Bmc Musculoskel Dis
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Bmc Musculoskel Dis · Jun 2015
Clinical TrialCorrelation of the degree of clavicle shortening after non-surgical treatment of midshaft fractures with upper limb function.
Despite the use of non-surgical methods to treat for the majority of midshaft fractures of the clavicle, it is remains controversial whether shortening of this bone following non-surgical treatment of a middle third fracture affects upper limb function. ⋯ We conclude that clavicle shortening after nonsurgical treatment with a figure-of-eight bandage does not affect limb function, even when shortening exceeds 2 cm.
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Bmc Musculoskel Dis · Jun 2015
Comparative StudyWeight change following knee and hip joint arthroplasty-a six-month prospective study of adults with osteoarthritis.
Inconsistent findings of weight change following total knee (TKA) and hip (THA) arthroplasty may largely be attributable to heterogeneous cohorts and varied definitions of weight loss. This study examined weight change following TKA and THA for osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Most people lost weight (>0 kg) 6 months following TKA and THA and a considerable proportion of people achieved ≥5 % loss of body weight. The magnitude of weight loss was greater following TKA than THA, with worse pre-operative function being a predictor of more weight loss. Further attention to weight management is required to assist a greater number of people to achieve a larger magnitude of weight loss following knee and hip joint arthroplasty.