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Fixed-bearing versus high-flexion RP total knee arthroplasty (TKA): midterm results of a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsThe midterm clinical and radiographic results of the two prostheses did not show significant differences between the two groups.Level of evidenceLevel of evidence is level  II. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - July 17, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Do obstetric risk factors truly influence the etiopathogenesis of congenital muscular torticollis?
ConclusionsThe results of the present study suggests that complicated birth or birth trauma may not be the main cause of congenital muscular torticollis and point towards intrauterine and prenatal reasons for its development.Level of evidence according to OCEBM levels of evidence working group3 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Open treatment of ankle fracture as inpatient increases risk of complication
ConclusionsInpatients developed major complications including deep wound infection and pulmonary embolism, as well as minor complications such as pneumonia and urinary tract infection, at significantly greater rates. As reimbursement models begin to incorporate value-based care, orthopaedic surgeons need to be aware of factors associated with increased incidence of postoperative complications.Level of evidenceLevel  III retrospective comparative study. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 26, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research