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Temporary Cementation in Total Ankle Arthroplasty – Corrected Proof

May 13, 2013

Abstract: Total ankle arthroplasty can be technically demanding in patients with poor bone quality.

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Impact Factors and Other Measures of a Journal’s Influence

May 1, 2013

Authors and readers often ask about the journal impact factor (JIF). Typically, they want to know what our JIF is in terms of the precise number

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Use of Femoral Locking Plate for Salvage of Failed Ankle Arthoplasty after Trauma

May 1, 2013

Abstract: When total ankle arthroplasty fails, few good options are available for salvage.

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When Rashes Do Not Seem To Respond To Treatment

April 29, 2013

All of us have experienced a patient whose red, scaly rash has not responded to our prescription topical therapy. Not only is this challenging to us as practitioners but also to the patient.

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Reply – Corrected Proof

April 29, 2013

In response to the letter by van der Reijden et al, I can confirm that our published manuscript is indeed an expert opinion, combined with a thorough review of the literature. Indeed, studies are heterogeneic and therefore we should not and did not pool results.

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Low-profile Titanium Plate Construct for Early Weightbearing with First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis – Corrected Proof

April 29, 2013

Abstract: First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is a useful procedure for various first ray pathologic entities. Multiple constructs for fixation have provided successful fusion

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Complications of Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmotic Screw Stabilization: Analysis of 236 Patients – Corrected Proof

April 29, 2013

Abstract: The objective of the present study was to evaluate our complications of screw stabilization and to formulate recommendations for clinical practice. Using a prospectively collected fracture database, the data from 236 consecutive adult patients were analyzed who had undergone syndesmotic screw stabilization from January 1979 to December 2000 at our level I academic trauma center. We observed 16 complications in 15 patients.

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New Products May 2013

April 22, 2013

There may be an answer for relieving irritation between toes and helping to remedy crooked toes in patients who are not surgical candidates. read more

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A Closer Look At Cryosurgery For Neuromas

April 22, 2013

Can cryosurgery be an effective alternative treatment for neuromas? This author offers keys to diagnosis, shares pertinent pearls on cryosurgical techniques and emphasizes the benefits of ultrasound injection guidance

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Point-Counterpoint: Are Acellular Dermal Matrices More Effective Than Fibroblast-Derived Dermal Substitutes?

April 22, 2013

Yes.

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