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The original article was published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:942
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To investigate the diagnostic efficacy of a new four-area method for evaluating biochemical changes in lumbar facet joint (LFJ) degeneration on T2* mapping.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Estimate the effect of type 2 diabetes on the development of frozen shoulder and investigate whether the effect is mediated by other metabolic factors.
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...
Ulnar polydactyly, a common congenital hand anomaly, exhibits significant phenotypic variability. Existing classification systems have limitations, particularly in categorizing rare variants. This study introd...
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...
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...
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.
To evaluate the effectiveness of Jintiange capsules (JTG) in relieving pain in patients with primary osteoporosis (POP).
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 ...
To investigate the efficacy and safety of hybrid surgery based on the Waveflex internal fixation system for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This study examined the correlation between multi-metal exposure and bone mineral density (BMD) in U.S. children and adolescents.
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 ...
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...
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has shown significant clinical effectiveness in treating medial compartment knee degeneration, but postoperative periprosthetic fractures and persistent pain remain com...
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...
To evaluate machine learning–based survival model roles in predicting rehospitalization after hip fractures to improve reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
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...
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...
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...
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