Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Thromboembolism (VTE) is an uncommon, but potentially serious complication in patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Patients And Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched for relevant studies published until July 16, 2023. Eligible studies were those investigating patients who were undergoing ACL reconstruction, with the primary focus on factors associated with VTE including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, smoking, type of surgical setting (outpatient vs.

Postoperative Bisphosphonates Use is Associated with Reduced Adverse Outcomes After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty of Hip and Knee: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

Bisphosphonates have been associated with a decreased risk of revision surgery after total joint arthroplasty of the hip or knee (TJA) because of their effects on decreased periprosthetic bone loss and prosthetic migration. However, the results in the early literature are inconsistent, and the influence of bisphosphonates on associated complications and subsequent TJA remains unknown. This study investigated the association between the use of bisphosphonates and the risk of adverse outcomes after primary TJA.

Successful restoration of failed Achilles tendon surgery with semitendinosus and gracilis tendon graft: a case report.

Objective: This case presentation aims to highlight the challenges and outcomes associated with a partial tear of the Achilles tendon (AT) in an elite marathon runner. The objective was to restore tendon anatomy and optimize strength recovery through surgical intervention.

Method: We present the case of a marathon runner who suffered a partial AT tear and underwent an initial surgery that failed.

F-FDG PET/CT imaging for haemophilic arthropathy compared with clinical, radiological and power Doppler sonographic characteristics of 20 haemophilia patients.

Introduction And Objectives: Repeated joint bleeding in haemophilia patients may lead to haemophilic arthropathy with marked inflammation and synovitis. This study investigated the potential of F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography ( F-FDG PET/CT) as a novel diagnostic method for haemophilic arthropathy.

Materials And Methods: We recruited 20 adult haemophilia patients who reported history of hemarthroses in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle joints.

Comparison of suture anchor penetration rate between navigation-assisted and traditional shoulder arthroscopic capsulolabral repair.

Proper placement of suture anchors is an important step in Bankart repair as improper placement can lead to failure. Concern surrounding suture anchor placement inspired the use navigation systems in shoulder arthroscopy. We aimed to demonstrate the technological advantage of using the O-arm (Medtronic Navigation, Denver, CO, USA) image guidance system to provide real-time images during portal and anchor placements in shoulder arthroscopy.

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis increase morbidity in geriatric patients treated surgically for hip fractures: analysis of the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis on inpatient outcomes of geriatric hip fracture surgery.

Materials And Methods: Using population-based retrospective study design, this study extracted data from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database 2005-2014, identifying patients aged ≥ 65 years undergoing hip fracture repair. Main outcomes were in-hospital mortality, any/specific complications, non-routine discharge, extended length of stay (LOS) and hospital costs.

Fallopian tube stem cell medium of porcine and bovine: In vitro regenerative effect on maturation and parthenogenesis of porcine oocytes.

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been widely developed over the decades. This advanced technology has shown efficacy in the conception and breeding of an animal. However, several issues such as polyspermy, low maturation rate, and low development rate in vitro remain unresolved.

Selection of the Lowest Instrumented Vertebra and Relative Odds Ratio of Distal Adding-on for Lenke Type 1A and 2A Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine existing literature and pool the data to determine the relative odds ratio of "adding-on" (AO) based on various reported criteria for lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) selection in Lenke type 1A and 2A curves.

Methods: Using electronic databases, studies reporting on AO and LIV selection in Lenke type 1A and 2A curves were identified. Studies were excluded if they failed to meet the following criteria: ≥ 30 patients, Lenke type 1A or 2A curves, thoracic-only fusions, and inclusion of outcome differences in AO and non-AO groups.

Early fixation failure of locked plating in complex distal femoral fractures: Root causes analysis.

Background/purpose: Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) C-type distal femoral fractures can be very challenging to treat effectively. While locked plating is widely used in the complex distal femoral fracture, failure of locked plate fixation is not uncommon. First, we tried to determine the risk factor related to early failure of multiplanar OTA C-type fracture in the distal femur after fixation with lateral locked plate.

Midshaft clavicle fracture following osteosynthesis with a hook plate: a retrospective case analysis.

Purpose: The clavicle hook plate has been commonly used to treat distal clavicle fractures and acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations; however, midshaft clavicle fracture at the medial end of the hook plate remains an underestimated complication. We aimed to discover the risk factors for this complication and the influence of these risk factors on patients and to suggest preventive surgical techniques.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 150 patients with acute distal clavicle fractures or acute AC joint dislocations treated by internal fixation with a clavicle hook plate.

Increased COUP-TFII Expression Mediates the Differentiation Imbalance of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Femoral Head Osteonecrosis.

Objective: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have multilineage differentiation potential, which allows them to progress to osteogenesis, adipogenesis, and chondrogenesis. An imbalance of differentiation between osteogenesis and adipogenesis will result in pathologic conditions inside the bone. This type of imbalance is also one of the pathological findings in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Versus Microfracture in the Knee: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes among patients with fractures of knee cartilage who were treated with autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) or microfracture (MF).

Methods: A systematic review was made of randomized controlled trials of articular cartilage lesions of the knee treated with ACI or MF that were published between January 2000 and November 2018 and catalogued in 4 major databases. The outcomes of clinical score, quality of life (QoL), pain relief score, and failure rate were assessed.

Nutritional factors associated with femoral neck bone mineral density in children and adolescents.

Background: Nutritional factors including vitamin D, magnesium, and fat are known to affect bone mineral accrual. This study aimed to evaluate associations between dietary nutrient intakes (both macronutrients and micronutrients) and bone mineral density (BMD) in children and adolescents.

Methods: Data for this cross-sectional, population-based study were derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Does Hemophilia Increase Risk of Adverse Outcomes Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of a Nationwide, Population-Based Study.

Background: End-stage hemophilic arthropathy is the result of recurrent joint hemarthrosis. Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can reduce severe joint pain and improve functional activity, controversy remains regarding outcomes after THA and TKA among patients with hemophilia. This study evaluated the risk of adverse outcomes of hemophilia patients who underwent THA and TKA.

Biomechanical comparison between solid and cannulated intramedullary devices for midshaft clavicle fixation.

Background: A method of closed reduction and internal fixation with cannulated screws was proposed as a surgical treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures. However, there are no mechanical studies about the cannulated screw used in the fixation of midshaft clavicle fracture. We conducted this study to compare the construct bending stiffness of a fixation midshaft clavicle fracture with a Knowles pin, cannulated screw and reconstruction plate.

Outcomes of distal femoral fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis versus open reduction internal fixation with combined locking plate and interfragmentary screws.

Purpose: Fractures of the distal femur remain challenging to treat, and numerous fixation methods are designed to promote stability and fracture healing. Locking plate constructs have recently become the mainstream fixation method, but debate exists on whether to use locking plates alone or to augment them with interfragmentary screws. This article compares outcomes of distal femur fractures treated with a single locking plate alone versus those treated with a locking plate and interfragmentary screws.

Obesity and overweight in patients with hemophilia: Prevalence by age, clinical correlates, and impact on joint bleeding.

Background: The prevalence of obesity in patients with hemophilia (PWH) varies among different ethnicities, and its influence on joint bleeding and hemophilic arthropathy has not been studied in Taiwan population. We explored the prevalence and clinical correlates of obesity and the impact of body mass index (BMI) on annual joint bleeding rate (AJBR) and hemophilic arthropathy in PWH in Taiwan.

Methods: We retrospectively collected clinical information on 140 severe/40 moderate PWH from 2006 to 2014.

An exploratory comparison of single intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma vs hyaluronic acid in treatment of haemophilic arthropathy of the knee.

Introduction: Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy has been extensively applied in clinical practice to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, but the treatment for haemophilic arthropathy is rarely reported.

Aims: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of intra-articular PRP vs hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in treating haemophilic arthropathy of knee joints.

Patients: Twenty-two haemophilia patients (mean age, 41.

Long-term results of posterior cruciate ligament tear with or without reconstruction: A nationwide, population-based cohort study.

Background: There is increasing interest in the long-term outcomes of patients with posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears following conservative treatment or reconstruction. However, limited information is available regarding these results because of the relative rarity of cases and lack of long-term follow-up.

Purpose: The goals of this study are to (1) compare the occurrence of secondary meniscal tears, osteoarthritis (OA) or subsequent total knee replacement (TKR) in patients with or without PCL injury, and (2) evaluate the potential protective effect of PCL reconstruction against long-term sequela in patients with PCL deficiency.

Modified Essex-Lopresti procedure with percutaneous calcaneoplasty for comminuted intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective case analysis.

Background: The ideal treatment for comminuted intraarticular calcaneal fractures is still debated. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the most popular surgical procedure; however, wound complications, implant choice, and infection remain major concerns. This study aimed to demonstrate the results of an innovative, minimally invasive surgical procedure, namely, a closed reduction technique using large-diameter Steinmann pins and percutaneous calcaneoplasty using injectable calcium sulfate cement (MIIG X3, Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Infusion of Porcine-Derived Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells for Treatment of Experimental Colitis in Mice.

Recently, stem cells have offered an alternative treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or colitis to overcome the poor outcomes associated with current therapies. Amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSCs) have the potential for the regeneration of impaired organs and the recovery of normal physiologic functions of damaged tissues without ethical concerns or risk of tumor formation. In this work, we aimed to examine the therapeutic effects of infusion of porcine AFSCs (pAFSCs) in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice.

Comparison of arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis for displaced femoral neck fractures: a meta-analysis.

Background: This meta-analysis compared clinical outcomes of arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis for displaced femoral neck fractures.

Methods: Meta-analysis was performed on the difference in revision rate and overall mortality between participants undergoing osteosynthesis vs.

Comparing complementary alternative treatment for chronic shoulder pain of myofascial origin: Collateral meridian therapy versus local tender area-related meridians therapy.

The aim of this study was to compare the short-term outcomes between 2 different treatments for unilateral chronic shoulder pain of myofascial origin, that is, local tender area related meridians (LTARMs) treatment and collateral meridian therapy (CMT), which were performed 6 times over a period of 4 weeks.Seventy patients with unilateral shoulder pain of chronic myofascial origin were enrolled. The patients were randomly assigned to 2 different treatment groups: 1 group received CMT (n = 35) and the other received LTARM (n = 35).

Comparison of the recurrence risk of parameniscal cysts between patients treated with arthroscopic excision and arthroscopic decompression techniques.

Purpose: To compare the recurrence risk of parameniscal cysts between arthroscopic meniscectomy with open cystectomy (arthroscopic excision) and entirely arthroscopic techniques with intra-articular cyst decompression (arthroscopic decompression).

Methods: A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted at a medical centre in Taiwan between 2002 and 2012. Patients with symptomatic parameniscal cysts undergoing either arthroscopic excision or arthroscopic decompression were included.