Editorial: Venous Thromboembolic Events in an Orthopaedic Practice A Meta-analysis of Fondaparinux Versus Enoxaparin in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Major Orthopaedic Surgery–Alexander G.G. Turpie, MD, FRCP; Bengt I. Eriksson, MD; Michael R. Lassen, MD, and Kenneth A. Bauer, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase A worldwide phase III program, […]
Category: 2002 – Volume 11
Volume 11-3, Fall 2002
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Surgical Considerations–Richard J. Nasca, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Spinal stenosis is an acquired or congenital narrowing of the spinal or nerve-root canals. Surgical treatment is often effective. Acquired spinal stenosis most commonly occurs in those with degenerative disk disease and arthritic facets. If the degenerative […]
Volume 11-2, Summer 2002
Editorial: Cerebral Palsy: Past, Present, and Future*–L. Andrew Koman, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase I first became aware of the existence of cerebral palsy Winston-Salem, NC more than 20 years ago, while I was a resident. Although things have changed considerably over the past 20 years, our approach to […]
Volume 11-1, Spring 2002
Effect of External Sequential Compression Devices on Femoral Venous Blood Flow–David C. Markel, MD, Gary D. Morris, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Sequential compression devices are used to reduce venous stasis and deep venous thrombosis after joint replacement. Thigh-length, calf-length, and foot compression devices were compared in using ultrasonography after […]