Though clavicle fractures are routinely seen in clinical practice, rarely do we encounter segmental fractures. This unusual pattern of fracture in clavicle has been seldom reported previously. We present a case of segmental fracture of the left clavicle fracture in a 64-year-old who was treated […]

The objective of this study was to determine whether there are significant differences in terms of indications, techniques, patient variables, and objective and subjective outcome scores as a function of the geographic locale of published studies of knee articular cartilage surgery./r/nAn […]

Acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury in athletes and is often associated with decreased athletic performance and, if treated poorly, can result in chronic ankle issues, such as instability. Physical performance demands, such as cutting, hopping, and landing, involved with certain […]

Double-plating of Comminuted, unstable fractures of the distal part of the femur-Dr. Swiontkowski

Effect of Extended Prophylactic Antibiotic - Open Fracture Wounds Differs-Dr. Slobogean

Although point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been shown to be useful in the identification of both pediatric and adult long-bone fractures in the emergency setting, radiography remains the standard of care. Emergency physicians are often faced with the dilemma of how to evaluate and treat the […]

A fracture of the distal radius with an associated injury to the ulnar nerve is rare. The management of the ulnar nerve lesion is unclear. We present a patient with a closed distal radius fracture related to an injury to the ulnar nerve associated with diminished sensation and a claw deformity. […]

The purpose of this study was to compare the union rates and clinical outcomes of 4-corner arthrodesis with different methods of osteosynthesis./r/nA systematic review of studies published in Ovid, Medline, Embase, and PubMed was conducted. Primary studies that reported clinical and radiographic […]

Since Mohamed et al. analyzed 2326 orthopedic cases in 2002 and believed that the POSSUM formula can be directly used to predict postoperative morbidity and mortality in orthopedic patients, applications of POSSUM and P-POSSUM scores in the hip fracture surgery have been mostly reported in the […]

We report a case of a fractured titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) femoral stem 2 years after revision (debridement, antibiotics and implant retention due to periprosthetic joint infection) total hip arthroplasty (THA). Material analysis revealed a superficial abnormality on the upper neck surface caused by […]

Multiple dorsal fracture-dislocations of the carpometacarpal joints (CMCJ) occur from very high-energy trauma and are often associated with soft tissue injury or ischaemia. We report a 54-year-old male manual worker and a smoker who presented to the emergency room with history of compression of his […]

Open knee fracture-dislocation is a rare orthopedic injury. However, the importance of its correct management could not be overstated. To the best of our knowledge, this is the fifth study reporting a case with simultaneous Hoffa fracture and knee dislocation and the 1 study describing a patient […]

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) has 3D printed novel calcium phosphate graphene (CaPG) scaffolds that could be used for bone regeneration applications in the future. The team sought to develop an alternative to traditional […]

UCL Repair with Suture Tape Augmentation and Flexor Pronator Repair | NYU Langone Orthopedics

Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA robotics system helps orthopedic surgeons be more accurate and precise For many patients, orthopedic surgery is a quality-of-life saver. It can relieve pain and restore function to their bones and joints, helping keep them active—whether it’s running a 5k or simply […]

Arthroplasty is being increasingly used for the management of distal humeral fractures (DHFs) in elderly patients. Arthroplasty options include total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA); both have unique complications and there is not yet a consensus on which implant is superior. […]

Complete transection of the sciatic nerve following femoral fracture is extremely rare. In the setting of closed injury it has only been reported in two other cases. Here we present a teenage motorcyclist who sustained a closed left, mid-femoral fracture following a road traffic collision with […]

The purpose of this review is to compare the effectiveness of different peripheral nerve blocks and general anesthesia (GA) in controlling postoperative pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR)./r/nA Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-compliant systematic […]

Meniscal repair has become the treatment of choice for meniscal tears, especially in the subset of bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs). However, a comprehensive estimate of the corresponding failure rate is not available, thus maintaining doubts about the healing potential of these tears. […]

Scaphoid Nonunion Repair with Vascularized Distal Radius Bone Graft

As medicine continues to embrace machine learning, a new study suggests how scientists may use artificial intelligence to predict how cancer may affect the probability of fractures along the spinal column.

Osteoporosis is the fourth most common chronic disease worldwide. The adoption of preventative measures and effective self-management interventions can help improve bone health. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies can play a key role in the care and self-management of patients with […]

The obesity paradox, which suggests that high body weight is positively associated with survival in some diseases, has not been proven in patients with hip fracture. In this study, meta-analysis of previous studies on the impacts of body weight on postoperative mortality following hip fracture […]

Focal, patellar cartilage defects are a challenging problem as most cases have an underlying multifactorial pathogenesis. This systematic review of current literature analysed clinical results after regenerative cartilage repair of the patella with a special focus on the assessment and treatment of […]

Osteoporosis in men is often overlooked by health care professionals, a study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology from the University of Sheffield has found.

The success of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is influenced by effective rehabilitation. Previously published, comprehensive systematic reviews evaluating rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction have studied Level-I and II evidence published through 2012. Interval studies continue […]

Long-term administration of bisphosphonates strongly suppresses osteoclastic bone resorption and rarely causes atypical fractures. This report presents a case of bilateral atypical ulnar fractures, following an 8-year course of zoledronate to treat breast cancer bone metastasis. Nonsurgical […]

The purpose of the present study was to systematically review the current treatment strategies for the treatment of Neer type IIB distal clavicle fractures in terms of functional outcome and complication rates and to examine the most appropriate surgical method by comparing all the available […]

Glenoid articular cartilage lesion is a rare complication following traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder. We report the case of a 14-year-old male rugby player with traumatic anterior shoulder instability, an extensively flapped lesion on the glenoid articular cartilage, and an osseous […]

While a large number of studies have investigated the anatomic, hormonal, and biomechanical risk factors related to musculoskeletal (MSK) injury risk, there is growing evidence to suggest that cognition is an important injury contributor in the athletic population. A systematic review of the […]

Mechanical bull-riding has become a popular form of entertainment in the United States (US) over the last few decades. While mechanical bull-riding may result in injuries, the literature on such injuries is limited. This study characterized mechanical bull-riding injuries treated at US emergency […]

A patient presented with chronic ankle pain and instability. Imaging revealed a talar osteochondral lesion as well as intra-articular loose bodies. Intraoperatively, an unusual, well-demarcated chondral defect was found. A glass fragment was also identified in the joint. The patient subsequently […]

Although rare, a medial malleolus fracture plus ipsilateral Achilles tendon rupture has been described in previous case reports. We present a unique case of an open bimalleolar fracture dislocation with ipsilateral Achilles tendon rupture after a motorcycle crash. His Achilles injury was diagnosed […]

We report 3 adult men (aged 28, 34, and 71 years) with successfully salvaged mangled injuries around the shoulder with high threshold for amputation. Assessment by Mangled Extremity Severity Score, Ganga Hospital Open Injury Severity Score, and Orthopaedic Trauma Association-Open Fracture […]

BACKGROUND: The surgical management of scapula body, neck and glenoid fractures remains a challenge. This study focuses on templating an available anatomical pre-contoured plating system using three-dimensional (3D)-printed scapulae to assess the ability of these plates to address the […]

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Hip fractures are a major healthcare problem, presenting a huge challenge and burden to individuals and healthcare systems. The number of hip fractures globally is rising rapidly. The majority of hip fractures are treated surgically. This review evaluates evidence for types of arthroplasty: […]

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March 2022 Pelvic and acetabular fractures (PAFs) are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons and require rapid and precise treatment. In response, AO Trauma's pelvis education task force is working on the definition of a curriculum to address these challenges. The post […]

Trochleoplasty is an effective patellar stabilization procedure; however, it is associated with a risk of complications that cannot be ignored. Prior systematic reviews on this topic did not include more recent studies reporting important outcomes, particularly the long-term results of lateral […]

Femoral neck fractures have a higher incidence in older people with poor prognosis, inducing serious social problems. Common treatment methods include total hip arthroplasty, bipolar hemiarthroplasty, double-screw fixation, multiple-screw fixation, and dynamic hip system./r/nWe searched through […]

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Intraosseous schwannomas are extremely rare in the humerus, and less than five cases have been reported previously in the literature. This is the first report of its origin in the proximal humerus with pathologic fracture. We herein present this case to discuss the reason for its rarity and share […]

Intra-articular hip injections for osteoarthritis represent a useful instrument to reduce pain and disability in the common clinical practice. Several medications can be injected locally with different level of evidence-based efficacy./r/nThe objective of this systematic review is to investigate […]

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Computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery systems have great potential, but no review has focused on computer-assisted surgery systems for the spine, hip, and knee./r/nA systematic search was performed in Web of Science and PubMed. We searched the literature on computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery […]

Some studies have reported that the electromagnetic navigation (EN) technique is better than the free-hand (FH) method. Nevertheless, there are few clinical trials. In recent years, several clinical trials have been conducted, providing sufficient information to compare the two methods./r/nWe […]

We present the case of an 82-year-old female, who experienced a ground-level fall on the trochanter of the right femur. X-rays showed a proximal femoral fracture (PFF) with an unclear and unusual fracture pattern. Three-dimensional CT images were obtained and showed a displaced femoral neck […]

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