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Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Predicting cage subsidence after lumbar interbody fusion: a meta-analysis of opportunistic bone quality metrics.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed whether preoperative CT- and MRI-derived bone quality measures predict cage subsidence after degenerative lumbar interbody fusion.

Spine JJun 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The effect of postoperative weightbearing protocols on total cost and complications following ankle fracture ORIF: A systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the impact of various postoperative weight-bearing protocols on costs and complications following ankle fracture ORIF.

J Foot Ankle SurgJun 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Are There Sex Disparities in Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis examined return-to-sport (RTS) outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in 7183 athletes, including 2892 females and 4291 males.

Am J Sports MedJun 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Timeline of Functional Recovery Following Hand and Upper-Extremity Transplantation.

This systematic review analyzed functional recovery following hand and upper-extremity transplantation (HUET) in 97 patients over 10 years.

J Hand Surg AmJun 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Sex-stratified analyses of femoral intercondylar notch morphology and ACL injury risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between femoral intercondylar notch morphology and ACL injury risk, analyzing data from 24 studies with a focus on sex differences.

KneeJun 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Early Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Reduces Long-Term Rates of Secondary Meniscus Surgery: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the effect of timing on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) regarding secondary meniscus surgery rates in 933 patients.

ArthroscopyJun 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Effect of intraoperative ketamine on pain, opioid use, and psychological recovery in orthopedic trauma patients (KOPM trial): protocol for a randomized, single-blind trial.

The KOPM trial is a randomized, single-blind study assessing the effects of intraoperative ketamine on pain, opioid use, and psychological recovery in 90 orthopedic trauma patients.

Pain ManagJun 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Synovial Fluid Leukocyte Count and Differential Are Poor Standalone Rule-in Tests for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Results of a Methodological Audit and Reanalysis of the 2025 Meta-analysis Underpinning the Unified Periprosthetic Joint Infection Criteria.

This meta-analysis audit evaluated the methodological rigor of the 2025 meta-analysis supporting the Unified Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) Criteria.

Clin Orthop Relat ResJun 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Fibrin-Based Scaffold Augmentation During Meniscal Repair May Enhance Healing and Functional Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the effects of fibrin-based scaffold augmentation on meniscal repair outcomes in 438 patients, primarily with tears in avascular zones.

Am J Sports MedJun 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Clinical outcomes after calcaneonavicular coalition resection in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preoperative to postoperative changes in pain and function.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated clinical outcomes following calcaneonavicular coalition resection in adults.

Foot (Edinb)Jun 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

All-inside repair is an effective treatment for medial meniscus posterior root tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis of biomechanical and clinical evidence.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of all-inside repair (AR) for medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) compared to transtibial pull-out (TP) in 13 studies.

KneeJun 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Does fixation of medium sized posterior malleolus fragment in ankle fractures yield superior outcomes than no-fixation? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes of surgical fixation versus non-fixation of medium-sized posterior malleolar fragments in tri-malleolar ankle fractures.

Foot (Edinb)Jun 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Systematic Review of Wound Complications After Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management Strategies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated wound complications following direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty (THA) in a population of 35,300 patients.

J Am Acad Orthop SurgJun 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation for shoulder pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review assessed randomized controlled trials of percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)-related interventions for postoperative and other shoulder pain presentations.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilJun 1, 2026Read summary

May 202610

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Return to Sport After Surgical Treatment of Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions in Baseball Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated return to sport (RTS) rates after surgical treatment of capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions in youth baseball players.

Am J Sports MedMay 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatricsOpen access

Subperiosteal abscess in pediatric acute osteomyelitis: ultrasound-guided percutaneous aspiration in three cases.

Three pediatric patients with acute osteomyelitis developed subperiosteal abscesses, traditionally treated with surgical drainage.

Skeletal RadiolMay 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Alignment strategies in total knee arthroplasty and the patellofemoral joint: A systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the impact of different alignment strategies in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on patellofemoral outcomes.

KneeMay 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The Effect of Mandala Art Therapy on Anxiety and Pain in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of mandala art therapy on anxiety and pain in 84 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.

Pain Manag NursMay 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Callus geometry as a reflection of fracture healing biology and a candidate imaging biomarker: A systematic review of biological, mechanical, and clinical evidence.

This systematic review evaluated the relationship between fracture callus geometry and healing outcomes across various studies.

BoneMay 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Does the timing of surgical decompression influence the neurological outcome after complete traumatic spinal cord Injury? A systematic review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of surgical decompression timing on neurological recovery in patients with complete traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI).

J Clin NeurosciMay 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The role of orthotic devices in managing hallux rigidus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and biomechanical outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of orthotic devices in managing hallux rigidus among adults aged 18-65.

Foot (Edinb)May 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in erector spinae plane block on postoperative analgesia in thoracolumbar spine surgery with an opioid free anaesthesia technique: A prospective randomized clinical trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in 40 patients undergoing thoracolumbar spine surgery with opioid-free…

J Clin NeurosciMay 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare a Mobile-Bearing Cementless and Cemented Unicompartmental Knee: Results of an Investigational Device Exemption Study in the United States.

This randomized controlled trial compared mobile-bearing cementless and cemented unicompartmental knee arthroplasties in 378 patients.

J ArthroplastyMay 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

What Is the Relationship Between Clinician-reported and Patient-reported Outcomes in Orthopaedic Surgery?

This systematic review examined the correlation between clinician-reported outcome measures (CROMs) and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) across various orthopaedic conditions.

Clin Orthop Relat ResMay 26, 2026Read summary

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