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Implant Removal Matrix for the Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic implant removal is a commonly performed procedure. While implant removal can be associated withimproved symptoms, risks of the surgery are notable. Stripped screws, broken and retained hardware, and morbidityassociated with soft tissue compromise during difficult removal are all common. Familiarity with the instruments iscritical to procedure success. The purpose of...

A Short Introduction to Clinical Photography for the Plastic Surgeon

Anticoagulation Strategies for the Orthopaedic Surgeon: Reversal and Timelines

Article Highlights: 1) This article provides a full anticoagulant reference for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon which can be used in any clinical scenario, whether urgent or elective surgical intervention is required 2) A comprehensive list of anticoagulant reversal agents and drugs with short half-lives (for bridging) are described with the intention to provide the data needed t...

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J. Terblanche, Cape Town J.A. Myburgh, Johannesburg J. Krige, Cape Town P.C. Bornman, Cape Town L.C. van Rensburg, Stellenbosch C.J. Nel, Bloemfontein J.A. van Wyk, Medunsa E.M. Barker, Natal H.H. Lawson, Johannesburg V.O.L. Karusseit, Pretoria Chairman and national delegate Vice-chairman Secretary/treasurer Committee member Committee member Committee member Committee member Committee member Co...

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