L-SHAPED CORTICOTOMY WITH BONE FLAP SLIDING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC TIBIAL OSTEOMYELITIS: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND CLINICAL RESULTS

L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding in the management of chronic tibial osteomyelitis: surgical technique and clinical results

Abstract Background We described the use of the technique of L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding to treat chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia in eight patients and presented the preliminary results.Methods L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding was performed in eight patients between 2007 and 2014.All patients had chronic tibial osteomy

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Best practices for virtual care to support youth with chronic pain and their families: a rapid systematic review to inform health care and policy during COVID-19 and beyond

Abstract.The COVID-19 pandemic has acutely challenged health systems and catalyzed the need for widescale virtual care and digital solutions across all areas of health, including pediatric chronic pain.The objective of this rapid systematic review was to identify recommendations, guidelines, and/or best practices for using virtual care to support y

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The relationship between family history of tobacco use and progression to tobacco use among young adult e-cigarette users

Family history of tobacco use and use of e-cigarettes have both been associated with increased tobacco use among young adults.However, to our knowledge, these variables have not been considered simultaneously.This study was designed to evaluate the hypothesis that family history of tobacco use would predict tobacco product use over time among young

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