Hip precautions not meaningful after hemiarthroplasty due to hip fracture. Cluster-randomized study of 394 patients operated with direct anterolateral approach.

Aims: We aimed to compare two treatment regimes, one with and one without postoperative precautions in hemiarthroplasty patients, in terms of dislocation rate and patient-reported outcome. Direct lateral approach was used.

Patients And Methods: 394 patients were included in a cluster-randomized study 2010-2014.

Post-discharge use of assistive devices following hemiarthroplasty: comparison of fracture patients with or without hip precautions.

To describe which types of assistive devices prescribed and actually used, either due to precautions or due to true functional reasons, after hip fracture-related hemiarthroplasty. About 394 patients cluster-randomized 2010-2014 at a university hospital. Control group with standard postoperative precautions to reduce dislocations, mandatory assistive devices and knee brace for 6 weeks (in cognitively impaired) compared to non-precaution group with assistive devices only if needed.

Otosclerosis: anatomy and pathology in the temporal bone assessed by multi-slice and cone-beam CT.

Objective: To assess the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) compared with multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) in otosclerosis, with special emphasis on middle- and inner-ear anatomy.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Patients: Twenty patients who underwent a stapedectomy 30 years ago were selected on the basis of bone conduction threshold values.

Hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: good clinical outcome but uneven distribution of occupational therapy.

Purpose: To assess rehabilitation, type of follow-up visits and outcome after bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture.

Method: Two hundred thirty-six consecutive patients with femoral neck fractures treated with hemiarthroplasty were followed for 30 months.

Results: One hundred sixty-eight (71%) were women, 175 (74%) over 80 years old and 53 (22%) were demented.

A nurse-led rheumatology clinic's impact on empowering patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A qualitative study.

The aim of this study was to describe a nurse-led rheumatology clinic's impact on empowering patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease that attacks many joints, causing considerable functional restrictions for patients. Consequently, these patients are dependent on a wide variety of health-care services.

[Herbal preparations have both effects and side effects. Widespread usage dictates knowledge among physicians].

The article gives a clinically oriented overview of the efficacy and safety of Ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, ginseng, Echinacea, saw palmetto and kava based on American experiences. Clinical data support the efficacy for some of these drugs.