Search Results - "Marais, Leonard Charles"

Effect of frame and fixation factors on the incidence of pin site infections in circular external fixation of the tibia: A systematic review of comparative studies by Laubscher, Maritz, Nieuwoudt, Luan, Marais, Leonard

“…Introduction: Pin site infections (PSIs) are frequent complications encountered with the use of circular external fixators. PSIs range in severity, and the…”
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Short-Term Celecoxib Promotes Bone Formation without Compromising Cefazolin Efficacy in an Early Orthopaedic Device-Related Infection: Evidence from a Rat Model by Mdingi, Vuyisa Siphelele, Gens, Lena, Mys, Karen, Varga, Peter, Zeiter, Stephan, Marais, Leonard Charles, Richards, Robert Geoffrey, Moriarty, Fintan Thomas, Chittò, Marco

“…Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are crucial components of multimodal analgesia for musculoskeletal injuries, targeting cyclooxygenase (COX)…”
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Culturally competent patient-provider communication in the management of cancer: An integrative literature review by Brown, Ottilia, Ham-Baloyi, Wilma ten, Rooyen, Dalena (RM) van, Aldous, Colleen, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Managing cancer in a multicultural environment poses several challenges, which include the communication between the patient and the healthcare provider…”
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Prevention and management of external fixator pin track sepsis by Marais, Leonard Charles

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Application of the Modified RUST Score in Tibial Bone Transport and Factors Associated with Docking Site Complications by Kummer, Anne, Nieuwoudt, Luan, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Reconstruction of segmental bone defects with bone transport is a well-established treatment. Mechanical complications at the docking site after frame removal…”
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Management of tibial non-unions according to a novel treatment algorithm by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Abstract Tibial non-unions represent a spectrum of conditions that are challenging to treat. The optimal management remains unclear despite the frequency with…”
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Bone transport through an induced membrane in the management of tibial bone defects resulting from chronic osteomyelitis by Marais, Leonard Charles, Ferreira, Nando

“…Wide resection of infected bone improves the odds of achieving remission of infection in patients with chronic osteomyelitis. Aggressive debridement is…”
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Two stage reconstruction of septic non-union of the humerus with the use of circular external fixation by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles, Serfontein, Charles

“…Abstract Achieving quiescence in chronic osteomyelitis remains challenging. Wide resection of all infected and necrotic tissues improves the chances of…”
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Prevention and management of external fixator pin track sepsis by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Pin track-associated complications are almost universal findings with the use of external fixation. These complications are catastrophic if it leads to the…”
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The transphyseal osteotomy for the slipped proximal tibial epiphysis in tibia vara by Maré, Pieter Herman, Thompson, David Mungo, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…This study aimed to describe a novel transphyseal osteotomy (TPO) for acute deformity correction in children with bilateral tibia vara and the atraumatic…”
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The Medial Elevation Osteotomy for Late-presenting and Recurrent Infantile Blount Disease by Maré, Pieter Herman, Thompson, David Mungo, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…BACKGROUND:Late-presenting or recurrent infantile Blount disease (IBD) is characterized by knee instability because of medial tibial plateau depression,…”
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Guided growth using a tension-band plate in Blount’s disease by Maré, Pieter Herman, Thompson, David Mungo, Marais, Leonard Charles

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Guided growth using a tension-band plate in Blount’s disease by Maré, Pieter Herman, Thompson, David Mungo, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Our observational study’s objective was to determine how effective guided growth with tension-band plates was to correct the deformity in Blount’s disease. We…”
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A Systematic Review of the Heterogenous Gene Expression Patterns Associated with Multidrug Chemoresistance in Conventional Osteosarcoma by Mthethwa, Phakamani Goodman, Marais, Leonard Charles, Ramsuran, Veron, Aldous, Collen Michelle

“…Multidrug chemoresistance (MDR) remains the most significant obstacle to improving survival in osteosarcoma patients. Heterogeneous genetic alterations…”
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Closed Distraction and Gradual Deformity Correction of Stiff Hypertrophic Tibial Nonunions with Hexapod External Fixation by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Closed distraction of stiff tibial nonunions with a hexapod external fixator can predictably lead to union without the need for additional surgery or bone…”
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The effect of HIV infection on the incidence and severity of circular external fixator pin track sepsis: a retrospective comparative study of 229 patients by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles

“…Pin track sepsis is a common complication of circular external fixation. HIV status has been implicated as an independent risk factor for the development of…”
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Mechanobiology in the management of mobile atrophic and oligotrophic tibial nonunions by Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles, Aldous, Colleen

“…Abstract Background Recent research indicates that atrophic nonunions are biologically active and may heal in the optimal biomechanical environment. Methods…”
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Continuous irrigation as dead space management for fracture-related Type 1 intramedullary chronic osteomyelitis by Grey, Jan-Petrus, Burger, Marilize, Marais, Leonard, Ferreira, Nando

“…Introduction: Dead space management following intramedullary debridement and reaming can be challenging and several alternatives have been described. The main…”
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Fracture-related infections in HIV infected patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Nieuwoudt, Luan, Rodseth, Reitze N., Marais, Leonard Charles

“…To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the incidence of fracture-related infections (FRI) following surgical management of closed and open…”
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A modified staging system for chronic osteomyelitis by Marais, Leonard Charles, Ferreira, Nando, Aldous, Colleen, Sartorius, Benn, Le Roux, Theo

“…Abstract Aims To investigate the short-term outcome of treatment of chronic osteomyelitis where management was based on a refined host stratification system…”
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