Hand & Wrist
Better clinical results with external fixation vs plaster supplementation of K-wires for DRFs
Postgrad Med J. 2018 Jan;94(1107):20-24

Arthroplasty
App-based, pressure-sensing muscle training intervention associated with improved pain/ROM post-TKA
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2018 Nov;26(11):3429-3437. doi: 10.1007/s00167-018-4918-2

Arthroplasty
Topical TXA and IV TXA similarly effective in reducing blood loss in tourniquetless TKA
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Nov;31(11):2465-2470

Arthroplasty
IV & topical TXA similarly safe & effective for reducing blood loss and transfusion in TKA
J Orthop. 2016 Mar 26;13(3):127-31

Arthroplasty
Etoricoxib and diclofenac similar for blood loss and GI distress rates after THA
Curr Med Res Opin. 2016 Jan;32(1):37-47.

Arthroplasty
Femoral nerve block + periarticular infiltration analgesia provides pain relief post-TKA
J Anesth. 2014 Oct;28(5):696-701.

General Orthopaedics
OTA 2014: Early mobilization favourable to immobilization for simple elbow dislocations

Hand & Wrist
Buddy strapping and aluminum orthoses in PIP joint hyperextension injuries
J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Mar;39(3):449-54

Trauma
rhBMP-2 provides no benefit in treatment of open tibial fractures with a reamed IM nail
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 May 4;93(9):801-8. Epub 2011 Mar 31.

Arthroplasty
Ultrasound navigation system provides superior acetabular cup positioning during THA
J Arthroplasty. 2012 May;27(5):687-94. Epub 2011 Oct 13

Osteoarthritis
Celecoxib vs. diclofenac plus omeprazole for OA or RA treatment with lesser GI risk
Lancet. 2010 Jul 17;376(9736):173-9. Epub 2010 Jun 16

Hand & Wrist
Carpal tunnel release: pain lower with silicone ring tourniquet vs pneumatic tourniquet
J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Jun;14(2):131-5. doi: 10.1007/s10195-012-0223-x. Epub 2013 Jan 30

Arthroplasty
TKA: Dual-opioid treatment reduces pain and adverse GI events vs. oxycodone/acetaminophen
Clin Ther. 2013 Apr;35(4):498-511. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.03.002

Osteoarthritis
Lumiracoxib is an effective drug for OA with GI safety profile comparable to Rofecoxib
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Sep 8;9:118.