spinal nerve or cord compression, as prognosis may be poor after 48 hours from the onset of symptoms and signs, despite some authors’ claims of good results even after long-term paralysis. 101 Septicaemia is also a surgical emergency. 3 Epidural
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fragment and displacement are factors to consider for the choice of treatment. 49 Ideally, a classification system should have a high inter-/intraobeserver reliability, be widely recognized, relevant for prognosis and applicatory in research and
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properly choose the type of treatment and ensure a good prognosis ( 20 ). Treatment The treatment options for knee stiffness are summarised in Table 2 , from least to most surgically aggressive, although these options can be used in combination
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standardised and systematic manner, aiding communication and decision-making. A PJI classification should be simple and could guide management or allow a prognosis to be discussed with patients prior to surgery. Three classifications are described: the
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quantifiable amounts of cfDNA fragments valuable in the diagnosis and prognosis of pathogenic processes ( 16 , 20 , 80 , 81 ). The mildly invasive nature and quantifiable measurements allow multiple samples to be obtained linearly in hospital and office
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the lesion. Although there is limited high-quality literature surrounding the optimal management and prognosis of JOCD of the knee, paediatric orthopaedic surgeons can draw upon current best practices outlined by the AAOS and ROCK organizations. 50
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external rotation). 1 They found that engaging defects had the worst prognosis when treated by arthroscopic labral stabilization. 1 On the other hand, different authors concluded that all defects have to engage so that the dislocation can occur
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