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July 20269

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Thoracic paravertebral nerve block combined with general anesthesia for patients undergoing minimally invasive vertebroplasty: effects on pain and lumbar function.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) combined with general anesthesia (GA) on pain and lumbar function in 100 patients undergoing minimally invasive…

Int J NeurosciJul 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Genicular artery embolisation for the management of knee osteoarthritis: a prospective randomised study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of genicular artery embolisation (GAE) in 50 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Clin RadiolJul 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Surgical treatment of schwannomas around the tarsal tunnel: a case series of 40 patients and systematic review of the literature.

Schwannomas in the tibial, plantar, or medial calcaneal nerves around the ankle can mimic symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome.

J NeurosurgJul 3, 2026Read summary
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
Case ReportMedical Genetics

Biallelic Variant in HAPLN1 is Associated With Skeletal Dysplasia With or Without Congenital Heart Disease.

Four individuals from an extended consanguineous Kuwaiti family had a skeletal dysplasia characterized by shortened long bones in the upper and lower limbs and short, stubby metacarpals.

Am J Med Genet AJun 30, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Comparative Outcomes of Circumferential Versus Segmental Labral Reconstruction in Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared clinical outcomes after arthroscopic segmental or circumferential acetabular labral reconstruction.

Am J Sports MedJun 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Return to Work Outcomes After Common Sports-Related Orthopaedic Procedures: A Systematic Review Stratified by Occupational Intensity and Workers' Compensation Status.

This systematic review (Level of evidence, 4) synthesized full-duty return-to-work (RTW) outcomes in civilian populations after seven common sports-related orthopaedic procedures.

Am J Sports MedJun 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 ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Lavage and Subacromial Bursa Injection for Calcific Tendinitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.

This double-blind, block-randomized trial compared ultrasound-guided lavage plus subacromial bursa injection with injection alone in 31 patients whose calcific tendinitis had not responded to conservative treatment.

Arch Phys Med RehabilJun 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Early Versus Delayed Repair of Proximal Hamstring Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared early with delayed primary repair of proximal hamstring tendon ruptures in adults. Early repair was defined as surgery within 4 to 6 weeks of injury.

Am J Sports MedJun 26, 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

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