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Background: Humeral shaft fractures account for approximately 3 % of all fractures and exhibit a bimodal age distribution. Dynamic compression plating (DCP) and locked compression plating (LCP) are two principal methods...

Background: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the commonest fractures encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. Primary goal in the treatment of DRFs is to restore articular congruity. Evidence is inconsistent about th...

Background: The calcaneus is the most fractured tarsal bone and plays an important role as part of the subtalar joint to transfer weight from the lower limb to the ground. Injury to this structure and alteration of weigh...

Background: Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are increasingly common among elderly patients and present significant treatment challenges, particularly in low-resource settings. While locking plate fixation is widely used...

Hip fractures in the elderly represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. A considerable proportion of these patients are on antiplatelet medications, such as aspirin (Ecospirin) and clopidogrel (Clopitab), ...

One of the most successful orthopedic procedures performed remains the total hip arthroplasty. Primary total hip arthroplasty eliminates pathologic joint arthritis and provides pain relief, allowing for increased mobilit...

Background: Ankle fractures are common injuries that often present first to general practitioners, urgent care clinicians, or emergency medical services (EMS) teams. Inadequate prehospital management such as suboptimal s...

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: Dental and maxillofacial injuries represent an important but underrecognised component of trauma during episodes of violent crowd control. Blunt and projectile forces directed toward the head frequently result ...

Introduction: This study aims to determine changes in the rates of orthopedic injuries due to assault before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) h...

The odontoid process of the axis can be affected by congenital or acquired pathologies. While abnormalities such as os odontoideum, agenesis, and fractures are reported in archaeological remains, the abnormality of an el...

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that presents challenges for total hip arthroplasty (THA) due to its effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune systems. Prior studies associate hypothyroid...

Background: Midshaft clavicle fractures are common and often treated conservatively, but surgical fixation offers superior outcomes in displaced or comminuted cases. Intramedullary screw fixation provides a minimally inv...