Comparison between Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block and Local Infiltration Analgesia for Postoperative Analgesia after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) blocking is a novel nerve block modality for analgesia after total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, its analgesic efficacy is unclear. We aimed to compare the analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided PENG blocking and periarticular local infiltration analgesia after THA.

Methods: This study involved patients undergoing unilateral primary THA at our institution between October 2022 and December 2022.

Porous tantalum shell and augment for acetabular defect reconstruction in revision total hip arthroplasty: a mid-term follow-up study.

Aim: The use of porous tantalum trabecular metal (TM) shell and augment to reconstruct acetabular defects in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a reliable technique. We evaluated the mid-term implant survival, clinical, and radiological outcomes of our first 48 revisions using this technique.

Patients And Methods: A total of 45 patients (48 hips) who had acetabular revision of THA between 2011 and 2017 using TM shell and augment with possible mid-term follow-up were included.

Additional nerve blocks are not superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia in total knee arthroplasty under adductor canal block.

Background: Adductor canal block (ACB) with additional nerve blocks (ANBs) is reported to provide adequate analgesia and enhanced functional rehabilitation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The present study aims to evaluate whether ANBs are superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia (MIA) in patients undergoing TKA under ACB.

Methods: We enrolled 530 patients undergoing primary TKA from 2015 to 2019 at our institution in this retrospective cohort study.

Survivorship and clinical outcomes of 'cup-cage' reconstruction in revision of hip arthroplasty for chronic pelvic discontinuity: A systematic review.

Background: This study was conducted to assess the survivorship and clinical outcomes of cup-cage reconstruction technique in the revision of THA.

Methods: PubMed, OVID, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) up to February 2020 were searched. Studies that reported the clinical and radiological follow-up were identified.

Glucocorticoids decreased Cx43 expression in osteonecrosis of femoral head: The effect on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rat BMSCs.

Glucocorticoid (GC)-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GC-ONFH) is considered as one of the most serious side effects of long-term or over-dose steroid therapy. However, the underlying cause mechanisms are still not fully investigated. We firstly established a rat model of GC-ONFH and injected lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and methylprednisolone (MPS).

Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block for post-operative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether adductor canal block (ACB) combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB) could improve the efficacy of post-operative analgesia in a comparison with a standard peri-articular infiltration analgesia (PIA) after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: One hundred and sixty patients of scheduled unilateral primary TKA were randomly allocated into two groups for post-operative analgesia. Eighty cases were treated with ACB combined with LFCNB and the other eighty treated with PIA.

Effects of Teriparatide versus Salmon Calcitonin Therapy for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Asia: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of teriparatide versus salmon calcitonin for the treatment of osteoporosis in Asian patients and to investigate whether the results of global studies could be applicable to Asian patients.

Methods: PubMed, OVID, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and EMBASE up to December 2018 were searched. Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared teriparatide versus salmon calcitonin in Asian osteoporosis population were included.

Efficacy of Adductor Canal Block Combined With Additional Analgesic Methods for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) combined with additional analgesic methods in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and investigate whether blocking the sensory nerves that are distributed in the posterior and lateral aspect of knee could improve postoperative pain control.

Methods: Two hundred scheduled patients for TKA were randomly allocated into 4 groups: Group A received ACB combined with iPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee) block and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB); Group B received ACB combined with iPACK block; Group C received ACB combined with LFCNB; and Group D received ACB only. Postoperative pain score was the main primary outcome.

Adding corticosteroids to periarticular infiltration analgesia improves the short-term analgesic effects after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Periarticular infiltration analgesia (PIA) is widely used to control postoperative pain in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adding corticosteroids to the PIA cocktail for pain management in patients who underwent TKA.

Methods: The patients were randomized to the corticosteroid or control group (double-blind).

Kingella kingae-Associated Pediatric Osteoarticular Infections: An Overview of 566 Reported Cases.

This study aimed to summarize clinical experience with Kingella kingae-associated pediatric osteoarticular infections (OAIs). We reviewed 566 cases in the English literature from 2000 to June 2014. More than 80% of the patients were diagnosed between 4 months and 4 years of age, and the male to female ratio was 1.

Femoral version, neck-shaft angle, and acetabular anteversion in Chinese Han population: a retrospective analysis of 466 healthy adults.

Anatomic data regarding femoral version, neck-shaft angle, and acetabular anteversion are still limited in Chinese Han adult population. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of age, sex, and body laterality on the 3 important anatomic indicators in Chinese Han healthy adults. Measurements were performed independently by 3 experienced observers using the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in healthy adults who had received imaging tests of the femur and acetabulum between January 2009 and October 2014.

Proximal femoral nail vs. dynamic hip screw in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures: a meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the outcomes of proximal femoral nail (PFN) and dynamic hip screw (DHS) in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures.

Material And Methods: Relevant randomized or quasi-randomized controlled studies comparing the effects of PFN and DHS were searched for following the requirements of the Cochrane Library Handbook. Six eligible studies involving 669 fractures were included.

Effects of celecoxib on proliferation and tenocytic differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells.

NSAIDs are often ingested to reduce the pain and improve regeneration of tendon after tendon injury. Although the effects of NSAIDs in tendon healing have been reported, the data and conclusions are not consistent. Recently, tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs) have been isolated from tendon tissues and has been suggested involved in tendon repair.

Surgical interventions for treating radial head fractures in adults.

Background: Radial head fractures are the most common type of elbow fracture and can severely affect the function of the elbow. There is uncertainty and controversy about when surgery is indicated as well as what type of surgical intervention is best.

Objectives: To assess the effects of surgical interventions for treating radial head fractures in adults.

Intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in adults.

Background: Intramedullary nailing is commonly used for treating fractures of the tibial shaft. These fractures are one of the most common long bone fractures in adults.

Objectives: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of different methods and types of intramedullary nailing for treating tibial shaft fractures in adults.

Reamed intramedullary nailing versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for shaft fracture of femur: a systematic literature review.

Introduction: Fractures of femoral fracture are among the most common fractures encountered in orthopedic practice. Intramedullary nailing is the treatment choice for femoral shaft fractures in adults. The objective of this article is to determine the effects of reamed intramedullary nailing versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for fracture of femoral shaft in adults.