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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Low dislocation rate one year after total hip arthroplasty at a tertiary hospital in South Africa

Fourie, Pieter J.; Erasmus, Raoul D.; Botha, Tanita; Jacobs, H.W. (Hans) (Medpharm Publications, 2023-03)

BACKGROUND : Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most performed and most researched procedures worldwide, and there is an ever-growing demand for THA in an already resource-constrained system in South Africa. Early ...
Optimising perioperative care for hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa : a Delphi consensus study

Plenge, U.; Nortje, M.B.; Marais, L.C.; Jordaan, J.D.; Parker, R.; Van der Westhuizen, N.; Van der Merwe, J.F.; Marais, J.; September, W.V.; Davies, G.L.; Pretorius, T.; Solomon, C.; Ryan, P.; Torborg, A.M.; Farina, Z.; Smit, R.; Cairns, C.; Shanahan, H.; Sombili, Simon; Mazibuko, A.N. (Andile); Hobbs, H.R.; Porrill, O.S.; Timothy, N.E.; Siebritz, R.E.; Van der Westhuizen, C.; Troskie, A.J.; Blake, C.A.; Gray, L.A.; Munting, T.W.; Steinhaus, H.K.S.; Rowe, P.; Van der Walt, J.G.; Noordien, R. Isaacs; Theron, A.; Biccard, Bruce McIure (BioMed Central, 2018-05-09)

BACKGROUND : A structured approach to perioperative patient management based on an enhanced recovery pathway protocol facilitates early recovery and reduces morbidity in high income countries. However, in low- and middle-income ...
Quality of recovery after total hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa : a national prospective observational cohort study

Plenge, Ulla; Parker, Romy; Davids, Shamiela; Davies, Gareth L.; Fullerton, Zahnne; Gray, Lindsay; Groenewald, Penelope; Isaacs, Refqah; Kauta, Ntambue; Louw, Frederik M.; Mazibuko, A.N. (Andile); North, David M.; Nortje, Marc; Nunes, Glen M.; Pebane, Neo; Rajah, Chantal; Roos, John; Ryan, Paul; September, Winlecia V.; Shanahan, Heidi; Siebritz, Ruth E.; Smit, Rian W.; Sombili, Simon; Torborg, Alexandra; Van der Merwe, Johan F.; Van der Westhuizen, Nico; Biccard, Bruce McIure (BioMed Central, 2020-11)

BACKGROUND: Encouraged by the widespread adoption of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) for elective total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) in high-income countries, our nationwide multidisciplinary research group ...
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 ...
Temporary incapacitation rates and permanent loss of medical license in commercial airline pilots

Hohmann, Erik; Pieterse, Reino (Aerospace Medical Association, 2023-03)

INTRODUCTION : the purpose of this study was to report the temporary loss of medical license and pilot incapacitations in the United Arab Emirates from 2018–2021. METHOD : the General Civil Aviation Authority database ...

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