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  • Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in elective total hip arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on June 3, 2025

    As life expectancy increases, the incidence of hip fractures and the demand for total hip arthroplasties (THA) are expected to rise. This demographic shift poses significant challenges, particularly in managing post-operative complications such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), a major cause of […]

  • Open vs. arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis: a comprehensive umbrella review of outcomes and complications.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Show No Relevant Change Between 1-Year and 2-Year Follow-Up After Treatment for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Returning to running after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and a novel multimodal protocol.
    on June 3, 2025

    Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard for advanced knee osteoarthritis and is increasingly performed on younger, active individuals. While low-impact sports are recommended after TKA, running remains controversial due to concerns about implant loosening. Cemented implants have […]

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Simulation Studies Reveal Improvements in Performance Metrics Without Proven Transferability to the Operating Room: A Systematic Review.
    on June 3, 2025

    To evaluate the use of shoulder arthroscopic simulation in orthopaedic surgery trainees./r/nA literature search was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using PubMed, Medline (Ovid), and EMBASE library databases. Inclusion […]

  • Prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Intra-articular injection of orthobiologics for temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Radiomics-based machine learning in prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in osteosarcoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on June 3, 2025

    Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common primary bone malignancy, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) improves survival rates. However, OS heterogeneity results in variable treatment responses, highlighting the need for reliable, non-invasive tools to predict NAC response. Radiomics-based machine […]

  • Multiple fractures after an explosive injury in Gaza.
    on June 3, 2025

    Treating cases that require different surgical specialties requires high-level interdisciplinary coordination, and prioritization of the patient's needs, which is nearly impossible in a war zone./r/nTo document the case of a woman who was diagnosed with multiple fractures from an explosive injury […]

  • Pinning the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint in Abduction Can Reduce Skin Irritation from Suzuki Frame Treatment for Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fractures.
    on June 3, 2025

    Comminuted intra-articular fractures of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) of the thumb are difficult to treat because of challenges with anatomical fixation. The pins and rubbers traction system (PRTS), described by Suzuki et al., is a minimally invasive technique that enables early […]

  • Metastatic Malignant Pseudomyogenic Hemangioendothelioma: An Exceedingly Rare Entity That Challenges Conventional Paradigms.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Selection of Children with Spasticity Other Than Cerebral Palsy: Indications, Long-Term Outcome, and Exclusion Criteria.
    on June 3, 2025

    Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) has been instrumental in improving functionality and mitigating lower extremity spasticity originating from a myriad of central nervous system (CNS) etiologies. Existing literature on SDR extensively discusses its utility in cerebral palsy (CP)-associated spasticity […]

  • QARS1 associated developmental epileptic encephalopathy: first report of a rare homozygous missense variant from Pakistan causing nonepileptic phenotype in a family of seven patients and a comprehensive review of the literature.
    on June 3, 2025

    Pathogenic variants in QARS1 (MIM:603727; Glutaminyl-TRNA Synthetase 1), which encodes Glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase 1, have been associated with rare progressive microcephaly with seizures and cerebral and cerebellar atrophy (MSCCA MIM:615760). Only a handful of MSCCA patients have been reported in […]

  • A systematic review of ergonomic and muscular strain in surgeons comparing robotic to laparoscopic approaches.
    on June 3, 2025

    Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery has become more common in recent years with multiple benefits to patients. However, it poses musculoskeletal risks to surgeons, and given their long careers, it is vital to prolong surgeons' longevity. This review aims to evaluate ergonomic impact and methods […]

  • A systematic review of the association between early comprehensive geriatric assessment and outcomes in hip fracture care for older people.
    on June 3, 2025

    Performance indicators are increasingly used to improve the quality of healthcare provided to hip fracture patients. Joint care, under orthopaedic surgeons and physicians with an interest in older patients, is one of the more common indicators of high-quality care. In this systematic review, we […]

  • Antibiotic prophylaxis and other factors influencing infection risk reduction in hand and forearm fracture surgery: A narrative review.
    on June 3, 2025

    Surgical site infection is a serious complication of fracture surgery that often requires antibiotic treatment, implant removal, and wound debridement. Antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the measures taken to reduce the risk of surgical site infection. Other factors influencing the risk of infection […]

  • Effect of virtual reality therapy on pain relief in sports rehabilitation for young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on June 3, 2025

    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 […]

  • Association of dietary patterns with osteoporosis risk: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
    on June 3, 2025

    Dietary patterns play a crucial role in osteoporosis prevention and management. Patients with osteoporosis need to select a dietary pattern for prevention. This meta-analysis aims to examine the influence of eight distinct dietary patterns on the risk of osteoporosis, including dietary inflammatory […]

  • AO Trauma Hand NA Online Series—3 Cases Fireside Series: Radial Head Fractures
    on May 29, 2025

    AO Trauma Hand NA Online Series—3 Cases Fireside Series: Radial Head Fractures

  • Glenohumeral Instability - Evidence Based Practices and Treatment Strategies
    on May 27, 2025

    Glenohumeral Instability - Evidence Based Practices and Treatment Strategies

  • Sagittal Spinal Profile in Patients with Lumbosacral Hemivertebra. Preoperative Status
    on May 27, 2025

    Sagittal Spinal Profile in Patients with Lumbosacral Hemivertebra. Preoperative Status

  • Functional outcome and cost effectiveness of patellar resurfacing and non-resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on May 26, 2025

    Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rising globally, with patellar management impacting outcomes. Resurfacing reduces pain and revision rates but poses complications, while non-resurfacing lowers costs but risks persistent pain. This study updates previous meta-analyses by comparing the functional and […]

  • Effects of total temporomandibular joint replacement with alloplastic prosthesis - a systematic review.
    on May 26, 2025

    This paper studies the treatment effect of total joint replacement (TJR) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with alloplastic joint prosthesis regarding function, symptoms and health-related quality of life compared to other surgical and non-surgical treatments in patients with TMJ […]

  • Fate of revision total ankle arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of 999 cases.
    on May 26, 2025

    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 […]

  • Tracheobronchial amyloidosis with Sjögren's syndrome: a case report.
    on May 26, 2025

    We report a case of tracheobronchial amyloidosis (TBA) in a 55-year-old woman with newly diagnosed primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS), presenting with persistent cough, hemoptysis, and dry mucosal symptoms. Chest CT showed thickened airway walls and cystic lung changes, while bronchoscopy revealed […]

  • Knee morphology and patella malalignment in neglected developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on May 26, 2025

    To quantitatively analyze the structural changes of the knee in patients with neglected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)./r/nPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify studies comparing the morphological parameters of the knee between DDH […]

  • Unilateral Acute Compartment Syndrome Following Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasties: A Case Report.
    on May 26, 2025

    A 55-year-old man developed unilateral acute compartment syndrome (ACS) within 3 hours after bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKA). Timely fasciotomies, followed by primary closure (within 48 hours), resulted in full neurological recovery within 2 weeks. By 1 year postoperatively, the patient […]

  • Myotendinous Rupture of the Posterior Tibial Tendon with Associated Fibular Fracture: A Case Report.
    on May 26, 2025

    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 […]

  • Vascularized Proximal Radius Bone Graft for a Massive Elbow Bone Defect: An Anatomic Study and Case Report.
    on May 26, 2025

    From an anatomic perspective, this paper delineates the proximal radial bone branches of the radial artery (RA). We also report the successful clinical use of a vascularized proximal radius bone graft (VPRBG), supplied by the RA, in a complex case involving a massive osseous elbow defect. In 10 […]

  • Risk factors for venous thrombosis after hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.
    on May 26, 2025

    Venous thrombosis is a common complication after hip arthroplasty./r/nPubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for case-control studies on risk factors for venous thrombosis after hip arthroplasty up to September 14, 2023. Data analysis was performed using […]

  • Digital Guides for Precise U-Shaped Splitting and Simultaneous Implant Placement With Minimal Surgical Trauma.
    on May 19, 2025

    The aim of this report is to present the workflow of a surgical procedure involving U-shaped splitting in an envelope flap with simultaneous implant placement using two digital guides for patients with insufficient bone width and labial concavity./r/nTwo digital guides and an envelope flap are […]

  • Atypical Femoral Fracture in a Patient on Imatinib: A Case Report.
    on May 19, 2025

    A 74-year-old woman with chronic myeloid leukemia on long-term imatinib therapy and a history of bisphosphonate use presented with an atypical femoral fracture after low-energy trauma. She underwent staged intramedullary nailing of both femurs./r/nThis case highlights the potential synergistic […]

  • Optimized prosthetic design, surgical technique, and cosmetic outcome in shoulder reconstruction with double-constrained implant following extra-articular shoulder resection: a proof-of-concept.
    on May 19, 2025

    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 […]

  • Rediscovering denosumab: From osteoporosis medication to a possible treatment for breast cancer
    on May 16, 2025

    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 […]

  • Pathological Fracture of the Tibia Due to Lytic Bone Lesion Caused by Hydatidosis with Absence of Systemic Involvement: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
    on May 13, 2025

    This report raises attention to hydatidosis in bone as a neglected lytic osseous disease./r/nThe authors reported a case of a 49-year-old female who presented with pain and swelling in the right upper leg. X-ray suggested a lytic lesion in the right proximal tibia. Adenocarcinoma metastasis was […]

  • Tension pneumosella following transsphenoidal surgery: A systematic review.
    on May 13, 2025

    Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) is a common first-line approach for resection of sellar lesions such as pituitary adenomas. While these procedures are largely successful, rare or unexpected complications can occur. One such complication is tension pneumosella (TP). Here, we […]

  • Studies directly comparing Lisfranc injuries treated with primary arthrodesis or open reduction and internal fixation show no significant difference in return to sport and complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on May 6, 2025

    Lisfranc injuries are common and can cause sport-ending morbidity. Management through primary arthrodesis (PA) or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a subject of debate. PubMed, EMBASE, and the Web of Science databases were queried for studies assessing return to sport (RTS) outcomes […]

  • Orbital textiloma: Two case reports and a literature review.
    on April 28, 2025

    PurposeThis report presents two cases of orbital textiloma resulting from retained surgical gauze.Case descriptionBoth patients presented with postoperative orbital inflammation unresponsive to medical treatment: one eight weeks after excision of an orbital cavernous hemangioma, and the other six […]

  • AO Trauma NA Journal Club—Module 2: Distal Radius Fractures Journal Club
    on April 28, 2025

    AO Trauma NA Journal Club—Module 2: Distal Radius Fractures Journal Club

  • Denosumab found to increase cardiovascular risk in dialysis-dependent patients
    on January 7, 2025

    For dialysis-dependent patients treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with a greater preventive effect on fractures but an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with oral bisphosphonates, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of […]

  • Proprio Raises $43M Series B Funding to Fuel Commercialization
    on 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 Lab
    on 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 […]

  • Open reduction and internal fixation of depressed intra-articular calcaneal fractures through a miniopen approach
    on December 23, 2022

    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 […]

  • A look back at myAO in 2022
    on December 22, 2022

    December 2022 The post A look back at myAO in 2022 appeared first on myAO.

  • myAO Christmas Clinical Case Competition
    on 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 […]

  • Outcomes of all arthroscopic versus open rotator cuff repair
    on September 23, 2022

    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 […]

  • Call for applications: AO Trauma Asia Pacific Research Grants 2022
    on April 1, 2022

    Apply for the AO Trauma Asia Pacific Research Grants 2022 before June 30, 2022

  • Call for applications for AO Trauma Latin America Regional Chairperson
    on February 23, 2022

    Call for applications for AO Trauma Latin America Regional Chairperson

  • The West Africa Trauma Education Program
    on February 7, 2022

    The West Africa Trauma Education Program

  • About the AO Alliance
    on November 26, 2020

    About the AO Alliance

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