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Do the right thing…
Your abbreviated orthodontic therapy for Ms Bell is about to conclude. The referring dentist requested that you upright the mandibular left second molar a few more degrees before implant replacement of the absent first molar. The gable bends you placed at last month's appointment induced occlusal trauma with the maxillary arch, so you begin to reduce the relatively new ceramic crown on the mandibular second molar. Suddenly, you notice that you've perforated the second molar crown. Ms Bell has no idea of the problem as she continues to listen to the music from her iPod. You wish you had mentioned this possibility before you...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peter M. Greco Tags: Ethics in Orthodontics Source Type: research

Correction
Yu-Ju Wei, Yi-Chun Lin, Shou-Hsin Kuang, Shue-Fen Yang, Shyh-Yuan Lee, and Yu-Lin Lai. Esthetic periodontal surgery for impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012:142:546-51.
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Authors' response
We appreciate Dr Cao's interest in our article (Wei YJ, Lin YC, Kuang SH, Yang SF, Lee SY, Lai YL. Esthetic periodontal surgery for impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:546-51). Dr Cao questioned the longevity of a maxillary central incisor in patient 1 after root-end resection. We believe that it is essential to make an effort to save a maxillary anterior tooth for a growing child to achieve esthetics, phonation, and function. More importantly, tooth extrusion instead of tooth extraction facilitates bone growth in the premaxilla; this shall benefit the patient if further...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yu-Ju Wei, Shou-Hsin Kuang, Yu-Lin Lai Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Treatment of impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors
We read the article by Dr Wei et al (Wei YJ, Lin YC, Kuang SH, Yang SF, Lee SY, Lai YL. Esthetic periodontal surgery for impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:546-51) about the treatment of impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors with great interest. The authors showed that soft-tissue management with periodontal surgical strategies can achieve desirable esthetic results of inverted dilacerated crowns. As we know, the length of the tooth root is associated with the eventual service and life of the tooth. Although the esthetic results are satisfactory, the root of ...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Li Cao Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Authors' response
Our article (Pazera P, Fudalej P, Katsaros C. Severe complication of a bonded mandibular lingual retainer. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:406-9), published in the September issue, demonstrated a severe unwanted effect of a lingual flexible spiral wire retainer. The goal of our article was to attract the attention of the orthodontic audience to possible adverse effects of these retainers that can seriously affect the oral health in some orthodontic patients.
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pawel Pazera, Piotr S. Fudalej, Christos Katsaros Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Buccal bone regeneration
The article, “Severe complication of a bonded mandibular lingual retainer,” in the September issue (Pazera P, Fudalej P, Katsaros C. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:406-9) was interesting. The authors carefully documented a complication with a broken lingual flexible spiral wire retainer. Four years after treatment, the root of a canine had moved out of the buccal cortical bone. Cone-beam computed tomography sections of the canine before and after retreatment beautifully demonstrated partial recovery of the labial cortical plate. The authors concluded that buccal bone regeneration and recoverage of parts of a r...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bjorn U. Zachrisson Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Authors' response
We appreciate Dr Karthickeyan's interest in our article, and we want to clarify some of his concerns with the methodology and conclusions. Although other factors might play roles in the etiology of anterior open bite at an early age, thumb- and dummy-sucking are the primary etiologic agents of anterior open bite at this stage. Anterior tongue thrusting and anterior tongue-rest posture are always present, in varying degrees, with an anterior open bite. A vertical growth pattern is associated with an anterior open bite. Tongue spurs are effective in eliminating the deleterious sucking habits, tongue thrusting, and anterior ...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Michelle Alonso Cassis, Guilherme Janson, Renato Rodrigues de Almeida Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Bonded spurs with high-pull chincup therapy for anterior open bite
I would like to question the methodology used in the article, Treatment effects of bonded spurs associated with high-pull chincup therapy in the treatment of patients with anterior open bite (Cassis MA, de Almeida RR, Janson G, de Almeida-Pedrin RR, de Almeida MR. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:487-93). The aim of this prospective study was to cephalometrically analyze the dentoalveolar and skeletal changes produced by bonded spurs associated with high-pull chincup therapy. The authors mentioned that the spurs might be an excellent treatment option to allow normal development of the anterior dentoalveolar region, ...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: S.S. Karthickeyan Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

Do you have an evidence-based practice?
The term “evidence-based” receives considerable usage by both academicians and clinicians in today’s professional dental environment. In some cases it is appropriately used, but often it is inappropriately applied. According to David Sackett, a pioneer of evidence-based decision making, “evidence-based practice” is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence when making decisions about the care of a patient. Evidence-based practice means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best-available clinical research: ie, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. So how d...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vincent G. Kokich Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Osteonecrosis associated with dental implants in patients undergoing bisphosphonate treatment
ConclusionThese results and those of others suggested that already osseointegrated dental implants can also cause the osteonecrosis around the implant after BP administration. En block sequestration of bone with implant might be one of the characteristics of implant‐related BRONJ, which is different from peri‐implantitis‐induced bone destruction. The possible role of microcracks in this type of bone destruction needs to be examined further.
Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research - December 28, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tae‐Geon Kwon, Chung‐O Lee, Jin‐Woo Park, So‐Young Choi, Girdhari Rijal, Hong‐In Shin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Incidence and Predictors for Late Target Lesion Revascularization After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation.
Conclusions: Late TLR after SES implantation occurred in approximately 2.1% of lesions per year after the first year without attenuation up to 5 years. Significant predictors for late TLR were insulin-treated DM, stent fracture and younger age. Careful long-term follow-up after SES implantation might be recommended. PMID: 23291964 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation Journal - December 28, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hara H, Aoki J, Tanabe K, Tanimoto S, Nakajima Y, Yahagi K, Nakashima M, Hashimoto T, Asami M, Watanabe M, Yoshida E, Nakajima H, Hara K Tags: Circ J Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of minimal interventional procedures for chronic mechanical low back pain: design of four randomised controlled trials with an economic evaluation
DiscussionNo trials are yet available which have evaluated the cost-effectiveness of minimal interventional procedures in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain, which emphasizes the importance of this study.Trial registration number: National Trial Register: NTR3531
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - December 28, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Esther MaasJohan JuchJ GroenewegRaymond OsteloBart KoesArianne VerhagenMerel RaamtFrank WilleFrank HuygenMaurits Tulder Source Type: research

SEM and Stereomicroscopic Analysis of Cut Marks in Fresh and Burned Bone.
This study documents the prevalence of cut mark characteristics in fresh and burned domestic pig ribs. Stab wounds from single edge serrated and smooth-edged knives were inflicted in the vertebral and sternal regions of each fresh rib. Each rack of ribs was then divided into vertebral and sternal units. Vertebral units were defleshed and their associated cut marks were examined using a stereomicroscope. Sternal units were burned in an outdoor fire pit and examined with the addition of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Linear cuts, V-shaped cross-sections, mounding, hinge fractures, and wastage were all observed on burn...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 27, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Kooi RJ, Fairgrieve SI Tags: J Forensic Sci Source Type: research

Precise technique for simple and accurate pip arthrodesis using a blunt KW technique
Abstract: Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) arthrodesis is a very common procedure in the practice of foot and ankle surgeons. The standard technique recommends using a Kirschner wire (KW) with double sharp ends. Using this technique there are some complication that can be eliminated by small modification. The technique of proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using a simple blunt KW on one side with an accurate placement and avoidance of metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) penetration without the need for fluoroscopy is described. This technique is simple, reproducible, very economical and avoiding most of the compli...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 27, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zeev Feldbrin, Alexander Lipkin, David Hendel, Dror Lakstein Tags: Technical Tip Source Type: research

Activation of human synovial mast cells from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis patients in response to aggregated IgG through Fcγ receptor I and Fcγ receptor II
ConclusionWith regard to the FcR expression profile, synovial MCs from patients with RA and patients with OA were similar. FcγRI was responsible for producing abundant TNFα from synovial MCs in response to aggregated IgG. Immune complexes may activate synovial MCs through FcγRI and FcγRII.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - December 27, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hyunho Lee, Jun‐Ichi Kashiwakura, Akira Matsuda, Yasuo Watanabe, Tomomi Sakamoto‐Sasaki, Kenji Matsumoto, Noriko Hashimoto, Shu Saito, Kazumitsu Ohmori, Masahiro Nagaoka, Yasuaki Tokuhashi, Chisei Ra, Yoshimichi Okayama Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research

Practical experience of telehealth between an Antarctic station and Japan
The Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) has had a presence in Antarctica since 1956. The Syowa station is 15,000 km from Japan and evacuation of patients is impossible during the winter months. From 1956 to 2003, a total of 4932 telemedical consultations were undertaken, i.e. every member of the station needed an average of 4 medical consultations each winter. Forty five percent of the consultations were surgical or orthopaedic cases, 23% were for internal medicine and 12% were for dental problems. In the early 1980s, satellite radio-telephony was found to be useful for consultations, but did not have the ability...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - December 27, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Ohno, G., Watanabe, K., Okada, Y., Higuchi, K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

An analysis of an ongoing trial of rural videoconference fracture clinics
Since January 2011, videoconference fracture clinics have been held between the rural Mt Isa Hospital (MIH) and the tertiary referral centre, the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, approximately 900 km away. We have examined the activity and costs of the videoconferencing clinics over a 17-month period. During the study period, 27 clinics were held and 21 patient transfers (four of whom were children) were saved. The cost of a transfer was estimated to be $1269 for an adult and $2134 for a child with an accompanying adult. The cost of holding a videoconference fracture clinic was estimated to be $1285 per clinic. Dur...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - December 27, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: McGill, A., North, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Identification and management of osteoporosis in older adults
Abstract: Fractures resulting from osteoporosis are a major public health problem. Physicians should be aware of the major risk factors for osteoporosis and refer appropriately for bone densitometry. Risk factors include prior fracture, a family history of fracture, slender habitus, early menopause, treatment with drugs known to affect bone (glucocorticoids) and diseases known to affect bone (rheumatoid arthritis). The diagnosis of osteoporosis can be made if the bone density T-score is −2.5 or below. This information can be used with other risk factors to estimate the 10-year risk of fractures. Patients at the highest r...
Source: Medicine - December 26, 2012 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Richard Eastell Source Type: research

Gouty Tophus of the Second Metacarpal Simulating a Malignancy With Pathologic Fracture
We report on an intraosseous gouty tophus in the second metacarpal causing a pathologic fracture and simulating a malignancy. A 5-year-old girl with a swollen hand was referred with a diagnosis of a bone tumor. She had been treated for hypoplastic left heart syndrome with protein-loosening enteropathy. She has had 5 surgical interventions, including a fenestrated Fontan procedure. She took many medications, including enalapril maleate. She had generalized edema, hepatosplenomegaly, and ascites. A 2 × 2 cm mass was palpable over the second metacarpal. Slight redness, local heat, and swelling without tenderness were noted....
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Yukinori Yaegashi, Jun Nishida, Kotaro Oyama Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Daniel C. Riordan, MD, 1917–2012
Daniel Clifford Riordan, MD, 95, passed away after a brief illness Saturday morning, October 27, 2012, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a giant among men. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons lost 1 of its original legends. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand lost a founder and pioneer.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Donald Faust, Ralph Herms Tags: In Memoriam Source Type: research

Commentary: A Good Question
These are remarkable data. It is not easy to obtain magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of 300 wrists prospectively in patients who present to an emergency department with radial-sided wrist pain after injury. It is essentially impossible in the United States. To be able to add a computed tomography (CT) scan for a subset of patients with scaphoid fractures is even more impressive. My disappointment with the study is that it does not address the most meaningful clinical dilemmas, and it therefore requires careful interpretation.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: David Ring Tags: Scientific Articles Source Type: research

Measurement Characteristics and Clinical Utility of the Berg Balance Scale Among Individuals With Stroke
Balance impairments that result from stroke have been associated with fall risk and limited independence in activities of daily living and walking ability. Approximately 50% to 70% of individuals fall within the first year after having a stroke, which frequently results in a hip fracture. Because balance has a substantial impact on function for individuals poststroke, it is frequently assessed and treated during stroke rehabilitation. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is one of the most commonly used instruments to assess balance deficits during stroke rehabilitation; it assists in identifying individuals who are at risk for fa...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 26, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jennifer Moore, Jason Raad Tags: Organization News Source Type: research

A family-based association study identified CYP17 as a candidate gene for obesity susceptibility in Caucasians.
In conclusion, we suggest that the CYP17 gene has an effect on obesity in the Caucasian population. Further independent studies will be needed to confirm our findings. PMID: 22653668 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Genetics and Molecular Research - December 26, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Yan H, Guo Y, Yang TL, Zhao LJ, Deng HW Tags: Genet Mol Res Source Type: research

A New Series
It gives me great pleasure to introduce, with this issue of Journal of Clinical Densitometry, a new annual series dedicated to clinicians providing primary care to patients with osteoporosis.
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - December 26, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: Ronald C. Hamdy Tags: Letters From the Editor Source Type: research

Does Obesity Negatively Affect the Functional Results of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy? A Retrospective Cohort Study
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on early functional results of patients who undergo isolated partial meniscectomy.Methods: The functional results for 1,090 patients who underwent partial meniscectomy, in 2 different orthopaedic clinics, were evaluated retrospectively. The study includes cases with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for isolated meniscal tears; patients with concomitant knee pathology were excluded. Three hundred forty-one (31%) patients with isolated lateral meniscal tears, 628 (58%) patients with isolated medial meniscal tears, and 121 (11%) patients w...
Source: Arthroscopy - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Mehmet Erdil, Kerem Bilsel, Mustafa Sungur, Goksel Dikmen, Nejat Tuncer, Gokhan Polat, Nuh Mehmet Elmadag, Ibrahim Tuncay, Mehmet Asik Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

In Vivo Kinematics of the Scaphoid, Lunate, Capitate, and Third Metacarpal in Extreme Wrist Flexion and Extension
Conclusions: The contributions of the scaphoid and lunate to capitate rotation were approximately 25% less in extreme extension compared with wrist motion through an active range of motion. More than half the motion of the carpus when the wrist was loaded in extension occurred at the midcarpal joint. Clinical relevance: These findings highlight the difference in kinematics of the carpus at the extremes of wrist motion, which occur during activities and injuries, and give insight into the possible etiologies of the scaphoid fractures, interosseous ligament injuries, and carpometacarpal bossing.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael J. Rainbow, Robin N. Kamal, Evan Leventhal, Edward Akelman, Douglas C. Moore, Scott W. Wolfe, Joseph J. Crisco Tags: Scientific Articles Source Type: research

Reducing knot prominence during ‘Achillon’ tendoachilles repair: Technique tip
This article describes a simple method to reduce the number of knots that exist at the rupture site by 50% and prevent potential re-operation.
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thomas W. Barwick, Chris M. Blundell Tags: Online only case reports Source Type: research

European registers for total ankle replacement
Registers for hip and knee replacements have been used for nearly 30 years, starting in Sweden 1975 with the knee arthroplasty register. Many other countries have followed this trend, and the results from the registers give valuable information about survival rates for different devices, detailed information of which patients groups that are at risk of failure, regarding the best technique (for example whether prostheses should be fixed with or without bone cement), and can even differentiate outcomes between centers and surgeons. The value of registries depends on compliance, as many are voluntary, although the UK Departm...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hakon Kofoed, Tanja Kostuj, Andrew Goldberg Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Differences in Short-Term Complications Between Spinal and General Anesthesia for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.
CONCLUSIONS: Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty who were managed with general anesthesia had a small but significant increase in the risk of complications as compared with patients who were managed with spinal anesthesia; the difference was greatest for patients with multiple comorbidities. Surgeons who perform knee arthroplasty may consider spinal anesthesia for patients with comorbidities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. PMID: 23269359 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume - December 26, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza-Lattes S, Callaghan JJ Tags: J Bone Joint Surg Am Source Type: research

Association of spinal inclination with physical performance measures among community‐dwelling Japanese women aged 40 years and older
ConclusionForward spinal inclination was associated with impairment in various physical performance measures. Proper prevention and treatment of underlying disorders should be prompted. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2012; ●●: ●●–●●.
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - December 26, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasuyo Abe, Kiyoshi Aoyagi, Tadao Tsurumoto, Chih‐Yu Chen, Mitsuo Kanagae, Satoshi Mizukami, Zhaojia Ye, Yosuke Kusano Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Definitive foot drop deformity repair with tensor fascia latae myocutaneous flap
Abstract Tensor fascia latae (TFL) myocutaneous flap, utilized as a novel approach for the successful functional repair of the foot drop deformity is presented in this case report. A 21‐year‐old male patient was subjected to a close‐range high‐velocity gunshot injury and sustained comminuted Gustillo‐type IIIB open fracture of his left tibia. A composite skin and soft tissue defect including tibialis anterior and extansor hallucis longus tendons was determined. The injury was managed in two stages. In the first stage, the immediate reconstruction of the open tibia fracture was provided by using a reverse flow sur...
Source: Microsurgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Hüseyi̇n Karagöz, Si̇nan Öksüz, Ersi̇n Ülkür, Celaletti̇n Sever, Ci̇han Şahi̇n, Yalçin Külahçi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Fat On and Blast Off by FGF21.
Abstract Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) are multipotent marrow stromal cells with the ability to differentiate into a variety of cell types required for tissue regeneration including osteoblasts and chondrocytes. Thus, they hold tremendous potential as powerful therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of degenerative disorders including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The differentiation of BMMSCs into competing lineages such as osteoblasts and marrow adipocytes is regulated by various environmental cues and intrinsic signaling pathways. Here I highlight recent advances in the understan...
Source: The International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology - December 24, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Wan Y Tags: Int J Biochem Cell Biol Source Type: research

Regenerative medicine interventions for orthopedic disorders: ethical issues in the translation into patients
Regenerative Medicine , January 2013, Vol. 8, No. 1, Pages 65-73.
Source: Future Medicine: Regenerative Medicine - December 23, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: article Source Type: research

Vitamin D Receptor gene (VDR) transcripts in bone, cartilage, muscles and blood and microarray analysis of vitamin D responsive genes expression in paravertebral muscles of Juvenile and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients
Conclusions: In Idiopathic Scolioses transcriptional activity and alternative splicing of VDR mRNA in osseous, cartilaginous, and paravertebral muscular tissues are tissue specific and equal on both sides of the curve.The number of mRNA copies of VDRl izoform in concave paravertebral muscles might be one of the factors differentiating JIS and AIS.In paravertebral muscles Tob2 and Med13 genes differentiate Adolescent and Juvenile type of Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - December 23, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Roman NowakJustyna SzotaUrszula Mazurek Source Type: research

Intermittent Administration of Human Parathyroid Hormone before Osteosynthesis Stimulates Cancellous Bone Union in Ovariectomized Rats.
Abstract It has been reported that intermittent administration of human parathyroid hormone (h-PTH) promotes bone healing after surgery for osteoporotic fractures. If bone healing is promoted by the administration of h-PTH during pre-operative waiting period, we can prevent prolonged bed rest. Therefore, we evaluated the effects of pre-operative h-PTH treatment on cancellous bone union and its mechanism for fracture healing in ovariectomized rats as a model for osteoporosis. Ovariectomized 7-month-old female Sprague-Dawley rats underwent an osteotomy of the proximal tibia as a fracture model, and h-PTH (30 μg/kg b...
Source: The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 22, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Tsuchie H, Miyakoshi N, Kasukawa Y, Aonuma H, Shimada Y Tags: Tohoku J Exp Med Source Type: research

The innovative application of a novel bone adhesive for facial fracture osteosynthesis-in vitro and in vivo results.
This study evaluates a novel adhesive fixation technique to affix cortical bone fragments to osteosynthesis plates using common PMMA cement. This technique utilizes a new amphiphilic bone bonding agent adhering with both hydrophilic bone and hydrophobic PMMA cement. After in vitro biomechanical testing of the bonding strength with explanted bovine and rabbit calvarian bone samples, osteosynthesis plates with screw holes of 1.3 and 1.5 mm were placed on the cranial bone of New Zealand white rabbits and the bond strength of these plates was determined through tension tests. In vitro bond strengths of 19.8-26.5 MPa were obtai...
Source: Biomed Res - December 22, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Smeets R, Endres K, Stockbrink G, Hanken H, Hermanns-Sachweh B, Marx R, Heiland M, Blessmann M, Wolff KD, Kolk A Tags: J Biomed Mater Res A Source Type: research

The Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis After Knee Arthroplasty in Asians Remains Low: A Meta-analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of symptomatic PE and DVT after TKA without prophylaxis is low in Asian countries and has not changed over time, despite Westernizing lifestyles and an aging populace. Further investigation with large randomized studies is necessary to confirm our findings and identify risk factors predisposing to DVT. PMID: 23264001 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - December 22, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lee WS, Kim KI, Lee HJ, Kyung HS, Seo SS Tags: Clin Orthop Relat Res Source Type: research

New Radiographic Index for Evaluating Acetabular Version.
CONCLUSIONS: We believe this ratio can be considered a simple quantitative parameter to assess acetabular version using plain AP radiographs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, diagnostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. PMID: 23264002 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - December 22, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Koyama H, Hoshino H, Suzuki D, Nishikino S, Matsuyama Y Tags: Clin Orthop Relat Res Source Type: research

[Diagnosis of vertigo: keep an eye on central eye movement disorders.]
Abstract With specialist knowledge ophthalmologists can make a valuable contribution to the interdisciplinary work-up of patients with vertigo as the leading symptom. The neuro-ophthalmological examination of eye movements by an ophthalmologist and/or orthoptist is an important contribution because the various vertigo syndromes can only be correctly evaluated by a combined examination of the vestibular and ocular motor systems. If the ophthalmologist is the first doctor to examine a patient suspected disorders from other specialist fields can be indicated, in particular neurology and otorhinolaryngology. When takin...
Source: Der Ophthalmologe - December 22, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Strupp M, Walther LE, Eckhardt-Henn A, Franko Zeitz P Tags: Ophthalmologe Source Type: research

Instructions for Authors
Source: The Knee - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

British Association for Surgery of the Knee
Source: The Knee - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Editorial
Evidence based medicine was introduced as a concept by Sackett et al. and relies on the publication of research to disseminate knowledge and optimise decision making amongst clinicians . Recent years have seen medical journal publications evolve from paper to electronic versions with open access journals also increasing the publication base and interaction between readers and authors. Lee et al. have previously analysed trends in publication and found an annualised increase in publication rate of 10.2% between 2000 and 2009 .
Source: The Knee - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Caroline B. Hing, James B. Stiehl Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Source: The Knee - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Contents List
Source: The Knee - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Table of Contents
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Posterior Approach for Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Abstract: Total ankle arthroplasty is a technically challenging reconstruction, with soft tissue complications posing potential significant morbidity, especially when the anterior ankle soft tissue envelope is not pristine. Alternate approaches to the ankle for arthroplasty may need to be sought in unique cases. The author describes a posterior surgical approach for total ankle arthroplasty.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christopher Bibbo Tags: Tips, Quips, and Pearls Source Type: research

A Retrospective Analysis Evaluating Allogeneic Cancellous Bone Sponge for Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis
Abstract: The present retrospective case crossover study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety data associated with the use of an allogeneic, cancellous bone sponge in an orthopedic foot and ankle population. We reviewed the medical records of 47 subjects (80 joints) who had undergone foot and/or ankle fusion with the cancellous bone sponge. The records were reviewed up to 12 months postoperatively. The joints included in the present study were 12 ankles, 3 ankle syndesmotic fusions (with concurrent total ankle arthroplasty), 17 subtalar joints, 17 talonavicular joints, 9 calcaneocubiod joints, 1 naviculo...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephen A. Brigido, Scott T. Bleazey, Nicole M. Protzman, Albert D'Angelantonio, Harold D. Schoenhaus Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Role of Body Mass Index in Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy
Abstract: Obesity has been posited as a predictor for the development of Charcot neuroarthropathy, a severe form of degenerative joint disease associated with peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus. The present case-control study investigated the relationship between elevated (overweight and obese) body mass index and acute Charcot neuroarthropathy in a diabetic population. The final data set consisted of 49 patients, 20 (40.82%) of whom had Charcot foot and 29 (59.18%) who served as controls. In the present investigation, no statistically significant association was found between an elevated body mass index and the d...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Adrianne J. Ross, Robert W. Mendicino, Alan R. Catanzariti Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Osteomyelitis and the Tarnished Gold Standard
All foot and ankle surgeons are aware of this, but it bears repeating that the treatment of osteomyelitis is neither innocuous nor inexpensive. Just this past summer, one of my diabetic patients who had been diagnosed with osteomyelitis of the metatarsus developed acute renal failure during his third week of intravenous vancomycin therapy following definitive debridement of the bone to what I felt was a clean margin. His renal shutdown required cessation of the antibiotic, admission to the intensive care unit, and 4 weeks of supportive therapy before his serum creatinine returned to normal. Although he experienced a favora...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: D. Scot Malay Tags: Editorial Source Type: research