A scarf osteotomy was used to manage a malunited metacarpal fracture, allowing simultaneous correction of both shortening and angulation.

Kinesiophobia, defined as the fear of reinjury and movement, is a risk factor for recurrent shoulder instability and remains unchanged unless specifically treated in clinical practice. Fear of reinjury is a reason for athletes not returning to sport after shoulder instability or stabilization […]

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the elbow joint predominantly affects the capitellum, while OCD of the trochlea is relatively rare. A 19-year-old male badminton player presented with right elbow pain that persisted for 2 years. Imaging revealed trochlear osteochondral fragments. Owing to the […]

Mandibulofacial dysostosis type Guion-Almeida (MFDGA) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by malar and mandibular hypoplasia, microcephaly and diverse craniofacial and extracranial malformations, caused by pathogenic variants in the EFTUD2 gene. This study investigates a 12-year-old […]

Onset of acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) in children/adolescents is very rare. The diagnosis is complex and challenging, most importantly due symptoms overlapping with those of other more common diseases. Treatment with porphyrinogenic drugs increases the risk of acute life-threatening attacks with […]

The timing of definitive fracture care in polytrauma patients remains a complex topic, especially in the presence of concomitant intracranial injuries, which often dictate surgical priorities. The International MultidisciPlinAry Consensus panel on polyTrauma (IMPACT) recently proposed […]

Avulsion fractures of the foot after supination trauma are frequently encountered at the emergency department. Despite their high incidence, the prognosis of these fractures remains largely unknown. Moreover, evidence-based treatment recommendations are lacking and treatment decisions are primarily […]

Although implants have been linked to malignancies in other medical contexts, such as the relationship between anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implants, the potential association between orthopaedic implants and cancer remains unclear. Several studies have investigated this question, but […]

This study identifies the outcome domains used in recently published studies on the treatment of hand flexor tendon injuries in adults, in order to inform the development of a core outcome set (COS). Seven databases were searched from January 2013 to March 2023 for randomized and quasi-randomized […]

Arterial calcification is prevalent in peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially among patients with advanced age, diabetes, or renal disease. Peripheral arterial calcium score (PACS) is an emerging tool to quantify calcification in peripheral arteries and predict outcomes such as amputation and […]

The phenomenon of a floating metacarpal pertains to the concurrent dislocation of both the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and carpometacarpal (CMC) joints. Literature addressing such dislocations in the absence of accompanying fractures is quite sparse. In this report, we describe a notable case […]

Mandibular condyle fractures (MCFs) are common injuries, often resulting from trauma and leading to functional complications. Treatment approaches remain debated, with extracorporeal fixation emerging as a potential alternative to conventional methods. This study explores the effectiveness and […]

The current study evaluated the effects of prior metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on complications after total knee/hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA). We performed a meta-analysis to assess the impact of prior MBS on TKA/THA outcomes./r/nOur systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, […]

Knee arthroplasty often leads to marked postoperative muscle weakness, with strength losses of up to 62% in the first month, contributing to functional impairment and patient dissatisfaction. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, which combines low-load exercise with partial vascular occlusion, […]

: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most serious complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA), leading to poor functional outcomes and increased healthcare burden. Intraosseous (IO) regional antibiotic prophylaxis has emerged as a promising method for infection […]

Rib pathology is uniquely difficult and time-consuming for radiologists to diagnose. AI can reduce radiologist workload and serve as a tool to improve accurate diagnosis. To date, no reviews have been performed synthesizing identification of rib fracture data on AI and its diagnostic performance on […]

Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a rare musculoskeletal disorder caused by peripheral neuropathy, predominantly affecting the forefoot and ankle joints in diabetic patients. While more common in type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes-associated CN carries high risks of disability and mortality due to […]

Intertrochanteric fractures represent nearly 45% of hip fractures and are rising due to global aging. Surgical fixation, especially intramedullary nailing with PFNA or InterTAN, is the preferred treatment. However, complications like implant failure persist. The proximal femoral bionic nail (PFBN), […]

This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on postoperative rehabilitation strategies, particularly weight-bearing restrictions after periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)./r/nA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were […]

Complications during temporomandibular joint arthroscopy have been described widely. However, while perforation of the neighbouring anatomical structures, such as the cranial fossa, is a possibility, perforation of the middle cranial fossa and its arthroscopic management have not been reported […]

IntroductionOxygen-ozone therapy (OOT) is an innovative treatment showing potential for various conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a joint disorder causing cartilage degeneration, inflammation, and pain. This review evaluates OOT's effectiveness in treating KOA, focusing on pain […]

A 35-year-old patient developed iatrogenic medial patellar instability (IMPI) following arthroscopic capsular release for arthrofibrosis at an outside institution. Following primary lateral patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (LPFLR), the patient presented with recurrent superior and medial […]

Garlic and garlic extract (GE) are highly consumed traditional and popular food spices. They are reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and infection-protecting properties. The aim of this study was to review the use of GE in various rheumatic diseases./r/nPubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and […]

The purpose of this narrative synthesis was to identify and synthesise the literature focused on sports medicine practitioners' (SMPs) decision-making practices during return to play (RTP) after musculoskeletal (MSK) injury. Using the Preferred Items for Reporting Systematic Reviews and […]

To systematically review the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on postural control and ankle function in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI)./r/nWe systematically searched PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Scopus databases up to February 2, […]

Type II odontoid fractures (OFs) are common cervical spine injuries in elderly patients. Management strategies remain controversial, as both operative and nonoperative approaches carry distinct risks and benefits./r/nA systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar was […]

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The purpose of this case series was to describe an alternative resting ankle-foot orthosis for range of motion maintenance in patients who were intolerant or inappropriate for traditional heel-relief ankle-foot orthoses due to impaired soft tissue integrity of the posterior lower leg or heel post […]

Traditional pharmacological treatments for osteoporosis face challenges due to various limitations, including long-term safety concerns and limited bone anabolic effects. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have emerged as a promising cell-free alternative therapy. […]

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People with Sweet's syndrome often wake up with a fever, body aches, and blisters on their neck, limbs and face. Also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, it is an inflammatory skin disease marked by severe symptoms and elevated counts of white blood cells.

To establish consensus statements on the treatment of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries and to investigate whether consensus on these distinct topics could be reached./r/nA modified consensus technique was conducted among 26 elbow surgeons and 3 physical therapists/athletic trainers. Strong […]

The risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft failure is increased in select patient populations. Lateral extra-articular procedures including anterolateral ligament reconstruction and lateral extra-articular tenodesis seek to reduce ACL graft failure rates and more reliably restore normal […]

We set out to systematically evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy outcomes of laparoscopic and vaginal approaches in uterosacral suspension./r/nWe searched major databases using appropriate terms to find studies comparing laparoscopic (or robotic-assisted laparoscopic) versus vaginal […]

In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) identifies core clinical topics of importance to internal medicine physicians, sets a framework for identifying a streamlined set of core performance measures, and calls for the use of high-quality, evidence-based performance […]

To present a technical process for robot-assisted, minimally invasive bone extraction-implant implantation-bone augmentation in patients with bone defects or bone atrophy./r/nIn this technical process, the surgical trajectory was preplanned within the robotic system. After patient registration and […]

Intraosseous schwannomas are extremely rare benign tumors originating from Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system. While these tumors are commonly found in the mandible and sacrum, their occurrence in long bones, particularly the ulna, is uncommon. A 59-year-old female patient was admitted […]

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 […]

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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