Ali Hashemi

Bone and Joint Research Centre, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Potential Role of Local Estrogen in Enhancement of Fracture Healing: Preclinical Study in Rabbits

      Background: Effects of estrogen on bone metabolism and its protective role on prevention of osteoporosis are well   documented. However, the efficacy of estrogen treatment on bone healing is not well investigated. The drug can be delivered both systemically or locally to the bone with differences in concentrations and side effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of lo...

[ 2 ] - Cementless Hip Arthroplasty in Southern Iran, Midterm Outcome and Comparison of Two Designs

Background: Cementless hip prosthesis was designed to provide biologic fixation, without the use of cement. The second generation components have shown more reliable bone ingrowths and survival rates. We are reporting a midterm result of two designs of cementless prosthesis in a unique culture with different social habits and expectations.Methods: 52 primary cementless total hip arthroplasty in...