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CONCLUSIONS. Kyphoplasty could constitute an alternative and/or complementary treatment of traditional spinal stabilization-fusion procedures in non osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Therefore, it should be offered, when indicated, as a substantial possible part of the treatment, to the patients suffering from vertebral fractures. Additional advantages of combining kyphoplasty and posterior fusion are the possibility of reducing the number of fused levels (shorter instrumentations), and to perform a 360 degree stabilization-remodeling through a single posterior approach. PMID: 19112547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Neurocirugia)

Conclusions: Continuous lumbar plexus and femoral blocks significantly reduce the need for opioids and decrease related side effects. Continuous lumbar plexus block is a more effective analgesic modality than is a continuous femoral block or patient-controlled intravenous administration of hydromorphone alone during physical therapy following primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions to Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: JBJS [Am])

CONCLUSIONS: We have shown an overall rapid significant improvement following arthroscopic capsular release for primary and secondary frozen shoulder. There was no significant difference in the overall outcome with the addition of a posterior release. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, therapeutic, retrospective comparative study. PMID: 19111214 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Arthroscopy)

Conclusion: There is some evidence that supports the effectiveness of physiotherapy in adults with cerebellar dysfunction. However, these results need to be interpreted with caution due to the low volume, quality and clinical applicability of this evidence. There is a need for further high-quality research in this area. PMID: 19114434 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Rehabilitation)

Conclusions: Divergence of the interference screws in the femur is not uncommon, but on the tibia it is rare. Although this technical error did not affect stability, it did produce intrarticular injury. Strict adherence to the surgical technique is recommended and several hints on how to avoid complications with this implant are suggested. (Source: Medical Science Monitor)