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Surgical site infection after hip fracture – mortality and risk factors: an observational cohort study of 1,709 patients
(Acta Orthopaedica;1-6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-24)Abstract Background and purpose — Surgical site infection (SSI) is a devastating complication of hip fracture surgery. We studied the contribution of early deep SSI to mortality after hip fracture surgery and the risk ... -
Fast track hip fracture care and mortality – an observational study of 2230 patients
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders;20 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-24)Background Hip fracture patients are frail and have a high mortality. We investigated whether the introduction of fast track care reduced the 30-day mortality after hip fractures. Methods Fast track hip fracture ... -
Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for chronic Achilles tendon rupture. A retrospective study
(Foot and Ankle Surgery;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-18)Background The transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon (FHL) is an established method for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures. An extensive examination of power, strength, endurance and complications related ... -
Epidemiology of distal radius fracture in Akershus, Norway, in 2010-2011
(Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research;13(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-13)Background Several studies published over the last decade indicate an increased incidence of distal radius fractures (DRF). With Norway having one of the highest reported incidence of DRFs, we conducted a study to assess ... -
Five-Year follow-up results of a rondomized controlled study comparing intramedullary nailing With plate fixation of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle in adults
(JBJS Open Access;3(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-20)Background: Surgical management of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle is becoming more frequent, although long-term follow-up with Level-I evidence is scarce. Plate fixation (PF) of comminuted fractures ... -
Effect of Activity at Time of Injury and Concomitant Ligament Injuries on Patient- Reported Outcome After Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
(Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine;6(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-28)Background: The outcomes after posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR) have been shown to be inferior to those of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. There is a lack of knowledge regarding prognostic ... -
Prognostic factors for long-term outcome of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with fixation in situ
(Journal of Children's Orthopaedics;11(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-06)Purpose Predictive factors for long-term outcome after in situ fixation for chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) have so far not been systematically analysed. The aims of this study were to define predictors ...
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