Granular cell tumour is a rare benign neoplasm, making up about 0.5% of all soft tissue tumours. Although mostly indolent, a small percentage can become malignant. This report describes a woman in her late 50s with a 17×12 cm swelling in the posterior aspect of her right thigh, presenting over 2 […]

Although cases of tenosynovitis associated with foreign bodies are documented in the literature, there is no reported instance of the treatment of foreign body-associated tenosynovitis with ultrasound (US)-guided steroid injection. The use of corticosteroid injection under US guidance for flexor […]

Progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia is a rare genetic skeletal disease that usually affects children between the ages of 3 and 8 years. The pathological progression of progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia involves noninflammatory degeneration of the articular cartilage, resulting in […]

Aggressive osteoblastoma (AO) is an extremely rare cancer that mainly affects the spine and long bones and is less frequent in craniofacial bones. Cases involving the skull are even rarer, and the low incidence rates limit our understanding of the distribution and treatment strategies of AO. The […]

This study's purpose was to compare clinical outcomes in adult patients who underwent dual plate versus single plate fixation for humerus fractures to enhance decision-making and patient care./r/nData sources: A pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis searched four databases on January […]

Optimal management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) remains controversial. This network meta‑analysis (NMA) evaluated the relative efficacy and safety of third‑generation percutaneous vertebral augmentation (TVA), percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), percutaneous […]

To evaluate the comparative efficacy of various conservative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), including manual therapy (MT), local steroid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and low-level laser therapy, through a comprehensive network […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease primarily affecting hip and knee joints, with an estimated 300 million cases globally. This study is crucial as it provides an updated, comprehensive comparison of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and high tibial osteotomy (HTO) […]

To determine the extent to which sex and gender are considered in the design and reporting of distal radius fracture rehabilitation randomized controlled trials (RCTs)./r/nPubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Pedro databases were searched in March 2022, and an updated search was conducted in July […]

Rotator cuff injuries are a leading cause of shoulder dysfunction, where bio-inductive collagen implants have demonstrated promising results in promoting tendon regeneration and reducing retear rates. However, existing evidence lacks consistent evaluation across varying follow-up durations, while […]

ObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate whether alendronate therapy improves survival rates in patients with osteoporosis, in addition to its known benefits in reducing fracture risk.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across Embase, Web of Science, […]

Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFPs) in older adults are increasingly recognized as serious injuries with substantial morbidity. However, mortality after FFP has not been comprehensively quantified across timepoints or patient subgroups, limiting the ability to inform prognosis and guide […]

Tendon xanthoma is very rare. We report FDG PET/CT findings of tendon xanthoma in a 33-year-old man. On FDG PET/CT image, it manifested as multiple symmetric nodules with an SUVmax of 9.37, located in the tendons of both elbows, knees and ankles. The final pathology supported a diagnosis of a […]

Accurate diagnosis of subscapularis tears remains challenging due to the limitations of physical examinations and imaging techniques. Therefore, specific radiological parameters have been proposed as predictors of atraumatic subscapularis tears to improve diagnostic sensitivity and accuracy. These […]

To improve patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), retention of the infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) is advocated./r/nRecently published literature identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Google Scholar./r/nTKA is routinely performed in patients with end-stage joint […]

Psychological Distress Is Associated with Greater Hip Dysfunction in Adolescents and Young Adults

Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injuries: Tackling the Controversies - NYU Langone Orthopedic Webinar Series

Hip fractures pose significant challenges, particularly in managing severe incident pain in people who are not fit for surgery. We present the case of an older man with multiple comorbidities who was managed non-operatively. Standard opioids caused sedation with limited pain relief. […]

The concepts of both column fixation corridor (BCFC) and both column screws (BCS) along with the orthopedic total extraperitoneal approach (O-TEP) are highly innovative approaches in orthopedic surgery. However, the orthopedic literature lacks sufficient studies on these topics, indicating a […]

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor commonly affecting the lower extremities, typically the femur or tibia. However, its occurrence in the fifth metatarsal bone is rare, and atypical presentations can lead to delayed diagnosis and misinterpretation as other pathologies./r/nWe report the case of […]

Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) and fracture-dislocations (PHFDs) are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED). Adequate pain control for these injuries can be challenging, and traditional methods, including opioid analgesics and other blocks may pose significant risks such as […]

To present a technical process for robot-assisted, minimally invasive bone extraction-implant implantation-bone augmentation in patients with bone defects or bone atrophy./r/nIn this technical process, the surgical trajectory was preplanned within the robotic system. After patient registration and […]

Primary malignancies originating in the calcaneus are rare, constituting fewer than 1% of skeletal tumors. Traditional approaches like amputation, though effective, result in significant morbidity. This study presents a case of a 32-year-old male with calcaneal chondrosarcoma, managed with total […]

Salvage of traumatic extruded open knee joints is very rare. We present a 32-year-old man who sustained a Gustilo 3b open floating knee injury with an extruded knee joint following a road traffic accident. Thorough wound debridement with reimplantation of the extruded knee joint was performed. […]

This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the current literature on metal hypersensitivity in patients undergoing joint arthroplasty. The aims of the study were to report diagnostic tools used to assess metal hypersensitivity and to report complications arising in patients who are […]

To evaluate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on acute postoperative orthopedic pain and opioid depletion following arthroplasty./r/nTwo independent researchers searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases from inception to May 2024 to identify […]

Primary osteoporosis (POP) is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone microarchitecture. With the progression of population aging trends, POP has garnered increasing societal concern as a major public health challenge. Contemporary research reveals that POP pathogenesis […]

Femoral neck fractures (FNF) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults, often requiring total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, THA is associated with high dislocation rates, particularly in patients with neurological disorders due to factors such as muscle weakness, […]

AO Trauma NA Journal Club Series— Module #4 Part 1: Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Fractures

BACKGROUND Early diagnosing a stress fracture of the hook of the hamate is challenging with plain X-rays alone. However, it is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment method to allow athletes to return to sports as soon as possible. We present a case in which diagnosis of stress fracture […]

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 […]

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 […]

AO Trauma NA Journal Club Series—Module 4—Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Fractures

We report a 65-year-old man with complete heel pad avulsion and large full-thickness skin defect on the anterolateral foot and ankle. The heel pad was reattached to the calcaneus using two 1-0 nylon sutures with intravenous tubing pledgets. The defect was covered with an anterolateral thigh (ALT) […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

To perform a systematic review to determine whether there were clinically significant differences in patient-reported outcome measures from 1- to 2-year follow-up following rotator cuff repair (RCR)./r/nA literature search of 3 databases was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for […]

Science and society collaboration is essential for scientific progress, especially in the health and biomedical fields where basic researchers, clinicians and patients are involved, as shown by the initial results of D-BIOMARK. This clinical trial against breast cancer has analyzed the potential […]

Seven-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, 34, recently joined a growing list of NBA athletes to be sidelined by a diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT.

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 […]

Begad H M Z Abdelrazek, Mohamed R WalyThe Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal 2022 57(3):180-185Background Fractures of the calcaneus pose a great challenge both to surgeons and patients. They are considered life-changing injuries. Anatomical reduction of fragments is one of the important variables […]

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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 […]

Mohammed Rabie Abdalla Saleh, Mohamed Hussein FadelThe Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal 2022 57(2):122-133Background and aim A rotator cuff injury has a significant effect on the quality of life and overall health of patients. Surgical treatment for rotator cuff disease has been found to enhance […]

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