- Is still effective massive allograft reconstruction in parosteal osteosarcoma of the distal femur? Review of the literature and advantages of newer technologies.on July 22, 2024
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 […]
- Bone-modifying agents for reducing bone loss in women with early and locally advanced breast cancer: a network meta-analysis.on July 22, 2024
Bisphosphonates and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL)-inhibitors are amongst the bone-modifying agents used as supportive treatment in women with breast cancer who do not have bone metastases. These agents aim to reduce bone loss and the risk of fractures. Bisphosphonates […]
- The incidence of surgical site infection following major lower limb amputation: A systematic review.on July 22, 2024
Surgical site infections (SSIs) following major lower limb amputation (MLLA) in vascular patients are a major source of morbidity. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the incidence of SSI following MLLA in vascular patients. This review was prospectively registered with the […]
- Utility of MRI for Patients 45 Years Old and Older With Hip or Knee Pain: A Systematic Review.on July 22, 2024
. MRI utility for patients 45 years old and older with hip or knee pain is not well established. . We performed this systematic review to assess whether MRI-diagnosed hip or knee pathology in patients 45 years old and older correlates with symptoms or benefits from arthroscopic surgery. . A […]
- Artificial intelligence diagnostic accuracy in fracture detection from plain radiographs and comparing it with clinicians: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on July 22, 2024
Fracture detection is one of the most commonly used and studied aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to summarize available literature and data regarding AI performance in fracture detection on plain radiographs and various […]
- AO Trauma NA Fireside Series—Why Didn't I Get This Reduced Right? When Should I Revise?on July 18, 2024
AO Trauma NA Fireside Series—Why Didn't I Get This Reduced Right? When Should I Revise?
- Modified Dunn Osteotomy for Moderate and Severe Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysison July 18, 2024
Modified Dunn Osteotomy for Moderate and Severe Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Neglected Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated With External Iliofemoral Distraction, Open Reduction, and Pelvic Osteotomy: Eleven-Year Follow-Up.on July 17, 2024
Neglected untreated developmental hip dysplasia can result in severe deformities and functional disabilities. This report describes the treatment and 11-year follow-up of a patient who underwent the procedure in two stages. At the time of treatment, the patient was 7 years of age and was diagnosed […]
- Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of an Acetabular Defect: A Case Report.on July 17, 2024
A 20-year-old woman presented with a unipolar, 1.8 × 1.8-cm osteochondral defect of the left acetabulum. Osteochondral allograft transplantation was performed using a medial tibial plateau allograft resulting in excellent clinical outcomes across 4 different outcome scores and maintenance of the […]
- Joint preserving procedures for Takakura stage IIIB varus ankle osteoarthritis.on July 17, 2024
A man in his early 70s with right Takakura stage IIIB varus ankle osteoarthritis underwent medial opening wedge supramalleolar osteotomy with inframalleolar correction as joint preserving procedure. We also performed anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) resection with fibular shortening […]
- Efficacy of home-based exercise in the treatment of pain and disability at the hip and knee in patients with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on July 17, 2024
An increasing body of evidence suggests that home-based exercise (HBE) therapy has significant therapeutic effects on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and hip osteoarthritis (HipOA), and it has advantages such as cost savings, strong operability, and good compliance compared with hospitalization and […]
- Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Programs in Elderly with Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.on July 17, 2024
Lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) often generates musculoskeletal pain causing functional impairment and decreasing mobility, autonomy, and quality of life. Patients with OA are commonly prescribed specific care for total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA), when patients present […]
- Comparison of instep and non-instep flap in the reconstruction of the weight-bearing portion of the forefoot and heel.on July 17, 2024
Instep flaps are commonly used for the reconstruction of weight-bearing areas of the foot. However, in cases of large defects or damage to the instep area, non-instep flaps such as reverse sural flaps (RSF) or free anterolateral thigh flaps (ALTF) can be employed. Previous studies have primarily […]
- A Unique Approach to Irreparable Radial Head Fracture Using an Osteochondral Plug: A Case Report.on July 17, 2024
An 18-year-old male patient sustained a traumatic injury that resulted in the loss of approximately 50% of the radial head. Subsequently, reconstruction was performed by transplanting an osteochondral plug harvested from the lateral femoral condyle. At the 1-year postoperative follow-up, the […]
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Revascularization of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIC Open Lower Leg Fracture: A Case Report of Subsequent Ischemic Limb Salvage Failure.on July 17, 2024
BACKGROUND Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a disease in which the immune response elicited by heparin results in a state of hypercoagulability and platelet activation, leading to thrombocytopenia and thromboembolism. Gustilo-Anderson type IIIC open fractures of the extremities are defined […]
- The Use of a Distal Radius Allograft for Severe Glenoid Bone Loss in the Setting of Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Report.on July 8, 2024
A 71-year-old female patient presented with severe glenoid bone loss and deformity after 2 subsequent failed arthroplasty procedures because of baseplate failures. The patients then underwent a conversion from reverse shoulder arthroplasty to hemiarthroplasty, while using a distal radius allograft […]
- Limited Revision with a Newly Designed Hinge Device for the Treatment of Mega-Prosthesis Hinge Failure: Two Case Reports.on July 8, 2024
Surgical treatment for hinge failure in mega-prosthesis continues to be a challenge. This study introduces a new method for treating hinge failure by using a unilateral prosthesis and hinge revision./r/nWe here present two patients who underwent mega-prosthesis reconstruction after resection of […]
- 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 […]
- Computerized Versus Traditional Approaches for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Quantitative Analysis of Knee Society Score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.on July 8, 2024
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgery for osteoarthritis, with increasing prevalence expected in the near future. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of computerized TKA versus traditional TKA, focusing on postoperative outcomes measured by the Western […]
- Does glenoid version and its correction affect outcomes in anatomic shoulder arthroplasty? A systematic review.on June 24, 2024
Correction of glenoid retroversion is commonly performed in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) to increase component contact area and decrease eccentric loading of the glenoid component. Despite demonstrated biomechanical advantages, limited information exists on the clinical benefit of […]
- Comparison of clinical efficacy of robot-assisted and freehand core decompression in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on June 24, 2024
At present, the core decompression (CD) has become the main surgical procedure for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH); however, the CD surgery requires high operator experience and repeated fluoroscopy increases the radiation damage to patients, and medical staff. This […]
- AO Trauma Journal Club Series —Practice Influencing Articles with Dr Jong Keon Ohon June 19, 2024
AO Trauma Journal Club Series —Practice Influencing Articles with Dr Jong Keon Oh
- Thermography method under the influence of exercise in the detection of muscle injuries: Sartorius muscle case report.on June 17, 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 […]
- Internal Joint Stabilization for Recurrent Nontraumatic Elbow Dislocation in a Skeletally Immature Patient.on June 17, 2024
A 14-year-old adolescent boy with SCN1B mutation experienced frequent seizures and recurrent elbow dislocation, occurring up to 30 times per day. Following failed conservative treatment, the decision was made to surgically repair the lateral collateral ligament complex and stabilize the elbow with […]
- Atlantoaxial dislocation in the setting of NMLFS.on June 17, 2024
Nablus mask-like facial syndrome (NMFLS) is an extremely rare genetic syndrome characterized by facial dysmorphia as well as developmental delay. In the present report we describe a potential association between non-traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation and NMFLS in an 11-year old female lacking […]
- Conversion Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in Managing Post-traumatic Arthritis With Retained Femoral Hardware: A Case Report.on June 17, 2024
A 70-year-old man with a year-long history of arthritic pain in his left hip presented to our clinic. He had a left intertrochanteric hip fracture 6 years ago, fixed with an open reduction internal fixation with a cephalomedullary nail. He underwent a conversion Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) […]
- Surface wear of PyroCarbon implant in metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty without radiographic abnormality: A case report.on June 17, 2024
A 54-year-old male with osteoarthritis of the right long finger metacarpophalangeal joint underwent PyroCarbon joint arthroplasty. Seven years later the patient presented for metacarpophalangeal joint swelling and pain. The workup was benign, without signs of implant complication or osseous […]
- Barriers and enablers to the implementation and sustainability of short-stay arthroplasty programs for elective primary total hip and knee replacement: A systematic review with qualitative evidence synthesis.on June 11, 2024
We aimed to systematically review contemporary evidence on the barriers and enablers to implementing and sustaining short-stay arthroplasty programs for elective primary total hip and knee replacement from the perspectives of patients, health professionals, carers, healthcare administrators, […]
- OrthoReview - Elbow Fractureson June 9, 2024
OrthoReview - Elbow Fractures
- Necrotizing Fasciitis Originating in the Hand: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on June 4, 2024
Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive and potentially lethal infection. This systematic review focused on the treatment and prognosis of the NF of the hand. The literature search was performed in PubMed database, and cohort studies and case reports were deemed eligible. Proportions […]
- Manual therapy and exercise for lateral elbow pain.on June 4, 2024
Manual therapy and prescribed exercises are often provided together or separately in contemporary clinical practice to treat people with lateral elbow pain./r/nTo assess the benefits and harms of manual therapy, prescribed exercises or both for adults with lateral elbow pain./r/nWe searched the […]
- Patients Undergoing Revision Hip Arthroscopy With Labral Reconstruction or Augmentation Demonstrate Favorable Patient Reported Outcomes: A Systematic Review.on June 4, 2024
To review current literature evaluating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and survivorship in patients undergoing revision hip arthroscopy with labral reconstruction or augmentation./r/nA systematic review was performed with the following key words: (revision) AND (hip OR femoroacetabular […]
- Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis and versus conservative treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.on May 28, 2024
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of arthroscopy compared to arthrocentesis and to conservative treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders. Thirteen controlled studies on various patient outcomes were included after a systematic search in seven electronic databases. […]
- Effects of Photobiomodulation on Pain and Return to Play of Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.on May 28, 2024
Morgan, RM, Wheeler, TD, Poolman, MA, Haugen, ENJ, LeMire, SD, and Fitzgerald, JS. Effects of photobiomodulation on pain and return to play of injured athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 38(6): e310-e319, 2024-The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis […]
- Total Humeral Endoprosthetic Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.on May 22, 2024
Total humeral endoprosthetic reconstruction (THER) is a rare reconstruction option for limb salvage surgery for large humeral neoplasms or bone destruction./r/nBecause of the limited data and need for this procedure, we reviewed the literature surrounding THER and assessed functionality, […]
- Effect of psychostimulant medications on physical function in children with cerebral palsy: scoping review.on May 6, 2024
The aim of this scoping review is to examine the extent and depth of the literature on effects of central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medications on physical function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). A systematic search for relevant peer-reviewed studies was conducted of PubMed, CINAHL, […]
- Interlocking intramedullary nail for forearm diaphyseal fractures in adults-A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes and complications.on April 23, 2024
The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the outcomes, complications, and potential advantages of using anatomical interlocking intramedullary nails (IMN) in the treatment of radius and ulnar shaft diaphyseal fractures in adults./r/nMedline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index […]
- Concurrent spinal meningioma and giant invasive schwannoma without neurofibromatosis in children: A case report and literature review.on April 23, 2024
Spinal meningiomas coexisting with schwannomas in patients without neurofibromatosis are extremely rare lesions. There were only 15 cases reported to date, which were concurrent intradural tumors of different pathological types./r/nHerein, we present a rare case of a 15-year-old child with […]
- 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 […]
- New decision aid to help with screening to prevent fragility fractureson May 8, 2023
Should healthy people be screened to help reduce their risk of fragility fractures? A new interactive online Fragility Fracture Decision Aid for shared decision-making can help clinicians and patients visualize their individual risk of fracture and the potential benefits and harms of preventive […]
- Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning while preventing infectionon May 5, 2023
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 […]
- Open reduction and internal fixation of depressed intra-articular calcaneal fractures through a miniopen approachon 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 2022on December 22, 2022
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- 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 […]
- Outcomes of all arthroscopic versus open rotator cuff repairon 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 2022on April 1, 2022
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- Call for applications for AO Trauma Latin America Regional Chairpersonon February 23, 2022
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- The West Africa Trauma Education Programon February 7, 2022
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- About the AO Allianceon November 26, 2020
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