Robotic-assisted versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: Robotic knee arthroplasty procedures have emerged as a new trend, garnering attention from orthopedic surgeons globally. It has been hypothesized that the use of robotics enhances the accuracy of prosthesis positioning and alignment restoration. The objective of this study was to provide a high-level, evidence-based comparison between robotic total knee replacements and conventional methods, focusing on radiological and functional outcomes.

The optimal fluoroscopic views to rule out intra-articular screw penetration during acetabular fracture fixation.

Purpose: To determine the ideal view(s) and the minimum number of intraoperative fluoroscopic views required to rule out any intra-articular screw violation in acetabular fractures fixation.

Methods: This study was conducted using a series of fluoroscopic examinations of pelvic synthetic models with screws positioned in different planes around the acetabulum. Ten screws were placed in the synthetic pelvis models in different planes of the acetabulum.

All-polyethylene versus metal-backed tibial components in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: The design of tibial trays for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been a topic of research for several decades. Although all-polyethylene trays were developed to address issues such as osteolysis and to enhance the longevity of the prosthesis, as well as knee range of motion, metal-backed designs have remained the most commonly used type of prosthesis. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical, radiological, and survival outcomes of both designs.

The impact of obesity on polytraumatized patients with operatively treated fractures.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of obesity on outcomes following operative treatment of fractures in obese polytrauma patients.

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study at a level I trauma centre from January 2014 until December 2017. The eligibility criteria were adult (age >= 18 years) polytrauma patients who presented with at least one orthopaedic fracture that required operative fixation.

Mobile-bearing versus fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis comparing mobile-bearing with fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in terms of all-cause revision rates, aspetic loosening, knee functional scores, range of motion and radiographic lucent lines and osteolysis.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and Web of Science were searched up to January 2020. Randomized controlled trials that compared primary mobile-bearing with fixed-bearing TKA, reporting at least one of the outcomes of interest, at a minimum follow-up of 12 months were included.

Total knee arthroplasty for Ochronosis induced knee arthropathy. Case report.

Introduction: Alkaptunurea is a rare metabolic disorder with autosomal recessive genetic pattern in transmission, it is characterized by accumulation of hemogenistic acid in the tissues due to deficiency of homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase activity. Characteristically, affected patient will have dark urine and blackish discoloration of connective tissue, especially cartilage and bone and hence it is known as black bone disease.

Presentation Of The Case: The reported case is for 49 years old gentleman, known to have hypertension, hypothyroidism and Alkaptunurea.

Rare presentation of lateral meniscus tear with pathognomonic MRI finding.

Introduction: Meniscal tears are common knee injuries that occur in different populations and particularly among athletes. Either isolated or accompanied with anterior cruciate ligament injury, meniscal tears can be a source of significant knee pain, locking and instability. Different patterns of meniscal tears are described radiologically and arthroscopically, however displacement of the torn part of the meniscus can cause characteristic appearance on MRI.

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Nonsurgical Treatment in Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: To compare open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and nonsurgical treatment outcomes in displaced midshaft clavicle fractures.

Data Sources: PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched in September 2017.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for deltoid-deficient shoulder following latissimus dorsi flap transfer. Case report.

Introduction: The usual indication for reverse shoulder arthroplasty is glenohumeral arthritis with inadequate rotator cuff and intact deltoid muscle. We report here a case of reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a lattisimus dorsi flap in a patient with deltoid-deficient shoulder following a gunshot injury.

Presentation Of The Case: The patient was an otherwise healthy 51-year-old male with a history of gunshot injury of the left shoulder 2006.

Concomitant unilateral post-traumatic leg and foot compartment syndrome in a 5 years-old child - Case report.

Background: Compartment syndrome is one of the most serious orthopedic emergencies [4]. It is usually anticipated and looked at in every single orthopedic case. Early recognition and management of those cases are quite important in order to avoid the devastating consequences of such condition.