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August 20266

Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Children With Synpolydactyly Type I Homozygous HOXD13 Mutations: Embryology and Surgical Correction of the "Cupping" of the Hands and Feet.

Three children with familial Synpolydactyly Type I and severe flexion deformities at the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints had cupping of the hands or feet.

J Pediatr OrthopAug 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Promises and limitations of deep learning for predicting knee osteoarthritis progression from medical imaging: A systematic review.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review assessed deep-learning models that predict knee osteoarthritis progression from medical imaging.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol ArthroscAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Safety and Efficacy of Allogeneic Integrin α10β1-Selected Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A First-In-Human Phase I/IIa Dose Escalation Study.

This prospective, multicentre, first-in-human phase I/IIa dose-escalation study evaluated safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of a single intra-articular injection of allogeneic integrin α10β1-selected…

CartilageAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of Intraoperative Nociception Monitoring during Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated whether Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI)-guided remifentanil administration during surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reduced postoperative morphine use.

AnesthesiologyAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Transarterial Embolization Versus Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Refractory Adhesive Capsulitis-A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

This systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis compared transarterial embolization (TAE), manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), and arthroscopic capsular release (ACR) for refractory primary adhesive capsulitis.

Cardiovasc Intervent RadiolAug 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Relative differences of brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue domains across musculoskeletal pain conditions: Systematic review and multivariate meta-analyses.

This systematic review and multivariate meta-analysis compared adults with fibromyalgia, knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, or neck pain with pain-free controls across brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue…

J PainAug 2, 2026Read summary

July 202618

Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

The Impact of Video Game Experience on Surgical Performance: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the relationship between video gaming experience and surgical performance among surgeons across various modalities.

J Surg EducJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Early mobilization within 24 to 48 h improves postoperative clinical outcomes in older adults with hip fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of early mobilization (within 24 to 48 hours) on postoperative outcomes in older adults with hip fractures.

Int J Nurs StudJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Diagnostic Criteria for Hip Microinstability Are Heterogeneous but Consistently Include Ease of Intraoperative Distraction and Physical Examination Findings: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the diagnostic criteria for hip microinstability across 23 studies. It found that ease of intraoperative distraction and specific physical examination findings were the most consistently…

ArthroscopyJul 31, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Persistent Infected Nonunion of the Proximal Ulna after a Free Vascularized Fibular Graft.

A patient presented with a persistent infected nonunion of the proximal ulna following a free vascularized fibular graft. Despite the initial surgical intervention, the nonunion did not heal, necessitating a…

Hand ClinJul 30, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty for Severe Bilateral Genu Varum with Fixed Flexion Deformity: Mechanical Axis Restoration, Soft-tissue Balancing, and Functional Recovery.

A 50-year-old man presented with progressive bilateral knee pain and impaired walking and daily activities. Examination showed marked genu varum and fixed 25° flexion deformities in both knees; radiographs demonstrated…

Ann Afr MedJul 30, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Aseptic Loosening of Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty in a Young Adult Managed by Conversion to Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty Complicated by Early Dislocation and Subsequent Infection.

A 35-year-old man with prior tuberculous meningitis and bilateral avascular necrosis developed persistent pain and restricted movement after right bipolar hemiarthroplasty.

Ann Afr MedJul 30, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The impact of absolute change in tibiofemoral morphology on patient reported outcome measures post total knee arthroplasty.

This observational analysis of a randomized clinical trial examined the relationship between changes in tibiofemoral morphology and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in 61…

KneeJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Surgical Time Is More Predictive of Suture Contamination During Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Compared With Skin-Preparation Method: A Prospective Randomized Study on Male Patients.

This Level I prospective randomized study compared povidone-iodine, alcohol-containing povidone-iodine, and olanexidine gluconate for preventing suture contamination during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in 150 male…

ArthroscopyJul 29, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Patellofemoral Instability with Emphasis on Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Ratio: A Case Series.

Three patients with clinically suspected patellar dislocation underwent MRI assessment of trochlear morphology, patellar height and alignment, extensor mechanism alignment, and soft tissues.

Ann Afr MedJul 29, 2026Read case
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

A High-Grade CD34-Positive Spindle Cell Sarcoma of the Palm Revealing an Unexpected TPM3::NTRK1 Fusion: A Diagnostic Pitfall With Major Therapeutic Implications.

A 17-year-old male presented with a rapidly enlarging palmar mass that recurred locally after excision. The tumor was first diagnosed as synovial sarcoma and later reinterpreted as fibrosarcomatous dermatofibrosarcoma…

Appl Immunohistochem Mol MorpholJul 29, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Salvage of the Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint Following Failure of Fixation.

A patient with distal radio-ulnar joint arthritis underwent several failed treatments, including fixation and ulnar resection.

Hand ClinJul 28, 2026Read case
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

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