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April 20268

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Does instrumented fusion improve clinical outcomes in posterior surgery for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared laminoplasty (LAMP) with posterior decompression and fusion (PDF) for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. Seventeen studies were included.

J Orthop SciApr 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The impact of an intact rotator cuff on the outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of 20,924 patients.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared reverse shoulder arthroplasty outcomes in patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis and an intact rotator cuff versus patients with cuff deficiency.

J Shoulder Elbow SurgApr 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Morphological changes in tennis elbow after PRP injection: a novel MRI-based assessment in a randomized controlled study.

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessed MRI changes after leukocyte-rich PRP, leukocyte-poor PRP, or saline injections in 71 patients with chronic lateral tendinopathy.

J Shoulder Elbow SurgApr 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurosurgery

Meyer Type III Vertical Atlantoaxial Distraction with Complete Ligamentous Disruption: A Case Report and Surgical Management.

A 33-year-old man sustained multiple injuries after a 10 m fall, including Meyer Type III vertical atlantoaxial distraction with 6 mm separation between the C1 and C2 lateral masses.

J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur NeurosurgApr 8, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Nonoperative Management is Associated With Similar Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes Compared With Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared long-term patient-reported outcomes after surgical versus nonoperative management of cervical radiculopathy.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976)Apr 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Prevalence of Psychiatric Diagnoses and Preoperative Opioid Use Among Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled observational studies of adults undergoing hip arthroscopy to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and prior opioid use, and to assess differences by…

Am J Sports MedApr 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Biceps-to-triceps transfer for active shoulder abduction deficit in brachial plexus birth palsy: a small case series.

Three children with brachial plexus birth palsy had concurrent deficits in shoulder abduction and elbow extension attributed to cocontraction after natural recovery. They underwent biceps-to-triceps transfer.

J Hand Surg Eur VolApr 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surgeons: A Systematic Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Mitigation Strategies.

This systematic review examined the prevalence, risk factors, and mitigation strategies for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among surgeons. Across specialties, reported prevalence exceeded 70-90%.

Am SurgApr 2, 2026Read summary

March 202616

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

CL16019, A Combination of Cissus quadrangularis and Boswellia serrata Extracts Promotes the Healing of Distal Radius Fractures: A Multicentric, Randomized, Open-Label Study.

This multicentre, randomized, open-label study evaluated CL16019, a combination of Cissus quadrangularis and Boswellia serrata extracts, alongside standard treatment for distal radius fractures.

J Integr Complement MedMar 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Management of surgical management of beak-type avulsion fractures of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity: a systematic narrative review.

This systematic review synthesised evidence on surgical management of beak-type avulsion fractures of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity, comparing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with closed reduction and…

Rev Esp Cir Ortop TraumatolMar 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Hand injuries associated with mobile phone use: A systematic review.

This systematic review examined hand and wrist pathologies with potential surgical relevance associated with mobile phone use.

WorkMar 26, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)

Where Pain Hides Deep: Ultrasound-Guided Management of a Rare Brachialis Myotendinous Cyst.

A 20-year-old man developed antecubital fossa pain after heavy lifting, persisting for 1 month. Ultrasound showed a well-defined cystic lesion at the brachialis myotendinous junction, and sonopalpation reproduced his…

Am J Phys Med RehabilMar 26, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Orthoplastic management of open calcaneal fractures: A systematic review of flap selection and complications.

This systematic review examined flap-based orthoplastic reconstruction in adults with open calcaneal fractures. Thirteen studies reporting 88 major flap reconstructions were included.

Foot Ankle SurgMar 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) phenotypes and their relationship with gap patterns in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: a clinical trial.

This prospective clinical trial series examined whether coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) phenotypes were associated with intraoperative gap patterns in 285 patients undergoing robotic-assisted total knee…

Orthopadie (Heidelb)Mar 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Operative protocol for re-do orthognathic surgery.

This study aimed to analyse the spectrum of unsatisfactory outcomes requiring secondary surgery, the technical challenges involved, and the results achieved in a cohort of patients undergoing reoperative orthognathic…

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgMar 19, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Bone cement implantation syndrome following cemented hip arthroplasty for traumatic and oncologic indications: A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence, risk factors, and outcomes.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) in cemented primary unilateral total hip or hemiarthroplasty, using…

Orthop Traumatol Surg ResMar 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Kinematic and Mechanical Alignment Yield Similar Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials compared kinematic alignment (KA) with mechanical alignment (MA) in total knee arthroplasty, including 972 patients and a mean follow-up of 3.9…

J ArthroplastyMar 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw-based constructs in osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review of surgical and radiographic outcomes.

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by bone fragility and severe spinal deformities, with scoliosis affecting up to 80% of patients and often progressing despite bracing.

Eur Spine JMar 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Biomechanical changes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of advanced measurement technologies.

This systematic review examined quantitative biomechanical outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), drawing on 24 observational studies: 10 cohort and 14 case-control studies, all classified as Level…

J Shoulder Elbow SurgMar 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Transphyseal Screws for Correction of Coronal Plane Knee Deformities and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies With Tension Band Plates.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws (PETS) with tension band plates (TBP) for guided growth correction of coronal-plane knee deformities in skeletally…

J Pediatr OrthopMar 18, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Salmonella Osteomyelitis with Cutaneous Fistula in an Immunocompetent Adult Presenting as a Tumor-like Bone Lesion.

A healthy Japanese man in his 30s presented with right leg pain and a cutaneous fistula persisting for four months. The lesion was described as a tumor-like bone lesion, and bone culture identified non-typhoidal…

Intern MedMar 17, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Incidence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in olecranon fractures and the role of instability and comminution in its development: a systematic review.

This systematic review examined post-traumatic ulnohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) after isolated olecranon fractures and whether fracture instability or comminution was associated with its development.

J Shoulder Elbow SurgMar 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Current treatment options for severe glenoid bone loss in revision shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared revision strategies for failed shoulder arthroplasty with severe glenoid bone loss, defined as bone loss not reconstructable with a standard or augmented reverse…

J Shoulder Elbow SurgMar 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Surgical Reconstruction of Irreparable Hip Abductors With the Use of Allograft: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed clinical outcomes, complications, and revisions after allograft reconstruction for irreparable hip abductor tears.

J Am Acad Orthop SurgMar 13, 2026Read summary

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