International orthopaedics
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with large post-traumatic tibial bone defects managed by double-level bone transport using the Ilizarov technique and compare it with one-level bone transport technique. ⋯ The Ilizarov technique of double-level bone transport with Orthofix external fixator can be used successfully to repair and reconstruct the tibial bone loss and accompanying soft tissue defect.
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Review Meta Analysis
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has become a common practice for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, the effectiveness and safety of this treatment are still questionable. This meta-analysis is aimed at determining the degree of pain reduction and functional outcome after ESWT for knee OA. ⋯ Using ESWT to treat knee OA may reduce pain and improve functional outcomes. The effect may last six months to one year. More prospective studies are needed to investigate the settings for ESWT to optimize treatment results.