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- Surgery for thumb (trapeziometacarpal joint) osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Feb-2015
Surgery is used to treat persistent pain and dysfunction at the base of the thumb when conservative management, such as splinting, or medical management, such as oral analgesics, is no longer adequate in reducing disability and pain. This is an update of
- Surgical approaches and ancillary techniques for internal fixation of intracapsular proximal femoral fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
In the fixation of intracapsular hip fractures, different implants, surgical approaches and ancillary manoeuvres have been employed to improve the reduction, and the stability of the reconstruction, in an attempt to reduce the frequency of non-union and a
- Surgical approaches for inserting hemiarthroplasty of the hip
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2008
The operation of insertion of a hemiarthroplasty to the hip refers to replacement of the femoral head with a prosthesis, whilst retaining the natural acetabulum and acetabular cartilage. The main surgical approaches to the hip for insertion of the prosthe
- Surgical implantation of steroids with antiangiogenic characteristics for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2012
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is associated with rapid vision loss due to choroidal neovascularization (CNV), leakage, and scarring. Steroids have gained attention in their role for the treatment of neovascular AMD for their antiangio
- Surgical interventions for anterior shoulder instability in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
The shoulder is the most common joint to develop recurrent instability. Repair of labral tears of the joint and reconstruction of damaged capsule and torn ligaments either by open or arthroscopic methods remain the cornerstone of current management.
- Surgical interventions for diaphyseal fractures of the radius and ulna in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Sep-2011
Diaphyseal forearm fractures in children are a common injury usually resulting from a fall. The treatment options include non-surgical intervention (manipulation and application of cast) and surgical options such as internal fixation with intramedullary n
- Surgical interventions for lumbar disc prolapse
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Disc prolapse accounts for five percent of low-back disorders but is one of the most common reasons for surgery.
- Surgical interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2010
There is a lack of consensus on the best management of the acute Achilles tendon rupture. Treatment can be broadly classified into surgical (open or percutaneous) and non-surgical (cast immobilisation or functional bracing).
- Surgical interventions for treating acute fractures or non-union of the middle third of the clavicle
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2015
This review covers two conditions: acute clavicle fractures and non-union resulting from failed fracture healing. Clavicle (collarbone) fractures account for around 4% of all fractures. While treatment for these fractures is usually non-surgical, some typ
- Surgical treatment for meniscal injuries of the knee in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Injuries to the knee menisci are common and operations to treat them are among the most common procedures performed by orthopaedic surgeons.
- Surgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Mar-2014
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder for which several surgical treatment options are available.
- Surgical versus conservative interventions for anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common knee injury. Surgical treatment, usually involving reconstruction of the ligament, is widely used especially in active individuals.
- Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating acromioclavicular dislocation of the shoulder in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2010
Dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint is one of the most common shoulder problems in general orthopaedic practice. The question of whether surgery should be used remains controversial.
- Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating ankle fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jun-2012
The annual incidence of ankle fractures is 122 per 100,000 people. They usually affect young men and older women. The question of whether surgery or conservative treatment should be used for ankle fractures remains controversial.
- Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating humeral shaft fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Nov-2011
Fractures of the shaft of the humerus account for 1% to 3% of all fractures in adults. The management of these fractures, including surgical intervention, varies widely.
- Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating patellar dislocation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2015
Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella disengages completely from the trochlear (femoral) groove. Following reduction of the dislocation, conservative (non-surgical) rehabilitation with physiotherapy may be used. Since recurrence of dislocation is c
- Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-May-2008
Carpal tunnel syndrome results from entrapment of the median nerve in the wrist. Common symptoms are tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand that may radiate to the forearm or shoulder. Most symptomatic cases are treated non-surgically.
- Sustained-Release Naltrexone For Opioid Dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2008
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist which effectively blocks heroin effects. Since opioid dependence treatment with naltrexone tablets suffers from high dropout rates, several depot injections and implants are under investigation. Sustained-release formula
- Systemic administration of local anesthetic agents to relieve neuropathic pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jan-2014
Lidocaine, mexiletine, tocainide, and flecainide are local anesthetics which give an analgesic effect when administered orally or parenterally. Early reports described the use of intravenous lidocaine or procaine to relieve cancer and postoperative pain.
- Systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2014
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major cause of hospital admission and mortality. They contribute to long-term decline in lung function, physical capacity and quality of life. The most common causes are infective,
