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Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated successfully by surgical release of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL). However, persistent weakness of grip and pain over the thenar and hypothenar ends of this ligament, and “pillar pain”, are reported to be common complications. In order to reduce these complications, different ligament reconstruction or lengthening techniques have been proposed.The purpose of...
There is currently sufficient clinical evidence to recommend tranexamic acid (TXA) for reducing post-operative blood loss in total knee and hip arthroplasty, however, its optimal dose and administration regimes are unknown.Analyse effectiveness and safety of TXA in total hip and knee arthroplasty using 2 grammes (g) intravenously in two different regimes.A prospective randomised intervention study...
To evaluate the learning curve of the Microendoscopic Discectomy (MED) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.Prospective observational clinical study of 120 patients operated by MED technique. The learning curve was assessed using surgery time, complication rate and conversion rate. The relief of pain, improvement of functional status and patient satisfaction were also assessed. The follow-up...
To determine the efficacy of microendoscopic root decompression in lumbar lateral recess stenosis.Prospective longitudinal study of 60 patients diagnosed with lumbar canal stenosis and subjected to microendoscopic decompression by means of a METRx 18 mm tubular retractor following the METRx (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.) technique. Results were evaluated using the visual analog scale...
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