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Browsing Orthopaedic Surgery by Title
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(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018-05)BACKGROUND : The Schatzker classification is the most widely accepted system used to classify tibial plateau fractures. The presence of posteromedial fragments in the more severe fracture types is known, but the presence ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-11-08)Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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(South African Orthopaedic Association / Char Publications, 2009)PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Septic arthritis (SA) constitutes an orthopaedic emergency as it can rapidly lead to progressive and irreversible joint destruction with loss of function. We aim to identify our microbiological ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)The publication of our long-term hip replacement follow-up study computer analysis has clearly demonstrated the association between polyethylene (polyethylene/UHMWPE) wear on the one hand and pain, interface widening and ...
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(Elsevier, 2019-12)BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to investigate the blood supply of the humeral head (HH) originating from the anterior (ACHA) and posterior circumflex humeral arteries (PCHA). METHODS : Formalin preserved ...
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(Springer, 2021-03)PURPOSE : The common peroneal nerve (CPN) can be injured during fibular-based posterolateral reconstructions due to its close relationship to the neck of the fibula. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to observe the ...
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(Elsevier, 2024-12)BACKGROUND : The placement of clavicle tunnels in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is well established, but the optimal position of the coracoid tunnel remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how the ...
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(Elsevier, 2018-09)PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate study quality and risk of bias for randomized trials comparing partial meniscectomy with physical therapy in middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscus ...
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(Springer, 2023-02)PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to report the results of subacromial arthroscopic decompression (SAD) without removal of the calcific deposits in patients with calcifying tendinitis. METHODS : All patients between ...
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(Elsevier, 2020-02)PURPOSE: To determine whether femoral epicondylar width (FECW) obtained from either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or plain radiographs could be used to predict anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) length. A secondary purpose ...
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(Medpharm Publications, 2022)BACKGROUND : The direct lateral approach for total hip replacement has been traditionally reserved and described for neck of femur fractures. Advantages of this approach include technically easy access to the acetabulum ...
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(Elsevier, 2022-05)No abstract available.
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Autologous intramedullary bone graft harvesting as an alternative to conventional harvesting methods (Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Conventional bone graft harvesting using the iliac crest is often cited as having significant donor site morbidity and complications. A technique has become available in the form of intramedullary harvesting, using a ...
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(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2019)Recent research on the standard of care and related quality of life of the spinal cord-afflicted community in South Africa (SA) has revealed significant gaps in practice, and challenges regarding levels of care and access ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2013)Bilateral ankylosis of the hip is a surgical challenge even to the experienced surgeon. We present a case of bilateral ankylosis of the hips and review of literature in order to see if there are any tips and tricks to be ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Bilateral clavicle fractures are rare and are seldom reported on. Based on the literature review the incidence of bilateral clavicle fractures is 0.43% of clavicle fractures with an overall incidence of between 0.011 and ...
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(Elsevier, 2022-03)PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate variability in biomechanical testing protocols for laboratory-based studies using suture anchors for glenohumeral shoulder instability and SLAP lesion ...
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(Elsevier, 2022-06)INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of biceps tendon tenotomy on the load of the supraspinatus tendon/muscle complex during abduction of the arm from 0° to 15°. METHODS : Eleven fresh ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Acute exsanguination is the leading cause of mortality in trauma patients.1-3 Massive blood loss potentially results in the development of the ‘lethal triad’, comprising hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy.4 Without prompt ...
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(Medpharm Publications, 2019-03)BACKROUND: Blount’s disease is a developmental disorder of the proximal tibia with progressive varus, flexion and internal rotation deformity. It is often seen in overweight children and strongly associated with obesity. ...
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