Tag: Orthopedic surgery
Latarjet and distal tibia allograft had higher outcomes after failed Bankart repair
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in MedicineWhat the study found After failed primary arthroscopic Bankart repair, competitive athletes who had a Latarjet procedure or distal tibia allograft had higher postoperative functional scores than those who had soft tissue stabilization procedures. The study also found that high glenoid bone loss was common at revision. Why the authors say this matters The authors…
Combined reconstruction preserved forearm mechanics after distal radius resection
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in MedicineIntegrated reconstruction of distal radius following oncologic resection using proximal fibular autograft and distal oblique bundle reconstruction preserves forearm mechanics.
Denosumab and curettage preserved hips in femoral giant cell tumors
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in MedicineRetrospective study demonstrates successful joint preservation and favorable safety profile using denosumab with curettage for giant cell tumors of femoral head and neck.
