Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyAre revisions of patellofemoral arthroplasties more like primary or revision TKAs.
Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) can be considered in patients with patellofemoral disease. However, the use of partial arthroplasty often causes concern among clinicians and patients that revision to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) will be needed and, if so, whether this revision will be straightforward or more complicated. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Multicenter StudyWhat is the role of mental health in primary total knee arthroplasty?
Psychological distress has been associated with inferior scores for pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, its relationships with scores and arthrofibrosis after TKA remain unclear. ⋯ Level III, prognostic study. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyDoes sequence of graft tensioning affect outcomes in combined anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions?
Controversy persists regarding the protocol for tensioning and securing the grafts in one-stage reconstruction of combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries. Many authors have reported stability examinations and functional results after reconstruction for this relatively rare injury, and the best sequence for tensioning the grafts is not known. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Does the use of ultrasound affect contamination of musculoskeletal injections sites?
Therapeutic musculoskeletal injections require a clean or sterile skin preparation to minimize the risk of infections. Ultrasound guidance for this procedure requires the use of transmission gel in proximity to the injection site, and its effect on maintaining sterility is unknown. ⋯ Level II, therapeutic study. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyPerioperative morbidity and mortality of same-admission staged bilateral TKA.
Controversy continues regarding the optimal timing of surgery for patients with symptomatic bilateral degenerative knee arthritis who are not considered eligible for same-day bilateral TKA (BTKA). ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.