Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyFactors associated with severe postoperative pain in patients with total hip arthroplasty.
The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for the development of postoperative pain following total hip arthroplasty, particularly those connected with psychological distress and personality traits. ⋯ Patients with severe anxiety, depression and Type D personality appear to be at risk of developing severe postoperative pain. In addition, female gender and the intensity of pain immediately after procedure were found to be important risk factors.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2014
Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of platelet-rich plasma and steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and steroid injections in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. ⋯ The application of PRP appears to be more effective than steroid injection in terms of pain and functional results in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2014
Fixation of intertrochanteric femur fractures using Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) in the lateral decubitus position without a traction table.
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether intertrochanteric femur fractures can be reduced and nailed properly in the lateral decubitus position using Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) as a fixation device without the use of a traction table. ⋯ While the nailing of intertrochanteric fractures in a lateral decubitus position does not provide ideal quadrant placement and TAD, results are encouraging probably due to the excellent stability that is provided by PFNA.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyEffects of bone drilling on local temperature and bone regeneration: an in vivo study.
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of bone drilling on local bone temperature and bone regeneration and determine optimal drilling speed and pressure in an animal model. ⋯ Our results suggested that lower drilling speed with higher pressure is necessary for better bone regeneration. The optimal drilling speed is 230 rpm and optimal drilling pressure 20 N.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparison of epidural analgesia and local infiltration analgesia methods in pain control following total knee arthroplasty.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of epidural analgesia with infiltration analgesia in postoperative pain control for total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ Although the analgesic effect of local infiltration is provided later than by epidural analgesia, the same level of pain control can be achieved with initial additional analgesia. Local infiltration is superior to epidural analgesia in respect of few side effects and early mobilization.