All-Polyethylene Tibias Equal to Metal-Backed Tibias in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

We sought to conduct a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis of post-operative outcomes following TKA with an all-polyethylene tibial (APT) or a metal-backed tibial component (MBT). A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify all studies comparing APT and MBT for TKA based upon rates of complications, revisions, reoperation, and patient-reported outcomes. Data was pooled and relative risk of each outcome measure at short (< 5 year), mid (5-10 year), and long (> 10 year) follow-up was calculated.

Diagnosis of Sarcopenic Dysphagia in the Elderly: Critical Review and Future Perspectives.

Sarcopenic dysphagia (SD) is swallowing difficulty associated with loss of generalized skeletal muscles and swallowing-related muscles. Diagnostic criteria for SD were suggested, yet there is a variability in instruments and cut-offs used. The aim of the current review is to critically evaluate tools used in diagnosis of sarcopenic dysphagia in the elderly.

Sources of Cervicogenic Headache Among the Upper Cervical Synovial Joints.

Objectives: The study sought to assess the utility of controlled diagnostic blocks in patients with probable cervicogenic headache by determining the prevalence of sources of pain among the upper and lower synovial joints of the cervical spine.

Methods: Controlled diagnostic blocks were performed in 166 consecutive patients who clinically exhibited features consistent with a diagnosis of probable cervicogenic headache. Data were collected on how often a particular source of pain could be pinpointed and how often particular diagnostic blocks provided a positive yield.

Short-Term Functional Outcome and Satisfaction Rate of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Indian Population: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a procedure used to treat isolated medial or lateral compartmental osteoarthritis of the knee joint. This procedure involves retention of cruciate ligaments which leads to better functional outcome due to preservation of normal kinematics of the knee joint. In the Indian population, due to requirement of squatting and cross leg sitting habits, knee with more range of movement and with good kinematics is a required feature.