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Evaluation of the usefulness of non-weight-bearing tunnel view using X-ray in the short term after medial meniscus posterior root tear onset: a retrospective study

This study aimed to examine whether the non-weight-bearing tunnel view X-ray is effective for short-term evaluation of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) by assessing the X-ray characteristics at the ...

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Effect of collaborative nursing method based on RAM model on postoperative functional reconstruction, soft tissue pain and living quality in patients with femoral trochanter fracture

To explore the effect of collaborative nursing based on Roy Adaptive Mode (RAM) on postoperative functional reconstruction, soft tissue pain and quality of life in patients with femoral intertrochanteric fract...

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Predicting incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis through quantitative meniscal lesion parameters: data from the osteoarthritis initiative

This study investigates the potential of novel meniscal parameters as predictive factors for incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis (ROA) over a span of four years, as part of the Osteoarthritis Initiative ...

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The epigenetic determinants for systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis phenotyping and treatment response

Determining the role of epigenetics in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) provides an opportunity to explore previously unrecognized disease pathways and new therapeutic targets.

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Cultural adaptation and validation of the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score into Sinhala language in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) scale is a patient-reported outcome measurement tool. It evaluates both short- and long-term consequences of knee injury and primary osteoarthritis. This stu...

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Ultrasound-guided techniques for managing length- unstable femoral shaft fractures in children

The management of length-unstable femoral shaft fractures(LUFSFs) in pediatric patients is still controversial. This study aims to explore the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided closed reduction combined w...

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A cross-sectional study of musculoskeletal injuries related to exercise among gym members in Saudi Arabia in 2022: prevalence, common types, and predictor factors

Despite the importance of enhancing exercise, exercising can cause injuries that lead to disability and increase the load on the medical sector. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of exercise-related ...

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Lower abdominal cyst complicated with suspected infection following INFIX internal fixation for pelvic fracture: a report of two rare cases

The Internal Fixator (INFIX) is a popular method, known for its minimal invasiveness and short operation time, for treating anterior pelvic ring fractures. Studies have shown that postoperative complications m...

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Heterogeneity of social participation in patients three months after total knee arthroplasty: a latent profile analysis

Social participation is an important index of rehabilitation and social reintegration in patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, most existing studies focus on improving patients’ functioning an...

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Comparison of balance and proprioception of the shoulder joint in girls with and without upper cross syndrome

Introduction.

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Best timing of bilateral total hip arthroplasty – an analysis of revision and mortality rates from the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD)

The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) in multiple joints is high and for patients with bilateral OA of the hip there is no clear recommendation about the indication for simultaneous (one-stage) bilateral total hip...

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A larger radius of the medial femoral posterior condyle is a risk factor for medial meniscus posterior root tears

Studies have shown an association between medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRT) and morphologic characteristics of the bone. However, the association between distal femoral bone morphology and MMPRT, pa...

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Correction: Double entrapment neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the elbow and the wrist: double crush syndrome?

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Exploring the association between adherence to home-based exercise recommendations and recovery of nonspecific low back pain: a prospective cohort study

Adherence to home-based exercise (HBE) recommendations is critical in physiotherapy for patients with low back pain (LBP). However, limited research has explored its connection with clinical outcomes. This stu...

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Epidemiological features of spinal intradural tumors, a single-center clinical study in Beijing, China

Spinal intradural tumors are rare and heterogeneous in histological type, aggressiveness, and symptomatology, and there is a lack of data about them. This study investigated the epidemiological features of spi...

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Associations between lifestyle-related risk factors and back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of Mendelian randomization studies

Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have an advantage over conventional observational studies when studying the causal effect of lifestyle-related risk factors on back pain. However, given the heterogeneous d...

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Arthroscopic assisted versus open non-vascularized bone grafting in delayed union and nonunion of the scaphoid: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Delayed union and nonunion of the scaphoid is a common complication often requiring surgical reconstruction and bone grafting. Our goal was to systematically assess the healing time and clinical outcomes follo...

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The option of transosseous distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however does not prevent re-rupture

Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) close to the insertion, in high-level athletes, and in patients at high risk of re-rupture, may be better suited to operative repair. Minimally Invasive Repair (MIR) of the Achi...

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Clinical outcome after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy: comparison of double-triangle locking compression plate (DT-LCP) and T-shaped locking compression plate (T-LCP)

The objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of two internal fixation methods for high tibial osteotomy (HTO): double-triangle locking compression plate (DT-LCP) and T-shaped locking compre...

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Effect of intraoperative cold solution irrigation to reduce postoperative pain in knee osteoarthritis patients who underwent unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

To compare the postoperative pain score, opioid consumption, and blood loss in knee osteoarthritis patients who underwent unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty with and without intraoperative cold solutio...

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Effective shape of ball-and-socket prosthesis in restoring range of thumb motion for total thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty: three-dimensional motion analysis

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has often been used to treat thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). However, guidelines for the CMC prosthesis shape remain unclear. This study aimed to identify the ef...

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Development of an IMU based 2-segment foot model for an applicable medical gait analysis

The two most commonly instrumented gait analysis tools used are Optical Motion Capture systems (OMC) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU). To date, OMC based gait analysis is considered the gold-standard. Stil...

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A home-based tele-rehabilitation exercise system for patients after knee replacement surgery

Knee arthritis is a destructive disorder that affects the knee joints and causes pain and reduced mobility. Drug treatments, weight loss, and exercise control the symptoms of the disease, but these methods onl...

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Prevalence and pattern of congenital clubfoot among less than 5-year-old children in Ethiopia; cross-sectional based study

Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital malformations, but it is also one of the most neglected public health problems among less than five-year-old children, mainly in middle- and low-income countries. ...

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Free medial femoral condyle osteocutaneous flap for repairing stage IIIB osteonecrosis of the lunate: a case report

There are several surgical options for osteonecrosis of the lunate, and confirming the effectiveness of various surgical methods remains challenging. Here, we present a case of stage IIIB osteonecrosis of the ...

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Risk factors of preoperative deep vein thrombosis in patients with non-traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head

This study aims to identify independent risk factors for preoperative lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with non-traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (NONFH), and to develop a pre...

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Liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, ameliorates inflammation and apoptosis via inhibition of receptor for advanced glycation end products signaling in AGEs induced chondrocytes

This study aimed to investigate functions of GLP-1R agonist by liraglutide (LIRA) and revealing the mechanism related to AGEs/RAGE in chondrocytes.

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A new, effective method for diagnosing GLAD lesions: the chicken-wing muscle up test

We aimed to develop and evaluate a new diagnostic method, the 'chicken-wing muscle up test', to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of glenolabral articular disruption (GLAD) lesions compared to currently used c...

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Finite element analysis of precise puncture vertebral augmentation in the treatment of different types of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

Osteoporosis vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) secondary to osteoporosis is a common health problem in the elderly population. Vertebral augmentation (VA) has been widely used as a minimally invasive surgi...

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Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion-derived adjacent segment disease managed via channel-repairing anterior endoscopic transcorporeal cervical discectomy: a case report

Management of anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF)-derived adjacent segment disease (ASD) represented a challenge facing the surgeons.

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Biomechanical study between percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with cement pedicle plasty improves vertebral biomechanical stability: A finite element analysis

To investigate the biomechanical effects of percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with cement pedicle plasty (PVCPP) on the unstable osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) through finite element (FE) analysis....

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Identification of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head biomarkers based on immunization and animal experiments

Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (SONFH) is a severe health risk, and this study aims to identify immune-related biomarkers and pathways associated with the disease through bioinformatics analysis...

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Associations of cognitive appraisal and patient activation on disability and mental health outcomes: a prospective cohort study of patients undergoing spine surgery

With the increased use of patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) to assess spine surgery outcomes, it is important to understand how patients interpret their health changes over time. The measurement of co...

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Double-bundle ACL combined with ALL reconstruction for patients at high risk of ACL failure: clinical and radiological results

We investigated whether double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) combined with anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) improved clinical and radiological outcomes in patie...

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Implementation of back to living well, a community-based program for the tertiary prevention of low back pain: a study protocol

The current literature supports the effectiveness of exercise, education, and self-management interventions for the long-term management of persistent low back pain. However, there is significant uncertainty a...

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Trend, disparities, and projection analysis of public data on foot fractures in Sweden: a retrospective analysis of 179 129 fractures

Orthopedic injuries to the foot constitute a significant portion of lower extremity injuries, necessitating an understanding of trends for effective preventive strategies and resource allocation. Demographic s...

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Robot-assisted versus traditional fixation for the treatment of calcaneal fractures: a meta-analysis

With the development of surgical technology, the level of digital medicine is constantly improving. The birth of new technologies has a certain impact on traditional methods. At present, robot-assisted technol...

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Mechanisms of neurodynamic treatments (MONET): a protocol for a mechanistic, randomised, single-blind controlled trial in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Physiotherapeutic management is the first-line intervention for patients with entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). As part of physiotherapy, neurodynamic interventions are often used t...

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Verification of acromion marker cluster and scapula spinal marker cluster methods for tracking shoulder kinematics: a comparative study with upright four-dimensional computed tomography

This study validated the accuracy of the acromion marker cluster (AMC) and scapula spinal marker cluster (SSMC) methods compared with upright four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) analysis.

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Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation in the distal ulna where the lesion is continuous with the medullary cavity: a case report

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP) is a rare benign bone tumor, it is also called “Nora’s lesion”. The lesion is characterized by heterotopic ossification of the normal bone cortex or pa...

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Acromioclavicular joint dislocation with loop double endobutton fixation assisted by orthopaedic surgery robot positioning system

Acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common orthopedic injury that can significantly impair shoulder function and reduce quality of life. Effective treatment methods are essential to restore fun...

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Association of physical activity trajectories over 8 years and risk of knee replacement: data from the osteoarthritis initiative

To identify physical activity (PA) trajectories in adults with or at risk of knee osteoarthritis and to evaluate the association of PA trajectories with incident knee replacement (KR).

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Radiological characteristics and injury mechanism of Logsplitter injury: a descriptive and retrospective study

Logsplitter Injury is a type of high-energy ankle fracture dislocation. The mechanism of injury has not been described in detail. A detailed understanding of the radiological features and pathological changes ...

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Synovial hemangioma presenting with chronic painful infrapatellar mass: a case report

Synovial hemangiomas are rare benign vascular anomalies surrounded by a synovial lining and were first described by Bouchut in 1856. These neoplasms can develop in the intra-articular region, resulting in effu...

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Effect of exercise and manual therapy or kinesiotaping on sEMG and pain perception in chronic low back pain: a randomized trial

The importance of incorporating lumbo-pelvic stability core and controlling motor exercises in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) reinforces the use of strategies to improve biopsychosocial beliefs by ...

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Unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression versus anterior cervical decompression and fusion for unilateral cervical radiculopathy or coexisting cervical myelopathy: a prospective, randomized, controlled, noninferiority trial

Cervical spondylosis (CS), including myelopathy and radiculopathy, is the most common degenerative cervical spine disease. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UB...

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Arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with polyethylene suture combined with medial retinaculum plication for the treatment of acute patellar dislocation in young and middle-aged patients with a follow-up of at least 2 years

The purpose of this study was to propose a surgical technique for arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction with polyethylene suture combined with medial retinaculum plication and to ev...

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Factors predicting long-term outcomes following physiotherapy in patients with subacromial pain syndrome: a secondary analysis

Although patients with shoulder complaints are frequently referred to physiotherapy, putative predictive factors for outcomes are still unclear. In this regard, only a limited amount of scientific data for pat...

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Meta-analysis of the accuracy of the serum procalcitonin diagnostic test for osteomyelitis in children

This study sought to assess the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive utility of serum procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis of pediatric osteomyelitis.

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