To investigate the retinal phenotype and genetic features of a Chinese family with a diagnosis of mitochondrial myopathy and ataxia (MMYAT)./r/nWe conducted a 17-year follow-up of two sisters from a Chinese family and reviewed their medical and family histories. The retinal phenotype was assessed […]

A woman in her 70s presented to the emergency department with generalised fatigue. She presented with characteristic skin findings without muscle weakness, which suggested new-onset amyopathic dermatomyositis. She had mild hypoxia without signs of upper airway obstruction. Chest CT revealed […]

Ultrasound (US) has been widely used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF); however, its therapeutic effect remains unclear./r/nThis meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of ultrasound (US) on pain intensity and foot function in patients with PF./r/nPubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane […]

Bilateral open knee dislocation is an extremely rare injury, with only one previously documented case in the literature. A 65-year-old male sustained bilateral open knee dislocations in an agricultural accident. The left knee was treated with early multiligamentous reconstruction, achieving full […]

Occupational therapy practitioners play an essential role in supporting the occupational performance needs of people with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)./r/nThese Practice Guidelines aim to assist occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and researchers in applying […]

Food-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) are considered a novel therapeutic approach for osteoporosis. However, their efficacy in treating osteoporosis remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to preliminarily evaluate and explore the effects of food-derived EVs in animal […]

Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP) syndrome is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder resulting from a mutation in the PRG4 gene located on chromosome one. This mutation leads to either a deficiency or dysfunction of a glycoprotein known as lubricin, which plays a crucial […]

Custom acetabular components (CACs) have demonstrated promising results in revision total hip arthroplasties with substantial acetabular bone loss. However, previous systematic reviews are limited by short follow-up. The purpose of this systematic review was to report midterm outcomes of CACs in […]

Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) of the knee is a reliable surgical technique for managing symptomatic full-thickness chondral lesions ≥2 cm in young and active patients. There is a need for comprehensive analysis of recent studies among a growing body of literature to better […]

The purpose of this study was to calculate the continuous fragility index (CFI) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing outcomes following robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA)./r/nMEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were searched from inception to April 9, 2024, for RCTs assessing […]

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is increasingly being used to treat complex proximal humerus fractures, especially in the senior population. The question of whether it is worthwhile to repair the greater tuberosity (GT) after rTSA for proximal humerus fractures still needs to be answered./r/nA […]

Total shoulder arthroplasty has been used for over 50 years to treat glenohumeral arthritis. In recent years, one area of innovation has been the use of ceramic-bearing surfaces. The advantages of ceramic bearing surfaces include utility in stemless implants and hemiarthroplasty, where their use in […]

Pharmacological osteoporosis treatment is recommended for secondary fracture prevention in older patients following a hip fracture. However, not all eligible patients receive anti-osteoporosis medication (AOMs). Understanding the decision-making process regarding treatment initiation at patient […]

This case report examines the management of a 5-year-old male with Jacobsen Syndrome (JS) and Paris-Trousseau Syndrome (PTS), emphasizing the challenges of managing complex bleeding risks during dental surgery./r/nThis case report details the management of a 5-year-old male with JS and PTS. The […]

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures can substantially affect a patient's life. Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can stabilize fractures, reduce pain, and increase the patient's functionality. However, the incidence of secondary fractures […]

Understanding the characteristics of intraoperative graft contamination (IOGC) in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may guide infection control measures. Our aim was to determine the rate and characteristics of IOGC during ACLR and its clinical impact in relation to the development […]

Sciatica And Lumbar Disc Herniation Causes Symptoms Diagnosis And Surgery

116. Innovations in Fracture-Healing, with special guest Ted Miclau

A 13-year-old competitive basketball player presented with bilateral acute-on-chronic, unstable (1 side) slipped capital femoral epiphysis. He underwent a single-event bilateral modified Dunn capital realignment osteotomy and fixation. At 4 years postsurgery, he has excellent clinical function, has […]

We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing perioperative blood loss between navigation or robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or patient-specific instrumentation (PSI), which are surgical techniques that do not violate the femoral medullary cavity, and […]

To evaluate sex-based disparities in outcomes following surgery for anterior shoulder instability and to assess the quality of the current literature on this topic./r/nFollowing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a June 2023 database search (PubMed, Web […]

To explore the indications, outcomes, and complications related to slope-reducing osteotomies in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears or graft failure. A secondary aim was to create an algorithm on the basis of the current literature and authors' opinions./r/nThis study was […]

Rhythmic gymnasts need years of hard work. However, despite their endeavor, they often face a high risk of injury due of the demands of strength, endurance, and apparatus exercises. Standardized and validated assessment tools are essential for the effective detection and treatment of these […]

Femoral shaft fractures with concomitant vascular injury requiring limb revascularization, although rare, are a limb-threatening condition. Historically, emergent external fixation of the femur fracture followed by vascular repair has been considered the standard of care. We discuss four cases of […]

Low-intensity focused ultrasound is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that delivers mechanical forces to a deep location within the body through acoustic pressure waves without affecting tissue between the transducer and focal target. Preliminary studies involving healthy volunteers suggest […]

Calcaneal spur refers to a condition in which a sharp bone growth occurs at the heel. In Unani, the calcaneal spur is best categorized under Waja'al-'Aqib (heel pain). This study aims to report the effect of traditional Unani medicine on severe heel pain due to calcaneal spur./r/nThe current case, […]

Operative management of acetabular fractures can be complicated by the development of symptomatic post-traumatic arthritis, which may necessitate conversion total hip arthroplasty (THA). There is increased interest in treatment with THA for acute management, but optimal patient selection depends on […]

Views surrounding acromioplasty at the time of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) have shifted dramatically over time. In recent years, various studies have argued against acromioplasty, citing equivocal functional outcomes after arthroscopic RCR with or without acromioplasty./r/nTo assess the […]

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common sports-related injury that often requires surgical intervention. The two main types of grafts used in ACL reconstruction are autografts and allografts. Two types of transplants have their own advantages in different aspects, so the choice of graft […]

To identify the return-to-sport (RTS) rate in athletes undergoing a Latarjet procedure while outlining the specific reasons for failure to RTS./r/nAn electronic literature search was conducted (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science). Studies in peer-reviewed journals with Latarjet procedures […]

Liquid nitrogen-treated autografts are used to reconstruct bone defects after wide resection of malignant bone tumours. However, the lack of blood supply makes them prone to infection, which is traditionally treated with systemic antibiotics and infected bone removal. Continuous local antibiotic […]

Giant cell-rich osteosarcoma (GCRO) is a rare variant of osteosarcoma with unusual radiological and histopathological features that make its diagnosis challenging. The most critical and unusual feature of GCRO is that it has a purely osteolytic appearance. Therefore, GCRO cases are frequently […]

Everyone has heard of menopause but what about its long-neglected male cousin, andropause? Men also experience hormonal changes with age. And just as menopause is more freely discussed today than it once was, andropause is coming out of the shadows.

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create super-resolution images showing the inner structures of […]

First light field-enabled surgical technology company secures additional institutional capital to drive adoption of its AI-driven platform SEATTLE, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Proprio, a Seattle-based surgical technology company, today announced that it has secured $43 million in Series B […]

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EpiBone has received Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance from the FDA to begin testing its lab-grown knee cartilage in humans. The treatment, known as an engineered allogenic osteochondral graft, has shown promise in pre-clinical studies and […]

November 2022 myAO is running a Christmas Clinical Case Competition across the 5 clinical divisions! Participate and win the chance to have your clinical case featured on the AO website, myAO blog and on the Clinical Case Roundup that will be sent in January to the myAO users with interests related […]

September 2022 Designed over the last few months with surgeons from the AO network and thanks to community feedback, myAO is very excited to announce the release of CaseFolio this September—your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio. The post Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio […]