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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Osteogenic Predifferentiation of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells by Short-Term Mechanical Stimulation

    Doerte Matziolis, Jens Tuischer , Georg Matziolis , Grit Kasper , Georg Duda and Carsten Perka

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Fractures and Alcohol Abuse – Patient Opinion of Alcohol Intervention

    Bolette Pedersen, Peter Alva-Jørgensen, Rie Raffing and Hanne Tønnesen

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 7.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Malignant Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis in the Knee - Report of a Case with Rapid Clinical Progression

    Naoaki Imakiire , Takashi Fujino , Takeshi Morii, Keita Honya , Kazuo Mochizuki , Kazuhiko Satomi and Yasunori Fujioka

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 13.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Patella Infera in an HIV Positive Patient Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Georg Matziolis, Lars Morawietz , Doerte Matziolis and Carsten Perka

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 17.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Traditional Bonesetters and Contemporary Orthopaedic Fracture Care in a Developing Nation: Historical Aspects, Contemporary Status and Future Directions

    Benedict U Nwachukwu, Ikechukwu C Okwesili , Mitchel B Harris and Jeffrey N Katz

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 20.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Treated Hypertension has No Influence on the Efficacy of Alendronate in the Therapy of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Non-Randomized, Non-Blind, Controlled Prospective Study

    Doerte Matziolis, Monika Drewke, Georg Matziolis and Carsten Perka

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 27.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Early Changes in Bone Specific Turnover Markers During the Healing Process After Vertebral Fracture

    Hiroyuki Hashidate, Mikio Kamimura, Hiroyuki Nakagawa, Kenji Takahara, Shota Ikegami, Shigeharu Uchiyama and Hiroyuki Kato

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 32.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prospective Single-Arm, Multi-Center Trial of a Patient-Specific Interpositional Knee Implant: Early Clinical Results

    F.X Koeck, C Luring, J Goetz, M Handel, M Tingart, J Grifka and J Beckmann

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 37.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 9, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Blood Loss Control with Two Doses of Tranexamic Acid in a Multimodal Protocol for Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Miguel Ortega-Andreu , Hanna Pérez-Chrzanowska , Reyes Figueredo and Enrique Gómez-Barrena

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 44.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Lateral Clavicular Autograft for Repair of Reverse Hill-Sachs Defect

    Ravikiran Shenoy and Srinath Kamineni

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 49.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of a Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Compared with Dalteparin and Unfractionated Heparin on Human Osteoblasts

    Tobias Winkler, Carsten Perka, Dörte Matziolis and Georg Matziolis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 52.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Comparing Functional Outcome of Triangle Tilt Surgery Performed Before Versus After Two Years of Age

    Rahul K Nath, Chandra Somasundaram and Faiz Mahmooduddin

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 59.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Biocompatibility and Bone Formation of Flexible, Cotton Wool-like PLGA/Calcium Phosphate Nanocomposites in Sheep

    Oliver D Schneider , Dirk Mohn , Roland Fuhrer , Karina Klein , Käthi Kämpf , Katja M.R Nuss , Michèle Sidler , Katalin Zlinszky , Brigitte von Rechenberg and Wendelin J Stark

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 63.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Pain Behavior Changes Following Disc Puncture Relate to Nucleus Pulposus Rather than to the Disc Injury Per Se: An Experimental Study in Rats

    Elin Nilsson, Toshio Nakamae and Kjell Olmarker

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 72.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • EDITORIAL

    Editorial: Current Concepts in Arthroplasty §

    Jasvinder A Singh

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 78.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Epidemiology of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review§

    Jasvinder A Singh

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 80.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Diagnosis and Management of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty§

    Niraj V Kalore, Terence J Gioe and Jasvinder A Singh

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 86.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Biomarkers in Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

    Marty T Mertens and Jasvinder A Singh

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 92.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

    Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 106.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Total Elbow Arthroplasty

    Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 115.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Triangle Tilt and Steel Osteotomy: Similar Approaches to Common Problems

    Rahul K Nath, Chandra Somasundaram and Faiz Mahmooduddin

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 124.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 24, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Seasonal Trends in the Incidence of Hip Osteoarthritis in Japanese Patients

    Satomi Nagamine, Motoki Sonohata, Masaru Kitajima, Syunsuke Kawano, Kenji Ogawa, Masaaki Mawatari and Takao Hotokebuchi

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 134.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    High Flexion Total Knee Arthroplasty – Mid-Term Follow Up of 5 Years

    S Endres and A Wilke

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 138.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Total Knee Arthroplasty for Post-Traumatic Proximal Tibial Bone Defect: Three Cases Report

    D Tigani, D Dallari, C Coppola, R Ben Ayad, G Sabbioni and M Fosco

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 143.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Combination of Two Cytokine Inhibitors Reduces Nucleus Pulposus-Induced Nerve Injury More Than Using Each Inhibitor Separately

    Kjell Olmarker

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 151.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Puncture of a Disc and Application of Nucleus Pulposus Induces Disc Herniation-Like Changes and Osteophytes. An Experimental Study in Rats

    Kjell Olmarker

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 154.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Dynamic Assessment in Patients Following Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction§

    Roger Lyon, Xue-Cheng Liu , John Hung and Thomas W Kernozek

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 160.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2011
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  • CASE REPORT

    Ankle Arthritis in a 6-Year-Old Boy After a Tick Bite – A Case Report

    Per-Henrik Randsborg and Carl-Erik Naess

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 165.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 02, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Stability of the Elbow Joint: Relevant Anatomy and Clinical Implications of In Vitro Biomechanical Studies

    J. de Haan, N.W.L Schep, D Eygendaal, G-J Kleinrensink, W.E Tuinebreijer and D. den Hartog

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 168.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 11, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on Chondrocytes Increases with Osteoarthritis - An Animal Experimental Investigation

    C.O Tibesku, K Daniilidis, A Skwara, J Paletta, T Szuwart and S Fuchs-Winkelmann

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 177.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 18, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Compartment Syndrome Following Lower Limb Arthroplasty: A Review

    Nikolaos G Lasanianos, Nikolaos K Kanakaris, Craig S Roberts and Peter V Giannoudis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 181.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 18, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Aseptic Femoral and Tibial Shaft Non-Union in Healthy Patients – An Analysis of the Health-Related Quality of Life and the Socioeconomic Outcome

    Christian Zeckey, Philipp Mommsen, Hagen Andruszkow, Christian Macke, Michael Frink, Timo Stübig, Tobias Hüfner, Christian Krettek and Frank Hildebrand

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 193.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 18, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Monteggia Type IV Equivalent Injury

    Nikolaos K Sferopoulos

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 198.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 26, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    One Year After Navigated Total Knee Replacement, No Clinically Relevant Difference Found Between Fixed Bearing and Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    Frank Lampe, Anusch Sufi-Siavach, Karina E Bohlen, Ekkehard Hille and Sebastian P.M Dries

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 201.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 27, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Posterior Instrumentation for Occipitocervical Fusion

    George Sapkas , Stamatios A Papadakis, Dimitrios Segkos , Konstantinos Kateros , George Tsakotos and Pavlos Katonis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 209.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 2, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Freezing of Rat Tibiae at -20°C Does Not Affect the Mechanical Properties of Intramedullary Bone/Implant-Interface: Brief Report

    Michael Diefenbeck, Thomas Mückley, Sergiy Zankovych, Jörg Bossert, Klaus D Jandt, Christian Schrader, Jürgen Schmidt, Ulrich Finger and Mathilde Faucon

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 219.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 17, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Electrophysiological Assessment of the Deltoid Muscle after Minimally Invasive Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures - A Clinical Observation

    Götz Röderer, Anne-Dorte Sperfeld, Philipp Hansen, Gert Krischak, Florian Gebhard and Jan Kassubek

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 223.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 17, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Large Diameter Femoral Heads Impose Significant Alterations on the Strains Developed on Femoral Component and Bone: A Finite Element Analysis

    E.G Theodorou, C.G Provatidis, G.C Babis, C.S Georgiou and P.D Megas

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 229.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 19, 2011
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  • EDITORIAL

    Tissue Engineering in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences

    Anant Mahapatra and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 239.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Sources of Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells Applicable for Musculoskeletal Applications - A Systematic Review of the Literature

    R Mafi , S Hindocha, P Mafi, M Griffin and W.S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 242.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Advances and Developments in the Use of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells – A Few Considerations

    Lucinda Kennard, Gopiga Thanabalasundaram, Hiteshkumar D Tailor and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 249.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Cell Surface Characterization - A Systematic Review of the Literature

    Mafi P, Hindocha S, Mafi R, Griffin M and Khan W.S

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 253.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Use of Scaffolds in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering

    Frances Henson and Alan Getgood

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 261.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Role of Bioreactors in Tissue Engineering for Musculoskeletal Applications

    Emeka Oragui, Madhusudhan Nannaparaju and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 267.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Use of Growth Factors and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Orthopaedics

    Medha Kanitkar, Hiteshkumar D Tailor and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 271.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Tissue Engineering Stem Cells – An e-Governance Strategy

    Simon Grange

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 276.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Dupuytren's Disease: Review of the Current Literature

    Morsi Khashan, Peter J Smitham , Wasim S Khan and Nicholas J Goddard

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 283.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Tissue Engineering for Bone Production- Stem Cells, Gene Therapy and Scaffolds

    E.G Khaled, M Saleh, S Hindocha, M Griffin and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 289.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Articular Cartilage Repair: Clinical Studies and Future Direction

    Shahid Punwar and Wasim S Khan

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 296.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Influence in Airforce Soldiers Through Wearing Certain Types of Army-Issue Footwear on Muscle Activity in the Lower Extremities

    Christoph Schulze, Tobias Lindner, Katharina Schulz, Susanne Finze, Guenther Kundt, Wolfram Mittelmeier and Rainer Bader

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 302.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 10, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Pre-Operative Status and Quality of Life Following Total Joint Replacement in a Developing Country: A Prospective Pilot Study

    Nina N. Niu, Jamie E. Collins, Thomas S. Thornhill, Luis Alcantara Abreu, Roya Ghazinouri, Kanu Okike and Jeffrey N. Katz

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 307.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 10, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Simultaneous Bilateral Flexion-Type Salter-Harris II Fractures of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

    V. Potenza, R Caterini, P Maglione, S Bisicchia and P Farsetti

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 315.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 10, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Primary Exploration of Radial Nerve is Not Required for Radial Nerve Palsy while Treating Humerus Shaft Fractures with Unreamed Humerus Nails (UHN)

    G Grass, K Kabir, J Ohse, C Rangger, L Besch and G Mathiak

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 319.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 26, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Bone Mineral Density in Healthy Female Adolescents According to Age, Bone Age and Pubertal Breast Stage

    M.R Moretto, C.C Silva, C.S Kurokawa, C.M Fortes, R.C Capela, A.S Teixeira, J.C Dalmas and T.B Goldberg

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 324.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 12, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Treatment of Osteitis Pubis in Non-Athlete Female Patients

    E Kavroudakis, P.K Karampinas, D.S Evangelopoulos and J Vlamis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 331.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 12, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Pathophysiology and Biomechanics of the Aging Spine

    Michael Papadakis, Georgios Sapkas, Elias C Papadopoulos and Pavlos Katonis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 335.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 19, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Evaluation of Improvement in Quality of Life and Physical Activity After Total Knee Arthroplasty in Greek Elderly Women

    Th Tsonga, S Kapetanakis, C Papadopoulos, J Papathanasiou, N Mourgias, N Georgiou, A Fiska and K Kazakos

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 343.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 20, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Spacers for Anterior Cervical Fusion: A Retrospective Comparative Effectiveness Clinical Trial

    Johannes Lemcke, Ferass Al-Zain, Ullrich Meier and Olaf Suess

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 348.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Comparative Study of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Unconstrained Bicondylar Total Knee Endoprostheses with Anti-allergic Coating

    Philipp Bergschmidt, Rainer Bader, Susanne Finze, Christoph Schulze, Guenther Kundt and Wolfram Mittelmeier

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 354.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 7, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Minimally Invasive Treatment of Moderate Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with the Superion® Interspinous Spacer

    Walter Bini, Larry E Miller and Jon E Block

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 361.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Giant Intra-Articular Extrasynovial Osteochondroma of the Knee: A Report of Two Cases

    F De Maio, S Bisicchia, V Potenza, R Caterini and P Farsetti

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 368.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prognosis of Surgical Treatment for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Cohort Study of Clinical Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life Across Gender and Age Groups

    Elisabeth Thornes, Nikolaos Ikonomou and Margreth Grotle

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 372.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Differences in External and Internal Cortical Strain with Prosthesis in the Femur

    Olav Reikeras, Gudrun T Aarnes , Harald Steen , Per Ludvigsen and Geir Sagvolden

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 379.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 18, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Assessment of Triangle Tilt Surgery in Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury Using the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument

    Rahul K Nath, Meera B Avila, Priyanka Karicherla and Chandra Somasundaram

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 385.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 14, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Supracondylar Osteotomies of Posttraumatic Distal Humeral Deformities in Young Adults - Technique and Results

    Fokko Richard Buß, Arndt-Peter Schulz, Helmut Lill and Christine Voigt

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 389.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Oral Thromboprophylaxis Following Total Hip or Knee Replacement: Review and Multicentre Experience with Dabigatran Etexilate

    D Kendoff, C Perka, H.M Fritsche, T Gehrke and R Hube

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 395.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2011
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Femoral Stem Displacement in a Patient Suffering Recurrent Dislocations After Hip Hemiarthroplasty: Case Report

    Panagiotis Tsagozis, Magnus Henriksson and Ioannis Ioannidis

    The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 400.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2011
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    • Current Concepts in Arthroplasty
      Edited by: Jasvinder A. Singh
      (March 16, 2011)
      • EDITORIAL

        Editorial: Current Concepts in Arthroplasty §

        Jasvinder A Singh

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 78.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Epidemiology of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review§

        Jasvinder A Singh

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 80.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Diagnosis and Management of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty§

        Niraj V Kalore, Terence J Gioe and Jasvinder A Singh

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 86.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Biomarkers in Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

        Marty T Mertens and Jasvinder A Singh

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 92.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

        Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 106.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Total Elbow Arthroplasty

        Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 115.
        Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
    • Tissue Engineering in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences
      Edited by: Anant Mahapatra, Wasim S. Khan
      (July 28, 2011)
      • EDITORIAL

        Tissue Engineering in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences

        Anant Mahapatra and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 239.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Sources of Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells Applicable for Musculoskeletal Applications - A Systematic Review of the Literature

        R Mafi , S Hindocha, P Mafi, M Griffin and W.S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 242.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Advances and Developments in the Use of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells – A Few Considerations

        Lucinda Kennard, Gopiga Thanabalasundaram, Hiteshkumar D Tailor and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 249.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Cell Surface Characterization - A Systematic Review of the Literature

        Mafi P, Hindocha S, Mafi R, Griffin M and Khan W.S

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 253.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        The Use of Scaffolds in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering

        Frances Henson and Alan Getgood

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 261.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        The Role of Bioreactors in Tissue Engineering for Musculoskeletal Applications

        Emeka Oragui, Madhusudhan Nannaparaju and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 267.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        The Use of Growth Factors and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Orthopaedics

        Medha Kanitkar, Hiteshkumar D Tailor and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 271.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
        View Abstract View Fulltext HTML Download PDF
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Tissue Engineering Stem Cells – An e-Governance Strategy

        Simon Grange

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 276.
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        Dupuytren's Disease: Review of the Current Literature

        Morsi Khashan, Peter J Smitham , Wasim S Khan and Nicholas J Goddard

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 283.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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        Tissue Engineering for Bone Production- Stem Cells, Gene Therapy and Scaffolds

        E.G Khaled, M Saleh, S Hindocha, M Griffin and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 289.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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        Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Articular Cartilage Repair: Clinical Studies and Future Direction

        Shahid Punwar and Wasim S Khan

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2011; 5: 296.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 28, 2011
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      The Open Orthopaedics Journal

      ISSN: 1874-3250
      Volume: 13, 2019

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      Philippe Hernigou
      Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University Paris East
      Henri Mondor Hospital
      Creteil
      France
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      Biography of Philippe Hernigou

      Dr. Philippe Hernigou, Ph.D., is currently Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Paris 12 Val de Marne University, Créteil, France. Dr. Hernigou is member of the International Hip Society, SICOT treasurer, member of the French Academy of Surgery, and Past-President of SOFCOT (French Orthopaedic Society). He, as an author/co-author, has been involved in the publication of more than 255 articles in various journals from around the world, having a significant number of total citations, i.e. around 5,130. He has published mainly in the subject areas of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

      Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University Paris East, Henri Mondor Hospital, Creteil, France
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      • Functional Outcomes After Salvage Procedures for Wrist Trauma and Arthritis (Four-Corner Fusion, Proximal Row Carpectomy, Total Wrist Arthroplasty, Total Wrist Fusion, Wrist Denervation): A Review of Literature

        November 15, 2019
      • Long-Term Outcomes after Colton Type I and II Fractures of the Olecranon

        November 15, 2019
      • Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children: Experience from a Central London Paediatric Orthopaedic Service

        November 15, 2019
      • A Rare Case of Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary to Calcific Tendinitis: A Case Report

        September 30, 2019
      • Intra-Operative 3-Dimensional Imaging (O-arm) in Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature

        September 30, 2019
      • Comparison between Trans-articular and Subacromial Stabilization with Ligament Repair for Acute Acromioclavicular Dislocation

        Noboru Matsumura, Yusuke Kawano, Ryogo Furuhata, Hiroo Kimura, Taku Suzuki, Takuji Iwamoto
        November 21, 2019
      • Results of Particulated Juvenile Articular Cartilage Allograft Transplantation in the Knee in Five Years

        Diana C. Patterson, James D. Dieterich, Meredith Bartelstein, Sheena Ranade, Darren Fitzpatrick, Johnathan Glashow, Alexis C. Colvin, James N. Gladstone
        October 25, 2019
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        News release date: March 29, 2018

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        The Open Orthopaedics Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews, letters, case reports and guest-edited single topic issues in all areas of experimental and clinical research and surgery in orthopaedics. Bentham Open ensures speedy peer review process and accepted papers are published within 2 weeks of final acceptance.

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal is committed to ensuring high quality of research published. We believe that a dedicated and committed team of editors and reviewers make it possible to ensure the quality of the research papers. The overall standing of a journal is in a way, reflective of the quality of its Editor(s) and Editorial Board and its members.

        The Open Orthopaedics Journal is seeking energetic and qualified researchers to join its editorial board team as Editorial Board Members or reviewers.

        The essential criteria to become Editorial Board Members of The Open Orthopaedics Journal are as follows:

        1. Experience in experimental and clinical research and surgery in orthopaedics with an academic degree.
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        The Roles of Editorial Board Member are to:

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