Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2016
What are the Risk Factors for Cerebrovascular Accidents After Elective Orthopaedic Surgery?
Perioperative cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are one of the leading causes of patient morbidity, mortality, and medical costs. However, little is known regarding the rates of these events and risk factors for CVA after elective orthopaedic surgery. ⋯ Level III, prognostic study.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2016
How Does the Level of Sacral Resection for Primary Malignant Bone Tumors Affect Physical and Mental Health, Pain, Mobility, Incontinence, and Sexual Function?
En bloc resection for treatment of sacral tumors is the approach of choice for patients with resectable tumors who are well enough to undergo surgery, and studies describe patient survival, postoperative complications, and recurrence rates associated with this treatment. However, most of these studies do not provide patient-reported functional outcomes other than binary metrics for bowel and bladder function postresection. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2016
What Are the Risk Factors and Management Options for Infection After Reconstruction With Massive Bone Allografts?
Massive bone allografts have been used for limb salvage of bone tumor resections as an alternative to endoprosthesis, although they have different outcomes and risks. The use of massive bone allografts has been thought to be associated with a high risk for infection, and there is no general consensus on the management of this complication and final outcome. Because infection is such a devastating complication of limb salvage, at times leading to loss of a limb, recognizing the risk factors for infection and the results of treatment is important. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study.