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
Sacral Insufficiency Fractures are Common After High-dose Radiation for Sacral Chordomas Treated With or Without Surgery.
Surgery with high-dose radiation and high-dose radiation alone for sacral chordomas have shown promising local control rates. However, we have noted frequent sacral insufficiency fractures and perceived this rate to be higher than previously reported. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study.