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View article: Editorial: Why the randomized controlled trial is still at the apex and the gold standard for evaluating new medical and surgical interventions
Editorial: Why the randomized controlled trial is still at the apex and the gold standard for evaluating new medical and surgical interventions Open
View article: Nationwide incidence of lateral malleolar fracture surgery across 6 European countries: has recent evidence changed clinical practice?
Nationwide incidence of lateral malleolar fracture surgery across 6 European countries: has recent evidence changed clinical practice? Open
Background and purpose: Increased use of weightbearing radiographs to assess ankle mortise stability have suggested that most lateral malleolar fractures with a congruent mortise on initial radiographs can successfully be treated nonoperat…
View article: Prediction of patient-reported outcomes after proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients does not appear to be a credible option
Prediction of patient-reported outcomes after proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients does not appear to be a credible option Open
Aims The aim of this study was to investigate which patient- and fracture-related factors predict functional outcome at two years in patients aged 60 years or older with a proximal humerus fracture, and to assess the possible evidence in f…
View article: Effect of no reduction versus closed reduction on distal radius fractures in adults aged 65 years and older: a protocol for the DISCLOSE randomised equivalence trial
Effect of no reduction versus closed reduction on distal radius fractures in adults aged 65 years and older: a protocol for the DISCLOSE randomised equivalence trial Open
Introduction Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common injuries, especially in older adults due to age-related frailty. Most DRFs in patients aged 60 and older are treated non-operatively since surgery offers no clinically important benefi…
View article: Improving research reproducibility in surgery: A narrative review on caveats in research methodology
Improving research reproducibility in surgery: A narrative review on caveats in research methodology Open
Scientific integrity relies on reproducibility. Reproducible scientific results are essential for advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. However, despite the importance, reproducibility issues are widespread, often ari…
View article: Nonoperative treatment versus volar locking plating for distal radius fracture in patients aged 65 years or older (DRIFT trial): A randomized controlled trial
Nonoperative treatment versus volar locking plating for distal radius fracture in patients aged 65 years or older (DRIFT trial): A randomized controlled trial Open
Background The optimal management of distal radius fractures (DRFs) in older patients remains debatable. A knowledge gap exists concerning how to manage fractures with early malalignment during nonoperative treatment. We conducted a prospe…
View article: Prosthesis versus exercise for rotator cuff tear arthropathy – protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Prosthesis versus exercise for rotator cuff tear arthropathy – protocol of a randomised controlled trial Open
INTRODUCTION. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is a well-established treatment for patients with rotator cuff tear arthropathy. The outcome after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has been investigated in several studies and national …
View article: Clinical outcomes after revision knee arthroplasty due to periprosthetic joint infection: A single‐centre study of 359 knees at a high‐volume centre with a minimum of one year follow‐up
Clinical outcomes after revision knee arthroplasty due to periprosthetic joint infection: A single‐centre study of 359 knees at a high‐volume centre with a minimum of one year follow‐up Open
Purpose Decisions on the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) are typically guided by established algorithms. However, as these algorithms often lack substantial supporting evidence, this study aimed to evaluate 1‐year surviva…
View article: Wrist Ligament Surgeries: Nationwide Incidence in a 25-year Follow-Up
Wrist Ligament Surgeries: Nationwide Incidence in a 25-year Follow-Up Open
View article: Emergency Department Visits due to Medication Overdose in a Finnish University Hospital
Emergency Department Visits due to Medication Overdose in a Finnish University Hospital Open
There are no recent reports from the Nordic countries describing emergency department (ED) visits due to medication overdose. All patients visiting EDs of Tampere University Hospital, Finland, with ICD‐10 codes T36–T50.9 during the year of…
View article: Effect of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on the postoperative outcomes 12 months after a total knee replacement (SmarTKRing): protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Effect of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on the postoperative outcomes 12 months after a total knee replacement (SmarTKRing): protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction This protocol assesses the effect of a wearable activity tracker-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Despite advancements in TKR techno…
View article: Nationwide rates of limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren’s contracture: data from the Finnish National Registry
Nationwide rates of limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren’s contracture: data from the Finnish National Registry Open
Dupuytren’s contracture (DC) is often treated with limited fasciectomy (LF), while percutaneous treatment options are gaining popularity. The recent trends in the incidence rates of LF are not well known. Our study aimed to investigate the…
View article: Assessment of improvement in functional outcomes between a novel knee replacement design and conventional designs in 240 patients: a randomized controlled trial
Assessment of improvement in functional outcomes between a novel knee replacement design and conventional designs in 240 patients: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background and purpose: The introduction and development of new total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant designs are industry driven. To date, an adequately powered randomized controlled trial (RCT) to provide evidence of the superiority of n…
View article: Chronic occupational paronychia secondary to digital pilonidal sinus from dog grooming
Chronic occupational paronychia secondary to digital pilonidal sinus from dog grooming Open
Pilonidal sinus is a recognized occupational condition sometimes seen in barbers and pet groomers, and it involves most commonly interdigital spaces. We present a previously unreported case of chronic paronychia with 2 separate digital pil…
View article: tREatment of trIaNgular FibrOcaRtilage ComplEx Ruptures (REINFORCER): protocol for randomised, controlled, blinded, efficacy trial of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears
tREatment of trIaNgular FibrOcaRtilage ComplEx Ruptures (REINFORCER): protocol for randomised, controlled, blinded, efficacy trial of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears Open
Introduction Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear is often considered to be the cause of ulnar wrist pain. The primary treatment typically involves non-operative methods; however, in cases of persistent symptoms, operative interve…
View article: Assessing Femoral Anteversion in Patients With Bilateral Recurrent Patellar Dislocations
Assessing Femoral Anteversion in Patients With Bilateral Recurrent Patellar Dislocations Open
Background: After first-time lateral patellar dislocation, 44% to 70% of patients sustain redislocations. Increased femoral anteversion (FA) is considered to result in increased lateralizing forces on the patella, which might predispose on…
View article: European health regulations reduce registry-based research
European health regulations reduce registry-based research Open
View article: Medial patellofemoral ligament injury. Location-based rate of recurrent patellar dislocation after non-operative treatment
Medial patellofemoral ligament injury. Location-based rate of recurrent patellar dislocation after non-operative treatment Open
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View article: Effect of accelerated postoperative rehabilitation after tibial tubercle distalisation: A randomised controlled trial protocol
Effect of accelerated postoperative rehabilitation after tibial tubercle distalisation: A randomised controlled trial protocol Open
Patella alta is a clinical condition where the patella is positioned too proximal in relation to the femoral trochlea. Such an abnormality may cause patellar instability and predispose to recurrent patellofemoral dislocations and patellofe…
View article: Attribution of smoking to healthcare costs in the postoperative interval
Attribution of smoking to healthcare costs in the postoperative interval Open
View article: Early Predictors of Recovery From Nonoperatively Treated Achilles Tendon Rupture: 1 Year Follow‐Up Study
Early Predictors of Recovery From Nonoperatively Treated Achilles Tendon Rupture: 1 Year Follow‐Up Study Open
Purpose To investigate early structural and mechanical predictors of plantarflexor muscle strength and the magnitude of Achilles tendon (AT) nonuniform displacement at 6 and 12 months after AT rupture. Methods Thirty‐five participants (28 …
View article: Routine follow-up imaging is not necessary in uneventful early recovery after distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plate in working-aged patients: A retrospective single-center cohort study
Routine follow-up imaging is not necessary in uneventful early recovery after distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plate in working-aged patients: A retrospective single-center cohort study Open
Background and objective: The purpose of our study was to evaluate whether routine follow-up radiographs after distal radius fracture (DRF) treated with volar locking plate (VLP) influenced clinical decision-making and treatment in working…
View article: Mild aseptic lymphocyte-dominated vasculitis-associated lesion (ALVAL)-type reactions also present in patients with failed knee prostheses
Mild aseptic lymphocyte-dominated vasculitis-associated lesion (ALVAL)-type reactions also present in patients with failed knee prostheses Open
Aims Metal particles detached from metal-on-metal hip prostheses (MoM-THA) have been shown to cause inflammation and destruction of tissues. To further explore this, we investigated the histopathology (aseptic lymphocyte-dominated vasculit…
View article: Skin closUre in carPal tunnEl Release (SUPER): protocol for a blinded randomised controlled trial comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in carpal tunnel release
Skin closUre in carPal tunnEl Release (SUPER): protocol for a blinded randomised controlled trial comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in carpal tunnel release Open
Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder affecting a substantial portion of the general population. Surgical intervention is often deemed necessary, with the median nerve release being one of the most frequent operations. O…
View article: European Health Regulations Reduce Registry-Based Research
European Health Regulations Reduce Registry-Based Research Open
The European Health Data Space regulation (EHDS) has been proposed to harmonize health data processing. Given its parallels with the Act on Secondary Use of Health and Social Data (Secondary Use Act) implemented in Finland in 2020, this st…
View article: KLIC Score Does Not Predict Failure After Early Prosthetic Joint Infection: An External Validation With 153 Knees and 130 Hips
KLIC Score Does Not Predict Failure After Early Prosthetic Joint Infection: An External Validation With 153 Knees and 130 Hips Open
We demonstrated that the KLIC score is not a reliable predictor of early failure after early PJI in a Northern European cohort. Using the model to guide treatment decisions does not provide any additional clinical utility beyond the baseli…
View article: Surgery with locking plate or hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of 3–4-part proximal humerus fractures in older patients (NITEP): An open-label randomized trial
Surgery with locking plate or hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of 3–4-part proximal humerus fractures in older patients (NITEP): An open-label randomized trial Open
Background Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are common fractures, especially in older female patients. These fractures are commonly treated surgically, but the consensus on the best treatment is still lacking. Methods and findings The pri…
View article: Meniscal allograft transplantation improves patient‐reported outcomes in both minimal and moderate knee osteoarthritis at 1 and 2 years postoperatively
Meniscal allograft transplantation improves patient‐reported outcomes in both minimal and moderate knee osteoarthritis at 1 and 2 years postoperatively Open
Purpose Severe cartilage damage and advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) might be associated with poor outcomes of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). The purpose of this prospective follow‐up study was to explore MAT survivorship and p…
View article: Is Replantation Associated With Better Hand Function After Traumatic Hand Amputation Than After Revision Amputation?
Is Replantation Associated With Better Hand Function After Traumatic Hand Amputation Than After Revision Amputation? Open
Background Replantation is an established treatment for traumatic upper extremity amputation. Only a few studies, however, have assessed the patient-reported outcomes of replantation, and the findings of these studies have been conflicting…
View article: Clinical Outcomes After Revision Hip Arthroplasty due to Prosthetic Joint Infection—A Single-Center Study of 369 Hips at a High-Volume Center With a Minimum of One Year Follow-Up
Clinical Outcomes After Revision Hip Arthroplasty due to Prosthetic Joint Infection—A Single-Center Study of 369 Hips at a High-Volume Center With a Minimum of One Year Follow-Up Open
By utilizing 1-stage revision over DAIR in early infections, it might be possible to improve the prognosis by decreasing the risk of reoperation without increasing mortality. However, as the patient selection is undeniably difficult, more …