Publications by authors named "R A Haveman"
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- This text discusses a surgical technique using a 3D robot-assisted image-guided navigation system for percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation, aimed at treating pelvic fractures in the posterior region.
- The procedure is outlined to include careful planning with CT scans, precise guidewire placement, and the use of cannulated screws, with a focus on minimizing complications and ensuring proper screw placement.
- Results from a study of 141 patients show effective outcomes, such as a median surgery time of 26 minutes and no issues with screw loosening, reinforcing the technique's safety and potential benefits over traditional methods.
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- The incidence of fragility fractures of the pelvis is increasing, with unclear treatment options for type II fractures, traditionally managed conservatively, but a new trend is towards early surgical stabilization.
- A randomized clinical trial is underway to compare conservative management with early percutaneous screw fixation, focusing on mobility and pain relief in frail patients.
- The study aims to clarify the effectiveness of surgical treatment, with a target enrollment of 68 patients over a 2-year period, and the primary measure of mobility will be assessed using the DEMMI score.
Objective: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are becoming increasingly common. Percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation is an accepted and safe treatment method for FFP. Augmentation is an option to optimize fixation strength of the screws.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of multidimensional poverty in the United States over the last decade. It provides estimates of multidimensional poverty over more than a decade, from 2008 to 2019, which covers the Great Recession and the recovery following the recession when major policy changes such as the Affordable Care Act were implemented. For the first time, spatial trends in estimates of multidimensional poverty are also provided.
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- Understanding what makes alien species successful can help predict future invasions.
- Researchers identified three key dimensions of invasiveness: local abundance, geographic range size, and habitat breadth, analyzing data from over one million vegetation plots across Europe.
- The study found that earlier introductions and certain traits, especially from acquisitive growth strategists, contributed to higher success rates in invasiveness, while also highlighting unique patterns in specific habitats.