Total Hip Arthroplasty After Gunshot-Related Hip Injuries: Case Series and Review of LiteratureKey Points by Artsiom Abialevich, MD, Ilan Tzaytlin, MD, Asaf Acker, MD, Vadim Benkovich, MD

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Diagnostic accuracy of the A-test and cutoff points for assessing outcomes and planning acute and post-acute rehabilitation of patients surgically treated for hip fractures and ost... by Vukomanović Aleksandra, Đurović Aleksandar, Brdareski Zorica

“…On the second and the third day A-test had two cutoff points, the lower point safely separated the patients with functional disability, while the upper point ruled out functional disability. …”
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Analysis of the functional state of the hip joints before total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Data from a retrospective study by A. O. Dubinin, A. E. Khramov, T. V. Dubinina, E. V. Ilinykh, E. I. Byalik

“…Coxitis belongs to the extraaxial manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and is considered as an unfavorable prognostic factor that may play a significant role in the development of functional limitations. The aim of the study – to evaluate the functional status of the hip joints (HJ) before total hip replacement (THR) in AS patients. …”
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Effectiveness of Total Hip Arthroplasty Combined With Hip Braces for Hip Charcot Arthropathy by Long‐Teng Chao, Teng‐Feng Zhuang, Song‐Wei Huan, Si‐Min Luo, Chong‐Jie Wu, Wen‐Rui Wu, Zhen‐Gang Zha, Huan‐Tian Zhang, Ning Liu

“…The Kaplan–Meier survivorship with an end point of reoperation for any reason was 81.8%. Conclusions THA is proved to be reasonable in improving hip joint function, which is suitable for patients with Charcot hip joint. …”
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First experiences with the Fitmore® hip stem: Early results of the 16-month monitoring by Mladenović Marko, Micić Ivan, Stojiljković Predrag, Milenković Saša, Mladenović Desimir

“…The aim of this paper was to present the early postoperative results in patients with implanted Fitmore® hip stem and point out some of the advantages. Methods. …”
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Effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty versus non-surgery on patient-reported hip function at 3 months: a target trial emulation study of patients with osteoarthritis by Amanda D Klaassen, Wiard Jorritsma, Nienke W Willigenburg, Carina L E Gerritsma, Bas L E F Ten Have, Dirk Jan F Moojen, Maaike G J Gademan, Rolf H H Groenwold, Rudolf W Poolman

“…Patients in the THA group demonstrated a clinically significant improvement in hip function, with a mean change of –27 points (CI –31 to –24), while the control group showed no improvement with a mean change of 7 points (CI 3–11) on the HOOS-PS. …”
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Neuropathic-like symptoms and the association with joint-specific function and quality of life in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. by Tim Blikman, Wietske Rienstra, Jos J A M van Raay, Baukje Dijkstra, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Martin Stevens, Inge van den Akker-Scheek

“…In knee OA patients, a possible NP phenotype was associated with diminished joint function (ΔWOMAC domains ranging 7.1 to 10.5 points, p<0.05) and more deficits on the physical functional aspect of HRQoL (ΔRAND-36 physical functioning: 6.8 points, p = 0.016).…”
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Stepwise Total Hip Arthroplasty with Lateral and Posterolateral Approaches: Intraoperative Imaging, Fixation Strategy, and Early Functional Outcomes by Roland Fazakas, Laura Ioana Bondar, Csongor Toth, Brigitte Osser, Iosif Ilia, Gabriel Roberto Marconi, Victor Niculescu, Ramona Nicoleta Suciu, Liviu Gavrila-Ardelean, Alexandru Pop

“…Background/Objectives: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains a widely utilized and effective intervention for patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis. …”
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The role of total hip arthroplasty in the treatment of patients with floating hip after polytrauma by S.O. Guryev, P.V. Tanasiienko, I.V. Kovalyshyn

“…Our study purposed to test and evaluate the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with a floating hip as a result of polytrauma. …”
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Effect of Cluster Acupuncture of Scalp-point combined with Rehabilitation Training for Daily Living Ability of Patients with Parkinson's Disease by Linjing WANG, Yuan TIAN, Chunying WANG, Lu WANG, Lili SHANG, Wei AN, Hong CHANG

“…Compared with the control group, UPDRS-Ⅲscores of the observation group were significantly lower, Fugl Meyer and Barthel scores were significantly higher, with statistical significance (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Cluster acupuncture of scalp-point combined with rehabilitation training can improve the motor function and balance function of patients with Parkinson's disease, and improve their daily living ability.…”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

“…To find ways that optimize the utilization of the limited resources, it is important to understand which factors influence the outcomes at different points along the treatment pathway. Questions/purposes We aimed to identify variables associated with physical function from hospital admission to discharge and at 12 months postsurgery (12 M). …”
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Pain, Function and Trunk/Hip Flexibility Changes Immediately after Clinical Pilates Exercises in Young Adults with Mild Chronic Low Back Pain by Li Yi Tan, Ryan Han Rong Teh, Boon Chong Kwok

“…Participants were assessed for pain and function subjectively, and hip/knee strength and trunk/hip flexibility objectively, followed by a session of Clinical Pilates assessment and exercises. …”
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Robot-assisted exercise improves gait and physical function in older adults: a usability study by Su-Hyun Lee, Eunmi Kim, Jinuk Kim, Hwang-Jae Lee, Yun-Hee Kim

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the usability of Bot Fit after task-specific physical activities and functional gait training, as well as to examine the effects of a wearable hip exoskeleton, Bot Fit, on gait, physical function, and muscle strength in older adults living in residential care facilities. …”
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Hip-spine syndrome: Diagnostic difficulties by A. A. Kargaltsev, M. A. Makarov, S. A. Makarov, A. M. Lila

“…We used Harris Hip Score, Oswestry Disability Index and Visual Analogue Score to determine hip and lumbar spine functional status and pain level.Results. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes for hip fracture patients in an integrated orthogeriatric care model: a descriptive study of four discharge pathways with one-year follow-up by Eirik Solheim Salvesen, Kristin Taraldsen, Greger Lønne, Stian Lydersen, Sarah Elizabeth Lamb, Kjersti Opdal, Ingvild Saltvedt, Lars Gunnar Johnsen

“…Conclusions Orthogeriatric treatment pathways for hip fracture patients entailed differentiation based on factors such as age, mobility, comorbidity and physical function. …”
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Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture after Postoperative Intertrochanteric Fracture in a Patient with Spontaneous Fused Hip by Saori Niitsu, Shohei Okahisa, Yuki Fujihara, Yu Takeda, Shigeo Fukunishi

“…The Modified Harris Hip Score improved from an estimated 70 points before fracture to 95 points at final follow-up.…”
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Neglected Chronically Dislocated Hip in a Prader-Willi Child: A Case Report and Literature Review by Aakarsh Aggarwal, Prateek Behera, Dibya Ranjan Sahoo, Vimal Prakash, John A Santoshi, Kuldeep Singh

“…Introduction: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is an uncommon genetic disorder resulting from the loss of function of genes in the paternal copy of chromosome 15q11.2-q13. …”
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Functional outcome improvement and surgical time reduction in a single‐surgeon consecutive case series of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: A minimum 5 years follow... by Enrico Tassinari, Filippo Caternicchia, Mattia D. Rosa, Francesco Castagnini, Edoardo Angeletti, Valentina Fantoni, Irene Tampieri, Andrea Burla, Stefano Zaffagnini

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Association of self-efficacy, risk attitudes, and time preferences with health-related quality of life and functioning after total hip or knee replacement – Results of the MobilE-T... by Sebastian Fuchs, Lars Schwettmann, Benedict Katzenberger, Alexander Paulus, Boris Michael Holzapfel, Johanna Theresia Biebl, Martin Weigl

“…Abstract Background While total hip and knee replacement (THR/TKR) surgery are effective measures to restore functioning and reduce pain in patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA), long-term treatment effects vary among patients. …”
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Sports injury risk assessment based on a training and functional movement analysis of young elite equestrian athletes– an exploratory cross-sectional study by Alexander Havertz, David Uebis, Rudolph Schifflers, Frank Hildebrand, Christian David Weber

“…Abstract Background Dressage and show jumping is a high-risk sport, especially for young and professional riders. Objective To analyze hip flexibility and strength, dynamic body balance, functional movement and pelvic obliquity in junior elite equestrian athletes as potential targets for future preventive measures. …”
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