Comparing gene expression profiles of adults with isolated spinal tuberculosis to disseminated spinal tuberculosis identified by 18FDG-PET/CT at time of diagnosis, 6- and 12-months follow-up: classifying clinical stages of spinal tuberculosis and monitoring treatment response (Spinal TB X cohort study)

Autor: Julian Scherer, Sandra L. Mukasa, Karen Wolmarans, Reto Guler, Tessa Kotze, Taeksun Song, Robert Dunn, Maritz Laubscher, Hans-Christoph Pape, Michael Held, Friedrich Thienemann

Publikováno v: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024)

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide, with approximately 10 million cases annually. Focus has been on pulmonary TB, while extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) has received little attention. Diagnosis of EPTB remai

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/997092168c674770937294c523f6f75d

Primary hip and knee arthroplasty at district level is safe and may reduce the burden on tertiary care in a low-income setting

Autor: Kim Laubscher, Roopam Dey, Marc Nortje, Michael Held, Ntambue Kauta

Publikováno v: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022)

Abstract Background Arthroplasty procedures in low-income countries are mostly performed at tertiary centers, with waiting lists exceeding 12 to 24 months. Recently, this is further exacerbated by the impact of the Covid Pandemic on elective surgerie

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a6e2b99291674c8a92120a62d558aa00

Evaluating Basic Knee Arthroscopy Skills in Orthopaedic Trainees in a Limited-Resource Setting

Autor: Kirsty Berry, Bsc(Physio), MBBCh, FC Orth(SA), Richard von Bormann, MBChB, FC Ortho (SA), Stephen Roche, MBChB, FC Ortho (SA), Maritz Laubscher, MBChB, FC Orth (SA), MMed, Graham McCollum, MBChB, FC Ortho (SA), Michael Held, MD, FC Ortho(SA), PhD

Publikováno v: JBJS Open Access, Vol 8, Iss 1 (2023)

Background:. Orthopaedic training in Southern Africa is largely focused on trauma, although elective procedures, such as knee arthroscopy, are increasing. This is especially true in the private sector where most trainees will practice. The primary ai

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/8fb5874a00ad42eab2525eab4668b86f

Identifying Research Priorities in Musculoskeletal Trauma Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Autor: Orthopaedic Research Collaboration in Africa, Simon Matthew Graham, Luke Render, David W. Shearer, Saam Morshed, Linda Chokotho, Maritz Laubscher, Robert Dunn, Nando Ferreira, Daniel Christopher Perry, Sithombo Maqungo, Nyengo Mkandawire, Matthew L. Costa, Clara Chikumbutso Mpanga, Michael Held, William James Harrison, Billy Thomson Haonga, Chris Lavy, Grace Drury, Cornelius Mukuzunga, Ishaq Bamidele Ojodu, Laurence Wicks, Michael Oluyinka Okunola, Santa-Maria Venter, Ashtin Doorgakant, Akpati Ugochuku, Aderaw Getie Mewohagn, Almaw Bitew, Nguene Nyemb, Daniel Yeomans, Nohakhelha Nyamulani, Dominic Konadu-Yeboah, Reuben Kwesi Sakyi Ngissah, Joseph Mwanga, Tchaa Hodabalo Towoezim, Ijumaa M. Mkwazu, Deepa Bose, Adebayo Olamijuwon Adewale, Mabvuto Chawinga, Logizomai E.K. Chipasha, Marie Virginie Mengue Edu, Elsadig Ibrahim Mohammed Arbab, Mesfin Etsub Kassahun, Tom Siekei Mogire, Steve Mannion, Forster Amponsah-Manu, Anthony Ayotunde Olasinde, Guifo Marc Leroy, Abdoulie Bah, Mustafa Muzahir Khanbhai, Idrissa Seidou Mohamed, Stefan Swanepoel, Ajibola Babatunde Olandiran, Anthony Olasinde, Kevin Lakati, Martin Thomas Gumeni, Alexis Dun Bo-ib Buunaaim, Insa Bamba, George Manjolo, Parteina Dogossou, Edmund Ndalama Eliezer, Chol William Malkwan, Vincent Lewis Mkochi, Chigblo Pascal, Jeremy Bates, Baidoo Richard Ogirma, Reuben Ngissah, Dieme Charles Bertin, Murtaza Mustafa, Fadimu Abidemi Abiola, Nguiabanda Lendibi Leandre, Lambert Dusingizimana Rutayisire, Martin T. Gumeni, Viseslav Boskovic, Misganaw Alemu Adimass, Christopher C. Ogbuagu, Claude Martin, Jr

Publikováno v: JBJS Open Access, Vol 7, Iss 1 (2022)

Background:. In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), individuals suffer from a disproportionately higher number of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries compared with those living in a high-income setting. However, despite the higher burden of death and

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/1a31ec4228bd4c18aa1ff87f022ac687

Environmental Sustainability in the Context of Mass Personalisation – Quantification of the Carbon Footprint with Life Cycle Assessment

Autor: Ann-Kathrin Briem, Thomas Betten, Michael Held, Daniel Wehner, Michael Baumann

Publikováno v: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 171-180 (2019)

Driven by individualisation as a trend and enabled by new production technologies and increasing digitalisation, mass customisation (MC) and mass personalisation (MP) open up new possibilities to address user demands much better. However, the sustain

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/694266decaec4c2b821976781d862159