Recently added articles from Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases:
A biomechanical comparison of two patterns of screw insertion.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Inserting a screw into a long bone introduces a stress riser that can predispose the bone to fracture. Where multiple screws are inserted this vulnerability may be increased. It is thought that the pattern of screw insertion plays an important part in determining the ...
Effect of specialty and experience on the interpretation of knee MRI scans.(magnetic resonance imaging)(Report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate any differences in the accuracy of knee MRI interpretation between radiology and orthopaedic surgery residents as well as to evaluate differences in quality of interpretation relative to resident training level. In this study, ...
Treatment of trochanteric fractures with the PFNA (proximal femoral nail antirotation) nail system: report of early results.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Currently, intramedullary devices are widely used for the treatment of trochanteric femoral fractures. A new device designed by AO/ASIF, the PFNA (proximal femoral nail antirotation), represents a unique intramedullary nail system for improved management, particularly ...
Does anti-TNF-alpha have a role in the treatment of osteoporosis?(tumor necrosis factor)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) is a naturally occurring cytokine that is involved in normal inflammatory and immune responses. TNF-alpha plays an important role in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease. Elevated concentrations of TNF-alpha ...
Does hospital surgical volume affect in-hospital outcomes in surgically treated pelvic and acetabular fractures?(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract A retrospective evaluation was done to determine the relationship between hospital volume and in-hospital mortality, complications, and length of stay in patients with operatively treated fractures of the pelvis or acetabulum. Patients were divided into three groups ...
Risk of injury associated with the use of seat belts and air bags in motor vehicle crashes.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Although air bags have been reported to reduce passenger mortality in frontal collisions, they have also been reported as a cause of injury in motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). The purpose of this study was to evaluate a large cohort of patients involved in MVCs to ...
Orthopaedic anesthesia: Part 1. Commonly used anesthetic agents in orthopaedics.(Drug overview)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Anesthesia is a broad discipline; for orthopaedic applications, the type and location of the planned orthopaedic procedure is important in the selection of the most appropriate anesthetic agent and technique. The purpose of this overiew is to: 1. highlight the role of ...
Orthopaedic anesthesia: Part 2. Common techniques of regional anesthesia in orthopaedics.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Anesthesia may be considered in terms of two categories: general and regional. The aim of general anesthesia is to induce analgesia, sedation, amnesia, suppression of autonomic reflexes, and relaxation of muscles. Regional anesthesia is more site-specific and is ...
The chessboard technique: a new freehand aiming method for rapid distal locking of tibial nails.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Distal locking is considered a difficult stage of the endomedullary tibial nailing procedure. A new rapid, simple, and inexpensive freehand aiming technique is presented that uses a galvanized metal grid. The grid is positioned to overlay the skin of the medial ...
Asymmetric bilateral hip dislocation after motor vehicle accident: a case study and review of the literature.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Bilateral asymmetric dislocations of the hip are rare compared to unilateral dislocations. This case study describes a female restrained passenger involved in a motor vehicle accident who sustained asymmetric bilateral hip dislocations. The patient underwent successful ...
Complete anaesthesia in the cutaneous distribution of the ulnar nerve following submuscular anterior transposition: a case report.(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract Complete anaesthesia in the cutaneous distribution of the ulnar nerve following submuscular anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve has not been previously reported. We postulate vascular insult as the etiology of this condition and suggest there may be clinical ...
Seminar in advanced rheumatology: selected proceedings of a live symposium held March, 2008 bulletin of the NYU hospital for joint diseases.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Supported by educational grants from: Amgen & Wyeth Pharmaceuticals; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Centocor, Inc.; Genentech/Biogen IDEC; Roche Laboratories Target Audience This program is intended for physicians and allied healthcare professionals in the fields of ...
The genetic contribution to systemic lupus erythematosus.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract We are currently witnessing an explosion of information about the genetic contribution to complex human diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These genetic discoveries have profound implications for efforts to more fully characterize etiologic pathways ...
Premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and systemic lupus erythematosus from bedside to bench.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in SLE is increased in patient with established disease, and SLE itself has been determined to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. Autopsy studies have demonstrated that the coronary vessels of SLE patients ...
Lupus nephritis: histology, diagnosis, and treatment.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) systems for classifying the various forms of lupus nephritis have significantly improved our understanding of the natural history of the disease and facilitated the development of new and effective ...
Update on antiphospholipid syndrome.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract This review addresses new clinical issues (revealed at the 2006 Sydney update of the 1999 Sapporo Classification criteria; cardiac, renal, and multiple sclerosis-like disease; catastrophic syndrome), mechanisms of action of antiphospholipid antibody (very likely ...
Systemic sclerosis: an update.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex and heterogeneous chronic illness characterized by substantial patient to patient variability in clinical manifestations, internal organ involvement, and outcome. Genetic factors contribute to disease susceptibility, but ...
Spondyloarthritis update: new insights regarding classification, pathophysiology, and management.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract There has been a burgeoning interest in the spondyloarthritides (SpAs) due to a confluence of elements. Basic science research has provided new insight into the unique pathophysiology of synovium, enthesium, and bone, highlighting the important differences from ...
Emerging therapeutics for rheumatoid arthritis.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract Therapeutics options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased tremendously in the past decade with the introduction of biological agents in 1999. Several different cellular and cytokine targets have been identified, with specific inhibitors now approved to treat RA, ...
Limitations of a quantitative swollen and tender joint count to assess and monitor patients with rheumatoid arthritis.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Abstract A quantitative count of swollen and tender joints is a primary measure to assess patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and is weighted of higher value than the other 5 Core Data Set measures in all indices in which it is included. However, a number of limitations of ...