- Meniscal ramp lesion classification systems: A systematic review.on July 22, 2024
To describe the proposed classification systems for meniscal ramp lesions (RLs) in the literature and evaluate their accuracy and reliability./r/nA systematic search was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines utilising PubMed, Embase […]
- Tibial derotational osteotomy for idiopathic tibial torsion: A systematic review of surgical indications based on clinical presentation and measurement technique.on July 22, 2024
The aim of this systematic review was to identify the surgical indications of tibial derotational osteotomy (TDO) in patients with idiopathic external tibial torsion (ETT) and identify common measurement thresholds for surgical correction./r/nA systematic search of MEDLINE and Embase via Ovid, […]
- Durable Effects of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.on July 22, 2024
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease which can result in chronic pain and disability. The current interventions available for KOA often fail to provide long-lasting effects, highlighting the need for new treatment options that can offer durable benefits. Previous studies have […]
- Early rehabilitation vs. conventional immobilization in nonoperative treatment of proximal humeral fracture: a systematic review.on July 8, 2024
Fractures of the proximal humerus (PHF) are commonly treated conservatively. Evidence suggests that a period of immobilization of one week or less may lead to some advantages compared to a traditional 3-4 weeks of immobilization. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the clinical and […]
- Syndesmosis Injury Contributes a Large Negative Effect on Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review.on July 8, 2024
The literature largely addresses questions of diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic accuracy. However, the magnitude of the clinical impact of syndesmosis injury is commonly described in intuitive yet qualitative terms. This systematic review aimed to quantify the impact of syndesmosis […]
- Update Alert: Effectiveness and Safety of Treatments to Prevent Fractures in People With Low Bone Mass or Primary Osteoporosis: A Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis for the American College of Physicians.on July 8, 2024
Update Alert: Effectiveness and Safety of Treatments to Prevent Fractures in People With Low Bone Mass or Primary Osteoporosis: A Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis for the American College of Physicians.
- Thermography method under the influence of exercise in the detection of muscle injuries: Sartorius muscle case report.on July 8, 2024
The aim of this study was to determine the level of participation in the training of the athlete who applied to the clinic with pain by infrared thermography. Symptoms of sartorius muscle (SM) injury are like rectus femoris injuries./r/nGrade I SM injury of a 23-year-old male football player was […]
- The Fragility of Statistical Findings in Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: a Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.on July 8, 2024
This study employs both the fragility index (FI) and fragility quotient (FQ) to assess the level of robustness in the cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) literature. We hypothesize that dichotomous outcomes involving CDA would exhibit statistical vulnerability./r/nA PubMed search was conducted to […]
- A clinical practice guideline for the management of the foot and ankle in rheumatoid arthritis.on July 8, 2024
Rheumatoid arthritis causes progressive joint destruction in the long term, causing a deterioration of the foot and ankle. A clinical practice guideline has been created with the main objective of providing recommendations in the field of podiatry for the conservative management of rheumatoid […]
- A rare case of taper junction corrosion in semi-constrained total knee arthroplasty.on July 8, 2024
Metallosis is a known yet rare late complication of unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), usually secondary to either metal-backed patellar component failure, mobile-bearing polyethylene dislocation, or catastrophic polyethylene failure and wear through. The majority of literature […]
- Augmented versus non-augmented locking-plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures.on July 8, 2024
Proximal humeral fractures are the third most common fracture among the elderly. Complications associated with fixation include screw perforation, varus collapse, and avascular necrosis of the humeral head. To address these challenges, various augmentation techniques to increase medial column […]
- Pain Management for Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Systematic Review.on July 8, 2024
Early post-operative pain control is essential to facilitate rapid recovery after orthopaedic surgery. Despite periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) being the gold standard treatment of prearthritic hip dysplasia, there is limited evidence assessing efficacy of early post-operative pain management […]
- Changes in co-contraction magnitude during functional tasks following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review.on July 8, 2024
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common orthopedic surgery procedure whose incidence has increased over the past few decades. Nevertheless, it is believed that neuromuscular control remains altered from the early stages after ACLR to later years. Therefore, the aim of this […]
- Nailing precision: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing piriformis and trochanteric entry points for femoral antegrade nailing.on July 8, 2024
Entry point selection, a crucial aspect of femoral antegrade nailing, can impact nail fit and consequently fracture reduction. In adults, the standard entry portals used are the piriformis fossa and the tip of the greater trochanter. Previous systematic reviews comparing the two techniques have not […]
- Four-Corner Fusion Versus Proximal Row Carpectomy for Scapholunate Advanced Collapse and Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse Wrist: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on July 8, 2024
Although proximal row carpectomy (PRC) has increasingly been shown to have superior features to four-corner fusion (4CF), individual surgeons may remain convinced of the superiority of one procedure based on personal experience and individual biases. Hence, we sought to perform an updated […]
- Primary Hip Arthroscopy in Patients With Acetabular Dysplasia: A Systematic Review of Published Clinical Outcomes at Minimum 5-Year Follow-up.on July 8, 2024
Hip arthroscopy in patients with borderline hip dysplasia has satisfactory outcomes at short-term follow-up; however, the data on midterm outcomes are inconsistent, and failure rates are high in some studies, limiting understanding of the role and utility of hip arthroscopy in this patient […]
- Low Recurrence of Instability and Satisfying Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Various Surgical Treatments of Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesions in the Setting of Posterior Instability: A Systematic Review.on July 8, 2024
To systematically review the literature and report the outcomes of various surgical treatments for reverse Hill-Sachs lesions (RHSL) in the setting of posterior shoulder instability./r/nPreferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. All studies […]
- Diagnostic performance of long head of biceps tendon tears on MRI: systematic review and meta-analysis.on July 8, 2024
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the diagnostic performance of conventional MRI and MR arthrography for tendinosis, and partial and complete tears of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) using arthroscopy as the reference standard./r/nA systematic review was performed using […]
- Reconstruction of congenital pseudarthrosis of the radius with a vascularized tibial periosteal transplant: A case report.on July 3, 2024
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the forearm poses a considerable challenge because of its rarity. The objective of this report is to introduce a novel surgical technique for its treatment. Here, we document a case of congenital pseudarthrosis of the radius in a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with type-1 […]
- Revision of Failed Osteochondritis dissecans Surgical Treatment: Case Report.on July 3, 2024
Osteochondritis dissecans (OD) is one of the most common cartilage lesions of the knee. Conservative treatment is recommended if the lesions are stable with no loose bodies or there are open physes. Surgical intervention is recommended as the primary treatment in symptomatic adults with unstable […]
- 61. Andrew and Antonia Discuss PROMs after Periprosthetic Infection in the Hip and Kneeon July 2, 2024
61. Andrew and Antonia Discuss PROMs after Periprosthetic Infection in the Hip and Knee
- Humeral Component Version Has No Effect on Outcomes Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplastyon July 2, 2024
Humeral Component Version Has No Effect on Outcomes Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Congenital hallux valgus occurs in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva and BMPR1B-associated dysplasia: an important distinction.on June 24, 2024
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP; OMIM #135100) is an ultrarare genetic disorder characterised by congenital bilateral hallux valgus (CBHV), intermittent soft tissue swellings and progressive heterotopic ossification. We report a three-month-old girl with great toe abnormalities similar […]
- En bloc resection and iliac crest bone grafting for giant cell tumor of the finger.on June 24, 2024
A case of a rapidly progressing giant cell tumor of the middle phalanx is presented. The patient underwent en bloc resection with iliac crest grafting and distal interphalangeal fusion. Surgical technique and patient's functional outcomes are described.
- Non-surgical interventions for treating osteoarthritis of the big toe joint.on June 24, 2024
Osteoarthritis (OA) affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux rigidus) is common and painful. Several non-surgical treatments have been proposed; however, few have been adequately evaluated. Since the original 2010 review, several studies have been published necessitating this […]
- INTRA-ARTICULAR PHARMACOLOGICAL INJECTIONS FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT OSTEOARTHRITIS ARE COMPARABLE TO PLACEBO.on June 11, 2024
Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium hyaluronate, corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Xie Y, Zhao K, Ye G, Yao X, Yu M, Ouyang H. J Evid Based Dent Pract. […]
- Unilateral avascular necrosis of the right hip in an HIV patient with tearing of the rectus femoris and adductor longus muscles.on June 4, 2024
A man in his 20s with a medical history of syphilis, chlamydia and HIV presented to the emergency department (ED) with 2 months of right hip pain and was found to have advanced avascular necrosis (AVN) of the right femoral head with secondary haemorrhage. The patient lacked the common risk factors […]
- Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome Caused by a Fixation Device: A Case Report.on June 4, 2024
Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is characterized by abdominal wall neuralgia. We report an 85-year-old woman with ACNES caused by a fixation device during the bipolar hip arthroplasty. To prevent ACNES as a perioperative peripheral nerve injury, it is important to maintain […]
- More women report hip fractures earlier in life, research findson June 2, 2024
Older women with low bone density are more likely to experience their first hip fracture in their 60s compared to older ages, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
- New study reveals key protein that could help prevent excessive bone loss in osteoporosison May 30, 2024
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by porous and fragile bones, poses a significant threat to skeletal health. As the very framework of the human body, bones provide crucial structural support. When bone mass diminishes, it not only compromises this support but also impairs overall function, […]
- Health-related quality of life in patients with extremity bone sarcoma after surgical treatment: a systematic review.on May 13, 2024
We conducted a systematic review of studies reporting on measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), with a special focus on the use of the preference-weighted instruments, in patients with extremity bone sarcoma treated with limb-salvage surgery or amputation./r/nWe searched MedLine, […]
- Robotic-assisted versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.on April 2, 2024
Robotic knee arthroplasty procedures have emerged as a new trend, garnering attention from orthopedic surgeons globally. It has been hypothesized that the use of robotics enhances the accuracy of prosthesis positioning and alignment restoration. The objective of this study was to provide a […]
- Adamantinoma of the Ulnar Shaft Reconstructed With a Vascularized Free Fibula.on March 25, 2024
We describe a 36-year-old man with a long-standing diagnosis of ulnar fibrous dysplasia with associated fracture of the ulna. He presented with a growing and increasingly tender forearm mass and was diagnosed with adamantinoma of the ulna, for which he underwent wide resection of the ulnar […]
- Proprio Raises $43M Series B Funding to Fuel Commercializationon July 28, 2023
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 […]
- EpiBone to Start Clinical Trials for Knee Cartilage Grown in Labon July 26, 2023
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 […]
- The efficacy and safety of patient-specific instrumentation in primary total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 21, 2023
Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery has been shown to increase accuracy of component positioning. However, it is unclear whether this also translates to actual benefits for patients in terms of better outcomes (efficacy) or less complications […]
- myAO Christmas Clinical Case Competitionon November 15, 2022
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 […]
- Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolioon August 29, 2022
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 […]