Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2011
Comparative StudyManagement of musculoskeletal injuries after the 2009 western Sumatra earthquake.
To report injury patterns and management of musculoskeletal injuries after an earthquake. ⋯ Our team was effective in managing orthopaedic injuries after an earthquake. The postoperative complication rate was low. Regional and spinal anaesthesia are relatively safe alternatives to general anaesthesia when carried out under such austere circumstances. The success of the mission depended on collaboration with the local health care workers and external agencies.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2011
Comparative StudyUnipolar versus bipolar uncemented hemiarthroplasty for elderly patients with displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures.
To compare outcomes of unipolar versus bipolar uncemented hemiarthroplasty and determine factors affecting outcomes. ⋯ In elderly patients with femoral neck fractures who were fit and physiologically young, uncemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty seemed to achieve better functional outcome.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2011
Biography Historical ArticleTribute to a pioneer and leader in orthopaedic surgery.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2010
Controlled Clinical TrialPercutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures using calcium phosphate cement.
To compare percutaneous transpedicular vertebroplasty using calcium phosphate cement (CPC) versus conservative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. ⋯ Percutaneous transpedicular vertebroplasty using CPC achieves immediate pain relief and reduces the risk of vertebral body collapse and pseudarthrosis among elderly patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2010
Controlled Clinical TrialEffects of tranexamic acid on blood loss during total hip arthroplasty.
To assess the effects of tranexamic acid (TA) in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis. ⋯ A single dose of intravenous TA (10 mg per kg body weight) given 10 minutes prior to THA is a cost-effective and safe means of minimising blood loss and reduction in haemoglobin concentrations as well as the need for allogenic blood transfusion, without increasing the risk of thromboembolic events.