Search Results - "EFORT Open Reviews"

Purpose: This scoping review aimed to map the literature on the effects of growth plate violation with intramedullary locking nail (IMN) at the knee in skeletally immature patients. It focused on assessing clinical and experimental outcomes, with particular attention to complications such as growth...

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Radiography is of importance in the diagnosis of atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD), and it is the basic imaging technique. However, it should not be the sole diagnostic modality, especially in complex or unclear cases. Conventional X-ray includes an open-mouth odontoid view and a cross-table lateral vi...

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Purpose: Various conservative and surgical treatments was clinically applied in rotator cuff calcific tendinitis (RCCT), the evaluation of distinction among all available intervention is still lacking. This study aims to systematically compare the efficacy and safety of these interventions and provi...

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While conventional structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect cruciate ligament anatomy and injuries, it has inherent limitations. Recently, novel MRI technologies such as quantitative MRI and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged to mitigate these shortcomings, providing critical qu...

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Purpose: This scoping review examines the epidemiology and incidence of complications associated with incorrect screw length in orthopaedic trauma surgeries, aiming to underscore its impact on clinical outcomes and healthcare costs. Methods: Guided by Arksey and O'Malley’s framework and PRISMA...

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Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Methods: Search for term systems related to ONFH and HBOT in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science databases. The risk ratio (RR) was used as the eff...

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Purpose: Dexmedetomidine is a widely employed adjunct in nerve block anesthesia for shoulder arthroscopy. This study aimed to assess the analgesic efficacy of dexmedetomidine as a nerve block adjuvant in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Methods: A thorough search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase,...

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Purpose: Our study aims to compare different perioperative treatments to reduce C. acnes, the most common causative agent of surgical site infections following shoulder surgery. Methods: A systematic search was performed in MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials...

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Enabling our patients to recover back to their pre-injury state or beyond is at the core of every treatment in orthopedic trauma surgery. Current methods of assessing functional recovery after extremity trauma largely focus on individual segments of complex, compound activities, or are created for a...

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Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) to systemic administration (intravenous and oral) and placebo in hip and knee surgeries. Methods: This meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (P...

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common neonatal musculoskeletal condition characterized by hip instability and inadequate acetabular coverage. If untreated, it can lead to osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and eventual hip replacement. Animal models, including dogs, pigs, sheep, rabbits, r...

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Occurring in 0.5–3% of cases, periprosthetic humerus fractures pose a challenge, necessitating effective management strategies. A comprehensive review was conducted using PubMed. Used terms included ‘Periprosthetic humerus fractures; complications; periprosthetic fractures shoulder arthroplasty; per...

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