A human, allogeneic cortical bone screw for distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) arthrodesis: a retrospective cohort study with at least 10 months follow-up.

Introduction: The prime requisites of a good digital arthrodesis are a painless and stable union in a proper position. Arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint of the fingers is not without potential complications including nonunion, malunion, and deep tissue infections. The Shark Screw is a human, cortical bone allograft for osteosynthesis and an alternative to metal or bioabsorbable devices in orthopedics and trauma surgery.

Outcome of painful bone marrow edema of the femoral head following treatment with parenteral iloprost.

Background: Bone marrow edema (BME) is a common cause of hip pain. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of the vasoactive drug iloprost in the treatment of BME of femoral head.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed 27 patients (19 male, 8 female) with BME of the femoral head.

Tapping test in patients with painful bone marrow edema of the knee.

Background: Although bone marrow edema (BME) of the knee is a common phenomenon, physical tests to diagnose this condition have not been investigated. We hypothesized that a mallet test would be useful as a diagnostic aid and a screening tool.

Methods: Seventy patients (36 female, 34 male) were investigated in this controlled study.

Adjuvant laser acupuncture in the treatment of whiplash injuries: a prospective, randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Unlabelled: Following introduction of the compulsory use of seat belts in cars, whiplash injuries of the cervical spine have become common in everyday practice. Current treatment approaches lead to resolution of the symptoms within a short time in most cases but cannot prevent a small proportion of patients developing persistent health problems. The effects of adjuvant treatment with laser acupuncture on the acute symptoms and the results one year after the injury were studied in this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled single-blind study.

MRI-controlled analysis of 104 patients with painful bone marrow edema in different joint localizations treated with the prostacyclin analogue iloprost.

Background: Bone marrow edema (BME) is a common cause of pain of the musculoskeletal system. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of iloprost in the treatment of BME of different localizations and etiologies.

Patients And Methods: We reviewed 104 patients (54 male, 50 female) with BME.