gene congenital myopathy and malignant hyperthermia (MH) represent an important crossroads between neurology and anesthesia, where the prompt recognition of the clinical characteristics, and the collaboration between neurologists and anesthesiologists, are essential to early diagnosis and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This study compared the long-term efficacy and safety of dual mobility (DM) prostheses versus conventional total hip arthroplasty (c-THA) in femoral neck fracture (FNF) patients. FNFs have a high rate of post-surgical complications, with no consensus on the optimal prosthetic design. This analysis […]

Periprosthetic femoral fracture (PPFF) is a serious complication following hip arthroplasty. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty from existing studies./r/nA comprehensive systematic search was performed in 4 databases: Pubmed, Embase, […]

The present study compared the postoperative analgesic effects of femoral triangle block (FTB) with adductor canal block (ACB) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA)./r/nRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving the analgesic effects of FTB and ACB post-TKA were collected by […]

The application of machine learning (ML) in predicting the requirement for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients has been acknowledged. Nonetheless, the variables employed in the development of ML models are diverse and these different approaches yield inconsistent […]

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 […]

Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is the second most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. Several surgical approaches are available for a definitive treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively assess and compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic in […]

To provide recommendations for the treatment of patients with first-time patellar dislocation (FTPD). Part I focused on clinical presentation, symptoms, diagnosis, evaluation and imaging./r/nFifty-four orthopaedic surgeons and one physiotherapist from 20 countries across Europe were involved in the […]

The report of tension pneumothorax after shoulder arthroscopy is very rare, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed and missed clinically, thus delaying the treatment of patients and endangering their lives./r/nA 68-year-old woman was admitted to the joint surgery department. Chief complaint: left […]

Osteosarcoma is not often at the forefront of differential diagnoses for epiphyseal bone tumors because of its rarity; however, more than half of individuals affected by these uncommon cases experience a delay in diagnosis. In such clinical situations, the decision to promptly perform a biopsy of […]

The trend of the literature suggests that tantalum (Ta) may possess antibacterial properties. However, no consensus has been reached on Ta's preventive role in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA)./r/nWhat is the PJI incidence rate […]

This systematic review aimed to (1) identify commonly used patient-reported outcome (PRO) tools in paediatric hip arthroscopy and (2) assess whether the PROs used in this population have been formally validated./r/nTwo systematic searches of MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL, from inception to 31 March […]

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a condition characterised by irregularities in the femur or acetabular rim, leading to hip pain, increased risk of osteoarthritis (OA), and potential need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Non-surgical treatments are the first-line approach. However, […]

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 […]

Muscle haematomas in patients with mild haemophilia may present differently to patients with severe haemophilia on prophylactic treatments. Bleeding in mild haemophilia is often related to surgery, invasive procedures, trauma and sporting injuries; a delay in presentation and treatment is common […]

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic joint disease. Due to the risks of opioid use and limited pharmacological effectiveness, mind-body exercise (MBE) therapy and other non-pharmacological interventions have emerged as first-line treatments for this condition. However, the optimal MBE […]

Despite increased youth and adolescent participation in fast-pitch softball and the reporting of upper extremity injuries, there remains a relative paucity of research examining shoulder and elbow injuries in high school and collegiate softball athletes./r/nTo evaluate the reported incidence, […]

Elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have become increasingly common in athletes. Despite this, rehabilitation protocols appear to vary drastically, which may explain the clinical equipoise regarding optimal management./r/nThis systematic review reports rehabilitation […]

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 […]

Professor Tom Cosker Explains the Online Hip Diploma Course from JBJS and MRC Oxford.

Episode 80: Weight Loss Before Total Hip Arthroplasty

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, […]

The acetabulum exhibits an irregular anatomical structure with a dense concentration of critical blood vessels and nerves in its vicinity. Acetabular fractures accompanied by periarticular soft tissue injuries may lead to life-threatening complications. The Letournel-Judet classification system is […]

With the advent of new classification systems and surgical options, clarification is needed regarding the most effective surgical management for refractory patellar tendinopathy (PT). The objective of this systematic review is to investigate outcomes of surgical management of refractory […]

To compare the outcome of pararectus, ilioinguinal, and intrapelvic approaches in patients with acetabular fracture and to rank the best, second best, and third best surgical approach./r/nA literature search was conducted in PubMed, Epistemonikos, and Embase up to 30 November 2024. A network […]

AO Trauma Hand NA Series—3 Cases Fireside Series: Distal Radius Fractures

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 Kuntscher nail (K-nail) was initially designed with an axial section in the letter 'V' shape. Still, it was later reintroduced in a cloverleaf shape to achieve additional strength and easier use. Migration of the K-nail proximally or distally in the femur is a well-documented complication, with […]

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 […]

AO Trauma Fellows NA Webinar: Acetabulum— Management Strategies for Geriatric Acetabular Fractures

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 […]

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by the development of neoplasms, which infrequently arise in the subscapular fossa. Surgical removal of large subscapular tumors carries the risk of shoulder dysfunction due to muscle or nerve injury. We describe the […]

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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