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Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:497
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Comparation of the perioperative clinical characteristics during total hip arthroplasty of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been applied as a successful treatment for repairing the impaired hip joints of patients with advanced inflammatory arthritis. Few studies compared the inpatient clinical chara...
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Intra-thoracic displacement of scapular lateral margin: a case report and literature review
Cases of scapular fractures with fragments displacing into the thoracic cavity via intercostal spaces are exceedingly rare in clinical practice. According to the literature, there have been no prior reports of...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:495 -
A comparison of arthroscopy combined with continuous irrigation, arthroscopic debridement alone, and open arthrotomy for the treatment of septic arthritis of the native knee
The optimal surgical treatment for septic arthritis of the knee remains debatable, with few studies comparing different arthroscopic techniques. Furthermore, no study has simultaneously compared arthroscopy co...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:494 -
Comparison of clinical efficacy between Percutaneous Endoscopic Large channels nerve decompression through Translaminar approach and Percutaneous Endoscopy Conventional channels nerve decompression through Transforaminal approach for the treatment of degenerative L4/5 spinal stenosis: a retrospective study
Percutaneous endoscopic surgery via the interlaminar approach and transforaminal approach are commonly used for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and in order to compare the clinical effica...
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Characterizing low femoral neck BMD in Qatar Biobank participants using machine learning models
Identifying determinants of low bone mineral density (BMD) is crucial for understanding the underlying pathobiology and developing effective prevention and management strategies. Here we applied machine learni...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:492 -
Effects of customized orthoses on foot morphology and pressure in patients with accessory navicular syndrome
This study aimed to assess the effects of customized orthoses on foot morphology and plantar pressure in professional athletes with accessory navicular syndrome (ANS) over a 12-month period, compared to conven...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:491 -
Preoperative computed tomography assessment of peri-hip muscles in patients with femoral neck fracture and its impact on postoperative walking function
The role of preoperative peri-hip muscles in postoperative walking ability for patients with femoral neck fractures is unclear. This study investigated the influence of these muscles on postoperative walking f...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:490 -
The implications of surgery on sexual dysfunction in patients with lumbar disc herniation with cauda equina syndrome: a systematic review
Despite extensive literature on lumbar disc herniation and cauda equina syndrome, sexual dysfunction in these patients has been overlooked. We conducted a systematic review to gather scientific evidence on thi...
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Three-dimensional lower limb kinematics and kinetics in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) patients with and without borderline developmental dysplasia of the hip (BDDH) during level walking
The impact of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) on gait has been reported; however, no studies have documented the effects of Borderline Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (BDDH) combined with FAIS ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:488 -
High-fat diet-induced osteoporosis in mice under hypoxic conditions
In the context of global aging, osteoporosis has emerged as a significant public health concern, with a relatively high prevalence observed in plateau regions. This study aimed to investigate the effects and u...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:487 -
Dynamic hand and finger load distribution patterns in the first year following surgically treated distal radius fracture
Manugraphy is a relatively young technique for assessing dynamic load distribution when gripping a cylinder. Thereby, dynamic hand grip function is objectivated, providing a more detailed insight than with oth...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:486 -
A rare cause for osteonecrosis of femoral head and peripheral nerve damage of a child with depression
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) that is due to the use of carbamazepine (CBZ) in children whose condition requires long-term oral CBZ is relatively rare, and there are no clinical reports on this...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:485 -
Correlation analysis between neck muscles and lifestyle habits in patients with cervical instability
The neck muscles play a crucial role in maintaining cervical spine stability. A thorough understanding of the changes in neck muscles during cervical instability (CI), along with an analysis of their correlati...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:484 -
Pedicled medial femoral condyle corticoperiosteal flap for achieving union in patients with nonunion of the distal half of the femur (A short case series of three patients)
Recalcitrant bone nonunion is characterized by impaired biological potential at the fracture site due to diminished vascularity and loss of osteogenic cells, reducing the success rate of nonvascularized bone g...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:483 -
“I found much more joy than I ever did as a player”– a qualitative study of the emotional journey of shattered dreams and new horizons with an ACL re-rupture in young active men
Ipsilateral second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, are more common in males compared to females. An ACL re-rupture can imply both physical and psychological consequences for patients, with reports o...
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Casting and rehabilitation versus skillful neglect for osteochondral lesions of the talus in the pediatric population: the care study, a multicenter, prospective comparative study
Skeletally immature osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) have a significant impact on the health status and quality of life of pediatric patients and the involved family. the current literature showed suc...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:481 -
A new four-area method for evaluating biochemical changes in lumbar facet joint degeneration on T2* mapping
To investigate the diagnostic efficacy of a new four-area method for evaluating biochemical changes in lumbar facet joint (LFJ) degeneration on T2* mapping.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:480 -
Biomechanical properties of off-axis screw in the treatment of vertical femoral neck fractures: a finite element analysis
This study aims to assess the biomechanical performance of the 7.3 mm fully threaded off-axis screw (7.3-FTOS) configuration in stabilizing vertical femoral neck fractures (FNSs), comparing its effectiveness w...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:479 -
Association between sleep duration and hip fracture risk among the older adults: a cross-sectional study based on the NHANES
There has been sharp increase in the incidence of hip fractures (HFs) with the increasing aging globally. However, it remains ambiguous regarding the association between HF risk and sleep duration. This study ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:478 -
Assessing implant position and bone properties after cementless total knee arthroplasty using weight-bearing computed tomography
Weight-bearing CT (WBCT) scanners are growing in availability and provide the capability of three-dimensional imaging while a joint is under load. This may be particularly useful in relation to personalized to...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:477 -
Incidence of deep venous thrombosis following medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy for varus knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective study
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common yet underexplored complication following medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Existing studies report inconsi...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:476 -
Influence of the metabolic and inflammatory profile in patients with frozen shoulder – systematic review and meta-analysis
Frozen Shoulder (FS), also known as adhesive shoulder capsulitis, is characterized by a fibrotic inflammatory process of unknown origin, with the most prominent symptoms being pain, stiffness, and reduced join...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:475 -
Effect of three cannulated compression screws combined with an obstructing screw on the biomechanical performance of pauwels type III femoral neck fractures: a finite element analysis
Obstructing screws (OS) are an effective surgical method for treating Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures. This study compared the mechanical properties of various surgical techniques for treating such fra...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:474 -
Pain management of hip osteoarthritis with corticosteroids vs injection therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease, characterized by chronic pain and articular cartilage damage. Hip OA is characterized by the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage with...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:473 -
Early postoperative gait characteristics after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: results and clinical implications
Despite the established efficacy of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), quantitative assessments of early postoperative changes in gait and stability remain limited. This study investigated preoperative ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:472 -
Type 2 diabetes, metabolic health, and the development of frozen shoulder: a cohort study in UK electronic health records
Estimate the effect of type 2 diabetes on the development of frozen shoulder and investigate whether the effect is mediated by other metabolic factors.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:471 -
Suture tape anchors for enhancing healing in rotator cuff tears: a retrospective cohort study
Rotator cuff injuries are common, particularly among older adults, and are often treated with arthroscopic repair. However, retear rates remain high. This study compares clinical and structural outcomes betwee...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:470 -
Ulnar polydactyly of the hand: a classification system and clinical series
Ulnar polydactyly, a common congenital hand anomaly, exhibits significant phenotypic variability. Existing classification systems have limitations, particularly in categorizing rare variants. This study introd...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:469 -
The impact of forward head posture on neck muscle endurance and thickness in women with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional study
Forward head posture (FHP) is a common postural deviation that has been linked to neck pain and dysfunction. The impact of FHP on neck muscle endurance and thickness in individuals with chronic neck pain remai...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:468 -
Association between bone turnover markers and FRAX predicted fracture risk in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study
Our study investigated the associations between bone turnover markers (BTMs) and bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk over the next 10 years. The objective of the study was to evaluate the potential ef...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:467 -
Rethinking femoral neck anteversion assessment: a novel automated 3D CT method compared to traditional manual techniques
To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of a novel automated 3D CT-based method for measuring femoral neck anteversion (FNA) compared to three traditional manual methods.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:466 -
The effect of Jintiange capsules on pain in patients with primary osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the effectiveness of Jintiange capsules (JTG) in relieving pain in patients with primary osteoporosis (POP).
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:465 -
Preventive effect of the neurodynamic mobilization technique on delayed onset of muscle soreness: a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled study
The neurodynamic mobilization (NM) technique is an intervention designed to restore homeostasis by mobilizing the nervous system and its surrounding structures. NM, through its physiological and biomechanical ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:464 -
The clinical efficacy of hybrid surgery based on the Waveflex semi-rigid dynamic internal fixation system for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: over three-year follow-up study
To investigate the efficacy and safety of hybrid surgery based on the Waveflex internal fixation system for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:463 -
Three dimensional printing-assisted biplane stereotomy to treat severe varus knee with femoral deformity: a technical note
Double level osteotomy (DLO) is recommended for severe varus knees with deformities in both the femur and tibia or the deformity angle is greater than 20˚. with the assistance of preoperative computer planning...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:462 -
Mechanical study of the safe distance between humerus shaft fracture and distal locking screws in antegrade nailing
Optimal positioning of distal locking screws in intramedullary humeral nailing remains uncertain, particularly the influence of the distance between the fracture plane and the proximal distal locking screw on ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:461 -
Early experience with percutaneous photodynamic nails for sacral metastatic disease and insufficiency fractures: a retrospective cohort analysis of functionality and pain relief
Treatment of impending pathologic fractures and insufficiency fractures of the sacrum due to metastatic disease and radiation is challenging. The use of traditional hardware is limited by poor bone quality and...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:460 -
Squat kinematics of osteoarthritic knees after intra-articular viscosupplementation: an analysis of secondary outcomes from a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis (OA) aims to minimize pain and improve joint function. However, its effects on knee biomechanics during squat activities have not been investigated. This study aime...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:459 -
Disparity in access to orthopedic surgery between public and private healthcare insurance: a nationwide population-based study
This study aimed to evaluate if access to orthopedic surgery differs by healthcare coverage in a country with a dual healthcare system adjusted by age, sex, and urgent and elective conditions. We hypothesize t...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:458 -
LC-MS/MS based metabolomics reveals the mechanism of skeletal muscle regeneration
Skeletal muscle possesses a robust regenerative capacity and can effectively repair itself following injury. However, research on the metabolic changes during skeletal muscle regeneration in large animals rema...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:457 -
Associations between multiple metals exposure and bone mineral density: a population-based study in U.S. children and adolescents
This study examined the correlation between multi-metal exposure and bone mineral density (BMD) in U.S. children and adolescents.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:456 -
Association between anatomical risk factors and medial meniscus posterior root tears: a retrospective study
The purpose of this study was (a) to investigate the association between the potential anatomical risk factors and medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), and (b) to determine the optimal cutoff values ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:455 -
Appropriate treatment for nail breakage following femur intertrochanteric fractures without additional reduction: case series and literature review
Intramedullary nail breakage is an uncommon complication in patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation. Salvage surgery for nail breakages associated with...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:454 -
An investigation into the biomechanical effects of tibial vertical cutting errors on the proximal tibia after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and the improvement of cutting planes
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has shown significant clinical effectiveness in treating medial compartment knee degeneration, but postoperative periprosthetic fractures and persistent pain remain com...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:453 -
A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures for idiopathic adhesive capsulitis - recommendations based on analyses of 16 existing questionnaires
Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential to measure the patients’ perspective in clinical studies. Like any measurement instrument, a PROM should be valid, reliable, and responsive. Adequate con...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:452 -
Machine learning–based survival models for predicting rehospitalization of older hip fracture patients: a retrospective cohort study
To evaluate machine learning–based survival model roles in predicting rehospitalization after hip fractures to improve reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:451 -
Efficacy of denosumab in treatment of osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to significant bone destruction, which may occur locally near inflamed joints or systemically. As patients age, they often experience increased bone erosion around affected j...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:450 -
Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis uncover molecular pathways shared between osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis
There is growing evidence of an association between osteoarthritis (OA) and atherosclerosis (AS). However, their mechanisms are not yet fully understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the common gen...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:449 -
Estimation of T scores with Hologic using NatIve vs. Caucasian data in IndiAns (ETHNICA): a single center retrospective study
The Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan is considered the current gold standard for the estimation of bone mineral density (BMD). Normative BMD data for the generation of T scores is based on data pert...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2025 26:448
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