University Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Serbia
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University Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Serbia
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University Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Serbia
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Surgical procedures Correct interfacing of residual nerves ( Fig. 3 ) is critical. In such case, the surgeon must take extreme care to do the following: Target the proximal nerve area, free of any neuro degeneration (e.g. the valerian nerve
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.g. deep infection after joint replacement 6 ). Orthopaedic surgeons, together with the patients and other healthcare providers (e.g. physiotherapists) involved in the treatment of a condition, are specialists in the clinical course of this specific
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deterioration, reduce the risk of neuropathic pain sensitization and improve the chance of a meaningful recovery for a mixed or motor nerve. Repeated, thorough clinical examination is the key to diagnosis. 7 Orthopaedic surgeons must possess a detailed
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Introduction It is well recognized by surgeons that interventional treatments at the thoracic level are liable to be technically difficult and demanding. Not only is surgical access to the thoracic spinal canal limited by the anatomical
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disability due to osteoporosis in Europe are greater than that caused by cancers (excluding lung cancer). 6 For orthopaedic surgeons, the treatment of fractures has been the traditional way forward. 7 However, the emergence of screening techniques
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diagnosed via clinical examination alone. 21 The surgeon must assess the biceps tendon for pathology, as it nearly always occurs concomitantly with injury to the subscapularis due to the intimate nature of these anatomical structures. Assessment of the
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enables stabilization and compression of bones and their fragments during locomotion to resist muscle and joint forces. For non-locking screws, the force applied for tightening is subjectively chosen and controlled by the surgeon. If the torsional force
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Introduction Scientific education and a clinical background make surgeons exceptionally placed to perform leading research. 1 Today, many surgeons develop novel technology and play an outstanding role in health services and outcomes
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Unit, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medische Kliniek Velsen, Velsen-Noord, The Netherlands
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, the literature shows better outcomes when these are performed by experienced surgeons and in high-volume hospitals. This includes several orthopedic procedures and arthroplasties ( 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ). Besides, in 2011, Sanchez
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pattern, such as marginal impactions, intraarticular fragments and cartilage damage, the attending surgeon has to choose between the different options of anterior/posterior or rarely extended or combined surgical approaches. While the Kocher
