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Open AccessAntithrombotic management after aortic valve replacement with biological prosthesis: a meta-analysis
We aimed to summarise the existing knowledge regarding antithrombotic medications following surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) using a biological valve prosthesis.
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Open AccessPrevious traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased odds for gestational diabetes: a nationwide register-based cohort study in finland
Despite recent findings that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a possible risk factor for type 2 diabetes (DM2) and that a strong association exists between gestational diabetes (GDM) and the risk for the develo...
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Open AccessIncidence of fracture hospitalization and surgery during pregnancy in Finland—1998–2017: a retrospective register-based cohort study
The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of all major fractures and surgery during pregnancy and the outcomes of pregnancy in Finland between 1998 and 2017.
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Open AccessMaternal Underweight is Associated with Lower Fracture Risk after Pregnancy: A Nationwide Register-Based Study in Finland
Lower body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk for osteoporotic fractures in the postmenopausal population. However, in the fertile-aged population, the association between BMI and risk for fract...
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Open AccessIntensive care unit admissions with and without COVID-19 in Finland from 2017 to 2021: a retrospective register-based study
After the COVID-19 pandemic started, critical care resources were expanded in Finland to manage a possible surge in patients requiring intensive care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of ove...
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Open AccessThe rates of vaginal births after cesarean section have increased during the last decades: a nationwide register-based cohort study in Finland
Epidemiological studies assessing the effects of previous cesarean section (CS) on subsequent delivery mode using large nationwide study populations. This study aims to calculate the incidence rates of trial o...
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Open AccessPrevious induced abortion or miscarriage is associated with increased odds for gestational diabetes: a nationwide register-based cohort study in Finland
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between previous induced abortion or miscarriage and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using high-quality register data.
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Open AccessEffect of national COVID-19 lockdown on the incidence of muscle, tendon and ligament injuries and related surgical procedures in the working-aged Finnish population
The effect of lockdown on the incidence of fractures and severe injuries has been widely studied, whereas studies regarding muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries have not received as much attention. The aim of...
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Open AccessThe influence of primary treatment approach on outcomes in patients with osteochondral fracture after patellar dislocation: a case series
We characterized the relation of primary treatment approaches to the need of later surgical interventions and the outcomes of patellar dislocation in patients with patellofemoral osteochondral fracture (OCF).
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Open AccessMultifetal gestations after traumatic brain injury: a nationwide register-based cohort study in Finland
There is a paucity of information regarding the association between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and subsequent multifetal gestations. Since TBIs are known to negatively affect the neuroendocrine system, we...
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Open AccessTrends in Emergency Department Visits and Surgeries due to Traumatic Brain Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Finland
We aim to evaluate the changes in the incidence of TBI, trauma craniotomies, and craniectomies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland. This retrospective register study was conducted at three Finnish hospital...
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Open AccessThicker polyethylene inserts (≥ 13 mm) increase the risk for early failure after primary cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a single-centre study of 7643 TKAs
This study investigates whether thicker (PE) inserts lead to a greater risk for revision after TKA. The differences between the TKA designs of three manufacturers (NexGen, PFC Sigma, Triathlon) are also compared.
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Open AccessIn vitro fertilization increases the odds of gestational diabetes: a nationwide register-based cohort study
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Open AccessFactors associated with fear of childbirth in a subsequent pregnancy: a nationwide case–control analysis in Finland
Fear of childbirth can develop due to the concerns or adverse maternal or foetal outcomes experienced in a previous pregnancy. The aim of this study was to examine the main risk factors associated with the dev...
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Open AccessHigher odds of gestational diabetes among women with multiple pregnancies: a nationwide register-based cohort study in Finland
The association between multiple pregnancies and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been moderately studied. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether women with multiple pregnancies are at...
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Open AccessThe effect of gestational diabetes on the fracture risk after pregnancy: a nationwide register-based study
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Open AccessBirth rate after major trauma in fertile-aged women: a nationwide population-based cohort study in Finland
To date, only a few small studies have assessed the effects of major orthopedic traumas on the subsequent birth rate in fertile-aged woman. We assessed the incidences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and fractu...
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Open AccessPrioritizing Elective Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Caused Age-Related Inequality: a Multicenter Study
The concern has been that this prioritization has resulted in age-related inequality between patients, with the older population suffering the most. The aim of this multicenter study was to examine the differe...
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The risk of osteochondral fracture after patellar dislocation is related to patellofemoral anatomy
Despite the comprehensive literature on the anatomical risk factors for patellar dislocation, knowledge on the risk factors for subsequent osteochondral fracture (OCF) remains limited.
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Open AccessIncidence for volar locking plate removal following distal radius fracture surgery
Distal radius fracture is the most common fracture in adults. The most common treatment for distal radius fracture is non-operative cast immobilization, although there are injuries that require surgical treatm...
