To systematically review published studies on risk prediction models for adjacent vertebral fractures (AVF) after vertebral augmentation (VA), thereby providing a reference for constructing and improving such models./r/nPubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge […]

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common among the elderly, causing significant morbidity, pain, and disability. This study quantitatively analyzes the vertebral height restoration via Kyphoplasty (KP) and Vertebroplasty (VP), along with the cement volume used and leakage percentage. Our […]

This study examines failure rates, complication rates and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for meniscal all-inside (AI) and inside-out (IO) repair techniques./r/nA systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Embase and Cochrane (inception to January 2024) assessing for Level I-III studies […]

The goal of this systematic review is to determine the prevalence of these testing systems in the current rotator cuff literature, determine the most common outcome measurements evaluated with each of these systems, and discuss the benefits and limitations of each of these modalities./r/nA PubMed […]

Various exercise interventions are recommended to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in females. However, the extent to which these training interventions influence lower-limb landing biomechanics in youth female remains unclear./r/nThis systematic review and meta-analysis […]

Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) is a major pharmacotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is associated with various adverse effects. Controversies exist in whether ICS use in COPD is associated with osteoporosis or fracture./r/nWe performed a systematic review and […]

To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of imaging tests for the prediction of RA progression in people with inflammatory joint pain or clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA)./r/nWe searched MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science from 1987 to March 2024. Studies evaluating any imaging tests in […]

Significant bone loss is a major challenge in revision total knee arthroplasties (TKAs), especially with large femoral condylar defects. Restoring the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction and central bone loss is critical for stability and reducing risk of component loosening. We describe a novel […]

BACKGROUND This report describes a 55-year-old man with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2B von Willebrand disease (VWD2B), and thrombocytopenia requiring 2 surgical total hip replacements managed with pure von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrate (Wilfactin®) and VWF/Factor VIII (FVIII) […]

Periprosthetic joint infections caused by are rare and present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially in endemic regions such as Anatolia. The indolent nature of infections often results in subclinical presentations, complicating early detection and management. This case […]

Two patients with short axial length proximal femur (ALPF) and undisplaced femoral neck fractures were treated with Femoral Neck System (FNS). The shortest produced implant was too long for both. The first patient was complicated with the implant indenting at the femoral head articular surface. In […]

Burkholderia pseudomallei can kill up to 40% of individuals who develop symptoms, but the pathogen has rarely been reported as a cause of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). We report a case of a woman with cultured-confirmed B. pseudomallei knee PJI who survived her infection and had excellent […]

Despite its increasing popularity, total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) remains a treatment option that is often viewed critically and is still rarely used in patients with partial or complete osteoarthritis of the wrist. TWA is an appropriate alternative to total or partial wrist fusion, particularly […]

A 12-year-old adolescent boy presented with delayed median and ulnar nerve palsy following nailing for midshaft both-bone forearm fractures. Electromyography nerve conduction velocity studies confirmed median and ulnar nerve compression at the fracture site. Surgical exploration revealed an intact […]

Giant cell tumours of bone are exceedingly rare in the distal phalanx of the thumb and pose therapeutic challenges when found in this location. We present a case of a giant cell tumour in this region, and a novel method of reconstruction to maintain length and function. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.

We describe a new ligament reconstruction of the distal interosseous membrane to treat chronic distal radioulnar joint instability without osteoarthritis and report the results of a series of four cases. This ligamentoplasty appears to be a technically simple and effective joint stabilization […]

OBJECTIVE: End-stage ankle arthritis is a debilitating condition for which ankle arthrodesis (AA) remains a principal surgical option. Open and arthroscopic techniques are widely used, yet the literature presents heterogeneous findings. This umbrella review consolidates systematic reviews and […]

To compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) at 1-year and 2-year follow-up after treatment for anterior shoulder instability./r/nRandomized controlled trials and prospective studies that evaluated and reported PROMs after a capsulolabral repair (with or without remplissage), bone […]

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis (OA) leads to pain, limited jaw function, and bite changes. When non-invasive treatments fail, minimally invasive procedures like TMJ arthrocentesis with saline and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are commonly used. Orthobiologics, including […]

Although prior studies alluded to the association between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and osteoporosis, the exact prevalence of osteoporosis in this patient population remains variably reported. Therefore, we aimed to systematically explore the overall prevalence of osteoporosis in patients […]

Virtual reality is an emerging technology that intends to promote motor and perceptual-cognitive skills, which could benefit people with sports injuries. However, there is a lack of meta-analyses on its effectiveness in sports injury rehabilitation for young adults./r/nThis systematic review and […]

Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma (PMHE), a rare soft tissue tumor predominantly affecting young adults, often presents as multiple nodules in various tissue planes of a limb. Malignant transformation and metastatic disease are unusual and pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. A 17-year-old […]

Revision total ankle arthroplasty (reTAA) is becoming more common. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate its re-revision rate and factors affecting longevity./r/nFollowing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement and Assessing the Methodological Quality of […]

The aim of this umbrella review is to explore the effect of intrawound vancomycin on the incidence of infection and wound complications in patients undergoing primary joint arthroplasty./r/nTwo authors conducted a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and the Cochrane Central Register of […]

A 20-year-old man presented after a fall from an 8-foot ladder. Radiographs revealed pronation external rotation injury. Closed reduction and splinting was performed in the emergency department. Surgery was planned 6 days later to include open reduction and internal fixation of the fibula and […]

Childhood obesity is a growing global health crisis with significant health and orthopedic complications such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a hip disorder characterized by the displacement of the metaphysis relative to the epiphysis. SCFE always requires surgical intervention to […]

Sciatica or Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Reconstruction of the anatomic defect following extra-articular shoulder resection is a challenging problem, particularly in cases when function of the deltoid muscle and rotator cuff are compromised. Standard reconstruction techniques often result in either instability or rigidity. Constrained […]

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Autologous fascia lata has been increasingly utilised in pelvic floor reconstructive surgeries such as sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy. This case highlights sacrohysteropexy with autologous fascia lata as a promising option for women with advanced uterovaginal prolapse who wish to preserve […]

Double level osteotomy (DLO) is recommended for severe varus knees with deformities in both the femur and tibia or the deformity angle is greater than 20˚. with the assistance of preoperative computer planning and intraoperative 3D printing guides, DLO was successfully completed on the femoral and […]

Failure of primary cartilage restoration procedures of the knee that proceed to necessitating revision cartilage procedures represent a challenging clinical scenario with variable outcomes reported in previous literature./r/nTo perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes and […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]