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Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:892
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Ilizarov method and its combined methods in the treatment of long bone defects of the lower extremity: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ilizarov method has become one of primary methods for treating bone defects. Currently, there is growing trend in the application of modified Ilizarov methods (e.g., applying unilateral external fixators or wi...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:891 -
Influence of bone density on stability in TBW
Osteoporosis is a common disease that leads to a reduction in bone density and increases the risk of fractures. Stable surgical treatment is particularly important for these fractures. The aim of this study wa...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:890 -
Early results of a novel modular knee arthrodesis implant after uncontrolled periprosthetic knee joint infection
The aim of this study is to evaluate the functional outcomes and complications after non-fusion knee arthrodesis with a modular segmental intramedullary implant used for infected total knee arthroplasty revisi...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:889 -
The role of bone morphology of the greater tuberosity and lateral acromion on subacromial space during scaption: a three-dimensional dynamic simulation analysis
The bone morphology of the greater tuberosity and lateral acromion plays a central role in subacromial impingement syndrome. The critical shoulder angle (CSA) and greater tuberosity angle (GTA) are two-dimensi...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:888 -
Supplementary orthopaedic screening for children and adolescents to prevent permanent skeletal deformities – protocol for the “OrthoKids” study
Skeletal deformities (SD) in children and adolescents can lead to arthritic conditions, impairment of quality of life, and high treatment costs in the long term. However, comprehensive data on the prevalence o...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:887 -
Comparative bone healing with induced membrane technique (IMT) versus empty defects in septic and aseptic conditions in a novel rabbit humerus model
Long bone defects resulting from primary trauma or secondary to debridement of fracture-related infection (FRI) remain a major clinical challenge. One approach often used is the induced membrane technique (IMT...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:886 -
Low profile posterior lumbar-sacral interbody fusion for lumbosacral degenerative diseases: a technical note
The purpose of this study was to report our surgical experience in patients with lumbosacral degenerative diseases who underwent posterior decompression and interbody fusion fixed with cortical bone trajectory...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:885 -
Fluoroscopy-guided direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty provides more accurate component positions in the supine position than in the lateral position
The position of the acetabular and femoral components is critical for stability and wear resistance. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the fluoroscopy-guided direct anterior approach in the supin...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:884 -
Associations between exposure to common technology devices and reported neck pain among Iranian school-age adolescents: a cross sectional study
The advancement of technology has contributed to a more sedentary lifestyle, and the extensive use of handheld devices among adolescents may potentially result in neck pain. This study aimed to assess the asso...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:883 -
Comparison of different fibula procedures in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail: a mid-term retrospective study
Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail for severe tibiotalar and talocalcaneal arthritis has a high fusion rate; however, no studies have focused on how to handle the fibula...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:882 -
Modified Kirschner wire percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with elastic stable intramedullary nailing in children with Judet IV radial neck fracture
This study was to investigate the feasibility and treatment effect of using modified Kirschner wire (K-wire) percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) in...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:881 -
Comparison of temporary external and percutaneous k-wire fixations for treatment of ankle fracture–dislocations
Ankle fracture–dislocations are among the most severe injuries, and the use of an external fixator as a recommended fixation method has some disadvantages. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical out...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:880 -
Do Modic changes contribute to lumbar instability or other way around? A retrospective study based on their types, extents, and affected lumbar segments
Which types of Modic changes (MCs) and whether or how specific factors associated to MCs work on lumbar instability have yet to be well understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences o...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:879 -
Comparison between osteonecrosis of the humeral and femoral heads - epidemiological analysis of the surgical trend using the nationwide claims database of the republic of Korea
The humeral head is the second most common site of osteonecrosis, after the femoral head. However, compared to osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), epidemiological information on osteonecrosis of the hume...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:878 -
Impact of central sensitization on pain, disability and psychological distress in patients with knee osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain
Central sensitization (CS) is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant factor in many chronic pain conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and chronic low back pain (CLBP). Yet it presently re...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:877 -
Preliminary exploration of the biomechanical properties of three novel cervical porous fusion cages using a finite element study
Porous cages are considered a promising alternative to high-density cages because their interconnectivity favours bony ingrowth and appropriate stiffness tuning reduces stress shielding and the risk of cage su...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:876 -
Sonographically controlled minimally-invasive A1 pulley release using a new guide instrument – a case series of 106 procedures in 64 patients
With percutaneous and minimally-invasive pulley release becoming more popular, safety and reliability of such minimally-invasive procedures remain a concern. Visualization of the technical steps by ultrasound ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:875 -
Fear of movement was associated with sedentary behaviour 12 months after lumbar fusion surgery in patients with low back pain and degenerative disc disorder
Movement behaviours, such as sedentary behaviour (SB) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), are linked with multiple aspects of health and can be influenced by various pain-related psychological f...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:874 -
Replantation of lamina spinous process ligament complex and miniature titanium plate shaping internal fixation in the treatment of tumors in the spinal canal
Purpose This study aims to explore the clinical efficacy of laminospinous process ligament complex reimplantation combined with mini-titanium plate fixation in the treatment of thoracolumbar intraspinal tumors.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:873 -
Two- and three-dimensional measurements of leg length change using an accelerometer-based portable navigation system in total hip arthroplasty
The aim of this study was examining the accuracy of accelerometer-based portable navigation systems (HipAlign) when measuring leg length changes using two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) methods.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:872 -
Incidence of postoperative complications in patellar fractures related to different methods of osteosynthesis procedures - a retrospective cohort study
Patellar fractures have a comparatively low incidence compared to all fracture frequencies of the musculoskeletal system. However, surgical management is crucial to prevent postoperative complications that aff...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:871 -
Serum glucose/potassium ratio as a clinical risk factor for predicting the severity and prognosis of acute traumatic spinal cord injury
Acute traumatic Spinal cord injury (TSCI) is a devastating event that causes severe sensory and motor impairments as well as autonomic dysfunction in patients, yet relevant clinical biomarkers have not been es...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:870 -
Assessment of a novel deep learning-based software developed for automatic feature extraction and grading of radiographic knee osteoarthritis
The Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grading system is the most widely used method to classify the severity of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. However, due to ambiguity of terminology, the KL system showed inferior int...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:869 -
Effect of knee osteoarthritis on the postoperative outcome of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: a retrospective analysis
The proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is a commonly used internal fixation system for intertrochanteric fractures (IFs) in older adults. Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative lower extremity dis...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:868 -
Minimally invasive lateral plating for diaphyseal fractures with extension into the proximal humerus and its implications for the deltoid muscle and its distal insertion: functional analysis and MR-imaging
In minimally invasive lateral plate osteosynthesis of the humerus (MILPOH) the plate is introduced through a deltoid split proximally and advanced through the central portion of the deltoid insertion and betwe...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:867 -
Using sequential bone cutting to titrate soft tissue balance in total knee arthroplasty effectively minimizes soft tissue release
Achieving soft tissue balance while maintaining limb alignment within acceptable boundaries is crucial for successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We proposed a sequential bone cutting (SBC) technique to tit...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:866 -
Anterior fusion surgery with overcorrection in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with Lenke 1 AR curve type: how to achieve overcorrection and its effect on postoperative spinal alignment
The efficacy of anterior fusion with overcorrection in the instrumented vertebra for Lenke 1 AR type curves has been reported, but how to achieve overcorrection and how overcorrection affects spinal alignment ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:865 -
Complications analysis of Ilizarov bone transport technique in the treatment of tibial bone defects–a retrospective study of 199 cases
The clinical treatment of long bone defets in the extremities caused by trauma, infection, tumours, and nonunion has been a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Bone transport techniques have become the only wa...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:864 -
Pullout strength of different pedicle screws after primary and revision insertion: an in vitro study on polyurethane foam
Surgeons are routinely required to remove loose or failed pedicle screws and insert a new screw in their place. However, inserting a new screw into an existing hole may compromise the holding capacity of the p...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:863 -
Upregulating miR-181b promotes ferroptosis in osteoarthritic chondrocytes by inhibiting SLC7A11
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease with a complex pathology. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the aberrant upregulation of miR-181b and ferroptosis in chondrocytes during the progre...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:862 -
Associations between apolipoprotein B and bone mineral density: a population-based study
Lipids are critical in bone metabolism, and several studies have highlighted their importance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between apolipoprotein B (apo B) and bone mineral density (BMD) a...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:861 -
Ten-step minimally invasive slalom unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (sULBD) with navigation
Unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) is a MIS surgical technique that offers safe and effective decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with a long-term resolution of symptoms. Advant...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:860 -
Immersive virtual reality for shoulder rehabilitation: evaluation of a physical therapy program executed with oculus quest 2
Virtual Reality (VR) systems have been increasingly used across several medical fields. A crucial preliminary step for developing optimized VR-based applications for rehabilitation purposes is identifying pote...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:859 -
Effect of O-arm on reduction quality and functional recovery of acetabular dome impaction fractures: a retrospective clinical study
Acetabular dome impaction fractures (ADIF) are difficult to reduce and have a high failure rate. Consistency between the acetabulum and the femoral head is usually assessed using intraoperative X-ray fluorosco...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:858 -
The influence of varus and valgus deviation on the contact area of patellofemoral joint in healthy knees
Varus-valgus lower alignment is a risk factor for patellofemoral osteoarthritis, but malalignment alone affect not only the tibiofemoral joint but also the patellofemoral joint. The aim of the present study wa...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:857 -
Influence of greater trochanteric bone density and three-dimensional morphology on perioperative greater trochanteric fracture following total hip arthroplasty via an anterolateral approach
Perioperative greater trochanteric fracture following total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the anterolateral approach is a recognized perioperative complication. There was no previous study to determine the rela...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:856 -
Construct validity, test–retest reliability, and responsiveness of the Arabic version of the upper limb functional index
The upper limb functional index (ULFI) is a widely used self-report outcome measure questionnaire with robust psychometric properties to assess the upper limb musculoskeletal disorders (UL-MSDs). This study ai...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:855 -
A longitudinal rat model for assessing postoperative recovery and bone healing following tibial osteotomy and plate fixation
Rodent models are commonly employed to validate preclinical disease models through the evaluation of postoperative behavior and allodynia. Our study investigates the dynamic interplay between pain and function...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:854 -
Femoral neck fracture after femoral head necrosis: a case report and review of the literature
Pathological fractures of the femoral neck caused by necrosis of the femoral head are extremely rare. Here, we report a rare case of bilateral femoral head osteonecrosis extending to the femoral neck, with bil...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:853 -
Clinical, Radiographic and Fusion Comparison of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) stand-alone and OLIF with posterior pedicle screw fixation in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis
To compare the outcomes and characteristics of oblique lumbar interbody fusion stand-alone (OLIF-SA) and OLIF with posterior pedicle screw fixation (OLIF-PPS) in the treatment of Grade I or Grade II degenerati...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:852 -
Impact of spinal surgery on locomotive syndrome in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis in clinical decision limit stage 3: a retrospective study
Locomotive syndrome (LS) is characterized by reduced mobility. Clinical decision limit (CDL) stage 3 in LS indicates physical frailty. Lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSS) is one of the causes of LS, for which l...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:851 -
Hook plate fixation of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures results in satisfactory patient-reported outcomes but complications and revisions are high
Surgical treatment of distal clavicle fractures Neer type II is challenging. A gold standard has not yet been established, thus various surgical procedures have been described. The purpose of this study is to ...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:850 -
Net Promoter Score: a prospective, single-centre observational study assessing if a single question determined treatment success after primary or revision hip arthroplasty
Our study aimed to identify the relationship between treatment outcome assessed by patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) and satisfaction measured by calculation of the Net Promoter Score (NPS), which identifies p...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:849 -
Early versus late surgical treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures a five-year follow-up of 419 patients
Surgical treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures is an advanced intervention with a high risk of subsequent complications. These patients are often polytrauma patients with multiple injuries in several or...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:848 -
The effects of tourniquet use on blood loss and perioperative complications in total knee arthroplasty
There has been ongoing debate about the use of tourniquets in total knee arthroplasty, and their application is widely studied. A comprehensive understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of tourniquet u...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:847 -
Fat infiltration of the posterior paraspinal muscles is inversely associated with the fat infiltration of the psoas muscle: a potential compensatory mechanism in the lumbar spine
The function of the paraspinal muscles and especially the psoas muscle in maintaining an upright posture is not fully understood. While usually considered solely as a hip flexor, the psoas muscle and its compl...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:846 -
One-year unplanned readmission after total hip arthroplasty in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: rate, causes, and risk factors
The primary objectives of this study were to focus on one - year unplanned readmissions after THA in ONFH patients and to investigate rates, causes, and independent risk factors.
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:845 -
Anterior percutaneous full-endoscopic transcorporeal decompression of the spinal cord via one vertebra with two bony channels for adjacent two-segment cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a technical note
The current treatments for adjacent two-segment cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) include two-segment anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and single-segment anterior cervical corpectomy and fusi...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:844 -
Similar improvements in patient-reported outcomes for non-specific low back pain patients with and without lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms following a structured education and exercise therapy program
People with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) can also experience overlapping symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), but the impact on treatment outcomes is unknown. This study investigated differences in t...
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:839
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