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July 20266

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Diagnostic performance of artificial intelligence in traumatic femur fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying acute traumatic femur fractures across 37 studies involving 95,148 femur images.

SurgeryJul 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Suicide and suicidal ideation among U.S. surgeons: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk groups, and temporal trends.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide among U.S. surgeons, analyzing data from 14 studies involving 52,671 surgeons.

Am J SurgJul 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Finite element analysis in tibial plateau fractures: a systematic review of literature.

This systematic review evaluated the biomechanical performance of fixation plates in tibial plateau fractures using finite element analysis.

J Mech Behav Biomed MaterJul 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Chronic prosthetic joint infection caused by Coxiella burnetii diagnosed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing: A case report and literature review.

A patient with a history of joint arthroplasty presented with persistent joint pain and swelling due to a prosthetic joint infection.

J Infect Public HealthJul 2, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The effectiveness of artificial intelligence-based interventions on treatment outcomes for low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed artificial intelligence-based interventions versus standard interventions for pain and functional outcomes in adults with low back pain.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilJul 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

A prospective, randomized exploratory study: Association of preemptive analgesia combined with preoperative transnasal insulin therapy with reduced postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing lower extremity fracture surgery.

This prospective, randomized exploratory trial studied the effects of preoperative intranasal insulin combined with preemptive analgesia on postoperative delirium (POD) in 186 elderly patients undergoing lower extremity…

Gen Hosp PsychiatryJul 1, 2026Read summary

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Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Light-activated polysaccharide hydrogels: Structural regulation, gelation principle, controlled release property and therapeutic mechanism for osteoarthritis repair.

This systematic review examines light-activated polysaccharide hydrogels for osteoarthritis (OA) repair, highlighting their structural regulation, gelation principles, and controlled release properties.

Carbohydr PolymJun 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Cuboid dislocations: Short and long term results and a review of the literature.

This report details three cases of isolated cuboid dislocation, notably in two professional rugby league players who sustained the injury during a tackle involving external rotation of the midfoot.

Foot (Edinb)Jun 30, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchRadiology (Diagnostic)

Artificial intelligence demonstrates comparable diagnostic accuracy to radiologists for anterior cruciate ligament tears on MRI: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears on MRI, comparing it to radiologists' performance.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol ArthroscJun 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRadiology (Diagnostic)

Prevalence of the use of protective equipment for ionizing radiation from fluoroscopy: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of protective equipment use among 15,014 healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation from fluoroscopy.

J Med Imaging Radiat SciJun 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Short-term effects of kinesiology taping, dry needling and their combination in patients with subacromial pain syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

This four-arm, single-blind randomized controlled trial compared kinesiology taping (KT), dry needling (DN), their combination, and physical therapy modalities (PTM), each alongside exercise, in 80 adults with…

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilJun 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

3D-printed porous titanium vs polyetheretherketone cages in lumbar interbody fusion: a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial with bone mineral density stratification.

This prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial compared 3D-printed porous titanium with PEEK cages for single-level lumbar interbody fusion in patients with degenerative lumbar disease, including analyses…

Spine JJun 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Factors associated with pain after non-surgical treatment for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial examined factors associated with pain three months after non-surgical treatment for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

J Hand Surg Eur VolJun 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Malnutrition and adverse outcomes after spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of preoperative malnutrition on postoperative outcomes in spine surgery patients.

Spine JJun 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Effects of excessive distraction during anterior cervical spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes, radiological changes, and complications.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of excessive distraction (ED) during anterior cervical spine surgeries in 1877 patients.

Eur Spine JJun 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Short Leg Cast Versus Long Leg Cast Immobilization for Pediatric Tibia Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of short leg casts (SLC) versus long leg casts (LLC) for pediatric tibia fractures in 413 patients.

J Pediatr OrthopJun 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effect of different liposomal bupivacaine concentrations in ultrasound-guided superior trunk block on postoperative analgesia and mobility: a randomized double-blind controlled trial protocol for shoulder arthroscopy.

This randomized double-blind controlled trial will evaluate the effects of different concentrations of liposomal bupivacaine (66 mg, 44 mg, and 33 mg) in ultrasound-guided superior trunk block on postoperative analgesia…

Ann MedJun 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

[Translated article] Management of surgical management of beak-type avulsion fractures of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity: A systematic narrative review.

This systematic review evaluated the surgical management of beak-type avulsion fractures of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity, focusing on skin complications and prognostic factors.

Rev Esp Cir Ortop TraumatolJun 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Combined High Tibial Osteotomy and Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair May Improve Root Healing Without Consistent Reduction in Meniscal Extrusion or Osteoarthritis Progression: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated healing rates in patients with medial meniscus posterior root tears treated with isolated high tibial osteotomy (HTO) versus HTO combined with medial meniscus posterior root repair…

ArthroscopyJun 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of single-injection vs. continuous brachial plexus blocks for shoulder surgeries on patient-reported outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of single-injection versus continuous brachial plexus blocks on patient-reported outcomes in 1198 adults undergoing elective shoulder surgery.

AnaesthesiaJun 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Clinical accuracy and applications of large language models in pediatric orthopedics: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the accuracy and clinical applicability of large language models (LLMs) in pediatric orthopedics, analyzing 15 studies.

J Pediatr Orthop BJun 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

No Difference in Functional Outcomes and Stability but Lesser Tunnel Widening With Tibial Suspensory Fixation Compared With Interference Screw in Hamstring Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review compared tibial suspensory fixation (TSF) and tibial interference screw (TIS) in hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

ArthroscopyJun 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Efficacy of Intraosseous Tranexamic Acid in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of intraosseous (IO) tranexamic acid (TXA) in 126 patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty.

J ArthroplastyJun 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Surgical and Conservative Treatment for Jones Fractures: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review compared surgical fixation with conservative management for zone 2 fifth metatarsal (Jones) fractures.

J Am Acad Orthop SurgJun 22, 2026Read summary

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