Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in the outpatient setting: preventing complications following hospital discharge.

abstract：:Limiting the spending on healthcare services is a societal necessity, whether externally budget-driven with reduced fee for service or salary, or internally controlled through prospective payment capitation. No reimbursement system is inherently good or bad. Ethical physicians will place patient well-being first and f...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schmalzried TP,Luck JV Jr

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be performed through multiple surgical approaches, including anterior, anterolateral, lateral, transtrochanteric, posterolateral, posterior, and the 2-incision technique. The overwhelming majority of THAs today are performed through a posterolateral approach, which has many advantages:...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sculco TP

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature is inconclusive on the development of adjacent-level vertebral fracture after initial cement augmentation. A preliminary hypotheses is that cement injection exaggerates force transmission to the adjacent vertebral bodies, thereby predisposing those levels to future fractures. A sandwich vertebra is an i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wang L,Yang H,Shi Y,Luo Z,Jiang W,Bao Z,Chen K,Wang G

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize possible complications such as patellar subluxation, quadriceps atrophy and skin tightness and slough which interfere with successful rehabilitation following knee surgery, the author employed a quadriceps dislocation medial approach for total knee arthroplasty and ligament (medial and both cruciates) surg...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kim JM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multi-directional shoulder instability is a difficult problem to both diagnose and treat. Knowledge of shoulder anatomy and its pathological states has expanded dramatically in recent years. Aiding diagnostic acumen are new tools including CT arthrograms, glenohumeral arthroscopy, and evaluation under anesthesia. MDI ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Arendt EA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective double blind study, 26 patients were evaluated for postoperative pain relief with use of epidural morphine. The variable in this study was the addition of paravertebral bupivacaine used in 14 patients. The addition of the bupivacaine did not have a statistically significant effect on lowering the anal...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rechtine GR,Love LC

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred ten fractures due to gunshots were reviewed to examine the medical, social, and financial implants of such injuries. The population was predominantly male (91%), unemployed (56%), and uninsured (79%). Sixty-eight percent were documented substance abusers, and 65% of the injuries appeared to be related to i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hakanson R,Nussman D,Gorman RA,Kellam JF,Hanley EN Jr

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism is responsible for 500,000 deaths annually in industrialized countries. It is probably the most common preventable cause of death in elective orthopedic surgery patients. Rates of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and fatal pulmonary embolism (PE) in unprotected orthopedic patient populations are high....

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Paiement GD,Mendelsohn C

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip hemiarthroplasties are frequently performed for displaced femoral neck fractures. The purpose of this study was to identify the costs associated with cementless and cemented hemiarthroplasties, compare operative times, and identify complications. The hypothesis was that cementless hemiarthroplasties cost less than...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Tripuraneni KR,Carothers JT,Junick DW,Archibeck MJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study demonstrates magnetic resonance findings in 16 patients (25 heels) with heel pain. Sixteen of 25 (64%) studies demonstrated abnormalities which could be related to the etiology of their heel pain. Eleven of 16 abnormal scans demonstrated thickening of the plantar aponeurosis with associated fibrosis (7 of 1...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hall RL,Erickson SJ,Shereff MJ,Johnson JE,Kneeland JB

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of the current investigation are to evaluate the epidemiology of water sport injuries at a coastal tertiary trauma center and to determine the association of these activities with spinal column injury and to determine whether aquatic trauma injuries differ significantly from those that occur terrestrially...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kane I,Ong A,Radcliff KE,Austin LS,Maltenfort M,Tjoumakaris F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently there is a difference of opinion regarding the advisability of unicompartmental total knee replacement. This report describes eight cases from a series of 100 consecutive total knee arthroplasties; results averaged 85.5 by the Cleveland Clinic knee evaluation forms. The followup period averages 37.4 months, ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wolfgang GL

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a skeletally immature achondroplastic adolescent with significant thoracolumbar lordosis who presented with neurogenic claudication and urinary incontinence progressing over a 1-year period. She underwent decompressive lumbar laminectomy from T12 to L5 with preservation of the facet joints. Over th...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Agabegi SS,Antekeier DP,Crawford AH,Crone KR

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mobile image intensifiers are more readily used to assess acetabular cup placement when performing a total hip arthroplasty through a direct anterior approach. However, patient positioning affects pelvic tilt and rotation, which in turn requires proper C-arm fluoroscopy adjustments for image interpretation. The author...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Alvarez AM,Suarez JC,Patel P,Benton EG

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue chondromas are rare and benign soft-tissue tumors. Over 95% occur in the hands and feet. They are seen in both sexes equally and mainly occur in patients aged 30-60 years. If excised fully, they do not reoccur, and no cases in the literature have reported malignant transformations. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gentles C,Perin J,Berrey H,Griffiths HJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood loss that accompanies total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be substantial. Many patients need perioperative blood transfusions. To avoid anemia and transfusion-related complications, the amount of blood loss and need for blood transfusions must be reduced. If standard jig instruments are used, an opening of the...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schnurr C,Csécsei G,Eysel P,König DP

更新日期：2010-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smokers experience greater rates of morbidity and mortality. Despite the known health risks, use of tobacco products remains high throughout the United States (approximately 19.3% of adults). Tobacco use is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular illness, cardiovascular risk factors (ie, hypertension ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bailey AM,Macaulay T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of musculoskeletal injury sustained during tobacco farming has been poorly documented. Using the trauma registry for all farm-related injuries occurring during a 16-month period, hospital charts, radiographs, and clinic charts were reviewed to identify those patients sustaining tobacco farming-related in...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Pugh KJ,Pienkowski D,Gorczyca JT

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The humeral heads of whole body cadaveric shoulders underwent fluoroscopic evaluation with the head divided into three zones on both anteroposterior (AP) and axillary views creating nine zones. Five AP and three axillary fluoroscopic images in different rotational positions were assessed for pin penetration. All image...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Klepps SJ,Miller SL,Lin J,Gladstone J,Flatow EL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Operative treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures or fracture dislocations is a relatively modern development. Anterior decompression and stabilization play a significant role in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures. This article reviews the clinical indications and describes a one-staged operative techni...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： McGuire RA Jr

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of simulated early weight bearing on both micromotion and pullout strength of uncemented distal femoral stems was evaluated in this study. The effect of stem endosteal contact and bone quality on implant pullout strength was also analyzed. A randomized matched-pair study was performed using 8 bilateral pair...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Barr JS,White JK,Punt SE,Conrad EU 3rd,Ching RP

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open arthrolysis is an effective way to treat elbow stiffness. However, previous approaches led to significant surgical trauma. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the outcome of open arthrolysis with limited medial and lateral approaches combined with hinged external fixation to treat elbow stiffness. A tot...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wang W,Liu S,Jiang SC,Ruan HJ,He N,Fan CY

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As nonfatal firearm-related injuries continue to increase, calculating the financial cost these injuries have on an urban trauma center may help justify funding for intervention programs. The impact these injuries have on orthopedic resident education may lead to changes in the training of some urban-based programs. T...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Russo R,Fury M,Accardo S,Krause P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to compare treatment outcomes of screw proximal femoral nails and helical proximal femoral nails and to investigate the effectiveness of helical proximal femoral nails for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Forty patients with intertrochanteric fractures were treated at our instit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Park JH,Lee YS,Park JW,Wang JH,Kim JG

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesized that less malalignment and complications occur with intramedullary nailing of distal third tibia fractures (42A, B, C) after the implementation of orthopedic trauma surgeons to this level II community hospital. We also hypothesized that patients with < or =5 degrees of malalignment have poorer function...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Obremskey WT,Medina M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidences of osteoporosis and fragility fractures are constantly increasing, which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. When these patients undergo surgery, a higher number of postoperative complications may be expected because of poor bone quality and delayed healing. As a result, poorer primary st...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Oteo-Álvaro Á,Matas JA,Alonso-Farto JC

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The reported incidence of complications following medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) varies. The authors sought to assess the complications, additional surgeries, and joint survival following MOWHTO in patients with isolated medial compartment arthrosis during a mean follow-up of 10 years. This retrospec...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yapici F,Aykut US,Coskun M,Arslan MC,Merder-Coskun D,Kocabiyik A,Ulu E,Bayhan AI,Kaygusuz MA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, a simple animal model has been used to gather data on the mechanical and histologic changes in cartilage and the histologic changes in synovium attendant to acute joint hemorrhage. The continuous presence of autologous blood in the experimental joints for 10 days results in cartilage which is significan...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Parsons JR,Zingler BM,McKeon JJ

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limb salvage is the treatment of choice for malignant shoulder girdle tumors; however, there is a paucity of data examining the long-term outcome. The authors have previously reported on a cohort of patients at short- and mid-term follow-up. The purpose of this study was to report the long-term outcome of shoulder rec...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Scorianz M,Houdek MT,Sherman CE,Sim FH,O'Connor MI

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the percentage of obese individuals initially presenting to total joint arthroplasty clinics in a public, tertiary hospital is greater than the proportion of obese individuals in the general population. In a retrospective, comparative study of patients seen in total joi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Welton KL,Gagnier JJ,Urquhart AG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00