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Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Robotic assistance in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of leg length, cup orientation, and early outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of robotic assistance on leg-length discrepancy, acetabular cup orientation, and early outcomes in total hip arthroplasty (THA) across seven studies…

J Robot SurgSep 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Atraumatic Knee Marrow Edema-Like Signal Preceding a Low-Energy Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fracture in a Patient with Crohn Disease: A Case Report.

A 44-year-old man with Crohn disease and a history of corticosteroid use presented with atraumatic, load-related right knee pain.

J Vis ExpSep 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Effects of Animated Video Instruction Combined With Practical Demonstration Video on Postoperative Functional Exercise Compliance and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of animated video instruction combined with practical demonstration videos on rehabilitation outcomes in 140 patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Ann Ital ChirSep 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Nonoperative Management of a T1 Spinous Process Apophyseal Stress Fracture in an Adolescent Baseball Pitcher: A Case Report.

A 13-year-old elite baseball pitcher presented with focal upper thoracic pain and no trauma history. MRI revealed an apophyseal stress fracture of the T1 spinous process.

Int Med Case Rep JSep 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Olecranon flip osteotomy for distal humerus fractures.

This clinical trial presents the olecranon flip osteotomy as a novel approach for treating distal humerus fractures, offering an alternative to traditional methods.

Oper Orthop TraumatolSep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Small but Superior Short-term Pain Relief and Functional Improvement Compared With Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with hyaluronic acid (HA) for knee osteoarthritis, pooling 21 randomized controlled trials involving 1,790 patients.

ArthroscopySep 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Anterior interosseous to extensor carpi radialis brevis nerve transfer for wrist extension in brachial plexus birth injury.

Two infants with brachial plexus birth injuries affecting the C5 to C8 nerve roots presented with wrist extension paralysis while retaining median nerve function.

Childs Nerv SystSep 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

The Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for various tendinopathies in a total of 3,921 cases across 65 studies.

Orthop SurgSep 13, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Two-stage management of traumatic comminuted trapezium fracture with severe bone defect: a case report and literature review.

A 51-year-old man presented with severe right wrist pain and limited thumb motion following a nail-gun injury, which resulted in a comminuted trapezium fracture with significant bone loss.

BMC Musculoskelet DisordSep 12, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Stepladder Pattern Transverse Sacral Fracture: A Previously Unreported Morphology With Neurological Recovery.

A 25-year-old man presented with cauda equina syndrome following a fall. Imaging revealed a unique transverse sacral fracture characterized by a 'stepladder' pattern, involving S1 to S4, but without significant canal…

JBJS Case ConnectSep 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Antibiotic-impregnated bone graft to prevent infection after total hip arthroplasty (ABOGRAFT): protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

The ABOGRAFT trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed at evaluating the safety and efficacy of tobramycin and vancomycin-impregnated bone graft in preventing prosthetic joint…

BMJ OpenSep 11, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Treatment for complex knee osteoarthritis with total knee arthroplasty via lateral parapatellar approach-four case reports.

Four patients with knee osteoarthritis, experiencing pain and limited mobility for 1 to 10 years, underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 11, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Anomalous Vascular Anatomy on Preoperative CT and Surgical Implications for Clavicle Fractures: A Case Report.

A 64-year-old woman presented with a right diaphyseal clavicle fracture and ipsilateral rib fractures following a cycling accident.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Posteromedial Arthroscopic Treatment of a Persistent Baker's Cyst Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report.

A 55-year-old man developed a persistent Baker's cyst after total knee arthroplasty, leading to posterior knee swelling and limited flexion.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Combined Glenoid Osteotomy and Bone Block Augmentation for Severe Posterior Shoulder Dysplasia and Instability: A Case Report.

A 26-year-old man presented with recurrent posterior shoulder instability due to glenoid dysplasia, characterized by significant glenoid retroversion and bone loss.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Concurrent Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Scapular Spine ORIF for Periprosthetic Fractures: A Report of 2 Cases Using a Dual-Strategy Solution.

Two elderly women with chronic periprosthetic scapular spine fractures following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty presented with displaced fractures and component malposition.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Distal Femoral Osteotomy and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Dislocation in Hereditary Multiple Exostoses: A Case Report.

A 44-year-old man with hereditary multiple exostoses presented with recurrent dislocation of the left patella. Imaging showed valgus deformity and trochlear dysplasia.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Rotational Deformity of Long Finger Caused by Isolated Metacarpophalangeal Joint Capsular Injury: A Case Report.

A 49-year-old woman experienced a leash-pulling injury resulting in fractures of the ring and small finger proximal phalanges.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

The Role of Polar Axis Angle in Acetabular Component Positioning: A Case Report on Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.

A 76-year-old woman with a history of total hip arthroplasty presented with instability necessitating component revision. Seated imaging was utilized to evaluate the functional orientation of the components, which…

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Avoiding Vascular Misadventure: Pre-emptive Contralateral Endovascular Access in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report.

A 73-year-old woman with severe acetabular bone loss underwent re-revision total hip arthroplasty using a custom triflange acetabular component.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Modified Masquelet Technique for First Metatarsal Salvage in a 14-Year-Old With Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Case Report.

A 14-year-old boy presented with chronic osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal, resulting in a 4-cm defect after debridement.

JBJS Case ConnectSep 10, 2026Read case
Case ReportNeurosurgeryOpen access

Dorsal C1-2 Spinal Cord Compression After Reduction of Atlantoaxial Posterior Dislocation Associated With Os Odontoideum: A Case Report and Literature Review.

A 61-year-old man with progressive limb numbness, weakness, and incomplete quadriplegia was found to have chronic atlantoaxial posterior dislocation associated with os odontoideum and congenital atlas hypoplasia.

Orthop SurgSep 10, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Anti-inflammatory agents after hip and shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis .

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of perioperative anti-inflammatory agents on postoperative outcomes in adults undergoing hip and shoulder arthroplasty.

Pak J Pharm SciSep 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Bioabsorbable vs. titanium screws in first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: a pilot randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up.

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and clinical outcomes of bioabsorbable screws versus titanium screws in first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis among 30 patients.

Arch Orthop Trauma SurgSep 9, 2026Read summary

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