Nocardia spp. are opportunistic pathogens that invade the human body via respiratory inhalation or direct skin wounds. Spinal nocardial osteomyelitis is a rare disease with only a few cases reported to date. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case of spinal osteomyelitis caused by […]

Postoperative swelling is a common complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), associated with pain, limited mobility, and delayed recovery. This study aimed to systematically review the literature on interventions that reduce postoperative swelling, categorized into preoperative, […]

Even conservative resection of petroclival (PC) and posterior petrous (PP) meningiomas may cause facial nerve (FN) morbidities. While inconsistent classifications by tumor's dural origin circulate among different cohorts, a comprehensive assessment of postoperative FN outcomes is lacking. We […]

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy with a predilection for perineural spread and distant metastases. Given the limited but emerging evidence on the role of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in managing intracranial and spinal ACC, a systematic review was deemed necessary […]

Orthognathic surgery has evolved due to the use of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and digital model surgery, which are technological advancements replacing conventional approaches with accurate personalised digital models made from computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) […]

Craniosynostosis is a condition characterised by the premature fusion of cranial sutures, which can lead to significant neurodevelopmental and aesthetic issues if not diagnosed and treated early. This study aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of studies utilising machine […]

The calcaneal apophysis develops through a complex ossification process during childhood growth, with multiple secondary ossification centers emerging in distinct temporal and spatial patterns. Its ossification patterns, fusion process, and associated pediatric injuries and osteochondral conditions […]

Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare and complex condition that requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach and multi-faceted treatment strategy. It is associated with a significant risk of intracranial complications. The purpose of this clinical consensus statement (CCS) is to systematically assess […]

Patellar tendon ruptures resulting in extensor mechanism disruption are typically treated with surgical repair. This case involved a 53-year-old man with an acute right patellar tendon rupture sustained during a basketball game. This review describes the standard transosseous primary repair using […]

A single-stage operative repair of terrible triad injuries through a laterally-based approach using arthroscopic instrument-assisted reduction of the coronoid fracture in cases in which the radial head is deemed appropriate for repair rather than arthroplasty is described in this technical trick. […]

Posterior shoulder dislocations are uncommon but pose diagnostic and treatment challenges, particularly when locked due to humeral head impaction or soft tissue interference. These cases often necessitate surgical intervention, especially when locked or associated with recurrent instability or bony […]

Pressure injuries are common, difficult to manage, and carry a high economic burden. They are challenging to physicians and a burden to society./r/nAn 89-year-old male, who had previously undergone internal fixation with screws and rods for a right intertrochanteric fracture, developed a deep […]

This review describes a modified technique for the surgical management of a displaced medial femoral condyle fracture in a 22-year-old man after a motorcycle accident. This case involved an open reduction and the use of a medial buttress plate to restore joint congruity and reduce the risk of varus […]

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD), increasing fracture risk. Cognitive disorders (CD), including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), cause cognitive decline and are prevalent among older adults. This systematic […]

Posterior ankle impingement (PAI) is the result of bony or soft tissue abnormalities in the posterior region of the ankle directly behind the talus. Os trigonum, an accessory bone resulting from failure of complete mineralization, and the Stieda process, an elongated process of the posterolateral […]

A 48-year-old man with a superior labral tear and medical history including hemidiaphragmatic paresis, obstructive sleep apnea, vocal cord paresis, and glottic narrowing, underwent arthroscopic biceps tenodesis. Reduction in respiratory function presented anesthetic management challenges with […]

Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis syndrome (CACP) is an example of a rare non-inflammatory familial arthropathy inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) gene, located on chromosome 1q25-q31, is responsible for encoding a lubricating glycoprotein found in […]

Articular tuberculosis is a rare condition, with extrapulmonary presentations most commonly appearing in joints such as the hip or knee. It is usually associated with conditions like immunosuppression or a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. Diagnosis involves imaging or pathology, and treatment […]

The rupture of the teres major muscle is a well-known condition in sports activities like baseball, hockey, and tennis. There is no real consensus in the literature regarding treatment, with approaches varying between functional and surgical methods. While functional treatment appears to be a […]

Proper rotational alignment of the femur components represents one of the key factors for the functional outcome of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Recent 3-D imaging data have shown a wide variability of the distal femur bony anatomy in the axial plane. The identification and […]

The popularity of the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise (CAE) has risen in recent years. This review aims to evaluate the available evidence on the isolated use of the CAE for both performance enhancement and injury prevention. This systematic review included prospective interventional studies […]

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Disc Herniation Affecting C7 Nerve Root

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Foot Drop Slap Gait Steppage Gait

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

To evaluate patient-reported outcomes, return to sport (RTS) rates and complications following proximal hamstring (PH) repair in elite and non-elite athletes. We hypothesized that PH repair leads to improved patient-reported and clinical outcomes and high RTS rates with relatively few associated […]

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, […]

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 […]

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) […]

Giant cell-rich osteosarcoma (GCRO) is a rare variant of osteosarcoma with unusual radiological and histopathological features that make its diagnosis challenging. The most critical and unusual feature of GCRO is that it has a purely osteolytic appearance. Therefore, GCRO cases are frequently […]

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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