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Healthcare care professionals, particularly surgeons, are at significant risk of acquiring work-related musculoskeletal disorders that can lead to prolonged pain and diminish productivity. This study aimed to ...
The purpose of this study was to provide more accurate imaging diagnostic parameters for acetabular cup loosening through radiological characteristic of acetabular cup aseptic loosening after cementless total ...
Tibial intramedullary nailing (IMN) represents a standard treatment for fractures of the tibial shaft. Nevertheless, accurately predicting the appropriate nail length prior to surgery remains a challenging end...
In recent years, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) surgery has become one of the most popular minimally invasive spine surgeries. Unlike traditional open surgery, UBE surgery is performed in isotonic saline...
Limited lumbar fusion surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) increases the risk of proximal junctional failure (PJF) at the thoracolumbar junction due to preserved mobility in this region. The majority of th...
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease marked by cartilage degeneration and inflammation. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stromal cells (ASCs) and their secr...
Serum neurofilament light chain (sNFL) is a blood-based marker of neuroaxonal damage increasingly used in neurological research. Although sNFL has been linked to systemic aging and chronic disease, its relatio...
The Weight-Adjusted waist index (WWI) is a novel obesity assessment parameter that has been shown to be associated with mortality in various chronic disease populations and is also linked to the onset of osteo...
To estimate the prevalence of flatfoot and to analyze the gender difference of plantar pressure in third-year high school students in Tongzhou District Beijing.
Kinesio taping (KT) has been widely used in patients with Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) because of its convenience and positive effects. However, there exists conflicting evidence regarding its efficacy....
It has been shown that low testosterone levels are associated with the development of osteoarthritis (OA). In our study, we aimed to investigate a bidirectional causal relationship between bioavailable testost...
Conservative management for elderly proximal humeral fractures is an acceptable option, but the fracture stability is dubious. The purpose of this study was to investigate fracture stability and functional out...
The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of light- to moderate intensity aerobic exercise on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal osteopenic women by using bone formation and resorption ...
High blood loss results in major complications in pelvic and acetabular surgeries. Decrement of blood loss during and after surgery reduces morbidity and mortality of the patients. Clonidine is an antihyperten...
Ankle sprains are the most frequent musculoskeletal injury in sports. Patients reporting pain at the lateral malleolus tip following ankle sprains or sports activities frequently have separated ossicles, refer...
In-silico and in-vitro studies have revealed an appropriate posterior tibial slope (PTS) is critical for normal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tension and knee biomechan...
Osteoporosis is often responsible for bone fragility and increased fracture risk due to the micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue. In addition to nutritional supplements, exercise is considered an a...
Managing heel spurs presents challenges due to multiple treatment options and varying patient satisfaction. This study was conducted to compare the results of heel spur treatment with corticosteroid injections...
In this study, we aim to explore the roles of IL-16 in sarcopenia based on older orthopedic patients and animal research.
To establish an automated osteoporosis detection model based on low-dose abdominal CT (LDCT). This model combined a deep learning-based automatic segmentation of the proximal femur with a radiomics-based bone ...
The anterior approach for cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) excision can improve long-term neurofunctional recovery by providing direct spinal cord decompression. The objective of...
This study explores the relieving effect of spinal fixed-point rotation reduction method on pain scores of patients with lumbar facet joint disorder, and analyzes its impact on lower limb motor function.
This study systematically compares the efficacy of different adjunctive therapies in enhancing microfracture (MF) treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) through a network meta-analysis, aiming ...
Osteoporotic bone defects significantly affect patient health and quality of life. The gut-bone axis plays a crucial role in osteoporosis, and disruptions in gut microbiota are linked to systemic inflammation ...
To investigate the risk factors for mortality in elderly patients who underwent hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures over a five-year follow-up period.
As a leading cause of disability, chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a musculoskeletal condition often associated with impaired physical and cognitive functions. Due to its multi-factorial facets, the application...
Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the gold standard for treating cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), it still has several disadvantages in spite the used of microscope. Unilateral b...
To assess the 10-item Spine Functional Index (SFI-10) clinimetric properties in a general musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) spine population. Ascertain the psychometric characteristics’ consistency with the devel...
Osteoporosis is a sex-specific disease. Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) has been the focus of public health research worldwide. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality and readability of artifi...
Various magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics are frequently employed to aid diagnose adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) and offer valuable therapeutic insights. To identify and summarize the...
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is characterized by enthesopathy and tendon degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) attachment. Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reveal pathological ch...
A large body of scientific work has been focused on reducing the high incidence rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young female compared to male soccer players. The purpose of this study was ...
To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of 3D printing template in the fixation of distal tibial epiphyseal fractures in children.
A decrease in proprioceptive sensation occurs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, there is relatively little research on proprioceptive rehabilitation, compared with studies on mus...
Effective management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries requires a comprehensive approach, from initial assessment, through treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge, however no gold standard care pat...
To evaluate rates of achieving meaningful outcomes among patients undergoing far lateral tubular decompression (FLTD) for neuroforaminal stenosis. Traditional midline approaches are ineffective in treating iso...
This study aims to compare histopathological results following a 6-week postoperative follow-up of biceps tenodesis (BT) at 1/3 median, 1/3 posterior, and 1/3 anterior locations to the rotator cuff footprint (...
Fibrous dysplasia of bone (FD) is a rare skeletal disorder. Traditional surgical options may have disadvantages such as greater trauma, incomplete curettage and recurrence risk. In this report, we introduce th...
The primary objective of this study was to examine the incidence of fractures among individuals aged 20–64 years over a 7-year timeframe by utilising an electronic recording system that is integrated with a su...
The treatment of fracture-related infection (FRI) in the proximal femur presents a challenge due to the need to maintain both stability and function of the hip joint while eradicating the infection. This study...
This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Fremantle Knee Awareness Questionnaire (FreKAQ) into Brazilian Portuguese and evaluate the measurement properties, including internal consistency, c...
The acetabulum exhibits an irregular anatomical structure with a dense concentration of critical blood vessels and nerves in its vicinity. Acetabular fractures accompanied by periarticular soft tissue injuries...
Angular knee deformities such as genu varum and genu valgum are common in children and can impact their functional mobility and quality of life. Although surgical interventions like guided growth plates or ten...
To explore the feasibility and clinical significance of computer-aided design 3D-printed percutaneous guides in femoral head necrosis drilling and decompression surgery, and compare it with traditional surgery...
To investigate the serum and synovial fluid levels of CSF-1 in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and evaluate its clinical significance.
Several studies have reported that the steroid dose of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) after COVID-19 infection treatment was relatively low. However, the pathogenesis of ONFH after COVID-19 infection...
This study aimed to determine the index of the sacral vertebrae fusion period in children and adolescents to diagnose the lesion around the sacral spine accurately.
The original article was published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:160
The rise in the adoption of outpatient arthroplasty has been attributed to its cost-effectiveness, although safety concerns persist. In this meta-analysis, we compare inpatient and outpatient joint arthroplast...
The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy (UBED) in treating patients with single-level lumbar disc herniation ...
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