Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Aug 2013
Does early functional outcome predict 1-year mortality in elderly patients with hip fracture?
Hip fractures in the elderly are followed by considerable risk of functional decline and mortality. ⋯ Functional level at discharge is the main determinant of long-term mortality in patients with hip fracture. Motor FIM score at discharge is a reliable predictor of mortality and can be recommended for clinical use.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the cable pin system with conventional open surgery for transverse patella fractures.
The cable pin system is an effective device for fixation of transverse patella fractures. However, whether this device provides superior results using a minimally invasive technique instead of conventional open surgery using the K wire tension band method is unclear. ⋯ Level I, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jul 2013
Practice GuidelineSuccess after treatment of periprosthetic joint infection: a Delphi-based international multidisciplinary consensus.
The lack of agreement regarding what constitutes successful treatment for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) makes it difficult to compare the different strategies of management that are used in clinical practice and in research studies. ⋯ Level V, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jul 2013
Comparative StudyThe fate of hips that are not prophylactically pinned after unilateral slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
The indications for prophylactic pinning of the contralateral hip after unilateral slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) remain controversial in part because the natural history of the contralateral hip is unclear. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.