A patient with rheumatoid arthritis in her 30s who had a left knee that had been ankylosed for 10 years was treated with robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement (RA-TKR) and surgical release of the ankyloses. For RA-TKR, accurate bony registration is essential. It was difficult to record the […]

Bilateral low-velocity multi-ligament knee Injury (MLKI) is a rare injury increasing in prevalence along with obesity. Early surgical intervention is indicated to improve long-term outcomes. We describe the surgical and postoperative management of a bilateral MLKI. The patient underwent staged […]

Radiological investigations are critical to diagnosis and treatment of many musculoskeletal diseases including detecting earliest degenerative changes (osteoarthritis (OA)) seen in patients with unstable ankle fractures managed surgically. Despite the high incidence of ankle OA, research into early […]

This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current evidence on accurate and rapid diagnostic methods, effective and safe shoulder dislocation reduction techniques, pharmacological treatment, and post-reduction care for acute anterior shoulder dislocation in the emergency department […]

The Future of Digitally-Planned Knee Osteotomies with PSI | Dr. Laith Jazrawi

Forearm fractures contribute up to 40% of all pediatric fractures, with ≤39% of conservatively managed fractures resulting in malunion. Surgical management of malunion is challenging as precise calculation of multiplanar correction is required to obtain optimal outcomes. Advances in 3D computer […]

This study explores the impact of allograft selection in revision ACL reconstruction (RACLR). Allografts reduce donor-site morbidity and surgery duration but are costly and may prolong graft integration times. We aimed to assess various allograft subtypes for their efficacy and failure rates in […]

Chondral defects of the knee can be identified in up to 60% of patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. The use of Autologous Matrix Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC), which combines subchondral microfracture with a collagen membrane,has been increasingly used to treat these defects./r/nThis review […]

Surgeons sometimes ascribe inadequate comfort and capability after trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthroplasty to movement of the trapezium toward the scaphoid (subsidence or reduced trapezial space height [TSH]). We asked the following: (1) What percentage of studies found a relationship between […]

Resistance training (RT) is recognized in clinical guidelines as a beneficial treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but the efficacy of different RT types is not well-established./r/nThis network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to compare the effects of different types of RT, namely, isometric muscle […]

Osteoporosis is one of the most common metabolic diseases that is characterized by a decrease in bone density and a loss of the quality of the bone structure. The use of deep learning in the prediction of osteoporosis can provide a non-invasive, cost-effective, and efficient approach. The aim of […]

Coccidiomycosis is a regional disease with global importance, with both an expanding endemic area and population, as well as increasing travel. Although unusual, it should be considered in patients with a travel history to endemic areas, even when immunocompetent and outside the usual incubation […]

To investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality-based therapy (VRBT) after total hip arthroplasty (THA)./r/nPubMed, SCOPUS, WOS, PEDro and CINAHL were consulted for results up to April 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of VRBT (physical and cognitive […]

BACKGROUND The thumb is crucial for the aesthetic and functional aspects of the upper extremity. A crushed thumb injury can be particularly challenging, especially for individuals with high demands. Currently, there is no consensus on the best approach for treating a crushed thumb. The scapular […]

Traditional skin preparation and prophylactic antibiotics have not uniformly been successful in preventing surgical site infection (SSI) following total joint arthroplasties. Iodophor-impregnated adhesive dressings, such as Ioban, have shown promising effects in reducing the incidence of SSI. A […]

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease associated with pain, disability, and functional limitations. Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, has been linked to disability and pain in KOA patients. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between kinesiophobia and […]

Caring Beyond Bones- The Intersection of Medical Humanities and Orthopaedic Surgery - Grand Rounds

Wakeboarding is a sport associated with various types of injuries, primarily affecting the upper and lower limbs. In this case, a 44-year-old man fell from a ramp while wakeboarding and barely managed to reach the shore before dying shortly afterward. An autopsy revealed a complete rupture of the […]

Bone defects and nonunion following initial treatment remain significant clinical challenges. The Ilizarov method constitutes a fundamental approach for addressing bone defects, and its integration with adjunctive techniques, such as the accordion maneuver, antibiotic spacers, or internal fixation, […]

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a widespread chronic metabolic disorder, presents frequently in clinical settings. The relationship between T2D and bone mineral density (BMD) has been subject to ongoing investigation, yielding inconclusive results./r/nA systematic literature search was conducted across […]

This study aims to assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BT-A) in treating tennis elbow./r/nWe systematically reviewed the literature and included full-text randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published until June 2024, available in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases. […]

Recent advancements in minimally invasive surgery for correction of hallux abductovalgus has increased the popularity of this technique. To date, the incidence of complications with this updated technique has not been evaluated./r/nThe purpose of this systematic review was to determine the […]

Minimally invasive treatment options for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) have been a prominent area of research in recent years. Arthroscopic-assisted treatments have been applied in the clinical management of ONFH; however, high-quality evidence verifying their effectiveness and safety is […]

With the development of surgical technology, the level of digital medicine is constantly improving. The birth of new technologies has a certain impact on traditional methods. At present, robot-assisted technology has been applied to patients with calcaneal fractures, which poses a challenge to […]

This systematic review and meta-analysis compare the incidences of complications, reoperations and hardware removal between anterior and dorsal plating after corrective osteotomy for dorsally angulated distal radial malunions. A total of 403 patients were included; 253 patients underwent anterior […]

This case report details the rare presentation of a scaphoid waist fracture in a 27-year-old right-hand-dominant man, with an atypical displacement of the proximal fracture fragment into the flexor compartment of the forearm. Urgent open reduction and internal fixation using a Herbert screw were […]

Shoulder dislocation is undoubtedly one of the most common injuries in traumatology. Posterior dislocation of the shoulder is regarded as comparatively rare compared to anterior dislocation, whilst it is strikingly extraordinary for this type of injury to be accompanied by a concomitant fracture. […]

Checkrein deformity of the hallux is commonly characterized by rigid flexion of the interphalangeal joint in ankle dorsiflexion but with flexibility in ankle plantarflexion which can be named as flexion checkrein deformity and as rare condition, extension checkrein deformity, characterized by rigid […]

This case report describes a woman in her 70s who presented with a 3-month history of hip pain and inability to walk. Upon admission, she was diagnosed with the extremely rare condition of complete femoral head disappearance. A comprehensive examination was conducted to determine the cause and […]

We present a case of a 39-year-old woman at 23 weeks gestation who sustained traumatic both-column acetabular fracture and protrusio acetabuli, managed with initial traction and delayed total hip arthroplasty (THA) until after cesarean section delivery./r/nInitial skeletal traction with subsequent […]

Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma (EH) is a rare malignant vascular tumour occurring mainly in the liver and lungs, with bones being a rare site and primarily seen in the adult population. This case presents a male patient in his 40s who presented to the outpatient department with a chief issue of […]

Several reconstruction methods exist for Malawer type I/V proximal humerus reconstruction after bone tumor resection; however, no consensus has been reached regarding the preferred methods./r/nWe conducted a literature search on various types of proximal humerus oncologic reconstruction methods. We […]

Professor Changjun Li and his colleagues at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University have published a research paper titled "Mechanical protein polycystin-1 directly regulates osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption" in Science Bulletin.

A new anti-osteoporosis drug has just been approved for use in the UK. The drug, called abaloparatide, is licensed for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis and a very high risk of fractures. Abaloparatide's approval could benefit more than 14,000 women in the UK who are at serious risk of bone […]

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 […]