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View article: Does Incorporation of the Dorsal Cutaneous Branch of the Proper Digital Nerve in Anterograde Neurovascular Island Flap Improve Outcomes? Results of A Retrospective Case Series
Does Incorporation of the Dorsal Cutaneous Branch of the Proper Digital Nerve in Anterograde Neurovascular Island Flap Improve Outcomes? Results of A Retrospective Case Series Open
Fingertip injuries present a challenge for surgeons. Factors such as appearance, sensation, and grip strength influence the choice of procedure. The neurovascular island (NVI) flap is commonly used due to its reliability and favorable resu…
View article: Outcome of Carpal Tunnel Release with Longitudinal Mini Incision: A Prospective Cohort
Outcome of Carpal Tunnel Release with Longitudinal Mini Incision: A Prospective Cohort Open
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Mini incision carpal tunnel release, Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire.
View article: Early Outcome of Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Through the Oxford Knee Score in a Developing Country: A Prospective Cohort
Early Outcome of Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Through the Oxford Knee Score in a Developing Country: A Prospective Cohort Open
Introduction The most common degenerative joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The gold standard treatment option for this aging society with greater functional demands is total knee arthroplasty. The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) assesses…
View article: Functional outcome of pertrochanteric fractures undergoing Dynamic Hip Screw versus Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation Techniques at a Tertiary care hospital of Karachi.
Functional outcome of pertrochanteric fractures undergoing Dynamic Hip Screw versus Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation Techniques at a Tertiary care hospital of Karachi. Open
Objective: To find out the functional outcomes as per Harris hip score (HHS) among patients of pertrochanteric fractures undergoing dynamic hip screw (DHS) versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) at a Tertiary care hospital. Stud…
View article: Different per-operative techniques to evaluate limb length discrepancy in hip arthroplasty.
Different per-operative techniques to evaluate limb length discrepancy in hip arthroplasty. Open
Objective: To assess the limb length discrepancy (LLD) among patients going through total hip arthroplasty using different per-operative techniques. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Agha Khan …
View article: Microbiology of surgical site infection in closed upper limb fractures: data from a prospective trauma registry
Microbiology of surgical site infection in closed upper limb fractures: data from a prospective trauma registry Open
The current study aims to determine the rate of surgical site infection, causal microorganism, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in operated upper limb closed fractures at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Cases presenting betwee…
View article: Comparison of distally based sural artery and supramalleolar flap for coverage of dorsum of foot and ankle defects; a cross-sectional study of 53 patients
Comparison of distally based sural artery and supramalleolar flap for coverage of dorsum of foot and ankle defects; a cross-sectional study of 53 patients Open
Compared with the sural artery flap, the lateral supramalleolar flap demonstrated higher rates of functional outcomes although flap tip necrosis was higher in Supramalleolar.
View article: Lateral supramalleolar flap: Is it based on perforator of peroneal / anterior tibial artery; A cross-sectional study at tertiary care centre
Lateral supramalleolar flap: Is it based on perforator of peroneal / anterior tibial artery; A cross-sectional study at tertiary care centre Open
The lateral supramalleolar flap provided coverage to almost all regions of the foot and ankle with a cosmetically acceptable donor and recipient site. There were no problems with shoe wear, as only 2 patients required defatting for cosmeti…
View article: Total knee replacement: A comparison of the subvastus and medial parapatellar approaches
Total knee replacement: A comparison of the subvastus and medial parapatellar approaches Open
The subvastus method to total knee replacement is linked to a faster recovery of quadriceps muscle strength, resulting in a shorter hospital stay and postoperative therapy.
View article: Functional outcomes of modified Bristow procedure in recurrent shoulder dislocation
Functional outcomes of modified Bristow procedure in recurrent shoulder dislocation Open
The glenohumeral joint is the most mobile in humans. Of all joints 50% dislocations involve the shoulder, mostly young males. When the first dislocation occurs under 20 years old the risk for recurrent instability increases to 90%. Many te…
View article: Hip replacement for femur neck fracture in elderly, effects of delayed surgical intervention on morbidity and mortality, a retrospective comparative study
Hip replacement for femur neck fracture in elderly, effects of delayed surgical intervention on morbidity and mortality, a retrospective comparative study Open
Hip fracture is one of the most common injuries in elderly population. Delay in operating on patients with hip fracture is associated with greater mortality and morbidity. This was a retrospective review of medical charts of patients under…
View article: Does more testing in routine preoperative evaluation benefit the orthopedic patient? Case control study from a resource-constrained setting
Does more testing in routine preoperative evaluation benefit the orthopedic patient? Case control study from a resource-constrained setting Open
Routine preoperative tests were superfluous and did not influence the surgical plan when adjusted for other variables in the model as well as after matching on potential confounders. This study would be amongst first steps to move towards …
View article: Change in the spectrum of orthopedic trauma: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing nation during the upsurge; a cross-sectional study
Change in the spectrum of orthopedic trauma: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing nation during the upsurge; a cross-sectional study Open
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the spectrum of orthopedic injury. More household injuries have occurred and are anticipated due to the ongoing effects of lockdown.
View article: Long Term Clinical and Functional Outcome of Lateral Supramalleolar Flap for Soft Tissue Coverage of Foot and Ankle Defects: Largest Case Series at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Long Term Clinical and Functional Outcome of Lateral Supramalleolar Flap for Soft Tissue Coverage of Foot and Ankle Defects: Largest Case Series at a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background: Reconstruction of defects around foot and ankle is challenging issue. We wanted to assess the clinical and functional outcome of lateral supramalleolar flap for coverage soft tissue defects around the foot and ankle. Methods: T…
View article: Covid-19 pandemic: Economic burden on patients with musculoskeletal injuries in a tertiary care hospital of LMIC; retrospective cross sectional study
Covid-19 pandemic: Economic burden on patients with musculoskeletal injuries in a tertiary care hospital of LMIC; retrospective cross sectional study Open
The financial income of our service decreased more than 55% due to postponement of elective work. The number of elective and procedures related to musculoskeletal trauma also decreased. The cost for inpatient care did not increase during c…
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: 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 …
View article: Comparison of bipolar hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty with dual mobility cup in the treatment of old active patients with displaced neck of femur fracture: A retrospective cohort study
Comparison of bipolar hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty with dual mobility cup in the treatment of old active patients with displaced neck of femur fracture: A retrospective cohort study Open
In relatively young and active elderly patients with displaced neck of femur fracture, a THA with dual mobility cuff provides better hip functional outcome, does not increase mortality or morbidity as compared to BHA and can be considered …
View article: Primary Proximal femur replacement for unstable osteoporotic intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures in the elderly: A retrospective case series
Primary Proximal femur replacement for unstable osteoporotic intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures in the elderly: A retrospective case series Open
Primary Proximal femoral replacement in a viable option in old aged patients with poor bone quality who developed intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fracture. According to our study, with mortality rate comparable to that of primary fix…
View article: Aneurysmal bone cyst of the pelvis and extremities: Contemporary management
Aneurysmal bone cyst of the pelvis and extremities: Contemporary management Open
Aneurysmal bone cysts are tumors of bone occurring predominantly in the metaphyses of long bones and posterior elements of spine in adolescents and young adults. Radiographically, on x-rays they appear as eccentric metaphyseal expansile ly…
View article: Does surgical approach affect outcome after fixation of intra-articular fractures of distal humerus? Retrospective cohort study from a level-1 trauma centre in a metropolitan city
Does surgical approach affect outcome after fixation of intra-articular fractures of distal humerus? Retrospective cohort study from a level-1 trauma centre in a metropolitan city Open
Triceps lifting approach can be used equally efficiently for exposure of these complex distal humerus injuries with no comprise in visibility of articular fragments.
View article: Inheritance patterns, challenges, and outcomes of fracture management in osteopetrosis patients. CASE series and review of pertinent literature
Inheritance patterns, challenges, and outcomes of fracture management in osteopetrosis patients. CASE series and review of pertinent literature Open
With all-inclusive preoperative planning and careful postoperative care surgical treatment of fractures in OP is effective. The cases presented showed that plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary nailing are suitable options. Genetic facto…
View article: Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study Open
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View article: Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Surgical site infections following total hip or knee arthroplasties have a reported rate of 0.49%-2.5% and can cause significant morbidity as well as tripling the cost of health care expenses. Both methicillin sensitive and met…
View article: Proximal Femur Locking Plate for Sub-Trochanteric Femur Fractures: Factors Associated with Failure
Proximal Femur Locking Plate for Sub-Trochanteric Femur Fractures: Factors Associated with Failure Open
Introduction: Proximal femur locking compression plates (PF-LCP) have gained popularity since their inception due to superior biomechanical stability and durability but clinical experience has shown conflicting results including implant fa…