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View article: Evaluation of Experience, Training, and Hand Dominance on Drilling Accuracy in Orthopedic Surgeons—A Preliminary Study
Evaluation of Experience, Training, and Hand Dominance on Drilling Accuracy in Orthopedic Surgeons—A Preliminary Study Open
Background and Objectives: To evaluate the association of surgeon experience, simulation-based training, and hand dominance on drilling accuracy using a synthetic bone model, with the hypothesis that training improves resident performance …
View article: Tractionless Arthroscopic Treatment of Suspected Hip Septic Arthritis in Adults: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series with Minimum One-Year Follow-Up
Tractionless Arthroscopic Treatment of Suspected Hip Septic Arthritis in Adults: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series with Minimum One-Year Follow-Up Open
Background: Septic arthritis of the hip (SAH) requires emergent surgical intervention. While open arthrotomy has been the traditional approach, arthroscopic treatment is emerging as an effective alternative. Tractionless techniques in adul…
View article: EP119 Tractionless Arthroscopic Treatment of Suspected Hip Septic Arthritis in Adults: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series with Minimum One-Year Follow-up
EP119 Tractionless Arthroscopic Treatment of Suspected Hip Septic Arthritis in Adults: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series with Minimum One-Year Follow-up Open
Introduction Septic arthritis of the hip (SAH) requires emergent surgery. While open arthrotomy has been the traditional approach, arthroscopic treatment is emerging as a safe, effective alternative. Though traction-based arthroscopy is st…
View article: The Impact of Concomitant Upper Extremity Fractures on Outcomes in Geriatric Patients Following Hip Fracture Surgery
The Impact of Concomitant Upper Extremity Fractures on Outcomes in Geriatric Patients Following Hip Fracture Surgery Open
Background: Hip fractures in geriatric patients represent a major public health burden, with a clinically important subset presenting with concomitant upper extremity (UE) fractures. The independent impact of these dual injuries on clinica…
View article: Nonoperative management of terrible triad injuries: clinical outcomes of 39 cases
Nonoperative management of terrible triad injuries: clinical outcomes of 39 cases Open
Background: Terrible triad injury (TTI) poses therapeutic challenges in joint stability and functional recovery. While surgery has traditionally been preferred, recent interest in nonoperative management for select cases has emerged, with …
View article: Elbow hemiarthroplasty for unreconstructible distal humerus fractures: a case series
Elbow hemiarthroplasty for unreconstructible distal humerus fractures: a case series Open
Background: To evaluate the outcomes of distal humerus hemiarthroplasty (DHH) in a series of eight consecutive patients with unreconstructible distal humeral fractures or failed open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Methods: Retrosp…
View article: Timing of Debridement in Low-Grade Open Forearm Fractures Does Not Affect Infection Risk: A Retrospective Study
Timing of Debridement in Low-Grade Open Forearm Fractures Does Not Affect Infection Risk: A Retrospective Study Open
Background: The timing of operative debridement for open upper extremity fractures has not been consistently shown to impact infection rates. Nevertheless, current treatment protocols continue to advocate for prompt surgical debridement in…
View article: Monobloc vs. Modular Radial-Head Arthroplasty for Complex Elbow Trauma: Long-Term Follow-Up and Comparative Evaluation
Monobloc vs. Modular Radial-Head Arthroplasty for Complex Elbow Trauma: Long-Term Follow-Up and Comparative Evaluation Open
Introduction: Mason Type 3 radial-head fractures are typically treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or radial-head arthroplasty (RHA). Prosthetic options include traditional monobloc implants and newer modular implants …
View article: Increased Postoperative Glycemic Variability Is Associated with Increased Revision Surgery Rates in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Fixation
Increased Postoperative Glycemic Variability Is Associated with Increased Revision Surgery Rates in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Fixation Open
Background: An association between increased postoperative glycemic variability (GV) and inferior postoperative outcomes following hip arthroplasty procedures has been previously reported. However, the utilization of the GV to project surg…
View article: Imaging-Based Deep Learning for Predicting Desmoid Tumor Progression
Imaging-Based Deep Learning for Predicting Desmoid Tumor Progression Open
Desmoid tumors (DTs) are non-metastasizing and locally aggressive soft-tissue mesenchymal neoplasms. Those that become enlarged often become locally invasive and cause significant morbidity. DTs have a varied pattern of clinical presentati…
View article: Radiological Comparison of Canal Fill between Collared and Non-Collared Femoral Stems: A Two-Year Follow-Up after Total Hip Arthroplasty
Radiological Comparison of Canal Fill between Collared and Non-Collared Femoral Stems: A Two-Year Follow-Up after Total Hip Arthroplasty Open
Collared femoral stems in total hip arthroplasty (THA) offer reduced subsidence and periprosthetic fractures but raise concerns about fit accuracy and stem sizing. This study compares collared and non-collared stems to assess the stem–cana…
View article: Increased Risk for Non-Union in First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis following High-Velocity Reaming: A Retrospective Study
Increased Risk for Non-Union in First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis following High-Velocity Reaming: A Retrospective Study Open
Objective: Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a reliable procedure for treating various pathologies related to this joint. However, non-union is a common and debilitating complication of the procedure. The purpose…
View article: Validating a Novel 2D to 3D Knee Reconstruction Method on Preoperative Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient Anatomies
Validating a Novel 2D to 3D Knee Reconstruction Method on Preoperative Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient Anatomies Open
Background: As advanced technology continues to evolve, incorporating robotics into surgical procedures has become imperative for precision and accuracy in preoperative planning. Nevertheless, the integration of three-dimensional (3D) imag…
View article: Intertrochanteric (Reverse Oblique) Fracture Subclassifications AO/OTA 31-A3 Have No Effect on Outcomes or Postoperative Complications
Intertrochanteric (Reverse Oblique) Fracture Subclassifications AO/OTA 31-A3 Have No Effect on Outcomes or Postoperative Complications Open
Based on the findings of this study, no significant differences were observed between the groups, indicating that the subclassifications of AO/OTA 31-A3 fractures do not have a significant impact on surgical outcomes or the occurrence of p…
View article: Age as a Risk Factor for Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in Cementless Hip Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis
Age as a Risk Factor for Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in Cementless Hip Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis Open
The findings of this study suggest that age over 95 years is a significant, independent risk factor for IPFF in patients undergoing cementless HA. Although we were unable to show an impact on perioperative outcomes and orthopedic complicat…
View article: Accurate Restoration of the Center of Rotation of the Hip Joint Based on Preoperative Planning Is Not Associated with Improved Clinical Outcomes
Accurate Restoration of the Center of Rotation of the Hip Joint Based on Preoperative Planning Is Not Associated with Improved Clinical Outcomes Open
One of the main objectives of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is to recreate the center of rotation (COR). Accurate reconstruction of the COR is suggested to be within 5 mm of its anatomical location. The goal of our study was to assess wheth…
View article: Intraoperative three-dimensional navigation for surgical treatment of osteoid osteoma in the upper extremity: A series of 19 cases
Intraoperative three-dimensional navigation for surgical treatment of osteoid osteoma in the upper extremity: A series of 19 cases Open
The surgical treatment for osteoid osteoma (OO) in the upper extremity is challenging due to the difficulty in locating the lesion and the crowding of sensitive structures within the anatomy. This study aimed to describe the outcomes of na…
View article: Predictive Factors for Union Time in Adult Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures
Predictive Factors for Union Time in Adult Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures Open
Purpose: Although open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) by plating are the treatment of choice for diaphyseal fractures of the forearm, delayed union and non-union remain as existing complications. This study aimed to analyze predict…
View article: Volar Locking Plating of Extra-articular Distal Radius Fracture: A Retrospective Clinical Study Comparing Locking Screws versus Smooth Locking Pegs
Volar Locking Plating of Extra-articular Distal Radius Fracture: A Retrospective Clinical Study Comparing Locking Screws versus Smooth Locking Pegs Open
Background Open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures is one of the most common procedures performed in wrist surgery. The use of volar locking plate has gained increasing interest in the past decade. Epiphyseal fixati…
View article: The “Selfie Test”: A Novel Test for the Diagnosis of Lateral Epicondylitis
The “Selfie Test”: A Novel Test for the Diagnosis of Lateral Epicondylitis Open
Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the most diagnosed elbow pathologies. The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic test accuracy of a new test (selfie test) for the diagnosis of LE. Methods: Medical data were …
View article: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in fibromyalgia patients had comparable outcomes to a matched control group
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in fibromyalgia patients had comparable outcomes to a matched control group Open
Background Although fibromyalgia is associated with poor outcomes following orthopedic surgeries, several studies show some benefit from surgical intervention and nevertheless recommend operative treatment when indicated. There is sparse e…
View article: The anterior superior iliac spine is a reliable novel landmark for preemptive periacetabular analgesia in hip arthroscopy
The anterior superior iliac spine is a reliable novel landmark for preemptive periacetabular analgesia in hip arthroscopy Open
Appropriate post-operative (post-op) pain control has been shown to reduce length of stay and facilitate day case surgery. Periacetabular injection of bupivacaine is effective in pain reduction after hip arthroscopy. This study aims to eva…
View article: The Effects of Novel Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Device on Acute Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Randomized Pilot Study
The Effects of Novel Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Device on Acute Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Randomized Pilot Study Open
Background: this pilot study aimed at determining whether the application of a novel new method of generating pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), the Fracture Healing Patch (FHP), accelerates the healing of acute distal radius fractures (…
View article: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC DID NOT AFFECT REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ACL RECONSTRUCTION
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC DID NOT AFFECT REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ACL RECONSTRUCTION Open
Objective: To assess postoperative rehabilitation patterns in patients who underwent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A retrospective study of patients who underwent primary isolated A…
View article: Reduced cutout for reverse oblique intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with trochanteric fixation advanced (TFN-A) nail compared to the short gamma-3 nail
Reduced cutout for reverse oblique intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with trochanteric fixation advanced (TFN-A) nail compared to the short gamma-3 nail Open
Background : Reverse oblique fractures (AO/OTA 31-A3) account for 5–23% of all intertrochanteric fractures and are challenging to manage. The Gamma 3-Proximal Femoral Nail (GPFN) and the Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) are two c…
View article: Outcomes of TFN-Advanced™ Proximal Nail System (TFNA) for AO Type 31-A1/A2/A3 Intertrochanteric Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 100 Cases with Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Outcomes of TFN-Advanced™ Proximal Nail System (TFNA) for AO Type 31-A1/A2/A3 Intertrochanteric Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 100 Cases with Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up Open
Purpose: Hip fractures are a growing concern for healthy systems worldwide. Several fixation modalities have been developed for the fixation of AO type 31-A1/A2/A3 fractures. The TFN-AdvancedTM Proximal Nail System (TFNA) is a novel fixati…
View article: Three-dimensional technologies in presurgical planning of bone surgeries: current evidence and future perspectives
Three-dimensional technologies in presurgical planning of bone surgeries: current evidence and future perspectives Open
Background: The recent development of three-dimensional (3D) technologies introduces a novel set of opportunities to the medical field in general, and specifically to surgery. The preoperative phase has proven to be a critical factor in su…