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Arthroplasty 18

THA: Gait recovery similar in MIS anterior approach and posterolateral technique

J Orthop Res. 2013 Feb;31(2):288-94. doi: 10.1002/jor.22210. Epub 2012 Aug 8

Perioperative administration of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors reduces pain in TKA patients

J Arthroplasty. 2013 Feb;28(2):207-213.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.04.008. Epub 2012 Jun 7

Gaseous and traditional forms of cryotherapy provide similar outcomes following TKA

Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2012 May;55(4):229-40. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2012.03.004. Epub 2012 Apr 5

Bryan Cervical Disc: Improves disability and arm pain in two level cervical disc disease

Int Orthop. 2009 Oct;33(5):1347-51. Epub 2008 Oct 28.

THA: Decreased skin blood flow and more wound complications with minimal incision surgery

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Oct;23(7):1045-9. Epub 2008 Mar 4

TKR: No significant differences between complete and horizontal cementing techniques

Int Orthop. 2009 Oct;33(5):1239-42. Epub 2008 Aug 15

Fixed-bearing and mobile bearing knees have similar patient outcomes at 2 years

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Sep;90(9):1172-9.

Retransfusion drains offer no advantage in the care of arthroplasty patients

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Sep;23(6):808-13. Epub 2008 Feb 13

THA provides long-term benefits to elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Apr;24(3):400-6. Epub 2008 Aug 12.

Rivaroxaban offers effective extended thromboprophylaxis than enoxaparin after THA

Lancet. 2008 Jul 5;372(9632):31-9. Epub 2008 Jun 24

TKA: Computer navigated and conventional procedures have comparable alignment results

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Aug;90(8):1039-44

Epoetin-alpha injection effective in reducing need for allogenic blood transfusions

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Aug;90(8):1079-83

TKA anterior knee pain: Posterior-stabilizing mobile-bearing vs. fixed-bearing

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Aug;466(8):1959-65. Epub 2008 Jun 4

No significant functional benefits in undergoing navigated TKA over conventional technique

Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2013 Jan;28(1):23-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.09.006. Epub 2012 Oct 18

THA: Distal and proximal centralising devices produce comparable prosthetic alignment

Int Orthop. 2009 Aug;33(4):945-8. Epub 2008 Aug 19

TKA: Minimally invasive subvastus approach yields no gait or strength benefit at 2 months

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):46-55. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2486-1

Preventing Venous Thromboembolism after THA

JAMA. 1994: 271(22): 1780-1785.

Coating of femoral component doesn't affect long term outcomes of total hip arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jul;90(7):1457-63.

Foot & Ankle 2

Combined cryotherapy and compression improves Achilles tendon microcirculation

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Nov;36(11):2128-38. Epub 2008 Jul 18.

Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy improves recalcitrant plantar fasciitis symptoms

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Nov;36(11):2100-9. Epub 2008 Oct 1

General Orthopaedics 6

Celecoxib and aceclofenac reduce COX-2 and mPEGS-1 expression in osteoarthritic patients

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Dec;16(12):1484-93. Epub 2008 Jun 10

Therapeutic response in OA per OMERACT-OARSI criteria better with etoricoxib than placebo

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Nov;16(11):1289-93. Epub 2008 Jun 2

Orthopaedic surgeon led osteoporosis management improves the rate of treatment at 6 month

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Nov;90(11):2346-53.

Arthroscopic surgery for knee OA provides no additional benefit to physical therapy

N Engl J Med. 2008 Sep 11;359(11):1097-107.

RA: Addition of etanercept to methotrexate increases remission rates

Lancet. 2008 Aug 2;372(9636):375-82. Epub 2008 Jul 16

Ketamine midazolam: effective sedative for urgent reductions of fractures & dislocations

Am J Emerg Med. 2013 Jan;31(1):108-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2012.06.012. Epub 2012 Aug 31

Hand & Wrist 7

Migration similar between cemented and uncemented cups in trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty

Acta Orthop. 2013 Feb;84(1):98-105. doi: 10.3109/17453674.2013.765625. Epub 2013 Jan 23

Both MCP-flexion and MCP-extension casts are effective immobilization methods

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Oct;33(8):1362-8

Endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release has similar effects on movements of median nerve

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Sep;33(7):1063-8.

AAOS: Treating trigger finger with 2 steroid injections increases risk of surgery

AAOS: Casts for nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures do not require thumb immobilization

Low-profile splinting restricts wrist motion and results in functional disability

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Apr;33(4):485-92.

Dexmedetomidine inhibits lipid peroxidation in anticipated ischaemia-reperfusion injury

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jul-Aug;33(6):941-7.

Metabolic Disorders 1

Tibolone reduces fracture risk in osteoporotic women but increases stroke risk

N Engl J Med. 2008 Aug 14;359(7):697-708

Osteoarthritis 7

Strontium ranelate improves radiological and clinical outcome in patients with knee OA

Ann Rheum Dis. 2013 Feb;72(2):179-86. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-202231. Epub 2012 Nov 1

Addition of triamcinolone to viscosupplementation improves short-term pain and function

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Feb;471(2):613-20. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2659-y. Epub 2012 Oct 26

Accelerated load-bearing results in improved function following chondrocyte implantation

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Oct;16(10):1131-40. Epub 2008 Apr 22

Lumiracoxib is an effective drug for OA with GI safety profile comparable to Rofecoxib

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Sep 8;9:118.

Knee OA: Quicker and longer pain reduction with Hylan G-F 20 than with Sodium Hyaluronate

Knee. 2008 Aug;15(4):318-24. Epub 2008 Apr 21

Knee OA: Pattern stimulation reduces pain and stiffness and improves function

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Aug;16(8):865-72. Epub 2008 Feb 8

No advantage of shortwave diathermy over exercise program for knee OA

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Jul;16(7):823-8. Epub 2008 Feb 21.

Pediatric Orthopaedics 2

Juvenile RA: Fewer disease flares with Adalimumab (TNF Antibody)

N Engl J Med. 2008 Aug 21;359(8):810-20

Selenium supplementation effective in the prevention of Kashin-Beck Disease in children

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Feb;17(2):144-51. Epub 2008 Aug 8

Physical Therapy & Rehab 12

Modified Pilates reduces low back pain during intervention but is not sustained over time

Phys Ther. 2013 Mar;93(3):310-20. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20120190. Epub 2012 Oct 11.

Home-based functional exercises improve disability, kinesiophobia, and pain in TKA patient

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Feb;94(2):231-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.10.003. Epub 2012 Oct 12

Functional activity programme not beneficial in improving function in elderly residents

BMJ. 2008 Oct 9;337:a1445. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a1445

Early weight-bearing after Achilles tendon repair improved quality of life and activity

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Sep;90(9):1876-83

Kneeling advice and education improved patient kneeling ability at 1 year after PKR

Phys Ther. 2008 Sep;88(9):1012-21. Epub 2008 Jul 17.

Home-rehabilitation more cost-effective and equally beneficial as inpatient rehabilitation

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Aug;90(8):1673-80

Oral nutritional supplements provide clinical benefits in hip fractures

Age Ageing. 2013 Jan;42(1):39-45. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afs078. Epub 2012 Jun 8

Strengthening and optimal movements for painful shoulders (STOMPS)

Phys Ther. 2011 Mar;91(3):305-24. Epub 2011 Feb 3

Passive Mobilization of Shoulder Region Joints for People Who Have Shoulder Pain

Phys Ther. 2011 Feb;91(2):178-89. Epub 2011 Jan 6.

Neuromuscular training reduces ACL injury in younger female athletes

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Jan;41(1):203-15. doi: 10.1177/0363546512460637. Epub 2012 Oct 9

Kinesio tape application may improve pain free active ROM in patients with shoulder pain

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Jul;38(7):389-95. Epub 2008 May 29.

Dynamic vs early active physiotherapy therapy for extensor indicis proprius tendon rupture

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jul-Aug;33(6):864-8

Shoulder & Elbow 12

Outcomes not improved with platelet-rich fibrin matrix in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Feb;41(2):263-70. doi: 10.1177/0363546512467621. Epub 2012 Nov 30

Arthroscopic versus Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair in Small to Medium-Sized Tears

Arthroscopy. 2013 Feb;29(2):266-73. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.022. Epub 2012 Dec 1

Platelet-rich plasma versus autologous whole blood for chronic lateral elbow epicondylitis

Am J Sports Med; 2011; 39(10): 2130-2134

Shoulder arthroplasty: lesser tuberosity osteotomy versus subscapularis peel

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Dec 19;94(24):2239-46. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.01365

Lateral epicondylitis: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy an effective treatment

Int Orthop. 2008 Oct;32(5):671-7. Epub 2007 Jun 6

Radiofrequency microtenotomy successful in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Oct;36(10):1960-5. Epub 2008 Jun 16

Decompression Versus Transposition for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Oct;33(8):1314.e1-12.

Higher patient satisfaction with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by MMLS

Arthroscopy. 2008 Sep;24(9):1005-12. Epub 2008 Jun 24.

AAOS: Early mobilization rehabilitation doesn't affect healing of rotator cuff repair

AAOS: Operative vs. non-operative treatment for dislocations of acromio-clavicular joint

Clinical outcomes similar between single- and double-row rotator cuff repair

Arthroscopy. 2013 Feb;29(2):343-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.11.019

No advantage of dexamethasone injection for lateral elbow pain in 6 month period

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jul-Aug;33(6):909-19

Spine 21

ISASS: Comparative efficacy unclear of unilateral vs bilateral balloon kyphoplasty for VCF

ISASS: Modified Marmot Operation versus Spinous Process Transverse Cutting Laminectomy

ISASS: SECURE-C Cervical Artificial Disc safe and effective substitute to ACDF

ISASS: Radiographic progressive ALD rates lower in C-ADR patients than in ACDF patients

ISASS: Use of rhBMP-2 and autologous bone in PLIF display similar clinical outcomes

ISASS: XLIF and TLIF for treatment of low-grade spondylolisthesis

ISASS: Freedom Disc vs. ProDisc-L for Treatment of 1-level Lumbar Disc Disease

ISASS: Prestige and Nunec Cervical Disc Arthroplasty display similar outcomes

ISASS: Cervical artificial disc replacement effective alternative to ACDF in treating SCDD

ISASS: Reoperation rates higher in ACDF patients than C-ADR at 7 year follow-up

ISASS: Improved 1-year outcome with Superion and X-STOP devices for lumbar spinal stenosis

ISASS: Use of ACADIA device for lumbar spinal stenosis improves pain and function

ISASS: Kineflex-L and Charite lumbar discs provide significant clinical improvement in TDR

Role of PRP in single segment posterior lumbar interbody fusion

Eur Spine J; 2011; 20(10):1650-1657

No clinically relevant difference between surgical methods for sciatica and herniated disc

Eur Spine J. 2012 Nov;21(11):2232-51. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2422-9. Epub 2012 Jul 20

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion with one or two cages results in successful outcomes

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Oct;90(10):1352-6

No advantages or disadvantages associated with use of post-operative lumbar corset

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Oct;90(10):2062-8

Intensive group training protocol no more effective than usual physiotherapy for CLBP

Eur Spine J. 2008 Sep;17(9):1193-200. Epub 2008 Jul 29.

Pre-emptive levobupivacaine infiltration superior than at-closure in lumbar laminectomy

Eur Spine J. 2008 Sep;17(9):1237-41. Epub 2008 Apr 19.

Alexander technique lessons provide long term benefits to patients with chronic back pain

BMJ. 2008 Aug 19;337:a884. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a884

Pain from anterior iliac crest bone harvesting does not affect quality of life

Eur Spine J. 2013 Jan;22(1):142-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2456-z. Epub 2012 Aug 14

Sports Medicine 14

Positive effect of platelet-rich plasma in lateral epicondylitis

Am J Sports Med June 2011 vol. 39 no. 6 1200-1208

ACL reconstruction: Anteromedial portal technique yields a more anatomical tunnel position

Arthroscopy. 2013 Feb;29(2):195-204. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.020. Epub 2012 Dec 24

Double-bundle ACLR offers better anterior and rotational stability than single-bundle ACLR

Arthroscopy. 2013 Feb;29(2):357-65. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.024

Perturbation training in ACL deficient patients unable to compensate for the injury

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Mar;40(3):141-54

Re-rupture risk of Achilles tendon higher with nonoperative than surgical treatment

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Sep;36(9):1688-94. Epub 2008 Jul 21

Addition of Sufentanil to multimodal pain management does not improve pain control

Arthroscopy. 2008 Aug;24(8):909-13. Epub 2008 May 19

Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance (PEP) program reduces non-contact ACL injuries

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Aug;36(8):1476-83

Patellar dislocation: Re-insertion of MPFL is not superior to conservative treatment

Arthroscopy. 2008 Aug;24(8):881-7

Patellar tendon-bone and hamstring grafts equivalent in function and OA 10 years after

Am J Sports Med. 2010 Mar;38(3):448-54. Epub 2010 Jan 23.

Double-Bundle Versus Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The American Journal of Sports Medicine; 2011; 39;1615-1622

Two laxity based graft tension protocols produce similar results during ACL Reconstruction

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Jan;41(1):25-34. doi: 10.1177/0363546512464200. Epub 2012 Nov 9

Exercise therapy effective initial treatment for degenerative medial meniscal tears

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Feb;21(2):358-64. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1960-3. Epub 2012 Mar 23

Bioabsorbable or titanium interference screws have comparable ACL reconstruction outcomes

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jul;24(7):817-23. Epub 2008 Apr 14

Modified harvest technique minimizes postoperative strength loss in ACL reconstruction

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jul;24(7):786-95. Epub 2008 Apr 21.

Trauma 13

3D reconstruction plate better than superiorly placed plate for clavicle fracture fixation

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Nov;90(11):1495-8.

Tibial fractures: Alpha-BSM comparable to autogenous bone graft in preventing subsidence

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Oct;90(10):2057-61

Extended rehabilitation programs improve physical function after hip fracture

Phys Ther. 2012 Nov;92(11):1437-51. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20110274. Epub 2012 Jul 19.

Occupational Therapy is not superior to Independent Exercises After Volar Plate Fixation

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; 2011; 93(A): 1761-1766

Intramedullary nailing of non-united plated femoral diaphyseal fractures

J Trauma. 2008 Sep;65(3):692-7.

Unstable distal radial fractures managed with external fixation require fewer reoperations

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Sep;90(9):1214-21

AAOS: ORPF vs Nonoperative Treatment for Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures

AAOS: Extracapsular Hip Fractures; Dynamic Hip Screws vs Intramedullary Nails

AAOS: Indomethacin does not prevent heterotopic ossification

Less pain and faster healing of trauma wounds with platelet-rich plasma gel

Injury. 2009 Aug;40(8):801-5. Epub 2008 Aug 13

Holland nail results in quicker and more superior mobilization compared to DHS

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Aug;90(8):1073-8

Plate fixation superior to pin fixation for intra-articular distal radius fracture

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):16-22

Operative vs. non-operative management of scaphoid fracture

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jul;90(7):899-905.

Tumour 1

Osteosarcoma: 25 year survival rate significantly improved with adjuvant chemotherapy

Cancer. 2012 Dec 1;118(23):5888-93

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