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Volume 3;  2008
Research Articles
Effect of different cuff widths on the motor nerve conduction of the median nerve: an experimental study
Parul Mittal, Shweta Shenoy, and Jaspal S Sandhu
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 1. Published online 2008 January 9. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-1.
PMCID: PMC2235835
Effect of shoe heel height on vastus medialis and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity during sit to stand
Lindsay Edwards, John Dixon, Jillian R Kent, David Hodgson, and Vicki J Whittaker
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 2. Published online 2008 January 10. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-2.
PMCID: PMC2245915
Rapidly destructive osteoarthritis of the hip joint: a case series
Sameer Batra, Meenakshi Batra, A McMurtrie, and AK Sinha
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 3. Published online 2008 January 11. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-3.
PMCID: PMC2248167
Histomorphometric evaluation of bone healing in rabbit fibular osteotomy model without fixation
Marcos A Matos, Francisco P Araújo, and Fabio B Paixão
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 4. Published online 2008 January 29. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-4.
PMCID: PMC2259314
Different effects of femoral and tibial rotation on the different measurements of patella tilting: An axial computed tomography study
Yeong-Fwu Lin, Mei-Hwa Jan, Da-Hon Lin, and Cheng-Kung Cheng
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 5. Published online 2008 February 12. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-5.
PMCID: PMC2267450
Th1 type lymphocyte reactivity to metals in patients with total hip arthroplasty
Nadim James Hallab, Marco Caicedo, Alison Finnegan, and Joshua J Jacobs
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 6. Published online 2008 February 13. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-6.
PMCID: PMC2275232
Effect of medial arch-heel support in inserts on reducing ankle eversion: a biomechanics study
Daniel TP Fong, Mak-Ham Lam, Miko LM Lao, Chad WN Chan, Patrick SH Yung, Kwai-Yau Fung, Pauline PY Lui, and Kai-Ming Chan
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 7. Published online 2008 February 20. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-7.
PMCID: PMC2266906
Patient and surgery related factors associated with fatigue type polyethylene wear on 49 PCA and DURACON retrievals at autopsy and revision
Markus Rohrbach, Martin Lüem, and Peter E Ochsner
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 8. Published online 2008 February 22. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-8.
PMCID: PMC2289815
Is tension band wiring technique the "gold standard" for the treatment of olecranon fractures? A long term functional outcome study
Byron E Chalidis, Nick C Sachinis, Efthimios P Samoladas, Christos G Dimitriou, and John D Pournaras
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 9. Published online 2008 February 22. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-9.
PMCID: PMC2265682
Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material
Michael J Hutchinson and Mark R Hutchinson
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 10. Published online 2008 February 25. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-10.
PMCID: PMC2288595
Asymmetry and structural system analysis of the proximal femur meta-epiphysis: osteoarticular anatomical pathology
Ali A Samaha, Alexander V Ivanov, John J Haddad, Alexander I Kolesnik, Safaa Baydoun, Maher R Arabi, Irena N Yashina, Rana A Samaha, and Dimetry A Ivanov
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 11. Published online 2008 February 27. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-11.
PMCID: PMC2291035
Isoflavones prevent bone loss following ovariectomy in young adult rats
Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Li-Ting Chen, Chang-Jung Chiang, Lien-Chen Wu, Yueh-Feng Chiang, Pei-Yu Chen, Jui-Sheng Sun, and Chien-Che Wang
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 12. Published online 2008 March 2. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-12.
PMCID: PMC2270812
Long-term follow-up on the use of vascularized fibular graft for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia
Akio Sakamoto, Tatsuya Yoshida, Yoshio Uchida, Tetsuo Kojima, Hideaki Kubota, and Yukihide Iwamoto
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 13. Published online 2008 March 6. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-13.
PMCID: PMC2278130
Initial intramuscular perfusion pressure predicts early skeletal muscle function following isolated tibial fractures
Michael Müller, Aleaxander C Disch, Nicole Zabel, Norbert P Haas, and Klaus D Schaser
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 14. Published online 2008 April 17. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-14.
PMCID: PMC2358881
The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature
Syed Kamran Ahmed, Boris Kwok Keung Fung, Wing Yuk Ip, Margaret Fok, and Shew Ping Chow
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 15. Published online 2008 April 18. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-15.
PMCID: PMC2373287
Extensor-tendons reconstruction using autogenous palmaris longus tendon grafting for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Po-Jung Chu, Hung-Maan Lee, Yao-Tung Hou, Sheng-Tsai Hung, Jung-Kuei Chen, and Jui-Tien Shih
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 16. Published online 2008 April 24. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-16.
PMCID: PMC2373777
Fibrin and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) hybrid scaffold promotes early chondrogenesis of articular chondrocytes: an in vitro study
Munirah Sha'ban, Soon Hee Kim, Ruszymah BH Idrus, and Gilson Khang
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 17. Published online 2008 April 25. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-17.
PMCID: PMC2405772
Clinical examination, MRI and arthroscopy in meniscal and ligamentous knee Injuries – a prospective study
TR Madhusudhan, TM Kumar, SS Bastawrous, and A Sinha
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 19. Published online 2008 May 19. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-19.
PMCID: PMC2429899
Effects of low intensity pulsed ultrasound with and without increased cortical porosity on structural bone allograft incorporation
Brandon G Santoni, Nicole Ehrhart, A Simon Turner, and Donna L Wheeler
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 20. Published online 2008 May 27. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-20.
PMCID: PMC2414658
Multiple functions of the von Willebrand Factor A domain in matrilins: secretion, assembly, and proteolysis
Yue Zhang, Zheng-ke Wang, Jun-ming Luo, Katsuaki Kanbe, and Qian Chen
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 21. Published online 2008 June 2. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-21.
PMCID: PMC2427018
Treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis with posterior-only pedicle screw fixation
Hitesh N Modi, Seung-Woo Suh, Hae-Ryong Song, Harry M Fernandez, and Jae-Hyuk Yang
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 23. Published online 2008 June 10. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-23.
PMCID: PMC2435103
The occurrence of osteoarthritis at a minimum of ten years after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament
Cor P van der Hart, Michel PJ van den Bekerom, and Thomas W Patt
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 24. Published online 2008 June 10. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-24.
PMCID: PMC2430704
Subacromial impingement in patients with whiplash injury to the cervical spine
Ali Abbassian and Grey E Giddins
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 25. Published online 2008 June 27. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-25.
PMCID: PMC2443117
Staged surgical treatment for severe and rigid scoliosis
Shi Yamin, Li Li, Wei Xing, Gao Tianjun, and Zhang Yupeng
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 26. Published online 2008 July 9. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-26.
PMCID: PMC2481248
Finger joint motion generated by individual extrinsic muscles: A cadaveric study
Ashish D Nimbarte, Rodrigo Kaz, and Zong-Ming Li
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 27. Published online 2008 July 11. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-27.
PMCID: PMC2483967
A biomechanical study of plate versus intramedullary devices for midshaft clavicle fixation
S Raymond Golish, Jason A Oliviero, Eric I Francke, and Mark D Miller
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 28. Published online 2008 July 16. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-28.
PMCID: PMC2488335
Study of the collagen structure in the superficial zone and physiological state of articular cartilage using a 3D confocal imaging technique
Jian P Wu, Thomas B Kirk, and Ming H Zheng
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 29. Published online 2008 July 17. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-29.
PMCID: PMC2503973
Undetected iatrogenic lesions of the anterior femoral shaft during intramedullary nailing: a cadaveric study
Stamatios A Papadakis, Charalampos Zalavras, Raffy Mirzayan, and Lane Shepherd
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 30. Published online 2008 July 17. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-30.
PMCID: PMC2490680
Diagnosis of periprosthetic infection following total hip arthroplasty – evaluation of the diagnostic values of pre- and intraoperative parameters and the associated strategy to preoperatively select patients with a high probability of joint infection
Michael Müller, Lars Morawietz, Olaf Hasart, Patrick Strube, Carsten Perka, and Stephan Tohtz
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 31. Published online 2008 July 21. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-31.
PMCID: PMC2492844
Tissue specific characteristics of cells isolated from human and rat tendons and ligaments
N Scutt, CG Rolf, and A Scutt
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 32. Published online 2008 July 24. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-32.
PMCID: PMC2515295
Clinical effects of Garcinia kola in knee osteoarthritis
Olayinka O Adegbehingbe, Saburi A Adesanya, Thomas O Idowu, Oluwakemi C Okimi, Oyesiku A Oyelami, and Ezekiel O Iwalewa
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 34. Published online 2008 July 30. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-34.
PMCID: PMC2526991
Failure of dual radius hydroxyapatite-coated acetabular cups
Fabio D'Angelo, Mauro Molina, Giacomo Riva, Giovanni Zatti, and Paolo Cherubino
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 35. Published online 2008 August 7. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-35.
PMCID: PMC2526075
SPECT/CT-plethysmography – non-invasive quantitation of bone and soft tissue blood flow
Lior Dayan, Zohar Keidar, Ora Israel, Victor Milloul, Johnathan Sachs, and Giris Jacob
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 36. Published online 2008 August 18. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-36.
PMCID: PMC2527489
Comparison of prognostic scores and surgical approaches to treat spinal metastatic tumors: A review of 57 cases
Selcuk Yilmazlar, Seref Dogan, Basak Caner, Alper Turkkan, Ahmet Bekar, and Ender Korfali
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 37. Published online 2008 August 28. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-37.
PMCID: PMC2553066
Post-traumatic flexion contractures of the elbow: Operative treatment via the limited lateral approach
Mark D Brinsden, Andrew J Carr, and Jonathan L Rees
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 39. Published online 2008 September 10. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-39.
PMCID: PMC2546394
Sevoflurane requirement during elective ankle day surgery: the effects of etirocoxib premedication, a prospective randomised study
Ibrahim Turan, Anette Hein, Eva Jacobson, and Jan G Jakobsson
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 40. Published online 2008 September 11. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-40.
PMCID: PMC2546393
Incidence of hip replacement among national health insurance enrollees in Taiwan
Yu-Shu Lai, Hung-Wen Wei, and Cheng-Kung Cheng
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 42. Published online 2008 September 15. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-42.
PMCID: PMC2553065
Arthroscopic debridement of the osteoarthritic knee combined with hyaluronic acid (Orthovisc®) treatment: A case series and review of the literature
Xinning Li, Agam Shah, Patricia Franklin, Renee Merolli, Jill Bradley, and Brian Busconi
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 43. Published online 2008 September 17. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-43.
PMCID: PMC2553768
Assessment of the primary rotational stability of uncemented hip stems using an analytical model: Comparison with finite element analyses
Maria E Zeman, Nicolas Sauwen, Luc Labey, Michiel Mulier, Georges Van der Perre, and Siegfried VN Jaecques
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 44. Published online 2008 September 25. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-44.
PMCID: PMC2570665
The effects of thermal capsulorrhaphy of medial parapatellar capsule on patellar lateral displacement
Naiquan Zheng, Brent R Davis, and James R Andrews
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 45. Published online 2008 September 30. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-45.
PMCID: PMC2569921
The accuracy of MRI in the detection of Lumbar Disc Containment
Bradley K Weiner and Rikin Patel
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 46. Published online 2008 October 2. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-46.
PMCID: PMC2566558
Pre-surgical radiologic identification of peri-prosthetic osteolytic lesions around TKRs: a pre-clinical investigation of diagnostic accuracy
Timothy P Kurmis, Andrew P Kurmis, David G Campbell, and John P Slavotinek
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 47. Published online 2008 October 3. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-47.
PMCID: PMC2570664
Fourier-transform infrared anisotropy in cross and parallel sections of tendon and articular cartilage
Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, Yang Xia, and Aruna Bidthanapally
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 48. Published online 2008 October 6. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-48.
PMCID: PMC2570663
Cadaveric and three-dimensional computed tomography study of the morphology of the scapula with reference to reversed shoulder prosthesis
Carlos Torrens, Monica Corrales, Gemma Gonzalez, Alberto Solano, and Enrique Cáceres
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 49. Published online 2008 October 10. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-49.
PMCID: PMC2584061
Modular endoprosthetic replacement for metastatic tumours of the proximal femur
Coonoor R Chandrasekar, Robert J Grimer, Simon R Carter, Roger M Tillman, and Adesegun T Abudu
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 50. Published online 2008 November 4. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-50.
PMCID: PMC2614964
Effect of combined treatment with alendronate and calcitriol on femoral neck strength in osteopenic rats
Yoshinari Nakamura, Masatoshi Naito, Kazuo Hayashi, Abbas Fotovati, and Samah Abu-Ali
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 51. Published online 2008 December 17. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-51.
PMCID: PMC2631529
Reviews
ggstThe role of tendon microcirculation in Achilles and patellar tendinopathy
Karsten Knobloch
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 18. Published online 2008 April 30. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-18.
PMCID: PMC2397381
Septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Abdulaziz Al-Ahaideb
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 33. Published online 2008 July 29. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-33.
PMCID: PMC2503972
Technical Notes
Passive mechanical features of single fibers from human muscle biopsies – effects of storage
Fredrik Einarsson, Eva Runesson, and Jan Fridén
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 22. Published online 2008 June 7. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-22.
PMCID: PMC2432050
Accuracy of biplane x-ray imaging combined with model-based tracking for measuring in-vivo patellofemoral joint motion
Michael J Bey, Stephanie K Kline, Scott Tashman, and Roger Zauel
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 38. Published online 2008 September 4. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-38.
PMCID: PMC2538511
Tadpole system as new lumbar spinal instrumentation
Yuichi Kasai, Tadashi Inaba, Koji Akeda, and Atsumasa Uchida
J Orthop Surg. 2008; 3: 41. Published online 2008 September 12. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-3-41.
PMCID: PMC2565584
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