The efficacy of patient specific instrumentation (PSI) in total hip arthroplasty (THA): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been suggested to reduce improper component positioning, though the effectiveness of PSI in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic parameters and clinical outcomes comparing PSI and standard instrumentation (SI).

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the 2020 PRISMA statement and was registered on PROSPERO.

Characteristics and Trends of the Most Cited Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Articles.

Background: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research is one of the most influential and reputable scientific journals in the field of orthopaedics. Some of the most reputable publications related to orthopaedic research can be attributed to this journal and it continues to have a significant impact on modern research.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify the most influential articles, in terms of number of citations, published by Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the foot and ankle.

Background: Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are soft tissue neoplasms found in intimate association with a peripheral nerve. They are rarely seen in the foot and ankle where they have an innocuous appearance, but these tumors have the potential to become malignant. This study reports a large series of foot and ankle PNSTs surgically treated at a single institution.