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This paper aims to review the various surgical techniques for gastrocnemius–soleus recession and Achilles tendon lengthening, with a special focus on the treatment of clubfoot and cerebral palsy (CP) equinus contracture. This descriptive review...

The rehabilitation of those who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) is a complex process that involves many factors. Physical ability recovery is not the only factor in the return to sport; psychosocial factors such as an...

Protrusio acetabuli is a unique osteological condition that has been long described in the literature and is known to potentially increase both the surgical complexity and the risk of complications when performing total hip arthroplasty. Although gra...

This review aims to evaluate the usefulness of preoperative education in the orthopedic patient undergoing knee and total hip replacement. The systematic review was conducted by searching the PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Embase databases from incept...

Pubic symphysis diastasis is a complication of pregnancy that can lead to prolonged recovery, persistent pain, and functional disability if managed inappropriately. There is a lack of universally accepted clinical guidelines with regards to the timef...

Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of open surgery (OS) and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in the correction of symptomatic hallux valgus (HV). Methods: A systematic review of studies up to January 2024 was conducted, identif...

This perspective work focuses on the transformative role of robotics in orthopedic surgery, enhancing precision and efficiency. It details the evolution of robotic systems such as ROBODOC, Mako, and Da Vinci, outlining their contributions to procedur...

Background/Objectives: Flatfoot is a common pediatric foot deformity characterized by a reduced or absent medial longitudinal arch (MLA). The condition can lead to altered gait, pain, and potential long-term morbidity if untreated. Identifying potent...

Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome (POPS) is a rare cause of lateral midfoot pain due to pathologies involving the os peroneum, an accessory ossicle within the peroneus longus tendon. POPS may result from fractures, tendon tears, tenosynovitis, or degenera...

Background/Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most significant diseases globally and in Portugal. Despite the availability of international guidelines, there is a lack of tailored, evidence-based recommendations specifically for Portuguese...

Background/Objectives: Bone age assessments are essential for evaluating the growth and skeletal development of children and adolescents, influenced by factors such as genetics, ethnicity, culture, and nutrition. Clinical standards for these assessme...

Craniofacial surgery is proposed and performed for a variety of reasons, ranging from congenital or acquired malformations to emotional disorders and parafunctions of the masticatory, respiratory, auditory, and visual systems. Surgery of the mandible...

Background/Objectives: Cruciate ligament injuries, particularly those involving the anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament, are common among active individuals and often require surgical reconstruction followed by intensive rehabi...

Bone fractures following mandibular dental implant protocols associated with diagnosed osteoporosis are rare in the literature. We present a case in which a 55-year-old male patient with no previous medical history presented to the emergency departme...

The purpose of this retrospective case series was to review the demographics of alpine skiers who sustain tibial plateau fractures, evaluate the inter-observer reliability of the Schatzker classification for fractures sustained while alpine skiing, a...

Background: For almost a decade, virtual reality (VR) has been employed in otology simulation. The realism and accuracy of traditional three-dimensional (3D) mesh models of the middle ear from clinical CT have suffered because of their low resolution...

Background: Displaced talar neck fractures are subject to avascular necrosis and degenerative joint disease. A single-lateral-incision approach may avoid damage to the remaining blood supply to the talar body provided by the deltoid artery. The purpo...

Advanced laboratory methods play a crucial role in bone research, allowing researchers and scientists to study the complex biology and nature of the skeleton. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a non-invasive method of measuring bone mass, whi...

Background: The treatment of patients affected by recurrent anterior shoulder instability has received more attention in the last ten years, focusing on the management of bone loss, which is crucial in predicting postoperative recurrence risk. Recent...

Weight-bearing physical activity is considered beneficial to bone health throughout the course of life, with the most marked benefits for bone health often considered to be high levels of activity around the time of peak bone mass (PBM) acquisition....

Hip fractures inflict heightened morbidity and mortality upon older adults. Although previous studies have explored the impact of individual demographic factors on hip fracture risk, a comprehensive review can help reconcile disparities among these f...

Evaluation of the 3D bone morphology of the glenohumeral joint is necessary for pre-surgical planning. Zero echo time (ZTE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides excellent bone contrast and can potentially be used in the place of computed tomogra...

Today, dental implantology represents a reliable technique for treating both partial and total edentulism. The fixation of dentures on dental implants can be achieved using various techniques, where the choice of a specific technique depends on the p...

Background: Exosomes, nanoscale extracellular vesicles, play a crucial role in tissue physiology and regeneration. This study uses infometric techniques to explore the structure of exosome-based tissue and bone regeneration research. Methods: We appl...

Background/Objectives: Aging is associated with a progressive decline in biological function due to a complex interplay of physical, psychological, and social factors. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of a functional hea...

Gene therapy is gaining traction as an effective treatment for several deleterious disorders by delivering genetic material using viral or non-viral vectors to correct mutated genes. Research in the field focuses primarily on the treatment of cancers...

We established a protocol for assessing the areal bone mineral density (BMD) of the proximal humerus using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). We also investigated the correlation between the BMD of the proximal humerus and that of the lumbar spi...

Background: Ankle fractures, comprising about 10% of musculoskeletal injuries, pose a significant healthcare burden with an increasing incidence, particularly among an aging population. This study focuses on isolated Danis-Weber type B fractures. Rec...

Background/Objectives: Overhead athletes, including swimmers, are prone to shoulder adaptations and pathologies, such as scapular dyskinesis (SD) and glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD). While SD has been extensively studied in various over...

A proportion of osteoarthritis (OA) patients are unsatisfied with post-operative outcomes following total joint replacement surgery (TJR), with insufficient pain relief or poor functional improvement. Predicting those who will have poor outcomes woul...

Background: the aim of the study was to assess, through orthopantomograms (OPGs), the existence of peri-implant bone loss of distal implants in implant-supported full-arch mandibular restorations. A comparison between full-arch implant-supported reha...

Background/Objectives: To prevent potential complications for patients with metal hypersensitivity requiring total knee arthroplasty (TKA), implant coatings have been developed. Thermal nitriding of the titanium surface creates a TiN layer that incre...

Background: Effects of anti-citrullinated polypeptide antibodies (ACPA) on the bone mineral density (BMD) reduction and incidence of major osteoporotic fractures (MOF) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were evaluated using a retrospective lo...

Background/Objectives: Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon is a common and challenging injury, specifically for individuals engaged in high-demand activities such as sports. Surgical repair is often required, but conventional methods, including d...

Background: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of the hyperextension–internal rotation (HERI) test to assess anterior glenohumeral instability. Methods: This study evaluated a total of 100 patients. The HERI test was performed on both the stable...

Background: The long-term success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is often compromised by stress shielding, which can lead to bone resorption and even implant loosening. This study employs finite element analysis (FEA) to compare the stress-shieldin...

Background/Objectives: Rotator cuff tears are a prevalent cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment. Full-thickness tears often require surgical intervention, but managing such injuries can be challenging, particularly when complete anatomical...

Background: Monteggia fractures entail a proximal ulnar fracture with associated radial head dislocation. Primarily observed as a fracture in the pediatric population, there have been rare occurrences in adults. In rare instances, various associated...

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Background/Objectives: The achievement of primary stability in low-density bone represents a critical endpoint in clinical practice. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of different drilling osteotomy techniques on...

Background: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is successful at reducing pain and improving patient satisfaction. A paucity of literature exists regarding racial disparities in TAA. The aim of this study was to update the literature, analyze utilization...

Background/Objectives: This retrospective study assessed the accuracy of implant positioning with dynamic computer-aided implant surgery (dCAIS) for Toronto Bridge fabrication, using a conometric prosthetic concept and a new intraoral splinting techn...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in bone mineral density (BMD) around the stem in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures who underwent hemiarthroplasty using a collared and full hydroxyapatite coated cementle...

Background/Objectives: Congenital clubfoot (CC) is one of the most common congenital deformities of the lower limbs, typically presenting as a complex skeletal malformation. It is frequently associated with other congenital anomalies, although the co...

Background/Objectives: Subpectoral biceps tenodesis using a bicortical button has been associated with the risk of damage to the axillary nerve. The purpose of this study is to describe the anatomical relationships between the long head of the biceps...

Background/Objectives: Obliterates such as autologous bone dust (BD) or the synthetic bioactive glass S53P4 (BA) are frequently used for the obliteration of non-critical size defects (NCSDs), especially in otosurgery. Both obliterates have advantages...

Background/Objectives: Mechanical, physiological, and biochemical changes contribute to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Specific mouse models that are highly reproducible, less invasive, and easy to use are lacking. This limitation hinders the...

Background/Objectives: To assess the risk of osteoporotic fractures in patients with rheumatic diseases (RDs), we introduced a new approach for predicting incident osteoporotic fractures (OF), employing a risk-weight calculation for each candidate ri...

Background/Objectives: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. Chronic inflammation is implicated in osteoporosis pathogenesis, with inflammatory mediators promoting bone re...

Background/Objectives: Comparison between the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture (MOF) calculated with FRAX (pFRAX) and the actual MOF rate was conducted, and the availability of pFRAX was evaluated with a one-center cohort study. Met...