Foot & ankle. AJSM. 2016/6. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Background: The optimal treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures for active patients is under debate. Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes and calf muscle strength recovery after the nonsurgical treatment and open surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures with identical accelerated rehabilitation programs. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: From..
공부/저널리뷰 2016. 7. 4. 21:11
Pediatric. JBJS. 2016/6. Intraoperative Monitoring of Epiphyseal Perfusion in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.

BACKGROUND: The purposes of this study were to validate an innovative, percutaneous method of monitoring femoral head (epiphyseal) perfusion intraoperatively in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) and to investigate an association between intraoperative perfusion and the subsequent development of osteonecrosis. METHODS: A percutaneous screw fixation technique for SCFE was util..
공부/저널리뷰 2016. 6. 28. 21:19
Shoulder. AJSM 2016/6. Efficacy of a Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection for Persistent Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.

BACKGROUND: Corticosteroid injections have been widely used for reducing shoulder pain. However, catastrophic complications induced by corticosteroid such as infections and tendon degeneration have made surgeons hesitant to use a corticosteroid injection as a pain control modality, especially during the postoperative recovery phase. PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness and safety of a subacro..
공부/저널리뷰 2016. 6. 24. 17:17
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