The Measurement of the Lateral Center-Edge Angle Is Underestimated on Radiographs Compared With 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography.

Purpose: To determine if there is a significant difference using femoral heads (FHs) as an anatomic horizon when measuring the lateral center-edge angle (LCEA) compared to floor, acetabular teardrops, and ischial tuberosities (ITs) and to determine their accuracy by comparing to a computed tomography (CT) scan with commercially available software.

Methods: Between June 2019 and May 2020, patients with preoperative supine anteroposterior pelvis radiographs and CT scans were included and retrospectively analyzed. The LCEA was measured on all preoperative supine anteroposterior pelvis radiographs 4 times per hip, using the 4 methods.

Posterior Pelvic Tilt Allows For Increased Hip Motion While Anterior Pelvic Tilt Decreases Joint Stress: A Systematic Review of Biomechanical and Motion Analyses.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of pelvic tilt on hip joint contact forces and range of motion in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and acetabular dysplasia.

Methods: A literature review querying the U.S.

Postoperative gait parameters in hip resurfacing compared to total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.

Introduction: In the past decade, an increasing number of younger, active patients, including athletes, sought hip resurfacing (HR) arthroplasties. Some literature has suggested that hip resurfacing may allow faster recovery, better postoperative range of motion, and reduced risk for dislocation compared to total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of the present systematic review was to study the variations in postoperative gait parameters among patients with hip osteoarthritis who have undergone hip resurfacing or THA.

Prevalence of Mpox Vaccine Acceptance Among Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a re-emerging viral disease. Vaccine acceptance is crucial for preventing its spread. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the acceptance of the Mpox vaccine among student populations.

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Gender Disparities in Hip Resurfacing Surgery Access in the United States.

Second-generation large-diameter head hip resurfacing (HR) arthroplasty has gained popularity in terms of its potential for minimal wear and the preservation of proximal femoral bone stock. HR faces challenges, such as increased hip fracture rates and adverse reactions to metal detritus, despite the fact that over one million metal-on-metal (MoM) arthroplasties have been performed globally. FDA issued warnings in 2011 and 2016 regarding higher failure rates in women and categorized MoM implants as high-risk, influencing U.

Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with and without tourniquet use: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical outcomes.

Background: The use of a tourniquet is common during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, offering convenience for the surgical procedure. However, the potential adverse effects of tourniquet use have gained increasing attention from clinical researchers. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the clinical outcomes of tourniquet application versus non-tourniquet approach during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction.

The efficacy of tranexamic acid in perioperative bleeding following total hip arthroplasty through different surgical approaches: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been documented to reduce perioperative blood loss following orthopedic surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasty (THA). Previous studies focused on the best applicable dose and administration method to minimize blood loss. Although the surgical approach is another factor that may influence perioperative bleeding, no previous research has examined its concurrent impact alongside TXA.

Radiographs Underestimate Lateral Center-Edge Angle and Tönnis Angle Measurements Compared to Computed Tomography Scan in Assessment of Borderline and Frank Acetabular Dysplasia.

Purpose: To compare lateral center-edge angle (LCEA) and Tönnis angle (TA) values measured in radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans with commercially available software and to determine the degree of concurrence in the classification of acetabular dysplasia as depicted in radiographs and CT scans.

Methods: Retrospectively collected data from patients undergoing preoperative CT protocol and x-rays for hip arthroscopy from June 2019 to December 2021. The preoperative anteroposterior supine view of the pelvis was utilized to measure LCEA and TA, and measurements were compared to CT scan views through commercially available software.

Best practices on patient education materials in hip surgery based on learnings from major hip centers and societies.

Patient education is important as it gives patients a better understanding of the risks and benefits of medical and surgical interventions. Developing communication technologies have completely changed and enhanced patient access to medical information. The aim of this study was to evaluate available patient education materials (PEMs) regarding hip surgery on the websites of major hip societies and centers.

Parachute Technique for Dermal Allograft Augmentation in Open Gluteal Abductor Repair.

Retracted full-thickness tears of the gluteus medius tendon are a well-recognized cause of disabling weakness and pain that significantly impact patients' quality of life. We present an efficient knotless parachute technique for dermal allograft augmentation in open gluteal abductor tendon repairs. Our technique reinforces the suture-tendon interface by incorporating a robust biological scaffold into a knotless double-row fixation.

Self-reported side effects of COVID-19 vaccines among health professions students in India.

Studies focusing on the safety and common side effects of vaccines play a crucial role in enhancing public acceptance of vaccination. Research is scarce regarding the usage of COVID-19 vaccines and the side effects experienced by health professions students in India and other countries. This study aimed to document self-reported side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccination among medical and dental students of six medical and dental colleges and teaching hospitals in four states (Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal) of India.

Tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty: An umbrella review on efficacy and safety.

Purpose: This comprehensive review was conducted to assess the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) on blood loss, venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, and wound complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Additionally, it sought to evaluate the effects of various TXA dosages, modes of administration, and combinations with other antifibrinolytic drug.

Methods: In search of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the use of TXA in THA patients, we searched extensively through databases including Scopus, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, the Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hand Hygiene, Mask Use, and Social Distancing among Public Hospital and Polyclinic Nurses in Barbados during the Coronavirus 2019 Pandemic.

Background: Nurses are essential members of the healthcare workforce and were among the first-line carers for patients in community and hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, they were at a heightened risk of infection, resulting in several reported deaths among nursing staff. Several preventive measures were adopted to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The effect of limited access to antenatal care on pregnancy experiences and outcomes among undocumented migrant women in Europe: a systematic review.

Women who are undocumented migrants in Europe encounter a variety of challenges while trying to access health services, including restricted access to antenatal care (ANC) despite the importance of ANC to the well-being of mothers and their infants. This study's aim was to examine the effect that limited access to antenatal care has on the pregnancy experiences and outcomes of undocumented migrant (UM) women in Europe. Systematic searches were done on PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, EBSCO CINAHL Plus, and BioMed Central.

Slightly reduced early subsidence with similar outcomes and complications rate in collared stems - A systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

Background: There is a growing trend towards using femoral stems with a medial calcar collar during total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Purpose: Systematically review the literature comparing a femoral collared stem and femoral collarless stem on subsidence, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and revision rate.

Study Design: Systematic Review, Level of Evidence 1.

Screening for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis Following COVID-19: Is It Worth It?

Objectives: Based on WHO data, as of June 2022, there were 532.2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases globally. In the initial phase of the COVID -19 pandemic, patients experiencing critical illness marked by severe respiratory distress were commonly subjected to corticosteroid treatment.

Menstruation among In-School Adolescent Girls and Its Literacy and Practices in Nigeria: A Systematic Review.

Menstruation is a natural occurrence marked by the periodic release of endometrial cells within the uterine lining from the female genital area. Menstruation knowledge remains highly essential for young adolescents. Inadequate awareness and understanding of menstruation have far-reaching consequences on the overall wellbeing and health outcomes of young adults worldwide.

Predisposing Factors of Nosocomial Infections in Hospitalized Patients in the United Kingdom: Systematic Review.

Background: Nosocomial infections are infections incubating or not present at the time of admission to a hospital and manifest 48 hours after hospital admission. The specific factors contributing to the risk of infection during hospitalization remain unclear, particularly for the hospitalized population of the United Kingdom.

Objective: The aim of this systematic literature review was to explore the risk factors of nosocomial infections in hospitalized adult patients in the United Kingdom.

Non-metallic cerclage fixation methods for proximal femoral osteotomy and periprosthetic hip fractures offer promising outcomes: A systematic review.

Background: Periprosthetic femur fracture (PFF) is an important complication to consider in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this systematic review was to compare outcomes of conventional metallic versus modern non-metallic cerclage systems for PFFs and proximal femoral osteotomy.

Methods: The PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases were searched for clinical studies reporting PFFs or extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) in THA patients and cerclage fixation techniques.