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View article: Improvement in Knee Society Score after Twelve Months of Intra-articular Viscosupplementation of Patients with Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis Presenting at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Improvement in Knee Society Score after Twelve Months of Intra-articular Viscosupplementation of Patients with Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis Presenting at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Open
Objective: This study focuses on assessing the efficacy of intra-articular viscosupplementation, specifically hyaluronic acid (HA), in individuals with mild to moderate knee OA in a Pakistani population. The Knee Society Score (KSS) was em…
View article: Functional outcomes of internal hemipelvectomy in paediatric patients with malignant bone tumours: a monocentric case series
Functional outcomes of internal hemipelvectomy in paediatric patients with malignant bone tumours: a monocentric case series Open
A case series was conducted between January 2010 and January 2018, which included 17 paediatric patients under the age of 18 years (mean age 13.4 ±3.53), who underwent internal hemipelvectomy. Functional outcomes were assessed based on gai…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Spinal Pain Among Bank Workers in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Spinal Pain Among Bank Workers in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Spinal pain is a prevalent occupational health issue, particularly among bank workers who often experience prolonged sitting and poor ergonomic conditions. Despite the increasing occupational-related burden of spinal pain, data …
View article: Comparison of Trans-Viginal Tape (TVT) and Trans-Obturator (TOT) Tape Methods for Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence among Women with Post-Menopausal Condition
Comparison of Trans-Viginal Tape (TVT) and Trans-Obturator (TOT) Tape Methods for Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence among Women with Post-Menopausal Condition Open
Objective To compare the frequency of success of TVT versus TOT for SUI in postmenopausal women. Methodology: A randomized control trial study was conducted at department of Urology, Sharif Institute of Urology and Renal Transplant, Lahore…
View article: Thirty Days Outcomes of Limb Salvage Surgery in Pediatric Patients Treated at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Thirty Days Outcomes of Limb Salvage Surgery in Pediatric Patients Treated at a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background Managing primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas in pediatric patients poses significant challenges, with surgical resection remaining essential for cure. While limb salvage surgery has emerged as the standard approach, concerns p…
View article: Radiological outcomes according to Matta radiographic criteria after surgical fixation of acetabular fracture.
Radiological outcomes according to Matta radiographic criteria after surgical fixation of acetabular fracture. Open
Background. Acetabular fractures, a rising concern in developing countries, pose a significant challenge due to their complexity and association with post-operative complications. Often caused by high-energy mechanisms like falls and motor…
View article: Myocardial Injury in Patients with Hip Fracture
Myocardial Injury in Patients with Hip Fracture Open
Background: Myocardial injury after a hip fracture is common and has a poor prognosis. Patients with a hip fracture and myocardial injury may benefit from accelerated surgery to remove the physiological stress associated with the hip fract…
View article: As simple as it sounds? The treatment of simple bone cysts in the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Retrospective multicenter EPOS study of 74 patients
As simple as it sounds? The treatment of simple bone cysts in the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Retrospective multicenter EPOS study of 74 patients Open
Purpose: Simple bone cysts are among the most prevalent benign cystic tumor-like lesions in children. Proximal femoral simple bone cysts may require specific treatment because of increased fracture risk. With limited literature available o…
View article: Optimal and Safe Pain Management Approach in Ankle and Hindfoot Fractures: Improving Practitioner Decision
Optimal and Safe Pain Management Approach in Ankle and Hindfoot Fractures: Improving Practitioner Decision Open
Background Over or sub-optimal analgesic treatment leads to undesired consequences and patient dissatisfaction. The study aims to assess the sub-optimal or optimal pain relief and safety of routinely prescribed oral analgesic(s) at dischar…
View article: Thirty-Day Morbidity and Mortality After Total Knee Replacement in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Thirty-Day Morbidity and Mortality After Total Knee Replacement in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Open
Background Total knee arthroplasty has become very popular globally as a safe surgical modality for relieving pain and improving functional outcomes in patients who fail to respond to conservative treatments; however, it may be associated …
View article: Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, a Cross Sectional Study
Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, a Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone is a benign lesion which is characterized by presence of multinucleated osteoclasts type giant cells. Nuclear factor kappa B (RANKL) serves as the trigger factor for osteoclasts cells formation. A…
View article: Do’s and Don’ts in Primary Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Proximal Femur in Children and Adolescents: Retrospective Multicenter EPOS Study of 79 Patients
Do’s and Don’ts in Primary Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Proximal Femur in Children and Adolescents: Retrospective Multicenter EPOS Study of 79 Patients Open
Background: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are rare benign cystic bone tumors, generally diagnosed in children and adolescents. Proximal femoral ABCs may require specific treatment strategies because of an increased pathologic fracture risk. …
View article: Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, A cross sectional study
Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, A cross sectional study Open
Background Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone is a benign lesion which is characterized by presence of multinucleated osteoclasts type giant cells. Nuclear factor kappa B (RANKL) serves as the trigger factor for osteoclasts cells formation. Al…
View article: Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, A cross sectional study
Role of Denosumab in the Management of Giant Cell Tumor, A cross sectional study Open
Background Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone is a benign lesion which is characterized by presence of multinucleated osteoclasts type giant cells. Nuclear factor kappa B (RANKL) serves as the trigger factor for osteoclasts cells formation. Al…
View article: An Audit of the effect of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Treatment in patients with non-union of long bone fractures
An Audit of the effect of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Treatment in patients with non-union of long bone fractures Open
Objective: To evaluate the outcomes, clinical and radiological application of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 alone versus Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 with autograft in long bone non-unions. Methods: A prospective review of patients was done…
View article: Early Complications after Limb Salvage Procedures: Prospective Cross Sectional Study
Early Complications after Limb Salvage Procedures: Prospective Cross Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Sarcomas are tumors that are mesenchymal in origin involving bone and soft tissues occurring in all age groups. Giant cell tumor, although benign, is locally aggressive and can also destroy the bone. Amputation was once consi…
View article: A surrogate FRAX model for Pakistan
A surrogate FRAX model for Pakistan Open
Summary A surrogate FRAX® model for Pakistan has been constructed using age-specific hip fracture rates for Indians living in Singapore and age-specific mortality rates from Pakistan. Introduction FRAX models are frequently requested for c…
View article: Strengthening Orthopaedic care at national level: Output of a structured residency programme at Aga Khan University.
Strengthening Orthopaedic care at national level: Output of a structured residency programme at Aga Khan University. Open
This descriptive review of the output of the orthopaedic residency programme of Aga Khan University, Karachi, comprised information regarding the number of graduated residents and their educational background which was retrieved from depar…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Frozen Section in Musculoskeletal Tumors
Diagnostic Accuracy of Frozen Section in Musculoskeletal Tumors Open
Introduction: Musculoskeletal tumors are rare group of disorders. To reach a diagnosis requires detailed medical history, physical examination, radiological investigations and histopathological correlation. Intra operative consultation pla…
View article: Outcome of proximal femur replacement in failed internal fixation of hip fractures, a case series
Outcome of proximal femur replacement in failed internal fixation of hip fractures, a case series Open
Proximal femur replacement with modular stem implant has advantages over conventional hip implant in patients undergoing surgery after failure of internal fixation.
View article: Musculoskeletal tumors throughout history and beyond: clinical features, imaging, staging and biopsy
Musculoskeletal tumors throughout history and beyond: clinical features, imaging, staging and biopsy Open
Sarcomas are rarely occurring neoplastic conditions which are present in all age groups but commonly affect young age population. Most are asymptomatic but can present with pain or pathological fracture. These lesions are commonly diagnose…
View article: Treatment and recurrence of giant cell tumors of bone – A retrospective cohort from a developing country
Treatment and recurrence of giant cell tumors of bone – A retrospective cohort from a developing country Open
Extra-compartmental extension of tumor and a higher-grade lesion is significantly associated with development of recurrence in cases of GCT of bone.
View article: Cemented all-poly tibia in resource constrained country, affordable and cost-effective care. Is it applicable at this era? Review article
Cemented all-poly tibia in resource constrained country, affordable and cost-effective care. Is it applicable at this era? Review article Open
All polyethylene tibial component (APTC) is an appealing and cost effective alternative, and is associated with the excellent survivorship and lower risk of revision. In light of the present-day economic evidence and long-term functional o…
View article: Surgical Care Improvement Program and surgical site infections: initiatives to improve outcome in patients with joint replacements in a tertiary care center in Pakistan
Surgical Care Improvement Program and surgical site infections: initiatives to improve outcome in patients with joint replacements in a tertiary care center in Pakistan Open
Introduction: The Surgical Care Improvement Programme (SCIP) was initiated in 2002 with the vision of reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with postoperative surgical site infection by addresses to the antibiotics use and early …