Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyDo ion levels in hip resurfacing differ from metal-on-metal THA at midterm?
Metal-on-metal Birmingham hip resurfacing (MOM-BHR) is an alternative to metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty (MOM-THA), especially for young and/or active patients. However, wear resulting in increased serum ion levels is a concern. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of level of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2011
The Salto total ankle arthroplasty: survivorship and analysis of failures at 7 to 11 years.
Despite the appearance of new-generation, mobile-bearing, cementless prostheses, total ankle arthroplasty remains controversial. Among the criteria guiding the choice between arthrodesis and arthroplasty, the long-term survival and postoperative function are of critical importance. The mobile-bearing Salto prosthesis has been used in Europe since 1997, but only 2 to 5 years of followup data have been reported. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2011
Management of intraoperative medial collateral ligament injury during TKA.
Intraoperative injuries to the medial collateral ligament are often unrecognized and failure to appropriately manage ligament loss may result in knee instability and loosening. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.