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Safety and effectiveness of the three-dimensional-printed guide plate-assisted rotation axis positioning of a hinged external fixator for the elbow Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Pengcheng Ma, Jiachun Zheng, Huizhi Chen, Weijie Yang, Hongwei Gao
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Experimental periprosthetic fractures with collarless polished tapered cemented stems Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Takuma Yagura, Kenichi Oe, Fumito Kobayasi, Shohei Sogawa, Tomohisa Nakamura, Hirokazu Iida, Takanori Saito
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Cast versus Kirschner wire fixation in type II paediatric phalangeal neck fractures Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xin-wang Zhi, Kang-ting Luo, Ye-ya Tan, Hui-mei Wu, Yang Zhou, Zi-feng Xu, Jian-qun Wang, Yi-qiang Li, Hong-wen Xu, Federico Canavese, Chun Zeng
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Fused hip conversion to total hip arthroplasty with the direct anterior approach: surgical technique on a regular surgical table under fluoroscopic guidance Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Iñaki Mimendia, Víctor Barro, Martin Sierra, Andrés Aliaga-Martínez, Ernesto Guerra-Farfán, Alejandro Hernández
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Factors that influence medical students’ decision to pursue a career in orthopaedics: a comprehensive analysis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Moh’d S. Dawod, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Mothana A. Al-Takhaineh
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The relevance of knee arthroscopy photographs in medicolegal proceedings Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract Purpose Whether photographs included in the operative report of knee arthroscopies can make the surgeon liable in the event of a legal investigation remains unknown. The main objective of this study was to establish inter-observer reliability in determining the presence or absence of lesions of the cartilage, meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Secondary objective was to assess
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Knot holding capacity of two different high-strength sutures—a biomechanical analysis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01
Abstract Purpose The number of seven required throws per knot was previously reported as providing sufficient security against slippage. A novel high-strength suture featuring dynamic tightening may allow for throw number reduction without compromising stability. The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the influence of the throw number and the effect of different ambient conditions on the knot
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Hypersensitivity to metals in metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty: a prospective study of one hundred and thirty five lymphocyte transformation tests Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Dani M. Gaillard-Campbell, Thomas P. Gross
Abstract Background Metal allergy remains a controversial topic in the orthopaedic community. It is not known if or to what degree metal sensitivity contributes to inflammatory soft tissue failures, unexplained residual pain, or clinical complications after total joint replacement with metal prostheses. Methods We investigated the efficacy of the lymphocyte transformation test (LTT) in predicting adverse
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What are the differences in the recovery of physical function and clinical score between patients with steroid-related osteonecrosis of the femoral head and hip osteoarthritis undergoing total hip arthroplasty? A propensity score–matched study Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ryota Hamada, Takumi Kawano, Masanobu Murao, Manabu Nankaku, Yaichiro Okuzu, Toshiyuki Kawai, Yutaka Kuroda, Ryosuke Ikeguchi, Shuichi Matsuda
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Long head of the biceps tendon versatility in reconstructive shoulder surgery: a narrative review of arthroscopic techniques and their biomechanical principles with video presentation Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Diana-Cosmina Neculau, George Mihai Avram, Adam Kwapisz, Marius M. Scarlat, Bogdan Obada, Ion-Andrei Popescu
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Traumatic rotator cuff injury: does delayed surgery worsen functional outcomes? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Russell de Sa, Abdelmonem Hassan, Emad Soliman, Mustafa Al-Yaseen, Prathamesh Kane, Hussain Selmi, Daoud Makki
Purpose The optimal timing of surgery after traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCT) is unclear, with its impact on functional outcomes under debate. This study aimed to review functional outcomes after RCT repair in patients who underwent early vs delayed surgery at our unit. Methods This was single-centre retrospective evaluation. Patients with an acute traumatic RCT that underwent repair between 2017
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Poor clinical outcomes and high rates of dislocation after modular reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral oncologic resection Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Purpose The shoulder is the most common site for upper extremity tumors. The aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes and the complications of modular reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) after proximal humerus resection. Methods We retrospectively included 15 consecutive patients who underwent a modular MUTARS™ RSA reconstruction after proximal humerus tumour resection between 2017 and
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Functional and radiological outcomes of periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia in patients under fifty years using a minimally invasive approach—a single surgeon series with a minimum follow up of two years Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Purpose We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data to evaluate (1) the extent of surgical correction following minimally invasive periacetabular osteotomy, (2) improvements in functional outcomes and any potential predictors for favourable outcome, and (3) complications after minimally invasive periacetabular osteotomy. Methods A total of 352 minimally invasive periacetabular
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High femoral offset as a risk factor for aseptic femoral component loosening in cementless primary total hip arthroplasty Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Lukas Jud, Nico Rüedi, Dimitris Dimitriou, Armando Hoch, Patrick O. Zingg
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Surgical treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta: a summary of the incidence of femoral implant-related complications in children with Sillence type I, III and IV Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Bo Li, Hongjiang Yang, Wenbiao Zhu, Shijie Gao, Cong Xing, Shibo Zhu, Hao Li, Hao Zhong, Yang Xiong, Xiuzhi Ren, Guangzhi Ning
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Saw-box osteotomy versus reamer-box osteotomy in posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study of an average five year follow-up Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the difference of results between two methods of femoral box osteotomy adopted by two designs of posterior stabilized total knee prostheses. Patients and methods Retrospective analysis of the results of two groups of patients operated upon using two primary PS TKA systems, PFC Sigma (DePuy Synthes, Johnson and Johnson®) and Genesis II prosthesis
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Evaluation of the long-term patient-reported outcomes after hip arthroplasty or joint preserving with Sugioka femoral osteotomy in patients with femoral head osteonecrosis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Takeshi Shoji, Hideki Shozen, Shinichi Ueki, Hiroki Kaneta, Yuji Yaunaga, Nobuo Adachi
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Complications and side effects of Wide-Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) in upper limb surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Jad Lawand, Ashraf Hantouly, Fadi Bouri, Mohammad Muneer, Abdulaziz Farooq, Elisabet Hagert
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Telemedicine in orthopaedics during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative landscape Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Vani Sabesan, Feyikemi Ogunfuwa, Joel Grunhut, Shad Sommerville, Clyde Fomunung, Justin Elkhechen, Carlos Fernandez, Alessia Lavin, Garrett R. Jackson
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Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Shuai Zhang, Mingyang Ma, Xiangpeng Kong, Yonggang Zhou, Jiying Chen, Wei Chai
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Clinical outcome and survival rate of condylar constrained knee prosthesis in revision total knee arthroplasty: an average nine point six year follow-up Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Muyang Yu, Yiming Xu, Xisheng Weng, Bin Feng
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Changes in gait patterns after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Monica Urseï, Jérôme Briot, Marino Scandella, Jérôme Sales de Gauzy, Franck Accadbled
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Factors influencing correction rate following hemiepiphysiodesis using tension band plates for deformities around the knee: a multivariate analysis study Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Anil Agarwal, Sitanshu Barik, Ankit Jain, Lokesh Sharma
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Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament through a double bundle of a single patellar tract and quadriceps tendons combined with medial displacement of lateral hemi-tibial tuberosity for treating low-grade recurrent patella dislocation Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Shengrui Wang, Guorui Cao, Xiaotao Shi, Xiao Wang, Jinyang Yu, Honglue Tan
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Can the Achilles tendon regenerate completely following percutaneous tenotomy in older children with clubfoot? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Alaric Aroojis, Darshan Kapoor, Yash Gulati, Divit Jain, Aniruddh Agrawal, Saroj Chavan
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Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction resulted in better International Knee Documentation Committee objective grading at fifteen year follow-up compared to single-bundle reconstruction Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Arttu Seppänen, Piia Suomalainen, Tommi Kiekara, Heikki Mäenpää, Heini Huhtala, Timo Järvelä
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Non-metastatic hip fractures surgery in patients with active cancer: benefit and risk Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-09
Abstract Purpose Although rare, non-metastatic proximal femoral fracture (PFF) can develop in patients with active cancer. However, little data are available regarding the risks and benefits of surgical treatment in such patients. The purpose of his study was to investigate the risks and benefits of surgical treatment of PFF in patients with and without cancer. Methods We retrospectively examined the
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Long-term results of a rotationally unconstrained fixed-bearing total knee prosthesis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 E. Pitsaer, S. Chergui, F. Lavoie
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Standing on shoulder of giants: the incredible legacy of the Judet family in orthopaedic surgery Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Robinson E. Pires, Gustavo Waldolato, Túlio Vinicius Oliveira Campos, Anderson Freitas, Antônio Tufi Neder Filho, David Rojas, Pedro José Labronici, William Dias Belangero, Vincenzo Giordano
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A formula for instability-related bone loss: estimating glenoid width and redefining bare spot Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Zhongkai Ren, Fengkun Wang, Xiaohong Huang, Jian Wang, Yingze Zhang, Tengbo Yu
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Artificial intelligence, natural stupidity or artificial stupidity: who is today the winner in orthopaedics? What is true and what is fraud? What legal barriers exist for scientific writing? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Philippe Hernigou, Marius M. Scarlat
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The epidemiology of pelvic ring fractures in Qatar Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to determine the incidence of pelvic ring fractures and their associated epidemiological profile in Qatar. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed at the only level I trauma centre in Qatar for patients diagnosed with pelvic ring fractures between January 2016 and December 2018. Age, sex, mechanism of injury, fracture classification and associated
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Restoration of constitutional alignment optimizes outcomes of computer navigated total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Kai Zheng, Yijun Wang, Tianhao Wang, Feng Zhu, Lianfang Zhang, Rongqun Li, Jun Zhou, Dechun Geng, Yaozeng Xu
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Meniscus root tears: state of the art Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Ashraf T. Hantouly, Ghislain Aminake, Anfal Sher Khan, Muhammad Ayyan, Bruno Olory, Bashir Zikria, Khalid Al-Khelaifi
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Failure of the linkage mechanism in a semi-constrained total elbow arthroplasty is a rare and unpredictable event: a review of seven cases Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Po-An Chen, Alvin Chao-Yu Chen, Chun-Ying Cheng
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The history of tourniquet use in limb surgery Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Aleksandar Radulovic, Sonja Cerovac
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The five times sit-to-stand test predicts same-day discharge for outpatients undergoing total joint arthroplasty Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Susan Camillieri
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Hidden blood loss and bleeding characteristics in children with congenital scoliosis undergoing spinal osteotomies Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Arimatias Raitio, Susanna Heiskanen, Venla Soini, Linda Helenius, Johanna Syvänen, Ilkka Helenius
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The effect of valgus reduction on resistant subtrochanteric femoral non-unions: a single-centre report of twenty six cases Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Barakat El-Alfy, Alaa Abououf, Ahmed Darweash, Salam Fawzy
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Artificial intelligence–based three-dimensional templating for total joint arthroplasty planning: a scoping review Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Ausberto Velasquez Garcia, Lainey G. Bukowiec, Linjun Yang, Hiroki Nishikawa, James S. Fitzsimmons, A. Noelle Larson, Michael J. Taunton, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, Cody C. Wyles
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Outcome and complication rate of total hip arthroplasty in patients younger than twenty years: which bearing surface should be used? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Sang Yoon Kang, Young-Seung Ko, Hong Seok Kim, Jeong Joon Yoo
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Reliability of the Harris Hip limping sub-score in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Kevin Rose-Dulcina, Xavier Gasparutto, Az-Eddine Djebara, Morgan Gauthier, Matthieu Zingg, Anne Lübbeke, Stéphane Armand, Didier Hannouche
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Risk factors of knee reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 I Putu Gde Surya Adhitya, Wen-Yu Yu, Ida Kurniawati, Mau-Roung Lin
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Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of Os Acetabuli Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10
Abstract Purpose The aim of this review is to appraise the current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of os acetabuli. Methods A scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. A systematic search was performed on Medline (PubMed), Embase and Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria comprised observational and interventional studies
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Incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of sciatic nerve injury in acetabular fractures: a retrospective cross-sectional study Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Mahmood Arbash, Osama Z. Alzobi, Motasem Salameh, Mohd Alkhayarin, Ghalib Ahmed
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Distal insertion of the clavicular portion of pectoralis major muscle: anatomical study Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-08
Abstract Purpose Several descriptions of the anatomy of the pectoralis major (PM) have been published. However, the precise description of its distal humeral insertion, which is involved in traumatic tears, remains controversial. The distal tendon is classically described as being made of two layers, one anterior (ALPM) and one posterior (PLPM), which regroup at their distal edge. The clavicular head
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Our experience with the surgical management of lower cervical spine fractures: fifty case series Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Zied Mansi, Hedi Rbai, Firas Saibi, Jacem Saadana, Wajdi Chermiti, Bacem Zaidi
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Geriatric distal femoral fractures: post-operative complications and nine-year mortality—a retrospective analysis of two tertiary trauma centres Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-04
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to estimate the mortality at various post-operative intervals and explore influential variables for these outcomes in elderly patients with distal femur fractures (DFF). Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted across two tertiary care institutions, between 2014 and 2020. The primary outcomes were mortality rates at 30-day, six month, and one year
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Subscapularis impairment on magnetic resonance imaging is correlated with functional limitations in neonatal brachial plexus palsy Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-03
Abstract Purpose The relationship between functional shoulder deficits in children with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shoulder abnormalities was evaluated. Methods Shoulder function was assessed in 16 children (mean age: 5.8 years; range: 3–12 years) with NBPP based on shoulder rotator muscle strength, as measured using an isokinetic dynamometer and the
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Is arthritis an associated risk factor for trigger finger occurrence after carpal tunnel release? A nationwide, population-based study in Korea Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Young Sun An, Jong Won Gil, Sang Ki Lee, Taeho Oh, Sun Youl Seo
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Is there still an indication for the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in femoral head osteonecrosis? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Serhat Akçaalan, Mehmet Can Kengil, Ceyhun Çağlar, Mahmut Uğurlu
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Augmented versus non-augmented Trochanteric Fixation Nail-Advanced (TFNA) nails for treating trochanteric fractures in patients over sixty-five years of age Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-30
Abstract Purpose Intramedullary nailing is a common treatment for pertrochanteric fractures. However, implant-related mechanical failures, such as cut-out and cut-through, lead to higher rates of revision surgery, loss of autonomy, and mortality. Cemented augmentation enhances the bone-implant interface. This study compared the frequency of mechanical failures between augmented and non-augmented Trochanteric
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Dyslipidaemia is associated with Cutibacterium acnes hip and knee prosthetic joint infection Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Alan W. Reynolds, Katherine F. Vallès, David X. Wang, Praveer Vyas, Steven Regal, Mariano Garay
Purpose Optimization of medical factors including diabetes and obesity is a cornerstone in the prevention of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Dyslipidaemia is another component of metabolic syndrome which has not been thoroughly investigated as an individual, modifiable risk factor. This study examined the association of dyslipidaemia with PJI caused by the lipophilic microbe Cutibacterium acnes (C
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Early history of posterior malleolus fractures in ankle fractures Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jan Bartoníček, Stefan Rammelt, Ondřej Naňka
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Comparing patient-reported outcomes of the Oxford Ankle and Foot Questionnaire in children with clubfoot from two different geographic and cultural environments: a cohort study in India and Canada Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Maryse Bouchard, Maryam Rezakarimi, Marwah Sadat, Mikyla Reesor, P. Vigneshwaran, Alaric Aroojis
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Over ten-year follow-up results of a prospective and consecutive series of primary total hip arthroplasty with an original cementless total hip prosthesis Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Claude Schwartz, Christophe Bussiere, François Chalencon, Franck Cladiere, Philippe Forgeois, Christophe Fornasieri
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Docking site interventions following bone transport using external fixation: a systematic review of the literature Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 E. Liodakis, V. P. Giannoudis, P.J. Harwood, P. V. Giannoudis
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An Eastern Europe and Middle East multinational expert Delphi consensus study on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip before walking age Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Hakan Ömeroğlu, Selcen Yüksel, Pervin Demir, Venelin Alexiev, Abdulmonem Alsiddiky, Darko Anticevic, Zoran Bozinovski, Cen Bytyqi, Dan Cosma, Siniša Dučić, Abdelsalam Hegazy, Bidzina Kanashvili, Garen Koloyan, Dimitris Metaxiotis, Hakan Şenaran, Gholam-Hossain Shahcheraghi, Reuven Shitrit, Muharrem Yazici
Purpose The incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is higher in Eastern Europeans and Middle Easterners. This study aimed to establish consensus among experts in this geographical area on the management of DDH before walking age. Methods Fourteen experienced orthopedic surgeons agreed to participate in a four-round online consensus panel by the Delphi method. The questionnaire included
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Predicting postoperative coronal alignment after fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty using a new morphological assessment method: the arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Naoki Nakano, Masanori Tsubosaka, Tomoyuki Kamenaga, Yuichi Kuroda, Kazunari Ishida, Shinya Hayashi, Ryosuke Kuroda, Tomoyuki Matsumoto
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Should the diameter of the proximal femoral nail be large enough to fill the canal in the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture in patients over fifty? Int. Orthop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Sun Hwan Choi, Chang Ju Lee, Yoon Je Cho, Young-Soo Chun, Kee Hyung Rhyu