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Infographic Ankle sprain treatment and prevention timeline
As most sports medicine practitioners know, evidence of effectiveness does not equal successful implementation. To progress in the field, practical tools are needed to bridge the gap between research and practice.1 To support this process, the Dutch AssocOn : 25-Sep-2017- Source : BMJ Journals -
A Less Invasive Approach to Periacetabular Osteotomy Improves Patient Reported Outcomes without Compromising Orientation
A less-invasive modification of the approach to periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has recently been popularized by sparing the rectus femoris origin (RS-PAO). The RS-PAO approach with its lack of intra-articular inspection and associated treatment is novel,On : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Journal of Hip Surgery -
Use of Articulating Spacer Technique in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Complicated by Sepsis A Systematic MetaAnalysis
Periprosthetic infection after total knee arthroplasty is a devastating complication, and 2-stage exchange is the standard of care in North America. Articulating spacers are effective in treating periprosthetic joint infections, but the optimal articulatiOn : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Healio -
Asymmetric Tibial Component Improved the Coverage and Rotation of the Tibial Component in a Medial Pivot Total Knee Prosthesis
Malrotation of tibial components is one of the important causes of failure in total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between tibial rotational positioning and coverage of the tibial surface during the operation, usOn : 25-Sep-2017- Source : The Journal of Knee Surgery -
Chronic pain alters spatiotemporal activation patterns of forearm muscle synergies during the development of grip force
It is largely unknown how the CNS regulates multiple muscle systems in the presence of pain. This study used muscle synergy analysis to investigate multiple forearm muscles in individuals with chronic elbow pain during the development of grip force.On : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Journal of Neurophysiology -
Weight LossExercise Effects on Soluble Biomarkers
Overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who lost weight from diet and diet plus exercise reduced serum markers of interstitial matrix turnover and inflammation but not type II collagen degradation, a recent study found.On : 25-Sep-2017- Source : MD Edge -
Grip strength exercises may mediate effects of SARAH on hand function
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis who undertake the strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand exercise program, exercises aimed at improving grip strength are important components of the exercise program and mediate its effects, according to recent findings.On : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Healio -
Silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty yielded benefits that persist out to 7 years
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty provided benefits that were sustained for up to 7 years and had low rates of implant fracture or deformity, according to recently published resultsOn : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Healio -
A Metaanalysis of Corticosteroid Injection for Trigger Digits Among Patients With Diabetes
T h e p o o l e d d a t a s h o w e d t h a t p a t i e n t s w i t h i n s u l i n - d e p e n d e n t d i a b e t e s a n d p a t i e n t s w i t h n o n i n s u l i n - d e p e n d e n t d i a b e t e s h a d w o r s e p r o g n o s e s a f t e r c o r t i c ...On : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Healio -
Fever elevated serum white blood cell count associated with septic wrist
Recently published results showed fever and an elevated serum white blood cell count were associated with the diagnosis of septic arthritis of the wristOn : 25-Sep-2017- Source : Healio