Return to sports and physical activity after total and unicondylar knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S Witjes, V Gouttebarge, PPFM Kuijer, RCI van Geenen… - Sports Medicine, 2016 - Springer
Background People today are living longer and want to remain active. While obesity is
becoming an epidemic, the number of patients suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) is expected …
becoming an epidemic, the number of patients suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) is expected …
Orthopedic applications of silicon nitride ceramics
BS Bal, MN Rahaman - Acta biomaterialia, 2012 - Elsevier
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is a ceramic material developed for industrial applications that
demand high strength and fracture resistance under extreme operating conditions. Recently …
demand high strength and fracture resistance under extreme operating conditions. Recently …
[HTML][HTML] Future projections of total hip and knee arthroplasty in the UK: results from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Objective To estimate the future rate of primary total hip (THR) or knee (TKR) replacement in
the UK to 2035 allowing for changes in population demographics and obesity. Design Using …
the UK to 2035 allowing for changes in population demographics and obesity. Design Using …
Preoperative predictors for outcomes after total hip replacement in patients with osteoarthritis: a systematic review
SN Hofstede, MGJ Gademan… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2016 - Springer
Background This systematic review examines which patient related factors influence
functional and clinical outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with hip …
functional and clinical outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with hip …
Patient blood management in elective total hip-and knee-replacement surgery (Part 1) A randomized controlled trial on erythropoietin and blood salvage as …
C So-Osman, RGHH Nelissen… - …, 2014 - pubs.asahq.org
Background: Patient blood management combines the use of several transfusion
alternatives. Integrated use of erythropoietin, cell saver, and/or postoperative drain …
alternatives. Integrated use of erythropoietin, cell saver, and/or postoperative drain …
Intra‐operative results and radiological outcome of conventional and patient‐specific surgery in total knee arthroplasty: a multicentre, randomised controlled trial
B Boonen, MGM Schotanus, B Kerens… - Knee Surgery …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose This prospective, double‐blind, randomised controlled trial was designed to
address the following research questions: firstly, is there a significant difference in outliers in …
address the following research questions: firstly, is there a significant difference in outliers in …
Patient acceptable symptom states after total hip or knee replacement at mid-term follow-up: thresholds of the Oxford hip and knee scores
JC Keurentjes, FR Van Tol, M Fiocco… - Bone & joint …, 2014 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Objectives To define Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) thresholds for the Oxford hip
score (OHS) and Oxford knee score (OKS) at mid-term follow-up. Methods In a prospective …
score (OHS) and Oxford knee score (OKS) at mid-term follow-up. Methods In a prospective …
Randomised, controlled trial of avocado–soybean unsaponifiable (Piascledine) effect on structure modification in hip osteoarthritis: the ERADIAS study
E Maheu, C Cadet, M Marty, D Moyse… - Annals of the …, 2014 - ard.bmj.com
Objective To assess the ability of avocado–soybean unsaponifiable—Expanscience (ASU-
E) to slow radiographic progression in symptomatic hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods …
E) to slow radiographic progression in symptomatic hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods …
Benefits of using customized instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty: results from an activity-based costing model
CO Tibesku, P Hofer, W Portegies, CJM Ruys… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2013 - Springer
Objective The growing demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) associated with the efforts to
contain healthcare expenditure by advanced economies necessitates the use of …
contain healthcare expenditure by advanced economies necessitates the use of …
[HTML][HTML] Total knee arthroplasty and the unforeseen impact on return to work: a cross-sectional multicenter survey
AJ Kievit, RCI van Geenen, PPFM Kuijer… - The Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
The number of patients receiving a TKA during working life is increasing but little is known
about the impact of TKA on patients' reintegration into the workplace. In this cross-sectional …
about the impact of TKA on patients' reintegration into the workplace. In this cross-sectional …