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Incidence of periprosthetic joint infection after primary total hip arthroplasty is underestimated: a synthesis of meta-analysis and bibliometric analysis
The American Musculoskeletal Society updated the diagnostic criteria for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in 2011 and 2018. However, the overall...
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Intrinsic patient factors predictive of inpatient rehabilitation facility discharge following primary total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTotal Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) reduces pain and improves function in those suffering from severe osteoarthritis. A significant cost of TKA...
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Prognostic models for knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for systematic review, critical appraisal, and meta-analysis
BackgroundOsteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease. It is associated with significant socioeconomic burden and poor quality of...
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Acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture: can repair become an alternative to reconstruction: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies
PurposeTo perform a meta-analysis to compare clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair and ACL reconstruction for acute ACL...
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Long-lasting severe knee pain in a SLE patient after renal transplantation: what is the reason? A case report and literature review
Musculo-skeletal complaints in a patient suffering from systemic lupus, with co-existing chronic renal failure, undergoing immunosuppressive...
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Shoulder Proprioception Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Unreconstructable Upper Third Fractures of the Humerus: 2-Year Outcomes
BackgroundProximal humerus fractures may be comminuted in the elderly or after injury with high-energy mechanisms. Reverse total shoulder...
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Risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty
IntroductionPeriprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most serious and feared complication in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and can have...
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Global research status and trends in orthopaedic surgical robotics: a bibliometric and visualisation analysis study
This study aimed to investigate and summarise the current state of research and trends in orthopaedic surgical robots. Data on publicly available...
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Key measurement concepts and appropriate clinical outcome assessments in pediatric achondroplasia clinical trials
BackgroundThis study aimed to identify fit-for-purpose clinical outcome assessments (COAs) to evaluate physical function, as well as social and...
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Balance and proprioception impairment, assessment tools, and rehabilitation training in patients with total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review
BackgroundOsteoarthritis and subsequent total hip arthroplasty (THA) lead to damages to hip joint mechanoceptors, which in turns lead to impairments...
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Simulation-based summative assessment in healthcare: an overview of key principles for practice
BackgroundHealthcare curricula need summative assessments relevant to and representative of clinical situations to best select and train learners....
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Smartphone and web-based independent consultation and feedback for joint replacement surgeries: a randomized control trial protocol
BackgroundCost control and usage regulation of medical materials (MMs) are the practical issues that the government pays close attention to. Although...
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Exploring Orthopedic Stem-Cell Approaches for Osteoarthritis Management: Current Trends and Future Horizons
Purpose of ReviewOsteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition characterized by joint degeneration and pain. Current treatment...
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What is the evidence to support early supervised exercise therapy after primary total knee replacement? A systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTotal knee replacement (TKR) patients participate in early supervised exercise therapy programs, despite a lack of evidence for such...
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Gym and Fitness Injuries amongst those Aged 16–64 in New Zealand: Analysis of Ten Years of Accident Compensation Corporation Injury Claim Data
BackgroundTo provide epidemiological data for minor and moderate-to-serious injury claims for gym and fitness related injuries amongst those aged...
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Loading capacity of dynamic knee spacers: a comparison between hand-moulded and COPAL spacers
BackgroundThe two-stage revision protocol represents the current gold standard for treating infected total knee replacement implants. Allowing early...
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One- and two-stage surgical revision of infected elbow prostheses following total joint replacement: a systematic review
BackgroundProsthetic joint infection (PJI) is a challenging complication of total elbow replacement (TER). Potential surgical treatments include one-...
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Preparation for the next COVID-19 wave: The European Hip Society and European Knee Associates recommendations
PurposeTo plan for the continuance of elective hip and knee arthroplasty during a resurgence or new wave of COVID-19 infections.
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Experiences of sexual health in persons with hip and knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study
BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is the world’s most common form of arthritis and a common cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability. Persons living...
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Small regions as key sources of traditional knowledge: a quantitative ethnobotanical survey in the central Balkans
BackgroundStarting from the idea that unexplored areas may yield new and different ethnobotanical information, we performed a survey of traditional...
