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(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018-05)BACKGROUND : The Schatzker classification is the most widely accepted system used to classify tibial plateau fractures. The presence of posteromedial fragments in the more severe fracture types is known, but the presence ...
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(South African Orthopaedic Association / Char Publications, 2009)PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Septic arthritis (SA) constitutes an orthopaedic emergency as it can rapidly lead to progressive and irreversible joint destruction with loss of function. We aim to identify our microbiological ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)The publication of our long-term hip replacement follow-up study computer analysis has clearly demonstrated the association between polyethylene (polyethylene/UHMWPE) wear on the one hand and pain, interface widening and ...
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(Elsevier, 2019-12)BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to investigate the blood supply of the humeral head (HH) originating from the anterior (ACHA) and posterior circumflex humeral arteries (PCHA). METHODS : Formalin preserved ...
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(Elsevier, 2018-09)PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate study quality and risk of bias for randomized trials comparing partial meniscectomy with physical therapy in middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscus ...
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(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 ...
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(Medpharm Publications, 2022)BACKGROUND : The direct lateral approach for total hip replacement has been traditionally reserved and described for neck of femur fractures. Advantages of this approach include technically easy access to the acetabulum ...
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Autologous intramedullary bone graft harvesting as an alternative to conventional harvesting methods (Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Conventional bone graft harvesting using the iliac crest is often cited as having significant donor site morbidity and complications. A technique has become available in the form of intramedullary harvesting, using a ...
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(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2019)Recent research on the standard of care and related quality of life of the spinal cord-afflicted community in South Africa (SA) has revealed significant gaps in practice, and challenges regarding levels of care and access ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2013)Bilateral ankylosis of the hip is a surgical challenge even to the experienced surgeon. We present a case of bilateral ankylosis of the hips and review of literature in order to see if there are any tips and tricks to be ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Bilateral clavicle fractures are rare and are seldom reported on. Based on the literature review the incidence of bilateral clavicle fractures is 0.43% of clavicle fractures with an overall incidence of between 0.011 and ...
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(Elsevier, 2022-03)PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate variability in biomechanical testing protocols for laboratory-based studies using suture anchors for glenohumeral shoulder instability and SLAP lesion ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)Acute exsanguination is the leading cause of mortality in trauma patients.1-3 Massive blood loss potentially results in the development of the ‘lethal triad’, comprising hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy.4 Without prompt ...
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(Medpharm Publications, 2019-03)BACKROUND: Blount’s disease is a developmental disorder of the proximal tibia with progressive varus, flexion and internal rotation deformity. It is often seen in overweight children and strongly associated with obesity. ...
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The bridging infix : a modified, minimally invasive subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixation technique (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 ...
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(Medpharm Publications, 2022)BACKGROUND : Road traffic accidents (RTAs), the second commonest cause of trauma in South Africa (SA), are on the rise. It is therefore important to study and understand the burden of RTA-related injuries on our orthopaedic ...
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(Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)PURPOSE: Paediatric forearm fractures are commonly seen and treated by closed reduction and plaster cast application in theatre. Historically cast application has been subjectively evaluated for its adequacy in maintaining ...
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(Sage, 2017)PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of combined circular external fixation and cemented polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) spacer application between a cohort of patients with grade 3 open fractures ...
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(Springer, 2021-07)The incidence of civilian gunshot injuries is on the rise worldwide.Unfortunately, there is a lack of high-level evidence guiding management. The treatment of orthopaedic injuries from gunshots is complex and requires ...
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(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2014)As a result of the heterogeneous nature of chronic osteomyelitis and the complexity of management strategy formulation, more than ten classification systems have been published over the past 40 years. Historical systems, used ...
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