Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEfficacy of tranexamic acid on blood loss after primary cementless total hip replacement with rivaroxaban thromboprophylaxis: A case-control study in 70 patients.
Perioperative blood loss is a frequent cause of complications in total hip replacement (THR). The present prospective study assessed the efficacy of tranexamic acid (Exacyl(®)) in reducing blood loss in primary THR associated to rivaroxaban (Xarelto(®)) thromboprophylaxis. ⋯ Level III prospective case-control study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyReliability of a new method for lower-extremity measurements based on stereoradiographic three-dimensional reconstruction.
Several clinical and radiological techniques have been described to assess lower limb length and angle measurements. None of them has yet met the ideal criteria for a reliable, reproducible, safe, and inexpensive system. In this context, a new biplanar X-ray system (EOS™, EOS imaging, Paris, France) makes it possible to obtain a 3D reconstruction of the lower extremities from two 2D orthogonal radiographic images, with associated calculation of 3D measurements. The reliability of this technique has never been documented on adults. ⋯ Level III: diagnostic prospective study on consecutive patients.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyFracture of the lower cervical spine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Retrospective study of 19 cases.
Controversy exists surrounding optimal treatment of cervical spine fractures secondary to ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ⋯ Level IV - retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyGeometrical analysis results of 42 resurfacing shoulder prostheses: A CT scan study.
Shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty was introduced in Scandinavia in the early 1980s then developed by SA Copeland. ⋯ Level IV, retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyExtension-block pinning for fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Dorsal fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint is an unstable fracture that associates the anterior marginal fracture of the second phalangeal base and the dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint under the influence of the median band traction of the extensor apparatus. Stiffness and residual pain are frequent sequelae. Treatment involves choosing between the various methods with the objective of providing stable reduction allowing early mobilization. ⋯ Level IV retrospective study.