Publicaties | Orthopaedic Research Foundation Genk

The follow-up of trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis using V-shaped osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint.

Aandoening(en): Hand

Datum: maart 2015

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Joris Duerinckx

INTRODUCTION:
Osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint, also known as the thumb carpometacarpal joint, is one of the most common anatomic sites of arthritis in the human body. Many surgical...

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What is the best way to fix a polyurethane meniscal scaffold? A biomechanical evaluation of different fixation modes.

Aandoening(en): Knie

Datum: januari 2015

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans, . Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten

PURPOSE:
Ingrowth of meniscal tissue into a meniscal scaffold can be optimized by securely fixing the scaffold into the meniscal remnants. The purpose of this research was to test and compare...

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Range of motion after total knee arthroplasty: the effect of a preoperative home exercise program.

Datum: maart 2014

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans, . Prof. Dr. Joris Duerinckx

PURPOSE:
Preoperative range of motion (ROM) is the most important variable to determine final flexion after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to determine whether...

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The effectiveness of preventive programs in decreasing the risk of soccer injuries in Belgium: national trends over a decade.

Datum: maart 2014

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans, . Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten, . Dr. Luc Vanlommel

BACKGROUND:
Although characterized by a relatively high injury rate, soccer is the world's most popular sport. In Belgium, the nationalRoyal Belgian Football Association involves about 420,000...

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Incidence and risk factors of lower leg fractures in Belgian soccer players.

Datum: december 2013

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans, . Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten, . Dr. Luc Vanlommel

INTRODUCTION:
Soccer is the world's most popular sport and one that is physically demanding and highly competitive. Consequently, the rate of injuries resulting from this sport is only increasing....

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