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Tuberculous arthritis of native joints – a systematic review and European Bone and Joint Infection Society workgroup report by Marais, Leonard C, Nieuwoudt, Luan, Nansook, Adisha, Menon, Aditya, Benito, Natividad

“…Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the existing published data on the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis (TB) arthritis…”
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Pre-treatment serum lactate dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphatase as predictors of metastases in extremity osteosarcoma by Marais, Leonard C, Bertie, Julia, Rodseth, Reitze, Sartorius, Benn, Ferreira, Nando

“…Abstract Background The prognosis of patients with metastatic osteosarcoma remains poor. However, the chance of survival can be improved by surgical resection…”
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Cultural factors that influence the treatment of osteosarcoma in Zulu patients : healthcare professionals’ perspectives and strategies by Aldous, Colleen, Van Rooyen, Dalena R.M., Marais, Leonard C., Goliath, Veonna, Brown, Ottilia

“…Purpose: International and national research regarding the discussion of cancer treatment across cultural boundaries is sparse. This study was conducted in the…”
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Impact of Positive Cultures During the Second Stage of a Two-Stage Exchange: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sabater-Martos, Marta, Boadas, Laia, Trebše, Rihard, Grenho, André, Sanz-Ruiz, Pablo, Marais, Leonard C., Vaznaisiene, Danguole, Ferrari, Matteo, Soriano, Alex

“…Two-stage exchange is a frequently performed procedure in patients who have a periprosthetic joint infection. Positive cultures when performing the second…”
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Universal healthcare coverage: we might not need to throw the baby out with the bathwater by Marais, Leonard C

“…I believe there is not a healthcare worker (HCW) in South Africa, either in the public or private sector, who will oppose the idea of universal healthcare…”
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Antibiotic resistance: Netflix, HAL 9000 and the $100 billion question by Marais, Leonard C

“…With Yuval Noah Harari’s ‘I told you so’ still ringing in our ears and the battlefield still ablaze, one cannot help but wonder what the next microorganism…”
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Predictive Factors for Recurrence in Infantile Blount Disease Treated With Tibial Osteotomy by Maré, Pieter H., Thompson, David M., Marais, Leonard C.

“…BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine the recurrence rate in infantile Blount disease (IBD) in a cohort of patients treated with a tibial osteotomy; and…”
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Gradual Deformity Correction with a Computer-assisted Hexapod External Fixator in Blount's Disease by Mare, Pieter H, Marais, Leonard C

“…AimTo evaluate the results in terms of correction and complications from gradual correction with a computer-assisted hexapod circular external fixator in a…”
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3D-printed cable tie-assisted static progressive splints for fixed flexion contractures of the proximal phalangeal joint: a proof of concept study by Rocher, Antoine, O'connor, Megan, Marais, Leonard C

“…\r\nBackground\r\nProximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) contractures are common sequelae following trauma to the hand and represent a treatment impasse in…”
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Outcomes of surgically managed adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries in an upper-middle-income country by Lunga, Henry, O'Connor, Megan, Rocher, Antoine GL, Marais, Leonard C.

“…Traumatic brachial plexus injuries (TBPIs) are debilitating and complex to treat. The last five decades have seen advances in surgical management, and…”
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The use of a mobile software application to improve the management of open tibia fractures in a resource-constrained environment by Mzamo, Solomzi, Rajpaul, Jitesh, O'connor, Megan, Arnold, John, Marais, Leonard C

“…\r\nBackground\r\nThe aim of the study was to compare the initial management and the outcomes of patients with open tibia fractures referred to a tertiary…”
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Prognostic factors for overall survival of conventional osteosarcoma of the appendicular skeleton: a single-centre experience in South Africa with minimum three-year follow-up by Mthethwa, Phakamani G., Marais, Leonard C., Aldous, Collen M.

“…Aims The aim of this study is to determine the predictors of overall survival (OS) and predictive factors of poor prognosis of conventional high-grade…”
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Key aspects of soft tissue management in fracture-related infection: recommendations from an international expert group by Marais, Leonard C., Hungerer, Sven, Eckardt, Henrik, Zalavras, Charalampos, Obremskey, William T., Ramsden, Alex, McNally, Martin A., Morgenstern, Mario, Metsemakers, Willem-Jan

“…A judicious, well-planned bone and soft tissue debridement remains one of the cornerstones of state-of-the-art treatment of fracture-related infection (FRI)…”
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The association between HIV infection and periprosthetic joint infection following total hip replacement in young adults by Ngwazi, Muzi, Ryan, Paul, Goga, Ismael, Marais, Leonard C

“…The HIV burden in South Africa is high. HIV-positive patients are at risk of developing avascular necrosis of the femoral head, necessitating total hip…”
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The surgical management of fracture-related infection. Surgical strategy selection and the need for early surgical intervention by Marais, Leonard C., Zalavras, Charalampos G., Moriarty, Fintan T., Kühl, Richard, Metsemakers, Willem-Jan, Morgenstern, Mario

“…The aim of this narrative review is to describe the various surgical management strategies employed in fracture-related infection (FRI), to explore how they…”
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Factors associated with dissemination and complications of acute bone and joint infections in children by Mdingi, Vuyisa S, Maré, Pieter H, Marais, Leonard C

“…\r\nBackground\r\nPaediatric bone and joint infections remain common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and may have devastating long-term sequelae…”
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Growth modulation may decrease recurrence when used as an adjunct to osteotomy in infantile Blount’s disease by Maré, Pieter H, Thompson, David M, Marais, Leonard C

“…This study aimed to determine whether the addition of a lateral proximal tibial tension band plate, combined with proximal tibial dome realignment osteotomy,…”
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Complications of surgically managed pelvic and acetabular fractures by Mbatha, Sandile T, Mlekeleli T N Duma, Maqungo, Sithombo, Marais, Leonard C

“…Background:High energy pelvic and acetabular fractures frequently occur in conjunction with multiple system injuries and have been associated with morbidity…”
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Culturally competent patient–provider communication with Zulu patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma: an evidence-based practice guideline by Brown, Ottilia, van Rooyen, Dalena RM, Aldous, Colleen, Marais, Leonard C

“…This guideline was developed as a response to patients with osteosarcoma presenting late for treatment thereby significantly affecting their prognoses…”
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High burnout among the South African orthopaedic community: a cross-sectional study by O'Connor, Megan, Ferreira, Nando, Smith, Michele, Webster, Phillip, Venter, Rudolph G, Marais, Leonard C

“…Background: Burnout is epidemic among physicians, with the orthopaedic speciality displaying one of the highest rates of burnout in international studies. The…”
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