Tag: orthopedics
1. In a cohort of older adults undergoing surgery for a hip fracture, the presence of pre-operative frailty was associated with increased post-operative complications.
Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)
Hip fractures in the elderly represent a high source of morbidity and mortal in the older adult population. Surgery is often...
1. A hospital with “better than expected” outcomes for implant survival in total hip replacement (THR) used the Exeter V40 femoral stem implant on all patients.
2. No difference in implant survival was found between this hospital and other hospitals, when examining only cases with the Exeter V40 femoral stem.
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The two main surgical options for late-stage medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee are partial knee replacement (PKR) and total knee replacement (TKR). There is significant variation in choice of approach among surgeons, likely because randomized controlled trials comparing the two approaches have not been performed. In this multicenter,...
1. From 1990 to 2014, the annual rate for soccer-related injuries increased by 111.4% in children 7 to 17 years of age.
2. The most common injuries were sprains/strains, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and concussions, while the most common location of injuries included the upper extremity, ankles, and head/neck.
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