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Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty (CTKA) has long been the standard for arthroplasty. Recent technological advancements have introduced Robot-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty (RATKA) and its more automated ...
To compare the biomechanical properties of the graft during PCL reconstruction by three-dimensional finite element analysis of the PCL trans-tibial reconstruction technique with three different tibial bony cha...
The purpose of this study was to obtain anatomical information on the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), anterior tibiofibular ligament (ATiFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) in the neutral position and...
The existing literature on pre-professional ballet students mostly reports on injury patterns, eating disorders, hormonal paramenters or other singular items whereas an overall description of anthropometric an...
To comprehensively summarize the characteristics of cartilage and other knee joint lesions associated with excessive lateral pressure syndrome (ELPS).
Dislocation is one of the debilitating complications of total hip arthroplasty. It is a common reason for revision surgery after THA, along with other complications such as infection and instability. This stud...
The burden of low back pain in the global working-age population (WAP) is substantial and exhibits unique characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate global, regional, and national trends in low back pain pr...
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) often develops after acetabular fractures, leading to a need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with PTOA and subseq...
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can cause significant hidden blood loss after surgery, and transfusion or erythropoietin (EPO) treatment may be required. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with ...
Avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH) is a localized destruction of the femoral head caused by a variety of complex reasons, which eventually progresses to collapse of the femoral head and loss of joint fu...
Degeneration of the intervertebral disc is a significant source of chronic axial low back pain. Direct supplementation of degenerated nucleus pulposis (NP) tissue with intradiscally delivered allogeneic NP rep...
The implementation of diverse surgical techniques plays a crucial role in managing ankylosing spinal diseases (ASDs), serving as invaluable tools. Presently, posterior surgery stands out as the predominant app...
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is an emergency disease that can lead to serious sequelae. The purpose of this study was to deeply understand the experience and need of patients with CES caused by lumbar disc hern...
Stage II adult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) could be effectively treated by Hintermann (H) and Evans (E) lateral column lengthening (LCL) calcaneal osteotomies. This retrospective cohort study was aimed to compare ...
To validate the effectiveness of six exercise therapies in treating low back pain using Meta-analysis methods, and to propose optimal exercise duration, frequency, and cycle.
It is generally assumed that graded sickness absence results in favourable health effects due to observed positive consequences of maintaining work participation. To date, however, the direct health benefits o...
The original article was published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:202
Cannulated screw fixation is a common surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures; however, there is limited information on the optimal axial position of the screws. Herein, we aimed to investigate the impac...
Osteopetrosis, also recognized as marble bone disease, denotes a rare hereditary skeletal condition. It is distinguished by faulty osteoclast resorption, resulting in universally rigid and brittle bones. Secon...
As the relationship between leg-length discrepancy (LLD) and scoliosis has not been clearly defined, the purpose of this study was to explore the impact and severity of LLD in children and adolescents with sco...
The purpose of this study was to quantify the incidence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and other osteoarthritis-related procedures following surgical and conservative treatment of tibial plateau fractures (T...
The aim of this study was to compare the cross-sectional relationship and longitudinal responsiveness of the semi-quantitative MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS) with automated quantitative cartilage thickn...
The coexistence of spinal degenerative diseases and hip joint degeneration is common among middle-aged and elderly individuals, causing significant suffering and economic burden for patients. Total hip arthrop...
The use of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) to treat severe central lumbar spinal stenosis remains contentious. This study sought to assess the efficacy of OLIF without posterior decompression in the tre...
To analyze three-dimensional carpal malalignment and height in scaphoid non-union advanced collapse (SNAC) wrists.
The Sciatic nerve (SN) exhibits distinct sex and side-related differences, which have significant implications for clinical practice. The study investigated the sex and side-related morphologic and morphometri...
Over 215,000 total hip replacements (THRs) and total knee replacements (TKRs) take place annually in the UK. Joint replacement has the longest waiting times of elective surgical treatments, with some patients ...
Treatment of medication-refractory osteoid osteoma is typically performed with minimally-invasive percutaneous techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation. Given the typically young age of the population of pa...
In this study, a computed tomography (CT)-vision transformer (ViT) framework for diagnosing lumbar disc herniation (LDH) was proposed for the first time by taking advantage of the multidirectional advantages o...
This study investigates the safety and efficacy of three intra-articular (IA) injections of cryopreserved human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hP-MSCs) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) over a 1-year fol...
Von Willebrand disease (vWD) and hemophilia present unique challenges in orthopedic surgery due to their inherent bleeding risks and potential complications. While joint bleedings are well-documented in hemoph...
Lateral mass screw and rod fixation is widely used for posterior cervical arthrodesis and stabilization in cases of cervical instability, trauma, neoplasm, decompression, and deformity correction. However, cli...
Pedicle screws are commonly used in spinal surgeries, but screw loosening remains a major concern, even in non-osteoporotic patients. Predicting pedicle screw stability via the insertion torque is a controvers...
Retrospective cohort study
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common, costly, and often persistent musculoskeletal condition. Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) is one of the most frequently used treatments for MPS. However, there is limi...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a potential treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA) due to its ability to promote tissue healing and anti-inflammatory effects. More evidences are needed to e...
AI models like ChatGPT have the potential to support musculoskeletal rehabilitation by providing clinical insights. However, their alignment with evidence-based guidelines needs evaluation before integration i...
The report of tension pneumothorax after shoulder arthroscopy is very rare, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed and missed clinically, thus delaying the treatment of patients and endangering their lives.
To investigate the therapeutic effect of intraarticular injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in a rabbit osteoarthritis (OA) model. And to suppose whether MSC play a pivotal role in OA therapy by improvin...
The trend of the literature suggests that tantalum (Ta) may possess antibacterial properties. However, no consensus has been reached on Ta's preventive role in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients ...
Diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) could overcome the inherent limitation of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), but its outcomes in masticatory muscle fiber-tracking have not been well-established. Therefore, the o...
Bone mass loss resulting from mechanical unloading in a microgravity environment constitutes a primary impediment to the advancement of space exploration for astronauts. However, the underlying mechanism remai...
Developing computer-assisted methods to measure the Torg-Pavlov ratio (TPR), defined as the ratio of the sagittal diameter of the cervical spinal canal to the sagittal diameter of the corresponding vertebral b...
Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) with Traditional Titanium Mesh Cages (TTMCs) can lead to complications such as cage subsidence, dysphagia, and implant-related issues. These complications suggest...
The wedge effect (V-effect) is a common complication in intramedullary nailing surgery for intertrochanteric fractures and can significantly affect postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this study was to scre...
Fibrosis of the infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) leads to changes in its stiffness, which may impact knee osteoarthritis. However, few studies have utilized virtual MR elastography to assess the variations of the ...
To explore the relationship between lumbosacral curve vertebral body tilt correction and postoperative coronal balance in adult degenerative scoliosis to determine the ideal target values for the tilt correction.
The aim of our study was to compare the hidden blood loss (HBL) between patients treated with unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and to identify predictors of HBL in this ...
Low muscle mass is a critical indicator of frailty and adverse health outcomes. However, the potential link between systemic oxidative stress and low muscle mass remains underexplored. This study aims to inves...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease that poses a significant public health burden, particularly in older adults. Despite research on its impact, the role of bone mineral density (BMD) in OA prognosis...
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