Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Nov 2012
Correspondence of patient word choice with psychologic factors in patients with upper extremity illness.
Studies of patients with back pain, cancer, and in a general medical practice note that the use of certain phrases by a patient when communicating with their health provider can indicate greater disability and distress than expected for patients with a given disorder. However, it is unclear whether such phrases apply to patients with hand and arm disorders. ⋯ Level III, diagnostic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Nov 2012
Is a cementless dual mobility socket in primary THA a reasonable option?
Dislocation after THA continues to be relatively common. Dual mobility sockets have been associated with low dislocation rates, but it remains unclear whether their use in primary THA would not introduce additional complications. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.