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Global prevalence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures is increasing due to the aging population. Proximal femoral fractures are among the most common orthopedic conditions in elderly that significantly cau...
Sonication of removed orthopaedic implants in suspected implant-associated infections (IAI) is widely applied internationally. However, evaluation of the utility of sonication on all implants removed in everyd...
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) with the lower trunk compression of brachial plexus (BP) is difficult to diagnosis. This study aimed to summarize the features of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) with the lower tr...
The aim of this study was to compare serum vitamin D levels in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and controls using meta-analysis methods. We searched Medline (via PubMed), Cochrane, Scopus, and...
Pseudoarthrosis after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is relatively common and can result in revision surgery. The aim of the study was to analyze the outcome of patients who underwent anterior ...
The present study aimed to translate and validate the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS) in Iran.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been widely used in orthopedic surgery, but its efficacy in adolescent scoliosis (AS) surgery remains unclear in the literature. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysi...
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the reorganization of health services to cater to the needs of individuals affected by the virus.
This study aimed to compare the effects of cognitive functional therapy (CFT) and movement system impairment (MSI)-based treatment on pain intensity, disability, Kinesiophobia, and gait kinetics in patients wi...
Alignment is indispensable for the foot and ankle function, especially in the hindfoot alignment. In the preoperative planning of patients with varus or valgus deformity, the precise measurement of the hindfoo...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:771
The incidence rate of stroke or cerebrovascular accidents ranks first in China. More than 85% of stroke patients have residual upper limb motor dysfunction, especially hand dysfunction. Normalizing the rehabil...
The cartilage quality of the lateral compartment needs to be clarified prior to medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Valgus stress radiograph has been recommended as the preferred tool. Some studie...
Whether the medial meniscus morphology and movement occur under upright loading conditions in early knee osteoarthritis (OA) or medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) remains unknown. This study aimed to ...
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Differences in social backgrounds and lifestyles in various regions and countries may contribute to the discrepancies in the disease bu...
The peripatellar fat pads are critical for protective cushioning during movement, and their endocrine function has been shown to affect osteoarthritis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is frequently used to vi...
This study aims to demonstrate the cellular composition and underlying mechanisms in subchondral bone marrow lesions (BMLs) of knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Composite hemangioendothelioma (CHE) is a rare intermediate-grade vascular tumor characterized by a complex histologic component. It occasionally metastasizes, but local recurrence is not uncommon. CHE is main...
Exploring the correlation between bone turnover marks (BTMs) with lumbar BMD in middle-aged populations.
Analysis of the risk factors affecting hip function and complications after femoral neck system (FNS) surgery for femoral neck fractures is of great significance for improving the procedure’s efficacy.
This study aimed to compare the Forgotten Joint Score-12(FJS) outcomes and the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) of the FJS after high tibial osteotomy (HTO), unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (U...
This study evaluated the association between serum albumin levels and preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in geriatric hip fractures.
The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between lean mass and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Arthralgia or joint pain is a heterogeneous condition including organic and nonorganic joint pain. It is common in older populations, particularly in females. There is evidence that menopausal changes are asso...
One of the common mechanical complications following spinal fusion surgery is proximal junctional failure (PJF). The incidence of neurological deficit associated with PJF has been poorly described in the liter...
Determining the precise localization of diseased physes is crucial for guiding the treatment of growth disturbances. Conventional radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging only prov...
This study aims to evaluate complications, clinical outcomes, and radiographic results following Coflex implantation.
This study aimed to detect the differences in cervical muscle activation patterns in people with versus without cervical lordosis and explore the possible mechanism of cervical pain originating therein.
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections (ICSI) are an effective symptomatic treatment for osteoarthritis of the hip. However, the safety of ICSI has been questioned and a relatively high risk for septic arth...
Ultrasound is a powerful tool for diagnostic purposes and provides insight into both normal and pathologic tissue structure. Spatial frequency analysis (SFA) methods characterize musculoskeletal tissue organiz...
Despite the increasing use of cementless stems in total hip arthroplasty, the cemented stem has played a valuable role in the armamentarium of orthopedic surgeons. This study aims to compare two types of Libra...
The evidence regarding the usefulness of assessment tools to support decisions of return-to-sport after surgery for patellar instability is scarce. The purpose of this study was therefore to explore the feasib...
This study aimed to examine the validity of the timed up and go test (TUGT), which is a representative, objective, and functional assessment that can evaluate walking speed, strength, and balance, and determin...
There are many reference axes to determine the rotational positioning of the femoral prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), mainly including the surgical transepicondylar axis (sTEA), anatomical transepi...
The influencing factors of osteoporosis are complex, the incidence of osteoporosis is higher in middle-aged and elderly women, and osteoporotic fractures (OF) can seriously affect quality of life. Currently, t...
To explore whether the laminectomy extension can effectively prevent spinal cord injury (SCI) due to spinal shortening after 3-column osteotomy in goat models.
People with hemophilia risk osteoporosis more than healthy people, which may be related to specific factors.
Turkish Super League teams need more information about the external load. Considering the specific country and the coaches’ philosophies, the purpose of this study was to compare the external match load of a T...
The existence of a “bare area” at the anterior plateau has been observed in cases where anteromedial and/or anterolateral proximal tibial locking plates are used for fixation in the treatment of hyperextension...
Given the rising prevalence of knee osteoarthritis, radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves (RFA) has emerged as a promising treatment option for knee pain. The knee has an extremely complex and variable i...
Total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA) are surgical interventions for patients with primary and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. The present clinical investigation compared gender differences in THA and TKA.
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between multifidus degeneration and sex, age and side of protrusion in patients with lumbar disc herniation(LDH).
Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a leading cause of disability with limited data available for the Greek patients.
Traditionally, the size of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components is predicted by preoperative radiographic templating, which is of limited accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the role of demographic data...
Lateral condyle fracture of the humerus is the second most common elbow fracture in children. Non-displaced lateral condyle fractures can often be managed with cast and conservative care, while reduction and f...
Postoperative limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a common complication of total hip arthroplasty, and several methods exist to prevent LLD, but each has its benefits and drawbacks. The study investigates the app...
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and degenerative condition. Several pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are able to improve the OA symptoms and the structural characteristics of the af...
Lower back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that may affect students’ daily lives. Recent psychological research showed a relevant connection between LBP and multidimensional health. However, th...
Our objective was to summarize, synthesize, and integrate the evidence evaluating the effectiveness of biophysical agents compared to other conservative treatments, for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome...
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common reason for seeking primary health care. The STarT Musculoskeletal (MSK) tool is designed to stratify patients suffering from MSDs to risk groups, based on prognost...
Sagittal imbalance is a common cause of low back pain and dysfunction in patients with degenerative spinal deformity (DSD), which greatly affects their quality of life. Strength and endurance are important fun...
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