Publications by authors named "Alexandra M Stein"
Background: The induced membrane technique is now widely used for pediatric diaphyseal bone loss due to various etiologies. Although consolidation rates remain satisfactory, complications, and healing delays may occur requiring additional procedures. We studied a series of induced membrane bone reconstructions in which the second stage included an embedded endomembranous non vascularized fibular shaft, in addition to iliac bone grafts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThematic analysis of online discussion forums for soft tissue sarcomas.
Cancer Treat Res Commun
December 2023
Background And Objectives: As there is an increasing reliance on the internet for medical information, patients diagnosed with rare diseases have turned to online community forums to share information about their diagnoses. These forums help patients to gather and share information about their experience with disease. Additionally, these platforms enable patients to build unique connections based on their shared experiences.
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- In France, the prescribing of pregabalin for postoperative pain management was restricted starting February 2021, impacting its use in ACL surgery.
- A study evaluated 584 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction, comparing those who received pregabalin with those who did not, focusing on pain levels measured by a visual analog scale.
- Results showed no significant difference in overall postoperative pain, indicating that pregabalin does not effectively reduce early postoperative pain in this context.