pumps non-superior to placebo for analgesia after rotator cuff repair

Arthroscopy. 2008 Apr;24(4):397-402. Epub 2008 Jan 7.

Methylprednisolone is more effective than tenoxicam for subacromial impingment

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jan;92(1):77-82.

Sequential Compression Device for Beach-Chair Position improves hemodynamic stability

Arthroscopy. 2010 Jun;26(6):729-33. Epub 2010 Mar 3

Low dose radiation does not reduce heterotopic ossification in elbow trauma

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Sep 1;92(11):2032-8.

Dilatation combined with steroid injections equivalent to steroid in adhesive capsulitis

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Apr 19;9:53.

Repair of rotator cuff and SLAP lesions provides inferior results in patients over 50

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):247-53

The clinical benefit of medial support screws in locking plating of humerus fractures

Int Orthop: 2011; 35(11): 1655-1661

No identifiable difference with steroid injection, physiotherapy, or a combination for FS

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;17(1 Suppl):17S-21S.

Clinical efficacy unrelated to corticosteroid injection accuracy for shoulder impingement

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;17(1 Suppl):61S-66S.

Interscalene regional blocks superior to infusion pumps for postoperative pain control

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jan;24(1):14-9. Epub 2007 Nov 8.

The management of humeral shaft fractures using open reduction and internal fixation

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; 2011; 20: 947-954

Arthroscopic capsular release of glenohumeral ligament increases ROM in frozen shoulder

Arthroscopy. 2010 Apr;26(4):529-35

Effectiveness of botulinum toxin for patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis

CMAJ. 2010 May 18;182(8):768-73. Epub 2010 Apr 26

Spine 30

Clinical effectiveness of cervical transforaminal steroid injection

Spine J. 2011 May;11(5):416-23.

AAOS: Nonoperative treatment for burst fractures improves long-term pain and function

AAOS: rhBMP-2 in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for cervical fusion

Spine J. 2008 May-Jun;8(3):436-42. Epub 2007 Jul 17.

RhBMP-2/ACS: Cost effective alternative to ICBG in posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion

Spine J. 2008 May-Jun;8(3):443-8. Epub 2007 May 15.

OP-1 use has equivalent outcomes as bone autograft in spinal fusion applications

Spine J. 2008 May-Jun;8(3):457-65. Epub 2007 May 25.

Supplemental plate fixation in anterior cervical interbody fusion leads to faster union

Eur Spine J. 2008 May;17(5):698-705. Epub 2008 Feb 27.

Transmuscular lumbar microdiscectomy consumes less post-operative analgesic

Eur Spine J. 2008 Apr;17(4):518-22. Epub 2008 Jan 26.

Physical therapy effective in sciatica when added to general practitioners care

Eur Spine J. 2008 Apr;17(4):509-17. Epub 2008 Jan 3.

Effectiveness of exercise and manual therapy in osteoporotic vertebral fractures

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Feb 17;11:36.

Inclusion of the fracture level in fixation leads to better kyphosis correction

Eur Spine J. 2010 Oct;19(10):1651-6. Epub 2010 May 21.

Comparison between NADF and CCF for decompression of multilevel cervical spondylopathy

Eur Spine J. 2010 May;19(5):713-9.

Motor control, sling, and general exercises equally effective for chronic back pain

Phys Ther. 2010 Oct;90(10):1426-40. Epub 2010 Jul 29.

Soft-layered long spinal board more comfortable than rigid board for trauma patients

J Trauma. 2010 Mar;68(3):593-8.

Spinal fusion long-term results are similar with or without pedicle screw instrumentation

Eur Spine J. 2008 Feb;17(2):272-80

Single level total disc arthroplasty of the lumbar spine is safe for patients over 45

J Neurosurg Spine. 2008 Feb;8(2)

Surgical fusion provides minimal improvements of conservative treatment for chronic LBP

Int Orthop. 2008 Feb;32(1):107-13. Epub 2006 Nov 21

No correlation observed between clinical outcome, disc height, and ROM with TDR and MDR

Bone Joint J. 2013 Jan;95-B(1):81-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B1.29829

Bryan cervical disc an effective alternative in the treatment of cervical myelopathy

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 Dec;469(12):3408-14. Epub 2011 Oct 14.

Usual care with a behavioral component most cost-effectve treatment for spinal fusion

Eur Spine J. 2008 Feb;17(2):262-71

Poor efficacy of secondary surgery after failed total disc replacement or ALIF surgery

J Neurosurg Spine. 2008 Jan;8(1):13-6.

Efficacy of trunk balance exercises for individuals with chronic low back pain

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011 Aug;41(8):542-52

Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation VS Cervical Spine Thrust Manipulation: Acute Neck Pain

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011 Apr;41(4):208-20. Epub 2011 Feb 18

Hospital based chiropractic interventions effective for acute mechanical lower back pain

Spine Journal; 2010; 10; 1055-1064

DC electrical stimulation does not improve fusion mass bone quality

Euro Spine Journal; 2010; 19; 2200-2208

No additional benefit of physical therapy added to nerve block for sciatica treatment

Physical Therapy; 2010; 90; 1717-1729

Options for degenerative soft disc disease

Eur Spine J. 2011 Jun;20(6):934-41.

Symptomatic improvement with plasma disc decompression in cervical disc herniation

Eur Spine J. 2010 Mar;19(3):477-86. Epub 2009 Nov 10

Lower fusion rates observed with Trabecular Metal versus Smith-Robinson for ACDF

Eur Spine J. 2010 Mar;19(3):464-73. Epub 2009 Sep 18

Internet-based randomized trials successful and economical tool in low risk interventions

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Jan 11;9:4.

Sports Medicine 44

Collagen meniscus implant adequate to enhance meniscal function in chronic meniscal injury

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jul;90(7):1413-26.

Previous injuries and joint health identify soccer players at greater risk of injury

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Jun;36(6):1052-60. Epub 2008 Apr 3

RIGIDfix cross pin fixation provides good fixation for BPTB ACL reconstruction

Knee. 2008 Jun;15(3):168-73. Epub 2008 Mar 4

Mini-open repair of full-thickness rotator cuff injuries expedites recovery and QOL

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Jun;36(6):1043-51. Epub 2008 Mar 19

Topical glycetyl trinitrate provides no clinical improvements for Achilles tendinopathy

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Jun;36(6):1160-3. Epub 2008 Mar 21

Investigational anti-inflammatory, OMS103HP, provides excellent results for ACLR

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jun;24(6):625-36.

Both Bio-interference screw and femoral transfixation in ACL repair provide good results

Knee. 2008 Jun;15(3):174-9. Epub 2008 Mar 25

Computer-assisted navigation leads to more accurate femoral tunnel placement

Arthroscopy. 2008 May;24(5):569-78. Epub 2008 Feb 1.

Low-level laser therapy accelerates clinical recovery in chronic Achilles tendinopathy

Am J Sports Med. 2008 May;36(5):881-7. Epub 2008 Feb 13.

ACLR: No difference between hamstring autograft and fresh-frozen tibialis allograft

Arthroscopy. 2012 Aug;28(8):1079-86. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.05.010

AAOS: Platelet-rich plasma with dry needling effective in treating patellar tendinopathy

No difference between early and delayed ACL reconstruction over 5 year period

BMJ. 2013 Jan 24;346:f232. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f232

Double-bundle ACL reconstruction: Better outcome in rotational laxity than single-bundle

Knee. 2013 Jan 7. pii: S0968-0160(12)00236-0. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2012.12.004

ACL Reconstruction: platelet-rich plasma does not significantly reduce tunnel widening

Bone Joint J. 2013 Jan;95-B(1):65-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B1.30487

Labral repair superior to labral debridement for treatment of femoroacetabular impingement

Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):46-53. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.07.011

Early ACL reconstructions do not result in loss of motion or suboptimal clinical results

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Apr;36(4):656-62. Epub 2008 Jan 22.

A functional knee brace not superior to neoprene sleeve after ACL reconstruction

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Apr;36(4):648-55. Epub 2008 Jan 11.

Double-Bundle ACL reconstructions leads to better outcomes compared to single bundle

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jan;38(1):25-34. Epub 2009 Sep 30.

Semitendinosus graft in ACL repair associated with less kneeling morbidity

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Aug;38(8):1533-41. Epub 2010 Jun 21.

Home based physical therapy cost effective rehabilitation option after ACL reconstruction

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jul;38(7):1389-94. Epub 2010 Apr 1.

Cryotherapy recovery method, a psychological not a physiological difference

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Oct;40(10):656-65.

Influence of traditional sit-up training vs. core stabilization exercises on MSK injuries

Phys Ther. 2010 Oct;90(10):1404-12.

Autograft vs synthetic graft for ACL reconstruction

Knee. 2010 Oct;17(5):334-9

Temperature of Levobupivacaine doesn't affect its performance

Arthroscopy. 2009 Sep;25(9):1019-24.

Electric field stimulation may accelerate healing in severe tibial stress fractures

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Mar;36(3):545-53. Epub 2007 Nov 30

Eccentric training increases injury risk in soccer players with abnormal patellar tendons

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Mar;36(3):451-60. Epub 2007 Dec 13

Double bundle hamstring tendon repair provides superior stability and objective outcomes

Arthroscopy. 2008 Feb;24(2):137-45

ACL Reconstruction: Neither Calaxo or Milagro bioabsorbable screws increase bone formation

Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):74-82

ACL: Press-fit and conventional techniques display similar tunnel volume enlargement

Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):83-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.07.007

Characterized Chondrocyte Implantation Versus Microfracture for Cartilage Defects of Knee

Am J Sports Med; 2011; 39(12): 2566-2574.

Characterized chondrocyte implantation provides excellent results for cartilage defects

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):235-46

Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):290-7

Open kinetic chain strength exercises provided superior results for ACL deficient patients

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):298-307

Continued Significant Effect of Physical Training as Treatment for Overuse Injury

American Journal of Sports Medicine; 2011; 39(11): 2447-2451

Non-weight bearing target matching foot stepping exercise an effective option for knee OA

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Jan;38(1):19-25.

Hamstring Tendon Autograft vs Irradiated Allograft

Arthroscopy. 2011 Sep;27(9):1195-202

Knee and hip strengthening exercise to improve PFPS in women

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Nov;40(11):736-42.

Bioabsorbable arrows versus screws in meniscal repair

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Nov;38(11):2211-7.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Am J Sports Med June 2011 vol. 39 no. 6 1238-1247

Auto-graft Implantation System for focal chondral lesions

Am J Sports Med June 2011 vol. 39 no. 6 1170-1179 .

Muscle energy technique (MET) for glenohumeral joint

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2011;41(6):400-407.

Fluid-filled braces: effective in rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction

Knee. 2010 Mar;17(2):119-26. Epub 2009 Aug 13

Press-fit bone plug fixation appears to limit proximal bone tunnel widening in ACLR

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Mar;38(3):501-8. Epub 2009 Dec 31.

FARES method reduces acute anterior dislocations of the shoulder

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Dec;91(12):2775-82.

Trauma 20

Arthroscopic assistance to fluoroscopic reduction of intraarticular distal radius fracture

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jun;90(6):778-85.

Total arthroplasty for displaced subcapital hip fractures provides best functional results

Int Orthop. 2008 Jun;32(3):367-73. Epub 2007 Mar 13

Antegrade and retrograde nailing clinically equivalent for mid-shaft humeral fractures

J Trauma. 2008 Jul;65(1):94-102.

Comparable anterior knee pain incidence in paratendinous and transtendinous tibial nailing

J Trauma. 2008 Jun;64(6):1511-6.

Femoral block administered before hospitalization provides better analgesia in knee trauma

J Trauma. 2008 Jun;64(6):1535-8

Internal fixation provides no long-term benefit over scaphoid fracture casting

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jun;90(6):1176-85

No ROM loss from delayed wrist mobilization after plate fixation of distal radial fracture

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jun;90(6):1297-304.

Fragility fracture preventive treatment compliance better if initiated by surgeon

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 May;90(5):953-61.

External fixation for unstable distal radial fractures: Titanium alloy pins vs. stainless

J Trauma. 2008 May;64(5):1275-80

AAOS: Definitive trial on impact of ultrasound in treatment of tibial fractures feasible

Intramedullary nailing (IMN) has shorter operating/radiation times compared to MIPO

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jul;92(7):984-8.

Dynamic vs conventional external fixators for unstable distal radial fractures

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jul 21;92(8):1687-96.

6-week smoking cessation program yields lower postoperative complication rates in smokers

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jun;92(6):1335-42

HA for proximal humerus fractures: EPOCA prosthesis increases bony healing of tuberosities

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Mar-Apr;17(2):210-5. Epub 2007 Oct 10

Long gamma nails vs. sliding hip screw for proximal femur fracture fixation

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Apr;92(4):792-8.

Intra-op perifracture site injections for pain control in distal radial fractures

J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Nov;35(11):1787-94.

No benefit of calcium phosphate bone cement in distal radial fracture plate fixation

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Apr 6;93(7):609-14.

Hip replacement has a lower failure rate compared to internal fixation for hip fracture

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Mar;92(3):406-12

Percutaneous screw fixation of scaphoid fractures lead to quicker union than conservative

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jan;90(1):66-71.

Lower rate of malunion or nonunion with operative treatment of displaced clavicle fracture

J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., Jan 2007; 89 (1); 1-10

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