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Arthroplasty 25

No clinical difference between minimally invasive TKA procedures at 6 month follow-up

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Jun;91(6):1339-43.

Extramedullary femoral alignment system provides reliable limb alignment for TKA

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Mar;21(3):629-35. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1994-6. Epub 2012 Apr 8

Comparing knee kinematics of cruciate-substituting and cruciate-retaining implants for TKA

Int Orthop. 2013 Mar;37(3):407-14. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-1798-4. Epub 2013 Jan 30

BPTB and DLSG grafts for ACL reconstruction: No difference in long-term functional outcome

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Mar;21(3):576-83. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1947-0. Epub 2012 Mar 10

Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners significantly reduce wear in THA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Apr;91(4):773-82

Rivaroxaban is an adequate treatment for thromboprophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty

Lancet. 2009 May 16;373(9676):1673-80. Epub 2009 May 4

Mini-midvastus & mini-medial parapatellar approach in TKA show similar short-term results

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2013 Mar;133(3):389-95. doi: 10.1007/s00402-012-1645-x. Epub 2012 Dec 11

Continuous infusion of bupivacaine following TKA does not improve morphine consumption

J Arthroplasty. 2013 Mar;28(3):479-84. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.07.016. Epub 2012 Nov 2

THA: Similar improvement between ceramic-on-ceramic and ceramic-on-polyethylene bearings

J Arthroplasty. 2013 Mar;28(3):485-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.07.027. Epub 2012 Nov 8

Femoral nerve block reduces pain and total morphine consumption in TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Feb;24(2):204-9. Epub 2008 Mar 4

Dabigatran is an inferior thromboembolism prophylactic treatment compared to enoxaparin

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Jan;24(1):1-9. Epub 2008 Apr 14

Cemented THA using a rim cutter provides superior radiographic fixation

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Jan;24(1):71-6. Epub 2008 Apr 10

Hydroxyapatite coated femoral stems do not provide additional benefits in THA

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Jan;24(1):33-7. Epub 2008 Apr 10

Survivorship comparison of the STAR and BP ankle replacements

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Jan;91(1):69-74

Continuous lumbar plexus blockade provides excellent post-operative analgesia for THA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Jan;91(1):29-37

TKA: Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss without increasing risk of DVT

J Arthroplasty. 2012 Jan;27(1):105-8. Epub 2011 Mar 23

Collagen/thrombin and autologous platelet hemostatic agent reduces transfusion during TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2012 May;27(5):695-702. Epub 2011 Oct 27

Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jun;94(6):729-34

No difference in skin closure results following total hip replacement

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Jun;91(6):725-9

TKA: Topical fibrin spray significantly reduces total blood loss

Knee. 2012 Aug;19(4):295-8. Epub 2011 Jul 5

Unipolar and bipolar haemostasis effective in reducing blood loss following TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2012 Jun;27(6):1133-7.e1. Epub 2011 Nov 4

Autologous platelet gel does not have a clinically relevant effect in TKA

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Jan;19(1):115-21. doi: 10.1007/s00167-010-1207-0. Epub 2010 Jul 18

TKA: No benefit of spray-application PRP for wound healing, pain, and function

Acta Orthop. 2009 Oct;80(5):557-62. doi: 10.3109/17453670903350081

Osteoinductive gel: Faster clinical and functional outcomes in hip replacement

Current Orthopaedic Practice: November/December 2009 - Volume 20 - Issue 6 - pp 655-659

Arthroplasty provides better clinical outcomes for displaced femoral neck fractures

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Jun;470(6):1782-91. Epub 2012 Jan 26

Foot & Ankle 4

Platelet-rich plasma injections: a successful treatment for osteochrondral lesion symptoms

Am J Sports Med. 2012 Mar;40(3):534-41. Epub 2012 Jan 17.

PRP does not improve healing or functional outcome in Achilles tendon rupture

Am J Sports Med. 2011 Jan;39(1):38-47. doi: 10.1177/0363546510383515. Epub 2010 Nov 3.

Similar reduction in plantar heel pain with autologous blood, peppering, or corticosteroid

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2006 Jul-Aug;96(4):293-6

Autologous platelet gel not effective in lowering recovery time/pain after toenail surgery

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2010 Jul-Aug;49(4):385-9. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2010.04.019. Epub 2010 Jun 3

General Orthopaedics 11

Fenofibrate produces a reduction in amputation events in type II diabetics

Lancet. 2009 May 23;373(9677):1780-8

Bone healing non-significantly longer with PRP bone substitute graft

Cartilage October 2010 vol. 1 no. 4 320-327

Warmed irrigation fluid prevents the development of hypothermia

Arthroscopy. 2009 Jan;25(1):24-9. Epub 2008 Oct 10

Iodine-based preoperative preparation allows for superior surgical site identifcation

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jan 18;94(2):97-102

Antimicrobial dressing reduces pin tract infection in external fixation

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Feb;470(2):610-5. Epub 2011 Aug 13

ChlorPrep and DuraPrep provide excellent results for the eradication of bacteria

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Mar 21;94(6):490-4.

Preoperative human recombinant erythropoietin reduces allogenic blood transfusion

Int Orthop. 2012 Apr;36(4):703-9. Epub 2011 Oct 1.

Comparable outcomes in quality of life with/(out) partner violence screening intervention

JAMA. 2012 Aug 15;308(7):681-9

PRP reduces donor site knee pain in bone-patellar tendon-bone ACL reconstruction

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012 Jan;20(1):114-20. doi: 10.1007/s00167-011-1570-5. Epub 2011 Jun 16

Autologous platelet-rich plasma use reveals no benefit in improving pain and function

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Feb 15;94(4):298-307. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.00154

Autologous conditioned serum reduces bone tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Dec;19 Suppl 1:S36-46. doi: 10.1007/s00167-011-1458-4. Epub 2011 Mar 1

Hand & Wrist 3

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound elicits faster bone healing after forearm osteotomy

J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Mar;38(3):498-503. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.11.032. Epub 2013 Feb 1

Recurrence rate of Dupuytren's contracture unaffected by full-thickness skin autograft

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Mar;91(3):374-8

Volar, Dorsal, and custom splints: All equally effective in managing acute mallet finger

J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Apr;35(4):580-8

Metabolic Disorders 2

Zoledronic acid in the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Lancet. 2009 Apr 11;373(9671):1253-63

Denosumab reduces risk of fractures in post-menopausal women

N Engl J Med. 2009 Aug 20;361(8):756-65. Epub 2009 Aug 11.

Osteoarthritis 7

Direct referral for DXA scan led to improved diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis

Osteoporos Int. 2013 Mar;24(3):1089-94. doi: 10.1007/s00198-012-2238-9. Epub 2012 Dec 15

Glucosamine sulphate, a controversial treatment for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Apr;17(4):427-32. Epub 2008 Oct 9

Acetaminophen is a suitable treatment for moderate osteoarthritis pain of the knee

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Jan;17(1):1-7. Epub 2008 Jul 21

Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of degenerative knee pathology

Single and 2 PRP injections provide similar short term pain reduction in knee OA patients

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Feb;41(2):356-64. doi: 10.1177/0363546512471299. Epub 2013 Jan 8

PRP reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis, but has no effect on physical function

Arthroscopy. 2012 Aug;28(8):1070-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.05.011

AOSSM: PRP and HA produce similar clinical outcomes treating chondropathy or early knee OA

Physical Therapy & Rehab 3

Counter force elbow orthoses are recommended for lateral epicondylosis

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Jun;39(6):484-9.

Both strength and proprioceptive training improve knee function in patients with OA

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Jun;39(6):450-7.

Orthoses use and eccentric resistive exercise for tibialis posterior tendinopathy

Phys Ther. 2009 Jan;89(1):26-37. Epub 2008 Nov 20

Shoulder & Elbow 13

Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of rotator cuff tears

Comparison of metal and biodegradable suture anchors in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Arthroscopy. 2010 Sep;26(9 Suppl):S112-9. Epub 2010 Aug 6

Total elbow arthroplasty provides superior outcomes for humeral fractures in the elderly

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 Jan-Feb;18(1):3-12. Epub 2008 Sep 26

Autologous blood versus corticosteroid injections in the treatment of epicondylitis

Journal of Hand Surgery American; 2011; 36;1269-1272

A trend for favourable outcomes with the use of PRP for rotator cuff lesions

Clin Rehabil. 2013 Feb;27(2):113-22. doi: 10.1177/0269215512448388. Epub 2012 Oct 3

Superior clinical and structural outcome not observed with PRFM augmentation in RC repair

Am J Sports Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):258-65. doi: 10.1177/0363546510390780. Epub 2010 Dec 15

AAOS: PRP reduces pain and local tenderness in patients with chronic tennis elbow patients

PRP superior to corticosteroid for plantar fasciitis; nonsuperior in lateral epicondylitis

The Egyptian Rheumatologist: Vol 34, Issue 2, April 2012, Pages 43-49

PRP, glucocorticoid, saline injections ease pain alike in lateral epicondylitis patients

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Mar;41(3):625-35. doi: 10.1177/0363546512472975. Epub 2013 Jan 17

AOSSM: PRP displays superior clinical outcome in treating lateral epicondylitis

Use of PLG in open subacromial decompression lowers pain and improves function

Eur Surg Res. 2008;40(2):203-10. Epub17998780 2007 Nov 12

Rotator cuff repair with a platelet-leukocyte membrane provides enhanced repair integrity

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Aug 1;94(15):1345-52

Platelet rich plasma for rotator cuff tears

J Shoulder Elbow Surg (2011) 20, 518-528.

Spine 8

Surgical treatment for spondylolisthesis is superior compared to non-operative care

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Jun;91(6):1295-304.

Ropivacaine Epidural Injection Effective in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Spinal Arthrodesis

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Mar 6;95(5):393-399

Subgroup analysis of treatments for patients suffering from sciatica

Eur Spine J. 2009 Apr;18(4):538-45. Epub 2009 Jan 9

The efficacy of kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures

Lancet. 2009 Mar 21;373:1016-24. Epub 2009 Feb 24

Home based therapy provides the greatest improvements for first-time lumbar disc surgery

Eur Spine J. 2009 Mar;18(3):398-409. Epub 2008 Nov 20

Comparison of supplemental bone graft materials for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis

Eur Spine J. 2009 Feb;18(2):170-9. Epub 2008 Dec 12

Type of cervical plate (static or dynamic) influences clinical outcomes following ACDF

Spine J. 2009 Feb;9(2):121-7. Epub 2008 Feb 8

Effect of autologous platelet gel on cervical spine surgery depends on spinal condition

J Neurosurg Spine. 2007 Nov;7(5):496-502

Sports Medicine 14

Corticosteroid injection provides short term pain relief following meniscectomy

Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jun;37(6):1077-82. Epub 2009 Mar 11.

Non-operative treatment of the MCL in combined ACL MCL injuries

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Jun;91(6):1305-12.

ISAKOS: Lower laxity and re-rupture rate with patellar tendon compared to hamstring

Comparison of three different hamstring ACL fixation devices

Am J Sports Med. 2009 Apr;37(4):699-706. Epub 2009 Feb 2

Steroid injection a viable treatment for adhesive capsulitis

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 May-Jun;18(3):348-53

Exercise treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome

Phys Ther. 2009 May;89(5):409-18. Epub 2009 Mar 19

ACL reconstruction: No increased risk of adverse outcome with early or delayed surgery

Arthroscopy. 2013 Mar;29(3):556-65. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.09.005. Epub 2013 Jan 12

Better functional outcomes with eccentric exercise training following ACL reconstruction

Phys Ther. 2009 Jan;89(1):51-9. Epub 2008 Nov 6

Knee immobilization has no effect on self-reported pain following ACL reconstruction

Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jan;37(1):56-64. Epub 2008 Sep 18

Pre-emptive femoral nerve blockade does not reduce pain following ACL reconstruction

Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jan;37(1):78-86. Epub 2008 Oct 20

ACL Reconstruction: increased patellar tendon donor site healing with Platelet-Rich Plasma

Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jun;40(6):1282-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546512441344. Epub 2012 Apr 2

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix may be detrimental in rotator cuff tendon healing

Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jun;40(6):1234-41. doi: 10.1177/0363546512442924. Epub 2012 Apr 10

PRP does not improve tendon structure in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy patients

Br J Sports Med. 2011 Apr;45(5):387-92. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.076398. Epub 2010 Nov 3

Jumper's Knee: PRP improves mid-term function and pain relief compared to ESWT

Am J Sports Med. 2013 Apr;41(4):795-803. doi: 10.1177/0363546513475345. Epub 2013 Feb 13.

Trauma 5

Plating may be superior to intramedullary nailing in fixation of humeral shaft fractures

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Mar;22(3):387-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2012.06.007. Epub 2012 Sep 1

OrthoEvidence Review: Operative vs nonoperative treatment for displaced clavicle fractures

Brief Violence Interventions With Community Case Management Services for Trauma Patients

J Trauma. 2011 Jul;71(1):228-36

Written consent improves risk recall in trauma patients

Injury. 2012 Sep;43(9):1534-8. Epub 2011 Jul 22.

Hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures: Biceps tenodesis reduces shoulder pain

Injury. 2013 Apr;44(4):461-4. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2012.09.012. Epub 2012 Oct 11.

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