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The use of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic literature review.
(2018)This review aims to determine whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has any role in improving clinical outcomes in patients with symptomatic greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). A search of NICE healthcare database ... -
A double blind randomised control trial investigating the efficacy of platelet rich plasma versus placebo for the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (the HIPPO trial): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial
(2018)BACKGROUND: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a painful condition characterised by pain around the greater trochanter usually affecting middle-aged women. The majority of patients will improve with conservative ... -
Spontaneous bilateral olecranon fractures in a rheumatoid patient
(2008)A case is described of a patient sustaining bilateral spontaneous olecranon fractures while undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for a hip fracture. The patient's underlying rheumatoid arthritis disease process most ... -
Vertical fragment in adult midshaft clavicle fractures: an indicator for surgical intervention
(2009)This article describes a retrospective cohort study that investigated whether adult midshaft clavicle fractures possessing the radiological sign of a butterfly vertical fragment demonstrate a higher rate of early and delayed ... -
Prospective study of surgical delay for hip fractures: impact of an orthogeriatrician and increased trauma capacity
(2009)Most health services in the United Kingdom provide unacceptable in-hospital care for hip fracture patients. We describe the impact on surgical delay following the introduction of an orthogeriatrician and the addition of ... -
Optimizing knee arthroscopy documentation using a new template
(2014)INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the study was to assess the quality of documentation of knee arthroscopy and evaluate the implementation of a novel operative template. METHOD: A 34-point assessment was undertaken based on ... -
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy presenting as mechanical neck pain: a case report.
(2014-08)Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is the most common type of myelopathy in adults over 55 years of age. In the early stages symptoms may include local neck pain and stiffness that might mimic the presentation of ...
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