Publications by authors named "F O Lambers-Heerspink"

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  • Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) was found in 27.6% of patients attending a Fracture Liaison Service, with varying levels of severity among them.
  • The study indicated that age, body mass index (BMI), smoking, and history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) were risk factors for AAC, while the location of fractures and bone mineral density (BMD) were not related to AAC levels.
  • In patients without CVD, prevalent vertebral fractures were linked to the presence of AAC but not to its severity, suggesting the complexity of factors influencing AAC in fracture patients.
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Background: The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has increased at a greater rate than other shoulder procedures. In general, clinical and functional outcomes after RTSA have been favorable regardless of indication. However, little evidence exists regarding patient specific factors associated with clinical improvement after RTSA.

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Introduction: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is a rare disorder characterized by persistent shoulder pain and limited range of motion presenting within 48 h after vaccine administration. With the widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the incidence of SIRVA is expected to rise. This sudden rise in vaccine administration presents an ideal opportunity to estimate the prevalence of SIRVA and to better characterize SIRVA.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of handheld ultrasound (HHUS) alone versus conventional ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of rotator cuff tears and versus MRI plus computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis of fatty infiltration.

Methods: Adult patients with shoulder complaints were included in this study. HHUS of the shoulder was performed twice by an orthopedic surgeon and once by a radiologist.

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