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The Dilemma of the Racist Patient
Encounters with racist patients can be distressing, damage the physician-patient relationship, and threaten the collegial environment of the...
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Incidence and Functional Outcomes of Malunion of Nonoperatively Treated Humeral Shaft Fractures
We conducted a study to determine the overall incidence and long-term clinical and functional outcomes of patients with malunion after...
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Well-Leg Positioning on a Fracture Table: Using a Pillow Sling
Although rare, acute compartment syndrome remains a well-reported complication of the lithotomy position.
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Is It Safe to Place a Tibial Intramedullary Nail Through a Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy?
We conducted a study to compare postoperative infection and nonunion rates in tibial intramedullary nails (IMNs) placed through either uninjured...
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Patterns of Costs and Spending Among Orthopedic Surgeons Across the United States: A National Survey
Due to rising medical costs, the purpose of this study was to investigate the spending patterns of orthopedic surgeons across the United States...
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Tibia-Based Referencing for Standard Proximal Tibial Radiographs During Intramedullary Nailing
Limited information exists to define standard tibial radiographs. The purpose of this study was to define new landmarks on the proximal tibia for...
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Incidence and Costs of Defensive Medicine Among Orthopedic Surgeons in the United States: A National Survey Study
Defensive medicine is defined as medical practices that may exonerate physicians from liability without significant benefit to patients. No study...