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Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Morphometric findings of the subaxial cervical spine among different geographic regions and the implications for cervical pedicle screw placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined cervical pedicle dimensions and insertion angles across diverse populations, analyzing data from 4014 patients across 18 countries.

Neurosurg RevOct 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Objective, long-term mobility data in patients with chronic pain after lumbar spine surgery treated with spinal cord stimulation-a prospective, multicenter trial.

This multicenter clinical trial evaluated the long-term effects of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on mobility in 50 patients with chronic pain following lumbar spine surgery.

Reg Anesth Pain MedOct 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Radiographic assessment of metacarpal shortening after nonoperative and operative treatment of spiral and oblique metacarpal shaft fractures.

This radiographic follow-up of a randomised controlled trial compared metacarpal shortening after nonoperative or operative treatment of spiral or oblique shaft fractures.

InjuryOct 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Outcome assessment in frozen shoulder trials: A systematic review and COSMIN-informed recommendations.

This systematic review mapped outcome measures in 927 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of frozen shoulder and conducted a COSMIN-informed appraisal of measurement-property evidence for commonly used instruments.

Complement Ther MedOct 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportMedical Genetics

A Novel ACAN Missense Variant in the G1 Domain Causes Short Stature, Advanced Bone Age, and Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Case Report and Literature Review.

A 7-year-11-month-old Chinese girl presented with short stature and advanced bone age; knee imaging also showed asymptomatic osteochondritis dissecans.

Clin GenetOct 2, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Wound dehiscence following biportal endoscopic versus microscopic spine surgery for single-level lumbar decompression: a post hoc analysis of two randomized controlled trials.

This post hoc analysis of two randomized controlled trials compared wound dehiscence rates between biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) and microscopic spine surgery (MSS) in 211 patients undergoing single-level…

Neurosurg FocusOct 1, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Bilateral Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Closed Reduction of Bilateral Elbow Dislocation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

A 60-year-old man presented with bilateral posterolateral elbow dislocation following a road traffic accident. He underwent closed reduction and cast application under a bilateral ultrasound-guided costoclavicular…

A A PractOct 1, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Female Soccer Players at High Risk of Injury Maintained Improved Knee Abduction Load 6 Months After Neuromuscular Training Program.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a 6-week neuromuscular training (NMT) program on knee abduction moment (KAM) in 150 adolescent female soccer players.

J Orthop Sports Phys TherOct 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Efficacy of US-guided Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of three US-guided hydrodissection techniques for treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in adults with refractory symptoms.

RadiologyOct 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Topical Anesthetics Effectiveness in Management of Orthodontic Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of topical anesthetics in managing orthodontic pain, analyzing nine randomized controlled trials involving 456 participants aged 14-35.

Clin Exp Dent ResOct 1, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Trauma-related simultaneous asymmetric bilateral hip dislocation: A case report.

A 27-year-old man sustained simultaneous dislocations of both hips after high-energy trauma: the left hip was anteriorly dislocated and the right posteriorly.

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi DergOct 1, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Modified tibiofibular synostosis vs. Burgess stump in a bilateral amputee: a case report.

A bilateral transtibial amputee had a modified tibiofibular synostosis (TFS) stump on the right and a conventional Burgess-type stump (BTS) on the left.

BMC Musculoskelet DisordOct 1, 2026Read case

September 202612

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Clinical outcomes of hyaluronic acid-sorbitol injection in athletes with patellofemoral pain: Evaluation of the potential influence of body mass index.

This prospective clinical trial evaluated the effects of a single 4 mL hyaluronic acid-sorbitol injection on knee function in 60 athletes aged 30-55 with patellofemoral pain (PFP) over 6 months.

PLoS OneSep 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Operative treatment of high-grade medial collateral ligament injury and chronic medial knee instability: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed the operative treatment of high-grade medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries and chronic medial knee instability, focusing on clinical phenotype rather than MCL grade.

Arch Orthop Trauma SurgSep 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effect of early regional anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function and the perioperative stress response in patients with hip fractures: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of anterior iliopsoas muscle space block (AIMSB) timing on postoperative delirium (POD) in 79 elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty for fractures.

PeerJSep 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Association between surgeon sex and long-term postoperative outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis compared long-term postoperative outcomes among patients treated by female versus male surgeons. Four studies included 3,467,096 patients.

Am J SurgSep 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

A Case Report to Explore A Wrong-Site Surgery Error.

A case of wrong-site surgery involved an incorrect nerve block performed during a nonemergent orthopedic procedure. Despite some verification steps being completed, the incident was attributed to lapses in established…

AORN JSep 29, 2026Read case
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Lumbar spinal brucellosis presenting as an atypical epidural abscess.

A man in his 50s presented with low back pain and lower limb radiculopathy. MRI revealed a ventral epidural collection at L4-L5, resembling a sequestered disc fragment, without significant vertebral or disc involvement.

BMJ Case RepSep 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

What to do with K-wires in displaced upper extremity fractures in children - where to bury or not.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the complication rates of buried versus exposed Kirschner wires (K-wires) in pediatric upper extremity fractures, involving 1,977 patients.

Eur J Trauma Emerg SurgSep 29, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Occipitocervical fusion and decompression in Morquio syndrome: a case report and literature review.

A 10-year-old girl with Morquio syndrome presented with progressive quadriparesis due to severe cervical myelopathy. She underwent occipitocervical decompression and fusion, which led to significant neurological…

Childs Nerv SystSep 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Multicentre randomised controlled trial protocol in China comparing postless hip arthroscopy with conventional perineal post-assisted hip arthroscopy to reduce perineal complications in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: the POSTLESS-HIP trial.

The POSTLESS-HIP trial is a multicentre, prospective, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial in China evaluating postless hip arthroscopy versus conventional perineal post-assisted hip arthroscopy in 270 patients…

BMJ OpenSep 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Shear wave elastography for assessing lower extremity muscle stiffness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review.

This systematic review synthesized studies using shear wave elastography (SWE) to assess lower-extremity muscle stiffness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), comparing reconstructed limbs with…

Clin Biomech (Bristol)Sep 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

En Bloc Resection for Primary Malignant Tumors of the Subaxial Cervical Spine: Oncologic and Technical Considerations.

This article combines four illustrative cases with a narrative review to discuss management of primary malignant bone tumors in the subaxial cervical spine.

Clin Spine SurgSep 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Plus Dexamethasone for Combined Adductor Canal and iPACK Blocks in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared postoperative analgesia and quadriceps recovery between liposomal bupivacaine and bupivacaine hydrochloride plus dexamethasone in 60 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Drug Des Devel TherSep 26, 2026Read summary

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