Complications and clinical outcomes with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique for midshaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Clavicle fractures are among the most common upper limb fractures in adults, with the midshaft region being the most frequently affected site. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) has emerged as an alternative to the traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) technique, offering potential advantages. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to explore the results of this technique in the existing literature, with emphasis on the occurrence of surgical complications and functional outcomes and also to provide a comprehensive comparison of MIPO and ORIF in the management of midshaft clavicle fractures.

Changes in in vivo three dimensional shoulder kinematics following latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Background: Latissimus dorsi transfer is a surgical procedure that can be used for treating posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. The procedure leads to improved shoulder function via alterations in the force vector couple around the shoulder. However, there is still no consensus on the biomechanical changes resulting from latissimus dorsi transfer.

Clinical and radiographic characterization of three-dimensional gait profiles of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Background: Previous authors have utilized gait kinematics to categorize knee osteoarthritis patients into four distinct profiles: (1) flexed knee; (2) externally rotated knee; (3) stiff knee; and (4) knee varus thrust and rotational rigidity. However, the relationship between these gait profiles and patients' characteristics remains poorly understood. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether differences in clinical and radiographic characteristics were associated with these four gait profiles.

Validity and reliability of two-dimensional video-based assessment to measure joint angles during running: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Two-dimensional video analysis systems (2DVAS) are commonly used by clinicians and researchers to determine angles during running. The aim of this systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42022322798) was to synthesize the literature on the criterion validity and reliability of 2DVAS for measuring angles during running compared to three-dimensional motion analysis systems (3DMAS). We searched for articles on MEDLINE/Pubmed, EMBASE, SciELO, and LILACS up to October/2022.

Three-dimensional kinematic evaluation of scapulohumeral rhythm after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The movement of the arm relative to the trunk results from 3-dimensional (3D) coordinated movements of the glenohumeral (GH) and scapulothoracic (ST) joints and dictates the scapulohumeral rhythm (SHR). Alterations in SHR increase joint overload and may lead to low functional scores, pain, and failures in patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine 3D SHR kinematics after RSA and compare it to that of asymptomatic shoulders.