Real-world data confirm clinical trial outcomes for rivaroxaban in orthopaedic patients. Kwong L, Turpie AG. Real-world data confirm clinical trial outcomes for rivaroxaban in orthopaedic patients. Curr Orthop Pract. 2015 May;26(3):299-305. Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential cause of morbidity and mortality in patients after major orthopaedic surgery. Based on the results of the international...

Polyethylene in knee arthroplasty: A review. Chakrabarty G, Vashishtha M, Leeder D. Polyethylene in knee arthroplasty: A review. J Clin Orthop Trauma.2015 Jun;6(2):108-12. Abstract Background Polyethylene (PE) has been used extensively in knee arthroplasty since the mid 20th century. Progress in material manufacturing and processing has led to newer polyethylenes over last few decades with different material properties. It...

Effects of denosumab on bone density, mass and strength in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Törring O. Effects of denosumab on bone density, mass and strength in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis. 2015 Jun;7(3):88-102. Abstract Background Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody which specifically blocks receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand and is a very potent...

Odanacatib: a review of its potential in the management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Chapurlat RD. Odanacatib: a review of its potential in the management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis. 2015 Jun;7(3):103-9. Abstract Background Odanacatib is a cathepsin K inhibitor developed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is a bone resorption inhibitor, but which...

Which factors differentiate athletes with hip/groin pain from those without? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Mosler AB, Agricola R, Weir A, Hölmich P, Crossley KM. Which factors differentiate athletes with hip/groin pain from those without? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Jun;49(12):810. Abstract Background Hip and groin injuries are common in many sports. Understanding the factors...

The Ovariectomized Rat as a Model for Studying Alveolar Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women. Johnston BD, Ward WE. The Ovariectomized Rat as a Model for Studying Alveolar Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:635023. Epub 2015 Apr 28. Abstract In postmenopausal women, reduced bone mineral density at the hip and spine is associated with an increased risk of tooth loss, possibly due to a loss of alveolar bone. In...

Rehabilitation Following Hip Arthroscopy - A Systematic Review. Grzybowski JS, Malloy P, Stegemann C, Bush-Joseph C, Harris JD, Nho SJ. Rehabilitation Following Hip Arthroscopy - A Systematic Review. Front Surg. 2015 May 26;2:21. Abstract Context Rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy is an integral component of the clinical outcome of the procedure. Given the increase in quantity, complexity, and diversity of procedures...

Patient, Surgery, and Hospital Related Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Triantafyllopoulos G, Stundner O, Memtsoudis S, Poultsides LA. Patient, Surgery, and Hospital Related Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections following Total Hip Arthroplasty. ScientificWorldJournal. 2015;2015:979560. Epub 2015 May 14. Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSI) following total hip...

Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Shahi A, Parvizi J. Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2015 Apr;3(2):72-81. Abstract Background Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a calamitous complication with high morbidity and substantial cost. The reported incidence is low but it is probably underestimated due to the difficulty in diagnosis. PJI has challenged the orthopaedic community for...

Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Franke H, Franke JD, Fryer G. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Aug 30;15:286. Abstract Background Nonspecific back pain is common, disabling, and costly. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative...