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Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Bone Loss After Implant Removal.

A patient with forearm trauma presented with a peri-prosthetic fracture after the removal of a long-standing radial shaft plate. The removal resulted in significant cortical bone loss, complicating fixation.

Hand ClinJul 28, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatrics

Detection of Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy in Children Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound, a Review of 2 Cases.

Two children presented with traumatic penetrating knee injuries and were able to walk post-injury. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) indicated the presence of trapped air in the suprapatellar bursa.

Pediatr Emerg CareJul 28, 2026Read case
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Intramuscular granular cell tumor of the forearm: a rare case and diagnostic challenge.

A 55-year-old woman presented with a painless, enlarging mass on the ulnar side of her left forearm. MRI indicated a poorly defined intramuscular lesion in the flexor carpi ulnaris, with features suggestive of a…

Skeletal RadiolJul 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine for surgical site infiltration in lumbar fusion: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus ropivacaine for surgical site infiltration in 202 patients undergoing lumbar fusion.

Ann MedJul 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Effect of Game-Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation and Its Impact on Upper Extremity Function After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of game-based virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation on upper extremity function in patients post-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR).

Games Health JJul 26, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Arthroscopic Primary Repair and Suture Augmentation for Combined Acute Femoral and Tibial Attachment Avulsion of Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Combined acute femoral- and tibial-side avulsion injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are rare and present a distinct surgical challenge because both attachment sites require restoration while preserving the…

Orthop SurgJul 26, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The knee-ankle link: impact of knee varus severity on distal joint malalignment and concomitant pathologies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of knee varus severity on distal joint malalignment and associated pathologies.

KneeJul 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurosurgeryOpen access

The "crumble disc sign": preoperative MRI predictor of intradural lumbar disc extrusion.

A 64-year-old woman with a history of lumbar surgery presented with recurrent L4-5 disc extrusion. Preoperative MRI revealed a unique 'crumble disc sign,' characterized by irregular and fragmented disc material within…

Skeletal RadiolJul 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Artificial intelligence in the evaluation and treatment of osteoporotic and fragility fractures: A systematic review.

This PRISMA-compliant systematic review examined original studies of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning for evaluating and managing osteoporotic and fragility fractures in adults.

InjuryJul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Measuring patient disability in the peri-operative period using the WHODAS 2.0 questionnaire: a systematic review.

This systematic review examined how disability measured with the WHODAS 2.0 changes after different types of surgery and how peri-operative disability outcomes are reported.

AnaesthesiaJul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

The vertebral artery loops: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence of vertebral artery loops (VALs) in cervical spine surgery, analyzing 10 studies with 7,475 vertebral arteries.

Eur Spine JJul 23, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Case Studies on Treatment of Mid-shaft Clavicle Fractures.

Mid-shaft clavicle fractures in the adult and postpubescent adolescent population are a common injury treated by orthopaedic surgeons.

J Am Acad Orthop SurgJul 23, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Primary Osteosarcoma of the First Metatarsal With Multiple Metastases on 18F-FDG PET/CT.

A patient presented with primary osteosarcoma located in the first metatarsal, an uncommon site for this type of tumor. Imaging with 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed multiple metastases, which were later confirmed through…

Clin Nucl MedJul 22, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Creative Solution for Recurrent Failure of Flexor Tendon Repair.

A young manual laborer experienced recurrent failures following flexor tendon repair in zone 2 of the hand. After initial repair and subsequent ruptures, a secondary reconstruction was performed.

Hand ClinJul 22, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The Hidden Injury: Behavioral Health's Role in Pediatric Orthopaedic Outcomes-A Systematic Review.

This Level III systematic review examined research on psychological and psychiatric factors in orthopaedic conditions and recovery, including pediatric and adolescent athletes undergoing orthopaedic care.

J Pediatr OrthopJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Primary and secondary stabilizers of the scapholunate joint: a systematic review of cadaveric ligament sectioning studies.

This systematic review synthesized cadaveric wrist-biomechanics studies examining changes after carpal ligament sectioning.

J Hand Surg Eur VolJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Comparative efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation versus percutaneous vertebroplasty alone in the treatment of elderly osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) combined with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation versus PVP alone in 94 elderly patients with osteoporotic vertebral…

Libyan J MedJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Lateral Extra-articular Procedures Decrease Rates of Graft Failure and Positive Pivot Shift in Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAP) on clinical outcomes following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in skeletally mature…

ArthroscopyJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

NSAID Use and Bone Healing: An Umbrella Review with a Reconstructed Meta-Analysis.

This umbrella review and reconstructed meta-analysis examined whether NSAID exposure is associated with impaired bone healing and whether risk varies by patient group, procedure, dose, and duration.

J Am Acad Orthop SurgJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Patient-Specific Instrumentation Improves Technical Execution Accuracy After Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Preoperative Planning in Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.

This prospective randomized clinical study evaluated whether patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) adds technical benefit to AI-assisted planning for medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.

Int OrthopJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Outcomes of Saucerization With or Without Repair for Symptomatic Discoid Lateral Meniscus in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated surgical outcomes for symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus in pediatric patients, analyzing 24 studies with 1225 patients.

ArthroscopyJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Sex Mismatch Does Not Affect Outcomes or Graft Survival After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the impact of donor-recipient sex mismatch on outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCAT) of the knee, analyzing 973 patients across four studies.

ArthroscopyJul 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Transverse Tibial Transport for Limb Salvage in Ischemic Lower Extremity Disease: Technique, Mechanisms, and Clinical Outcomes-A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examines transverse tibial transport (TTT) for limb salvage in patients with ischemic lower extremity disease.

Orthop Clin North AmJul 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Diagnostic yield of 8G versus 11G transpedicular vertebral biopsy needles in suspected tuberculous spondylitis: a prospective randomized controlled study.

This randomized controlled trial compared the diagnostic yield of 8G versus 11G transpedicular biopsy needles in 50 patients suspected of tuberculous spondylitis.

Clin RadiolJul 17, 2026Read summary

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