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Abstract BackgroundShifting surgeries from the stationary to the outpatient setting is seen as a suitable way to increase efficiency in the health care system. A substantial increase in outpatient procedures ...

ABSTRACT The aim of this case study was to apply a robust fixation method using the plate rod technique, which combines intramedullary pins with bone plates to provide rigid stabilization. Although commonly used in mamma...

Introduction: Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) are prevalent among military helicopter pilots. Although there have been few studies on sex differences in the NP/LBP prevalence in this population, females are shown ...

Background: Methamphetamine (meth) is an addictive stimulant that increases risk of trauma and infections. Global meth use continues to rise and the economic impact of meth use on the orthopedic trauma system is poorly u...

ABSTRACT To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation, comparing it with conventional techniques with an emphasis on the improveme...

ABSTRACT The use of endo-exo prosthesis is an alternative to improve the quality of life of amputees, allowing correct distribution of body weight, reducing skin problems and pain related to the implant, and reducing lam...

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to develop a locked tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) plate and to compare this implant with the conventional bone fixation method using a locked plate to determine bone st...

Abstract Background Fall risk perception (FRP) plays a crucial role in preventing secondary falls in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Different patient groups may perceive environmental fall risk differe...

IntroductionPathogenic variants in the COPA gene are associated with autosomal-dominant autoimmune interstitial lung, joint, and kidney disease, a condition known as COPA syndrome. It is associated with a type I interfer...

BackgroundThe association between peripheral blood immune-inflammatory markers and neurological involvement in patients with spinal tuberculosis, and to develop a predictive model for early risk assessment. Spinal tuberc...

Abstract Objective The purpose of the study was to investigate the hemostatic effect of local application of 10 units hemocoagulase bothrops atrox for injection (HBA)during the perioperative period of primary total hip a...

Truc Tam Vu,1,2 Thai Duc Hoang,1 Hanh The Nguyen2 1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitations, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 2Department of Spinal Surgery B, Hospi...

Bashir Dahir Ahmed,1 Mohamed Hassan Mohamud,2 Omar Sidow Zubair,3 Mohamed Abdi Warsame,4 Tigad Abdisad Ali5 1Department of Orthopedics, Madina Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Zamzam Univer...

Background22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal microdeletion syndrome and a leading cause of developmental delay, congenital heart disease, and varying degrees of T cell immunodeficiency. While m...

Abstract Background Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing, benign soft tissue tumor typically located under the scapula. Although elastofibroma dorsi is a benign lesion, it may cause symptoms such as pain and restr...

We report a case of a 14-year-old Asian male who presented with a Salter–Harris Type II injury of the proximal tibial epiphysis and a fibular fracture following a minor mechanism of injury. The patient was emergency tr...

Humeral shaft fractures are prevalent, with the majority receiving nonoperative treatment using a functional brace. However, some patients necessitate surgical intervention either as an initial approach or in cases where...