Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · May 2014
Biography Historical ArticleObituary: A remembrance: Henry Alexander Yancey Jr. MD (1933-2013).
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Apr 2014
How does accounting for worker productivity affect the measured cost-effectiveness of lumbar discectomy?
Back pain attributable to lumbar disc herniation is a substantial cause of reduced workplace productivity. Disc herniation surgery is effective in reducing pain and improving function. However, few studies have examined the effects of surgery on worker productivity. ⋯ Level II, economic and decision analysis. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Apr 2014
Multicenter StudyRisk factors for revision within 10 years of total knee arthroplasty.
An in-depth understanding of risk factors for revision TKA is needed to minimize the burden of revision surgery. Previous studies indicate that hospital and community characteristics may influence outcomes after TKA, but a detailed investigation in a diverse population is warranted to identify opportunities for quality improvement. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.