Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) offers numerous benefits over total hip replacements such as increased preservation of natural bone, improved range of motion, and lower dislocation risks. However, patient selection is crucial, with factors such as bone quality, activity level, and body mass […]

While the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block has become increasingly popular for managing pain after hip surgery, its efficacy remains controversial./r/nWe systematically searched Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials to assess current evidence […]

Pain following arthroscopic knee surgery remains a controversial clinical problem. Intra-articular (IA) glucocorticoid injections have demonstrated the potential to provide better analgesia in some orthopedic surgeries; however, due to the lack of studies, its role in knee arthroscopies remain […]

To comprehensively compare the effect of different peripheral nerve blocks for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA)./r/nPubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were comprehensively searched. The outcomes included postoperative pain, postoperative function, adverse events, […]

Although non-pharmacological therapies for knee osteoarthritis (OA) are essential pillars of care, they are often poorly considered and inconsistently applied./r/nUnder the umbrella of the French Society of Rheumatology (SFR) and the French Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SOFMER), […]

The effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has been contradictory in previous meta-analyses. This umbrella review on published meta-analyses aimed to investigate the effect of MSCs and PRP on KOA. We systematically searched […]

To assess the effects of neural mobilisation on nerve function and nerve structure of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain./r/nA systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted. Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry […]

Whether endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) versus open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) has superior outcomes remains a controversial topic. Therefore, we sought to perform an umbrella review and meta-analysis to compare ECTR and OCTR with regards to (1) postoperative functional ability, (2) […]

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. […]

The main goal of the present umbrella review was to provide the most up-to- date and evidence-based results regarding the various treatment options for tennis elbow (TE), which hopefully will significantly decrease the confusions existing in the literature. Furthermore, our study differs from past […]

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 […]

We aimed to systematically review and summarize the literature of the past year on osteoarthritis (OA) and biomechanics, to highlight gaps and challenges, and to present some promising approaches and developments./r/nA systematic literature search was conducted using Pubmed and the Web of Science […]

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 […]

The importance of osteoporosis assessment before lumbar surgery is well recognized. The MRI-based Vertebral Bone Quality (VBQ) score is introduced to evaluate bone quality; however, its diagnostic value has not been well documented. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize the diagnostic […]

Spinal metastasis (SMs) are the most encountered tumors of the spine. Their occurrence is expected roughly around one to two years after primary tumor diagnosis. Since the advent of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), this technology has been considered the gold standard for SMs diagnosis and […]

We describe an 82-year-old man with multiple cerebral infarctions due to vertebral artery dissection associated with an atlanto-occipital assimilation. Despite multiple thrombectomies and antithrombotic therapy changes, the patient developed thrombosis and recurrent infarction, due to mechanical […]

Subtalar dislocation is an uncommon orthopaedic pathology, representing 1 % of all traumatic injuries of the foot and 1-2 % of all dislocations, mostly affecting young male adults. While its urgent treatment consisting in reduction and immobilization of the dislocation has been well described, […]

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To clarify the efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted imaging in the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) through a meta-analysis./r/nRelevant literature on AI for early DDH diagnosis was searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and The Cochrane Library databases […]

Internal hemipelvectomy is a limb sparing procedure most commonly indicated for malignant bone and soft tissue tumors of the pelvis. Partial resection and pelvic reconstruction may be challenging for orthopedic oncologists due to late presentation, high tumor burden, and complex anatomy. […]

Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has been applied to many aspects of head and neck reconstruction. The authors describe the use of VSP to create auricular templates in addition to cartilage cutting and suturing guides for microtia repair in 2 patients with unilateral and bilateral grade 3 microtia. […]

To estimate anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) return-to-play (RTP) factors and proportions across all National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) sports. Systematic review with prognosis and etiology components. Two independent reviewers searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and […]

Persistent high levels of knee pain after a total knee replacement have been estimated to affect 5%-10% of people and this is related to dissatisfaction with surgery, reduced function and reduced quality of life. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs […]

Although a large body of evidence has reported on surgical approaches for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures, studies that comprehensively evaluate treatment outcomes are limited. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of extramedullary fixation (i.e., […]

Disc nucleus replacement (NR) is a challenging surgical technique used as a medical treatment for early-stage disc herniation to restore disc height and the biomechanical function of a motion segment, which may reduce low back pain. The surgical procedure involves the removal and replacement of the […]

Tillaux-Chaput tubercle fractures occur in adolescents, which are often associated with the separation of the distal tibial growth plate. These types of fractures are rare in adults and even rarer when accompanied by a rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle. Given the limited number of reported […]

We report the case of a 44-year-old man who sustained an Achilles tendon rupture with an associated trimalleolar fracture and traumatic peroneal dislocation of the left ankle after a snowboarding injury. These injuries have been surgically repaired; the patient has returned to all his activities 18 […]

Primary mediastinal malignant germ cell tumours are rare, comprising only 1-4% of mediastinal tumours, of which 50-70% are non-seminomatous germ cell tumours. Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours typically demonstrate an excellent response to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. However, in some cases, […]

A 22-year-old man with habitual dislocation of the patella (HDP), characterized by lateral dislocation in flexion with spontaneous relocation with extension, presented with right knee pain and inability to actively extend. Imaging revealed lateral patellar dislocation, flat articular surface of the […]

Pure vascularized periosteal transplants have been shown to be extremely effective at achieving rapid bone healing in children with biologically complex non-union. Free tibial and fibular periosteal transplants are generally indicated when large periosteal flaps are necessary. We report using a […]

To determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and investigate outcomes following the use of ESWT for athletes and physically active individuals./r/nSystematic review./r/nWe followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and searched four […]

Hirayama disease, a rare cervical myelopathy in children and young adults, leads to progressive upper limb weakness and muscle loss. Non-invasive external cervical orthosis has been shown to prevent further neurologic decline; however, this treatment modality has not been successful at restoring […]

Predicting curve progression during the initial visit is pivotal in the disease management of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)-identifying patients at high risk of progression is essential for timely and proactive interventions. Both radiological and clinical factors have been […]

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 […]

AO Trauma NA Webinar Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Thriving on call

Approximately four in 10 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have anxiety, depression, or fibromyalgia, according to a study published online July 16 in ACR Open Rheumatology.

Parosteal Osteosarcoma is a well-differentiated, low-grade bone sarcoma. It most commonly occurs in the third decade of life, usually in the distal femur. This study aims to perform a literature review about the types of reconstructions reported and to analyze the results of an updated technique of […]

AO Trauma Fellows NA: Addressing Lower Extremity Angular Deformity and Planning Deformity Correction

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 […]

Newly developed "smart" coatings for surgical orthopedic implants can monitor strain on the devices to provide early warning of implant failures while killing infection-causing bacteria, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The coatings integrate flexible sensors with a […]

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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