• The knee anterolateral ligament is present in 82% of North Americans and 65% of Europeans but only in 46% of Asian studies : a systematic review of frequency and anatomy 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Molepo, Maketo; Arciero, Robert; Imhoff, Andreas (Elsevier, 2025)

  PURPOSE : To perform an updated systematic review on the prevalence and morphological characteristics of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) in human cadaveric specimens. METHODS : Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar ...
• Micro-fragmented adipose tissue has no advantage over platelet-rich plasma and Bone Marrow aspirate injections for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis : a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Frank, Rachel M.; Rodeo, Scott A. (Sage, 2025)

  BACKGROUND : Micro-fragmented adipose tissue has been proposed for intra-articular treatment of knee osteoarthritis. There are little data comparing the outcomes of treatment between micro-fragmented adipose tissue and ...
• Breastfeeding following spinal cord injury : consumer guide for mothers 

  Krassioukov, Andrei; Elliott, Stacy; Hocaloski, Shea; Krassioukova-Enns, Olga; Hodge, Karen; Gillespie, Stephanie; Caves, Sherry; Thorson, Teri; Alford, Lindsay; Basso, Melanie; McCracken, Laura; Lee, Amanda; Anderson, Kim; Andretta, Elena; Chhabra, Harvinder Singh; Hultling, Claes; Rapidi, Christina-Anastasia; Sorensen, Fin-Biering; Zobina, Ineta; Theron, Francois; Kessler, Allison; Courtois, Frederique; Berri, Maryam (American Spinal Injury Association, 2024)

  The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of age. However, there are few resources available on the effects a spinal cord injury (SCI) can have for breastfeeding ...
• Motherhood after spinal cord injury : breastfeeding, autonomic dysreflexia, and psychosocial health : clinical practice guidelines 

  Krassioukov, Andrei; Elliott, Stacy; Hocaloski, Shea; Krassioukova-Enns, Olga; Hodge, Karen; Gillespie, Stephanie; Caves, Sherry; Thorson, Teri; Alford, Lindsay; Basso, Melanie; McCracken, Laura; Lee, Amanda; Anderson, Kim; Andretta, Elena; Chhabra, Harvinder Singh; Hultling, Claes; Rapidi, Christina-Anastasia; Sorensen, Fin-Biering; Zobina, Ineta; Theron, Francois; Kessler, Allison; Courtois, Frederique; Berri, Maryam (American Spinal Injury Association, 2024-05)

  The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of age. This recommendation may prove challenging for women with spinal cord injury (SCI) who face unique challenges ...
• Orthopaedic-related trauma in e-hailing motorcycle drivers at a single centre in South Africa 

  Govender, Sanishan T.; Connellan, Grant I.; Ngcoya, N. (Medpharm Publications, 2024-05)

  BACKGROUND: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased usage of technologically based platforms throughout society. An example can be seen in the food and goods delivery industry, whereby e-hailing ...
• The implementation of the South African Orthopaedic Registry (SAOR) : factors that improve usage 

  Bussio, Hannah T.; Swart, Xan; O’Connor, Megan; Khanyile, Sivesonke; Koch, Odette (Medpharm Publications, 2024-05)

  BACKGROUND : Registries have been created to accrue comprehensive clinical data for evaluation, with purported benefits for clinical governance, public health and scientific investigation. As has been the experience ...
• Return to sports following sports-related concussion in collision sports: an expert consensus statement using the modified Delphi technique 

  Hohmann, Erik; Bloomfield, Paul; Dvorak, Jiri; Echemendia, Ruben; Frank, Rachel M.; Ganda, Janesh; Gordon, Leigh; Holtzhausen, Louis; Kourie, Alan; Mampane, Jerome; Makdissi, Michael; Patricios, Jon; Pieroth, Elizabeth; Putukian, Margot; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Viviers, Pierre; Williams, Vernon; De Wilde, Jean (Elsevier, 2024-02)

  PURPOSE : To perform a Delphi consensus for return to sports (RTS) following sports-related concussion (SRC). METHODS : Open-ended questions in rounds 1 and 2 were answered. The results of the first 2 rounds were used to ...
• On-field and pitch-side (sideline) assessment of sports concussion in collision sports : an expert consensus statement using the modified Delphi technique 

  Hohmann, Erik; Bloomfield, Paul; Dvorak, Jiri; Echemendia, Ruben; Frank, Rachel M.; Ganda, Janes; Gordon, Leigh; Holtzhausen, Louis; Kourie, Alan; Mampane, Jerome; Makdissi, Michael; Patricios, Jon; Pieroth, Elizabeth; Putukian, Margot; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Viviers, Pierre; Williams, Vernon; De Wilde, Jean (Elsevier, 2024-02)

  PURPOSE : To perform a Delphi consensus for on-field and pitch-side assessment of sports-related concussion (SRC). METHODS : Open-ended questions in rounds 1 and 2 were answered. The results of the first 2 rounds were ...
• Cadaveric biomechanical laboratory research can be quantitatively scored for quality with the biomechanics objective basic science quality assessment tool: the BOBQAT score 

  Hohmann, Erik; Paschos, Nikolaos; Keough, Natalie; Erbulut, Deniz; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Glatt, Vaida; Molepo, Maketo; Tetsworth, Kevin (Elsevier, 2024)

  PURPOSE : To develop a quality appraisal tool for the assessment of cadaveric biomechanical laboratory and other basic science biomechanical studies. METHODS : For item identification and development, a systematic ...
• Micro-fragmented adipose tissue demonstrates comparable clinical efficacy to other orthobiologic injections in treating symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of Level I to IV clinical studies 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Frank, Rachel M.; Rodeo, Scott (Elsevier, 2025-02)

  PURPOSE : To perform a systematic review of clinical outcomes in patients who underwent treatment with micro-fragmented aspirated tissue for symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. METHODS : Medline, Embase, Scopus, and ...
• Pre-operative planning for reverse shoulder arthroplasty in low-resource centres : a modified Delphi study in South Africa 

  Rachuene, Pududu Archie; Dey, Roopam; Kauta, Ntambue Jimmy; Sivarasu, Sudesh; Du Plessis, Jean-Pierre; Roche, Stephen; Vrettos, Basil (EDP Open, 2024-05)

  BACKGROUND : Pre-operative planning for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) poses challenges, particularly when dealing with glenoid bone loss. This modified Delphi study aimed to assess expert consensus on RSA planning ...
• Intermittent catheterisation : individuals’ rights, accessibility, and environmental concerns 

  Krassioukov, Andrei; Wyndaele, Michel; Walter, Matthias; Keppenne, Veronique; Welk, Blayne; Vrijens, Desiree; Theron, Francois (Springer Nature, 2024-05)

  Intermittent catheterisation (IC) is the mainstay for bladder management in individuals living with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), but many are not receiving the best evidence-based standard of IC care ...
• Clinical outcomes for grades III–V acromioclavicular dislocations favor double-button fixation compared to clavicle hook plate fixation : a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin (Springer, 2023-10)

  INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of both randomized controlled and observational studies comparing double-button suture fixation to hook plate fixation for types ...
• Establishing the safety of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve when using the bridging infix for anterior pelvic fixation 

  Van Schalkwyk, Jerolize; Keough, Natalie; Strydom, Sven; Snyckers, Christian H; Masenge, Andries; Mogale, Nkhensani (MedPharm Publications, 2023-11)

  BACKGROUND Established subcutaneous internal fixation techniques have shown a better quality of life with reduced pain. However, complications still arise, with the most significant being injury of the lateral femoral ...
• Arthroscopic treatment and subacromial decompression of calcific tendinitis without removal of the calcific deposit results in rapid resolution of symptoms and excellent clinical outcomes in commercial airline pilots and cabin crew 

  Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin (Springer, 2023-02)

  PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to report the results of subacromial arthroscopic decompression (SAD) without removal of the calcific deposits in patients with calcifying tendinitis. METHODS : All patients between ...
• Corticosteroid injections for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis are superior to platelet-rich plasma at 1 month but platelet-rich plasma is more effective at 6 months : an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of level 1 and 2 studies 

  Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida (Elsevier, 2023-09)

  BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing local injections of either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or corticosteroid for the treatment of lateral elbow ...
• Surgical treatment is not superior to nonoperative treatment for displaced proximal humerus fractures : a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Glatt, Vaida; Tetsworth, Kevin (Elsevier, 2023-05)

  BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of both randomized controlled and observational studies comparing conservative to surgical treatment of displaced proximal humerus ...
• The bridging infix : a modified, minimally invasive subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixation technique 

  Strydom, Sven; Snyckers, Christian H. (Medpharm Publications, 2023-05)

  Various methods for anterior pelvic ring fixation have been described in the literature, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. We describe a modified minimally invasive subcutaneous technique for anterior ...
• Orthopaedic surgery training in a post COVID-19 era : a Smith & Nephew travelling fellow perspective 

  Strydom, Sven; Ntombela, Philani (Medpharm Publications, 2023-03)

  The first case of COVID-19 was reported in December 2019, and shortly thereafter, the World Health Organization declared it a worldwide pandemic by March 2020.1 The effects of the pandemic on healthcare systems and its ...
• Intertrochanteric femur fractures : a current concepts review 

  Sukati, Falethu M.; Viljoen, Jaco; Alexander, Alwich N. (Medpharm Publications, 2023-03)

  Intertrochanteric fractures are common injuries around the hip, especially among the elderly. With the rising incidence of these injuries, they are expected to double by 2050. Incidence rates are higher in females than ...

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