Rationalising animal research synthesis in orthopaedic literature.

Systematic reviews in orthopaedic literature are frequently criticised for offering inconsistent conclusions. On top of that, high-quality randomized human evidence on crucial orthopaedic topics is more often than not lacking. In this situation, pooling animal literature could offer an excellent insight into unanswered critical clinical questions, thus potentially improving healthcare.

Which is the optimal minimally invasive treatment for osteoid osteoma of the hip? A systematic review and proportional meta-analysis.

Background: Osteoid osteomata comprise approximately 10% of benign bone tumours, with 20% of them being located in the proximal femur and 1-3% in the pelvis. In this meta-analysis, we sought to investigate positive and negative outcomes relating to minimally invasive surgery (MIS), which has superseded open resection and conservative measures over the last decades.

Methods: We searched the PubMed, CENTRAL and grey literature for completed studies published until 10 August 2020.

Preventing Staphylococcus aureus stainless steel-associated infections in orthopedics. A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal literature.

Surgical site infection in the presence of orthopedic implants poses significant healthcare and socioeconomic burden. To assess the potential of various prevention strategies against Staphylococcus-induced stainless steel-associated infections, a review of animal evidence was designed. The databases of PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL were searched until March 10, 2020, for articles including animal models with stainless steel instrumentation and techniques to prevent Staphylococcus infection.

The Outcome of Treatment of Flexor Sheath (seed) Ganglia by a Percutaneous Partial Pulley Release.

Background: The aims of this study were to assess the safety and efficacy of a technique of partial percutaneous pulley release.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken treating adults with seed ganglia with a percutaneous pulley release. The patients were reviewed independently after a mean of 6 (range 6-36) months.

Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy using minimally invasive technique.

Background: Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy is a common procedure often used as part of pes planovalgus deformity correction. Traditionally the osteotomy is performed using a direct lateral or extended lateral approach, which may carry the risk of wound problems, infection and neurovascular injury. The authors describe a minimally invasive technique to perform the osteotomy and achieve the desired correction.