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Arthroscopic arthrolysis after total knee arthroplasty.
(2020)Arthrofibrosis is an uncommon reason for poor outcomes after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). There is paucity of evidence for the management of this complication. The aim of this study was to assess the longitudinal changes ... -
Preoperative factors associated with extended postoperative length of stay in patients undergoing primary hip arthroplasty.
(2017)Orthopaedic disorders of the hip are becoming more common in many countries around the world, including South Africa. Conservative medical treatment of severe hip disorders might sometimes be ineffective in reducing pain ... -
An integrated approach to adult chronic osteomyelitis.
(2014)No evidence-based guidelines exist on the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of long bones in adults. Management is still largely based on expert opinion and consensus guidelines are not available. Choosing between a ... -
The orthopaedic manifestations of osteogenesis imperfecta : a collective review.
(2016)Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease, is a debilitating genetic disorder of connective tissue which is characterized by reduced skeletal mass and bone fragility. OI results from mutations in genes encoding ... -
The outcome of tibial non-union treatment using a revised definition, classification system and management strategy.
(2015)The management of tibial non-unions remains a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The treatment of tibial non-unions is historically based on small case series that frequently include a variety of non-union subtypes and ... -
A molecular study of the immunopathogenesis of TB spondylitis in HIV -infected and -uninfected patients.
(2008)Abstract can be viewed in PDF document.
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