Magnesium-based, degradable screws have similar outcomes to nondegradable, titanium screws

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Partially-threaded vs fully-threaded cannulated screws in femoral neck fracture fixation

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Mobile compression device vs. heparin for prevention of thromboembolic events after THA

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Percutaneous compression plate vs proximal femoral nail for intertrochanteric fracture

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OTA 2013: Dynamic hip screw vs.IM screw for the treatment of intertrochanteric fracture

Intertrochanteric fracture: Percutaneous compression plate superior to dynamic hip screw

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Dynamic hip screw vs. cannulated screw for internal fixation of femoral neck fractures

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Portable compression device in addition to LMWH lowers DVT rate after TKA

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Percutaneous compression plate improves intertrochanteric fracture outcomes

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Lower blood loss with cancellous screws compared to sliding hip screws for femoral neck fractures

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Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention

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

Mini-invasive intramedullary pin vs. locking compression plate for midshaft clavicle fractures

Int Orthop. 2017 Jan;41(1):173-17

Higher fusion rate and higher risk with C2 pedicle compared to C2 pars screws

J Neurosurg Spine. 2012 Dec;17(6):577-93. doi: 10.3171/2012.9.SPINE111021. Epub 2012 Oct 5

Similar thromboprohpylaxis with simultaneous & alternate sequential compression devices

Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Dec;6(4):468-75.

Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA

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TKA: Compression stockings provide no improvement in postoperative swelling and pain

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Comparison of rigid brace, soft brace, and no brace for osteoporotic compression fractures

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Biodegradable screws create larger bone tunnels in ACL graft fixation

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Bioabsorbable or titanium interference screws have comparable ACL reconstruction outcomes

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Cementless acetabular component fixation for THA does not differ with or without screws

Int Orthop. 2014 Jan;38(1):7-12. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-2075-2. Epub 2013 Aug 28