BACKGROUND Many patients who undergo CO2 laser resurfacing for correction of rhytides experience recurrence of movement-associated wrinkles within 6 to 12 months following the laser procedure. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections on movement-associated rhytides following cutaneous laser resurfacing. METHODS Forty patient...

BACKGROUND Hip resurfacing is an option to consider when treating younger, more active patients. Advantages over total hip arthroplasty include a more normal gait and a lower incidence of thigh pain. METHODS In this prospective study, 190 hip resurfacing procedures (164 participants) were performed using a cobalt-chromium femoral component and a cementless acetabular cup with a 3.8-mm highly ...

OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to examine if a mobile-bearing total knee replacement (TKR) offered an advantage over fixed-bearing designs with respect to rates of secondary resurfacing of the patella in knees in which it was initially left unresurfaced. METHODS We examined the 11-year report of the New Zealand Joint Registry and identified all primary TKR designs that had been implanted in > 500...

BACKGROUND Laser resurfacing for the rejuvenation of facial skin remains a popular cosmetic procedure. Postoperative care for laser resurfacing is important to optimize healing, reduce pain and minimize complications. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of the new dressing against placebo (Vaseline® cream) after Er:YAG laser resurfacing. METHODS Fifteen patients between 45 and 72 years of age...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE With the increasing use of laser resurfacing, concerns have arisen about the biological hazards associated with the procedure. This study analyzed the potential bacterial and viral exposure to operating room personnel as a result of the laser smoke plume in CO2 laser resurfacing. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen consecutive patients underwent CO2 laser resu...

BACKGROUND Melasma is a facial dyspigmentation which is a common complaint in patients with darker skin tones. Many current therapies used for this condition are ineffective and can cause significant adverse effects. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of erbium:YAG laser resurfacing in the management of refractory melasma. METHODS Ten female patients with melasma u...

1 According to the treatment of open fracture, the resurfacing of bone-exposing complex 2 wounds of Gustilo-Anderson III B and C fracture remains challenging. To treat 3 bone-exposing wounds, artificial dermis has been effective. We evaluated the 4 outcome of adapting artificial dermis the resurfacing bone-exposing complex wounds 5 of Gustilo-Anderson III B and C fracture clinically. Seven pati...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of trials comparing hip resurfacing to metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty was conducted to determine if there is a difference in serum metal ion levels in patients receiving these implants. EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were searched from inception to December 2010 for all trials involving the use of these devices. Eligibility for inclusion in the review ...

OBJECTIVE To develop methods to compare carbon dioxide (CO2) resurfacing lasers, fluence, and debridement effects on tissue shrinkage and histological thermal denaturation. DESIGN In vitro human or in vivo porcine skin samples received up to 5 passes with scanner or short-pulsed CO2 resurfacing lasers. Fluences ranging from 2.19 to 17.58 J/cm2 (scanner) and 1.11 to 5.56 J/cm2 (short pulsed) w...