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June 202611
Non-opioid pain management in younger patients undergoing arthroscopic glenoid labrum surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
This single-center, prospective randomized controlled trial compared multimodal non-opioid pain management with a protocol prescribing five oxycodone 5 mg tablets in opioid-naive patients aged 15–25 years undergoing…
Return to Work after Surgical Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis examined return to work (RTW) after surgery for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Eighteen studies contributed RTW rate and/or timing data for 399 patients.
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.
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.
Paraspinal musculature and adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of fusion with and without posterior instrumentation.
This systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis compared standalone anterior, oblique, or lateral lumbar fusion with fusion involving posterior dissection and pedicle screw instrumentation in adults treated for…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snapping scapula syndrome: a systematic review of treatment options and outcomes.
This systematic review assessed nonoperative and operative treatments for snapping scapula syndrome (SSS), including 21 studies of 464 patients: 2 randomized trials, 2 cohort studies, and 17 case series.
May 202613
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.
Biomechanical risk factors for badminton injuries: a systematic review.
This systematic review examined prospective biomechanical risk factors for injury in healthy badminton players. Searches of six databases identified 11 eligible studies from 435 records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Validity and Reliability of a Modified Seated Athletic Shoulder Test Using a Functional Electromechanical Dynamometer.
This randomized, repeated-measures validation study assessed between-session reliability and concurrent validity of a seated Modified Athletic Shoulder (ASH) test using an electromechanical dynamometer, compared with…
Mapping the evidence on dual-task training in musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation: a systematic review.
This systematic review assessed dual-task training (DTT), which combines motor and/or cognitive tasks, in adults rehabilitating from musculoskeletal injuries.
Platelet-Rich Products Can Have Variable Effects on Outcomes After Arthroscopic Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
This meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials assessed platelet-rich products as augmentation during arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears.
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…
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.
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