Publications by authors named "H Hoekstra"
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- * A study at University Hospitals Leuven examined 236 patients, revealing that most followed a late weight-bearing approach, and found no significant differences in recovery outcomes or healthcare costs between early and late weight-bearing strategies.
- * The research suggests that early weight-bearing is safe for younger patients with low BMI, and strategies to reduce hospital stays may be more effective for controlling costs than changes in orthotic use.
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- Almost 86% of tibial plateau fractures occur in the postero-latero-central region, which is challenging to treat surgically, and sometimes minor fractures can be left untreated.
- A study used finite element modeling to simulate squat motions and assess the effects of posterior soft tissues on joint stability in different fracture types with articular depressions.
- Findings revealed that fractures with a step-off of 2mm or more require surgical intervention for joint stability, while those under 2mm need careful evaluation to decide on the necessity of surgery.
Genetic variation is known to contribute to the variation of animal social behavior, but the molecular mechanisms that lead to behavioral differences are still not fully understood. Here, we investigate the cellular evolution of the hypothalamic medial preoptic area (MPOA), a brain region that plays a critical role in social behavior, across two sister species of deer mice ( and ) with divergent social systems. These two species exhibit large differences in mating and parental care behavior across species and sex.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Defining the injury-force mechanism in tibial plateau fractures (TPFs) could help define implant type and position, as well as soft tissues at risk. The aim of this study was to provide an analysis of injury-force-mechanisms in TPFs, including axial rotation.
Methods: The injury-force mechanism was determined for 203 fractures that presented over a period of 3.
Background: Much controversy remains about whether minimally displaced tibial plateau fractures should be treated operatively or nonoperatively. It is generally accepted that gaps and stepoffs up to 2 mm can be tolerated, but this assumption is based on older studies using plain radiographs instead of CT to assess the degree of initial fracture displacement. Knowledge regarding the relationship between the degree of fracture displacement and expected functional outcome is crucial for patient counseling and shared decision-making, specifically in terms of whether to perform surgery.
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