"Orthopedic Equipment" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients.
| Descriptor ID |
D009983
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.858.442
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| Concept/Terms |
Orthopedic Equipment- Orthopedic Equipment
- Equipment, Orthopedic
- Equipments, Orthopedic
- Orthopedic Equipments
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Orthopedic Equipment" by people in Profiles.
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The evidence-based approach in bringing new orthopaedic devices to market. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Apr; 92(4):1030-7.
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Three-dimensional in vivo measurement of lumbar spine segmental motion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2006 Aug 15; 31(18):2073-8.
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Symposium: introducing technology into orthopaedic practice. How should it be done? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 May; 87(5):1146-58.
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High rate of failure of allograft reconstruction of the extensor mechanism after total knee arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1999 Nov; 81(11):1574-9.
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Biomechanics of transfixation in pedicle screw instrumentation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1996 Oct 01; 21(19):2224-9.
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Arthrometric evaluation of knees that have a torn anterior cruciate ligament. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1990 Oct; 72(9):1299-306.