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Treatment of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement using anterolateral mini-open and arthroscopic osteochondroplasty

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is associated with decreased hip function and early hip osteoarthritis. Surgical treatment is often required to halt the process of mechanical degeneration. The study investi...

Authors: Cheng-Ta Wu, Mohammed Mahameed, Po-Chun Lin, Yu-Der Lu, Feng-Chih Kuo and Mel S. Lee

Is it difficult to obtain inter-observer agreement in the measurement of the beta angle in ultrasound evaluation of the paediatric hip?

The aim of this study was to determine the differences and consistencies in the morphological and angular interpretations of standard USG images. Therefore, it was aimed to show the correlations of orthopaedic...

Authors: Ozgun Karakus, Ozgur Karaman, Ahmet Sinan Sari, Mehmet Mufit Orak and Hasan Hilmi Muratli

Comparison of implant failure rates of different plates for midshaft clavicular fractures based on fracture classifications

The aim of our study was to investigate failure rates of reconstruction plate and non-reconstruction plate, and find the best strategy for implant selection for different fracture types for midshaft clavicular...

Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Kui-Chou Huang, Cheng-Min Shih, Kun-Tsan Lee, Kun-Hui Chen and Cheng-En Hsu

Design optimization of high tibial osteotomy plates using finite element analysis for improved biomechanical effect

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a common treatment for moderate osteoarthritis of the medial compartment in the knee joint by the translation of the force center toward the lateral compartment. However, the sta...

Authors: Yong-Gon Koh, Jin-Ah Lee, Hwa-Yong Lee, Heoung-Jae Chun, Hyo-Jeong Kim and Kyoung-Tak Kang

Adopting the direct anterior approach: experience and learning curve in a Chinese patient population

There are concerns regarding the complications encountered during the learning curve when switching to a direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of our study is to report o...

Authors: Xiangpeng Kong, Luis Grau, Alvin Ong, Charlie Yang and Wei Chai

Development of a novel customized cutting and rotating template for Bernese periacetabular osteotomy

Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has been shown to be applicable as a hip-preserving technique for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The approach could be designed preoperatively...

Authors: Xuyi Wang, Shixian Liu, Jianping Peng, Zhonglian Zhu, Linlin Zhang, Jianzhong Guan and Xiaodong Chen

Oblique lumbar interbody fusion for adjacent segment disease after posterior lumbar fusion: a case-controlled study

This study assessed clinical and radiographic outcomes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) in comparison with posterior reoperation for adjacent segment disease (ASD).

Authors: Cong Jin, Minghua Xie, Lei He, Wenbin Xu, Weiqi Han, Wengqing Liang and Yu Qian

Application of thrombelastography (TEG) for safety evaluation of tranexamic acid in primary total joint arthroplasty

Questions remain, mainly concerning whether tranexamic acid (TXA) is truly safe since all available trials were underpowered to identify clinically important differences. The objective of this study is to eval...

Authors: Xiang-Dong Wu, Yu Chen, Mian Tian, Yao He, Yu-Zhang Tao, Wei Xu, Qiang Cheng, Cheng Chen, Wei Liu and Wei Huang

Hand fracture epidemiology and etiology in children—time trends in Malmö, Sweden, during six decades

The aim of this study was to describe hand fracture epidemiology/etiology in city children and describe time trend during six decades.

Authors: Vasileios Lempesis, Björn E. Rosengren, Lennart Landin, Carl Johan Tiderius and Magnus K. Karlsson

Novel implant design of the proximal interphalangeal joint using an optimized rolling contact joint mechanism

The aims of this study were to propose a novel implant design for the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of the hand using a rolling contact joint (RCJ) mechanism and to derive an optimal implant design bas...

Authors: Seok Woo Hong, Junsuk Yoon, Yong-Jae Kim and Hyun Sik Gong

A polyaxial fixation brace for the treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in newborns

Treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is challenging for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The Ponseti method is an effective protocol for treatment due to its technique of manipulation, c...

Authors: Yuxi Su, Yan Xie, Xiaopeng Kang and Guoxin Nan

IL17RC affects the predisposition to thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL) can cause thoracic spinal stenosis, which results in intractable myelopathy and radiculopathy. The etiology of T-OPLL is unknown and the co...

Authors: Peng Wang, Xiaoguang Liu, Xiao Liu, Chao Kong, Ze Teng, Yunlong Ma, Lei Yong, Chen Liang, Guanping He and Shibao Lu

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in elective intertrochanteric fracture patients result in reduced length of hospital stay (LOS) without compromising functional outcome

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has rapidly gained popularity among hip or knee arthroplasty area which can decrease hospital length of stay (LOS). However, limited data exist regarding its safety and e...

Authors: Yan Kang, Jianxing Liu, Haihong Chen, Wang Ding, Jianqing Chen, Bin Zhao and Xiaofan Yin

CDH2 gene rs11564299 polymorphism is a risk factor for knee osteoarthritis in a Chinese population: a case–control study

Cadherin-2 (CDH2) gene polymorphisms were reported to be associated with the induction and development of knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Authors: Houlai Shang, Yuedong Hao, Wenhao Hu, Xiaohui Hu and Qing Jin

Correction to: Radiological exploration on adjacent segments after total cervical disc replacement with Prodisc-C prosthesis

In the original publication of this article [1], the Table 1-5 were missing due to a mistake in the copy-editing stage

Authors: Shuai Xu, Yan Liang, Fanqi Meng, Kaifeng Wang and Haiying Liu

Grape seed extract supplement increases bone callus formation and mechanical strength: an animal study

The positive effects of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) on bone health, which is a potent antioxidant, are known but its effects on fracture healing are not sufficiently covered in the literature. T...

Authors: Murat Gurger, Erhan Yilmaz, Seval Yilmaz, Gokhan Once, Mustafa Konuk, Emre Kaya, Yakup Say, Gokhan Artas and Hakan Artas

Pullout strength of reinserted pedicle screws using the previous entry point and trajectory

This study compared the biomechanics of reinserted pedicle screws using the previous entry point and trajectory with those of correctly inserted pedicle screws.

Authors: Xuanwu Huang, Zixiang Huang, Liwei Xu, Dongzhu Liang, Meichao Zhang and Hui Zhang

BMSC affinity peptide-functionalized β-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds promoting repair of osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a disabling disease. Early treatment is crucial to the prognosis of the disease. Core decompression (CD) is one of the most commonly used methods for the treatment o...

Authors: Guozong Wang, Yi Li, Tiantong Sun, Congcong Wang, Li Qiao, Yi Wang, Kangkang Dong, Tao Yuan, Jiazheng Chen, Guanqiao Chen and Shui Sun

Mortality after osteoporotic hip fracture: incidence, trends, and associated factors

It is known that mortality after hip fracture increases compared to the general population; the trend in mortality is a controversial issue.

Authors: Olalla Guzon-Illescas, Elia Perez Fernandez, Natalia Crespí Villarias, Francisco Javier Quirós Donate, Marina Peña, Carlos Alonso-Blas, Alberto García-Vadillo and Ramon Mazzucchelli

Preliminary exploration of a quantitative assessment index for the matching performance of anatomical bone plates using computer

To explore a new quantitative index to assess the matching performance of anatomical bone plates using digital technology.

Authors: Xuhua Wu, Qingquan Xia, Ke Rong, Minfeng Gan, Gen Wen, Xiaofan Yin and Huilin Yang

Is pseudoacetabulum an important factor determining SSTO application in total hip arthroplasty for Crowe IV hips? a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Haiwen Peng, Guoqiang Zhang, Chi Xu, Tianhao Wang and Yan Wang

Weight changes after total knee arthroplasty in Chinese patients: a matched cohort study regarding predictors and outcomes

The purpose of this study was to compare 2-year BMI changes between patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), staged bilateral TKA, and unilateral TKA. We also sought to determi...

Authors: Pengfei Zan, Jie J. Yao, Kaiyuan Liu, Dong Yang, Weixu Li and Guodong Li

Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 can improve the healing course of spinal cord injury and lead to functional recovery in rats

We focused on the therapeutic effects of the stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in spinal cord injury using a rat model. BPC 157, of which the LD1 has not been achieved, has been implemented as an anti-ul...

Authors: Darko Perovic, Danijela Kolenc, Vide Bilic, Nenad Somun, Domagoj Drmic, Esmat Elabjer, Gojko Buljat, Sven Seiwerth and Predrag Sikiric

Autologous cell-coated particles for the treatment of segmental bone defects—a new cell therapy approach

Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AT-MSCs) are one of the most potent adult stem cells, capable of differentiating into bone, cartilage, adipose, muscle, and others. An innovative autologous AT-MS...

Authors: Dror Ben-David, Bettina Fishman, Guy Rubin, Atara Novak, Ilana Laevsky, Avinoam Kadouri, Yasmin Nishri Katz, Ora Burger, Asaph Zaretsky, Noam Bor, Ephraim Tzur, Shai Meretzki and Nimrod Rozen

Topping-off surgery vs posterior lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar disease: a comparative study of clinical efficacy and adjacent segment degeneration

Studies have shown that adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) is a common complication after posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), even a second surgery is required for some patients. It remains unclear whet...

Authors: Dongyue Li, Yong Hai, Xianglong Meng, Jincai Yang and Peng Yin

Economic burden of surgical site infections within the episode of care following joint replacement

Recent policy initiatives, including Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Initiative by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Health Services (CMS), encourage healthcare providers to manage the total e...

Authors: Ayoade Adeyemi and Paul Trueman

Quantitative assessment of distal radioulnar joint stability with pressure-monitor ultrasonography

Diagnosing distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability remains a challenge as it relies on physical examination. To quantitatively assess DRUJ stability, a pressure-monitor ultrasound system was developed. The ...

Authors: Yuichi Yoshii, Hiroshi Yuine, Wen-lin Tung and Tomoo Ishii

Brace treatment can serve as a time-buying tactic for patients with congenital scoliosis

Infantile patients with congenital scoliosis (CS) can be confronted with increasing risk of mortality and morbidity. To date, the effectiveness of conservative treatment in CS has not been sufficiently investi...

Authors: Yuwen Wang, Zongxian Feng, Zhichong Wu, Yong Qiu, Zezhang Zhu and Leilei Xu

Outcomes after scarf osteotomy with and without Akin osteotomy a retrospective comparative study

The scarf osteotomy is a well-established surgical method for correcting a hallux valgus deformity. It is often combined with an Akin osteotomy. However, clear guidelines defining indication criteria are missi...

Authors: Gerhard Kaufmann, Maximilian Hofmann, Hanno Ulmer, David Putzer, Philipp Hofer and Dietmar Dammerer

Reconstruction of large segmental bone defects in rabbit using the Masquelet technique with α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate

Large segmental bone defects can be repaired using the Masquelet technique in conjunction with autologous cancellous bone (ACB). However, ACB harvesting is severely restricted. α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α...

Authors: Zhu Long Meng, Zi Quan Wu, Bi Xin Shen, Hong Bo Li, Yang Yang Bian, De Lu Zeng, Jian Fu and Lei Peng

Diagnosis and treatment of hyperextension bicondylar tibial plateau fractures

To report the diagnosis, injury mechanisms, and imaging characteristics of hyperextension bicondylar tibial plateau fractures and examine the indications and feasibility of the modified anterior midline incisi...

Authors: Ruibo Zhao, Zhangyuan Lin, Haitao Long, Min Zeng, Liang Cheng and Yong Zhu

Effect of a poloxamer-based thermosensitive gel on rotator cuff repair in a rabbit model: a controlled laboratory study

A common complication after rotator cuff repair is postoperative stiffness, which can be reduced by a simple application of an anti-adhesive agent. However, anti-adhesive agents may affect rotator cuff healing...

Authors: Tae In Kim, Whanik Jung, Jin-Young Chung, Hyunseok Jeong and Sae Hoon Kim

The adductor tubercle can be a radiographic landmark for joint line position determination: an anatomic-radiographic correlation study

The adductor tubercle (AT) has been used intraoperatively as a landmark to evaluate the joint line position in knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the AT could be clearly iden...

Authors: Kuang-Ting Yeh, Ing-Ho Chen, Chen-Chie Wang, Wen-Tien Wu, Kuan-Lin Liu and Cheng-Huan Peng

A nested case-control study on the risk factors of deep vein thrombosis for Chinese after total joint arthroplasty

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the life-threatening complications of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) postoperatively, and its risk factors are still controversial. The aim of this study was to identify th...

Authors: Hong Xu, Shaoyun Zhang, Jinwei Xie, Yiting Lei, Guorui Cao, Guo Chen and Fuxing Pei

Relationship of muscle morphology to hip displacement in cerebral palsy: a pilot study investigating changes intrinsic to the sarcomere

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of childhood disability, typified by a static encephalopathy with peripheral musculoskeletal manifestations—most commonly related to spasticity—that are progressive...

Authors: Kelly A. Larkin-Kaiser, Jason J. Howard, Timothy Leonard, Venus Joumaa, Luke Gauthier, Karl Logan, Benjamin Orlik, Ron El-Hawary and Walter Herzog

Fast-track program of elective joint replacement in hip and knee—patients’ experiences of the clinical pathway and care process

The clinical pathway and care program in elective total hip and knee replacement (THR/TKR) has, during the last decade, undergone considerable changes in many countries influenced by the concept of fast-track ...

Authors: Urban Berg, Marie Berg, Ola Rolfson and Annette Erichsen-Andersson

Utility of bone SPECT/CT to identify the primary cause of pain in elderly patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease

Diagnosis of the cause of low back pain in the presence of degenerative spine disease using conventional imaging techniques, especially in elderly individuals, is challenging. Our aim was to describe our use o...

Authors: Satoshi Kato, Satoru Demura, Hidenori Matsubara, Anri Inaki, Kazuya Shinmura, Noriaki Yokogawa, Hideki Murakami, Seigo Kinuya and Hiroyuki Tsuchiya

Can we rely on the combination of serological tests and frozen sections at the time of reimplantation for two-stage exchange hip arthroplasty in patients with a “dry tap”?

The optimal timing of reimplantation of two-stage exchange arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection remains unknown. The purpose of the study was to (1) evaluate performance of combination of serum eryt...

Authors: Chi Xu, Wei Chai and Ji-Ying Chen

Is platelet-rich plasma an ideal biomaterial for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Recently, many authors have reported the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on rotator cuff repair. Whether PRP treatment during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair improves tendon healing rates or restores fu...

Authors: Changxu Han, Yuyan Na, Yong Zhu, Lingyue Kong, Tu Eerdun, Xuejun Yang and Yizhong Ren

Improved outcomes in patients with positive metal sensitivity following revision total knee arthroplasty

Metal sensitivity as a cause for painful joint replacement has become increasingly prevalent; however, there is a lack of reported clinical outcome data from total knee arthroplasty patients with metal allergi...

Authors: Robert L. Zondervan, Jonathan J. Vaux, Michael J. Blackmer, Brett G. Brazier and Charles J. Taunt Jr

Conditional survival and changing risk profile in patients with chordoma: a population-based longitudinal cohort study

To evaluate the conditional survival of patients with chordoma to potentially help physician planning of optimal cancer surveillance and guide better clinical decisions.

Authors: Jin-Feng Huang, Dong Chen, Xuan-Qi Zheng, Jia-Liang Lin, Xiang-Yang Wang and Ai-Min Wu

Change in the cause of inpatient mortality after arthroplasty: a retrospective study

Although arthroplasty has been proved to be a safe and effective procedure, data regarding inpatient mortality rates associated with arthroplasty in China is unclear. We aimed to investigate the inpatient mort...

Authors: Yuzhi Zuo, Jin Lin, Jin Jin, Wenwei Qian, Guixing Qiu and Xisheng Weng

Radiographic changes and clinical outcomes after open and closed wedge high tibial osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine changes in radiological variables and clinical outcomes between open and closed wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO and CWHTO, respectively), which have ongoing c...

Authors: Xiangyun Cheng, Fanxiao Liu, Fei Xiong, Yijiang Huang and Alexander Christoph Paulus

The clinical efficacy of Shi-style lumbar manipulations for symptomatic degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: protocol for a randomized, blinded, controlled trial

Symptomatic degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) presents spinal problems in daily life. Shi-style lumbar manipulation (SLM), as an alternative treatment for DLS, is popular in China. SLM is based on th...

Authors: Mengchen Yin, Jie Ye, Ruirui Xue, Liang Qiao, Junming Ma and Wen Mo

Combined low-dose LiCl and LY294002 for the treatment of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats

To provide a low-toxicity and high-efficacy clinical treatment for osteoporosis via a novel combination of LiCl and LY294002.

Authors: Jianhai Bai, Yier Xu, Yan Dieo and Guicai Sun

Functional outcomes of extra-articular scapula fracture fixation with distal humeral Y-type locking plate: a retrospective study

This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes of the Y-type locking plate with the straight reconstruction locking plate for severe displaced scapular fractures.

Authors: Yuanjun Hu, Huiming Shi, Fei Wang, Guangtie Ren, Ruiping Cheng and Zhizhong Zhang

Stabilizing lateral ankle instability by suture tape – a cadaver study

Suture tape is a recent development to augment a Brostrom repair at least during the healing phase of the native tissues used for stabilization of the lateral ankle ligaments. The purpose of this study was to ...

Authors: Heinz Lohrer, Giuseppe Bonsignore, Nadja Dorn-Lange, Lu Li, Albert Gollhofer and Dominic Gehring

Predictors of safety margin for coracoid transfer: a cadaveric morphometric analysis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the bone length available for coracoid transfer without coracoclavicular ligament injury and the distance from the coracoid tip to the atta...

Authors: Terufumi Shibata, Teruaki Izaki, Satoshi Miyake, Nobunao Doi, Yasuhara Arashiro, Yozo Shibata, Yutaka Irie, Katsuro Tachibana and Takuaki Yamamoto

Minimal detectable difference of the finger and wrist range of motion: comparison of goniometry and 3D motion analysis

The measurement of finger and wrist range of motion (ROM) is of great importance to clinicians when assessing functional outcomes of therapeutic interventions and surgical procedures. The purpose of the study ...

Authors: Lisa Reissner, Gabriella Fischer, Renate List, William R. Taylor, Pietro Giovanoli and Maurizio Calcagni

The impact of cholesterol deposits on the fibrillar architecture of the Achilles tendon in a rabbit model of hypercholesterolemia

Increased tendon pain and tendon damage is a significant complication related to hyperlipidemia. Unlike the well-established pathogenesis associated with increased serum concentrations of total cholesterol, tr...

Authors: Andrzej Steplewski, Jolanta Fertala, Ryan Tomlinson, Kevth’er Hoxha, Lin Han, Ocean Thakar, Jason Klein, Joseph Abboud and Andrzej Fertala