Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) is an excellent surgical option for patients with recurrent patellar instability. This technique has demonstrated significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes, high rates of return to sport, and low rates of failure. However, there is […]

Surgical reconstruction is the standard treatment for injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee and can be performed using either a fibular-based or combined tibiofibular-based technique. Although some comparative studies have been performed, there is no consensus regarding the […]

The effect of preoperative use of 3D printing technology on the overall outcome of surgical treatment of patients with intertrochanteric femoral fracture is unclear. The purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate the effect of 3D printing technology on the surgical treatment of patients […]

Ankle fractures are among the most prevalent injuries in the general population, and the timing of surgical fixation may influence postoperative wound complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the impact of surgical timing on postoperative wound complications, […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects weight-bearing joints, such as hips and knees, and its prevalence is rising due to factors like obesity and aging. Muscle atrophy, exacerbated by aging and surgery, increases the risk of joint instability and falls. Orthopedic surgeons explore dietary interventions to […]

This meta-analysis assesses the effectiveness of ADFH in the operative management of knee flexion contracture in children with neuromuscular disorders./r/nThe study included 218 patients and assessed 340 knees. Patients had a median age of 11 years (age range 4-17 years) at initial evaluation. The […]

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant cause of perioperative morbidity and mortality despite the availability of prophylactic medications. There has been a debate about which thromboprophylaxis medication, Fondaparinux or low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH), is better after hip and […]

To evaluate the effectiveness of trigger point manual therapy (TPMT) in treating rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP)./r/nRandomized controlled trials that compared the effects of TPMT with no or other conservative treatments in patients with RCRSP were included. Primary outcomes were […]

To assess the consistency and quality of risk factor reporting for rotator cuff repair (RCR) retear and identify risk factors most frequently associated with retear./r/nA systematic review was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) […]

To analyze whether the arthroscopic Bankart repair using a knotless suture anchor has a better functional outcome than the conventional knot-tying Bankart repair./r/nA comprehensive literature search was done in the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane databases in May 2023. Studies comparing the […]

Nowadays, digital health technologies, including mobile apps, wearable technologies, social media, websites, electronic medical records, and artificial intelligence, are impacting disease management and outcomes. We aimed to analyse the characteristics and use of digital health tools in juvenile […]

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) affects skeletal muscle directly, with SSc-associated myopathy (SSc-myopathy) increasingly recognised as a distinct immune-mediated myopathy. Manual muscle testing and creatine kinase (CK) are insensitive diagnostic tools for SSc-myopathy. We aimed to evaluate the role of […]

Osteoporosis is a chronic, systemic skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, leading to increased fracture risk. In Slovakia, its prevalence is estimated at 6%, with substantial health, social, and economic burdens./r/nThe Slovak national guideline […]

Coronectomy is an alternative approach to the complete removal of an impacted mandibular third molar. The present study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare coronectomy with extraction concerning complications associated with the inferior alveolar nerve injury (IANI)./r/nThis […]

This study is to summarize and evaluate the available evidence for the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Eight databases were searched from inception to September 15, 2024. All systematic reviews (SRs)/meta-analyses (MAs) treated with PRP […]

The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) is a self-administered questionnaire designed to assess quality of life in patients with rotator cuff injuries. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions using WORC as an outcome measure in patients with […]

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 […]

To assess whether there is an association between total prescribed dosage of resistance exercise (volume, frequency, intensity, and duration) and change in pain and physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA)./r/nA systematic review with meta-regression was conducted, searching […]

Most patients with hip fractures are elderly people with relatively high risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents. Esketamine has little effect on haemodynamics and has an exact analgesic effect, which is beneficial for patients with intolerance to surgery and anaesthesia. Therefore, […]

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Fish bone impaction in the pharynx is a common otolaryngological emergency. However, if the fish bone perforates the pharyngeal wall or the gastrointestinal wall and migrates to the neck tissues or organs, entering the lungs, mediastinum, heart, liver, biliary tract, spleen, pancreas, or other […]

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 […]

Sports injuries involving bi-articular muscles like the hip flexors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius significantly affect athletes' performance and quality of life. Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial for a pain-free return to play (RTP). Over the past 15 years, platelet-rich plasma […]

Total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) has been performed using various techniques. We aimed to provide pooled prevalence estimates of union and complications of TWA by technique. A secondary aim was to provide estimates of union and complication rates by treatment of the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) in TWA […]

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Osteoporosis is a prevalent metabolic bone disorder characterized by decreased bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, particularly among aging populations. While conventional pharmacological treatments exist, they often have adverse effects, necessitating the search for alternative […]

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) offers a new method of surgical management for advanced arthritis of the knee. The objective of this review was to evaluate the current literature evidence comparing rTKA to conventional methods (cTKA) across multiple outcome measures./r/nPubMed was […]

After menopause, there is an imbalance between bone formation and resorption activity, which could lead to postmenopausal osteopenia or osteoporosis. Resistance training (RT) can induce mechanical stress on bone which is necessary for bone remodeling and angiogenic-osteogenic response. This […]

A 74-year-old Japanese woman who underwent Mann's procedure with fibular sesamoidectomy for left hallux valgus 21 years ago complained of left hallucis pain. She was diagnosed with iatrogenic hallux varus and hammer toe deformities. Metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis and shortening oblique […]

This study compares the safety and clinical effectiveness of modified percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) approaches (transverse process-pedicle or extrapedicular) with the conventional transpedicular approach for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures./r/nWe searched various databases, […]

Pain control following laparoscopic gynaecologic surgery is key to successful recovery. The efficacy of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block compared to no block or a local anaesthetic injection has not been well established in this population./r/nTo evaluate the benefits and harms of […]

Boutonnière deformity is characterized by flexion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, often caused by trauma or rheumatoid arthritis. When the deformity remains supple without fixed contractures, tendon reconstruction techniques […]

The aim of reconstruction after lower extremity amputation is to provide adequate soft tissue coverage that is compatible with prosthetics to optimize functional status. We present two cases where the anterior compartment myocutaneous free flap used in a "spare parts" fashion was valuable in […]

While allografts are commonly used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), evidence to guide specific allograft selection is lacking./r/nTo compare clinical and graft failure rates after ACLR using soft tissue-only allografts and bone-soft tissue allografts in adults./r/nSystematic […]

We present the case of a 15-year-old adolescent boy with recurrent metastatic osteosarcoma to the ilium and describe the surgical technique of iliac wing wide resection with allograft reconstruction using a custom 3D-printed cutting guide that accounts for complex anatomy by enabling nonlinear […]

Femoral neck fractures in the elderly are a global health issue, with the choice between cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty remaining a topic of debate. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the effects of the two surgical options on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), […]

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 […]

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.

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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