The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized, controlled, prospective study evaluating the effect of patellar eversion on functional outcomes in primary total knee arthroplasty.
Patellar mobilization technique during total knee arthroplasty has been debated, with some suggesting that lateral retraction, rather than eversion, of the patella may be beneficial. We hypothesized that patients with knees surgically exposed using patellar lateral retraction would have comparable outcomes with patients with knees surgically exposed using patellar eversion. ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyBicruciate substituting design does not improve maximal flexion in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.
An important factor in the functional results after total knee arthroplasty is the achieved maximal flexion. The main purpose of this study was to compare the maximal knee flexion one year after surgery in patients who received either the bicruciate substituting knee system or the conventional posterior stabilized system. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · May 2014
Observational StudyThe impact of depression and pain catastrophization on initial presentation and treatment outcomes for atraumatic hand conditions.
Prior studies have suggested that patient-rated hand function is impacted by depression and pain catastrophization. We studied the impact that these comorbidities have on treatment outcomes. ⋯ Prognostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.