Browsing by Author "Marker, David R"
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Are component positioning and prosthesis size associated with hip resurfacing failure?
(BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 2010-10-02)BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that there is a learning curve for metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. The purpose of this study was to assess whether implant positioning changed with surgeon experience and whether positioning ... -
Botulinum toxin type A injections for the management of muscle tightness following total hip arthroplasty: a case series.
(J Orthop Surg Res, 2009-08-26)BACKGROUND: Development of hip adductor, tensor fascia lata, and rectus femoris muscle contractures following total hip arthroplasties are quite common, with some patients failing to improve despite treatment with a variety ... -
Does commitment to rehabilitation influence clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty?
(J Orthop Surg Res, 2010-03-22)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was utilized ... -
Mid-term results and factors affecting outcome of a metal-backed unicompartmental knee design: a case series.
(J Orthop Surg Res, 2009-10-26)BACKGROUND: Controversies exist regarding the indications for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The objective of this study is to report the mid-term results and examine predictors of failure in a metal-backed unicompartmental ...
