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Comparison of the clinical outcomes and radiological parameters between the greater tuberosity strengthened proximal humeral plate and the proximal humeral internal locking system plate in the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis treatment of proximal humeral fractures involving the greater tuberosity: a retrospective cohort study

With the gradual promotion of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures, some patients using the proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) plate expe...

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Association between serum insulin level and low muscle mass in older individuals: evidence from the China Health and Nutrition Survey

The link between serum insulin level and low muscle mass among older adults is not yet fully understood. This study seeks to investigate this association using data from a nationally representative large-scale...

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Assessing the quality of care for knee osteoarthritis in Singapore: a cross-sectional study

The aim of this study was to assess the self-reported quality of care for people with knee osteoarthritis in Singapore and to investigate the associations between participant characteristics and functional out...

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Is screw position a greater contributor to adjacent segment disease than plate-to-disc distance following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?

To investigate the risk factors for radiographic adjacent segment disease (RASD), with a focus on the impact of screw position, following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plate fixation (ACDF-P).

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Comparison of clinical efficacy and surgeon’s neck flexion time between unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar fusion in the treatment of single-level lumbar degenerative diseases: a single center retrospective study

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and surgeon’s neck flexion time between unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar fusion (UBE-LIF) versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar f...

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The body postures of individuals of both sexes ranging in height from 180 to 195 cm, in the light of the mora phenomenon

Proper muscle tension is an essential element for correct body posture and motion. It should be high enough to counteract gravity and low enough to provide smooth, selective movement and isolated activity. Imp...

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A reflexive thematic analysis of existential losses in men with osteoporosis: “I’m not the person I was somehow … although I am”

Osteoporosis is a global health concern that is likely to increase with a rapidly ageing world population. It affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. Although there is a large body o...

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Clinical efficacy analysis of extrapedicular unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty via the upper edge of the transverse process for lumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

To investigate the clinical effect of vertebroplasty through unilateral upper edge of transverse process in the treatment of lumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF), and to explore the surgic...

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Analysis of the Incidence of Knee Arthroscopy, Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), and Readmission Rates for TKA After Previous Knee Arthroscopy in the Queensland (QLD) Population

In situations of osteoarthritis (OA), the therapeutic value of knee arthroscopy is still a topic of discussion that is ongoing. This study aims to produce data about the relevance of arthroscopy and total knee...

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Association between osteoporosis under treatment and all-cause and specific-cause mortalities: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in South Korea

Despite the association between osteoporosis treatment and reduced mortality, evidence on specific-cause mortality is lacking. Therefore, this study explored the association between osteoporosis under treatmen...

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Treatment for central polydactyly of the foot with nine toes: a rare case report

Pediatric polydactyly is a common congenital disorder of the hand and foot that affects the development and psychology of children. It can be classified into postaxial polydactyly, preaxial polydactyly and cen...

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Investigation of the efficiency of pulsed electromagnetic field treatment and stretching exercise in experimental skeletal muscle injury model

Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) and stretching exercises are safe and noninvasive methods that could have a therapeutic effect on tissue healing. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of these meth...

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The clinical efficacy of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP) is a disease caused by chronic inflammation of the shoulder soft tissue area, which is characterized by shoulder pain and limited mobility. Due to the long course of disease, ...

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Machine learning-based radiomics using MRI to differentiate early-stage Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy in children

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) present similar symptoms in the early stage, complicating their differentiation. This study aims to develop a classification model using ra...

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Mitochondria derived from Stem cells modulated the biological behavior of monocyte-macrophages and inhibited inflammatory bone resorption

The transfer of mitochondria from stem cells effectively attenuates the viability of inflammatory cells. However, there is a paucity of research supporting the inhibitory effect of stem cells on inflammatory b...

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Bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to explore key biomarkers in muscle aging linked to adipogenesis

Adipogenesis is intricately linked to the onset and progression of muscle aging; however, the relevant biomarkers remain unclear. This study sought to identify key genes associated with adipogenesis in the con...

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Femoral inherent torsion is more accurate than femoral anteversion angle in evaluating femoral torsion to determine whether combine derotational distal femoral osteotomy or not

Previous view is that femoral anteversion angle (FAA) is equivalent to femoral torsion (FT) and as an indication for derotational distal femoral osteotomy (DDFO) combined with medial patellofemoral ligament re...

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Predictive factors of distal pedicle screw loosening followed posterior corrective surgery for degenerative lumbar scoliosis

To explore incidence and predictive factors for distal pedicle screw loosening (DPSL) followed posterior corrective surgery for degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).

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To scan or not to scan? Comparing the effectiveness and cost differential of insoles manufactured from foam-box casts versus direct scans in treating musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle: a double-blinded, randomised controlled trial

Foot orthoses produced using computer-aided-design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle, however minimal evidence exists as to the most effectiv...

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Recurrent diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of the posterior knee: a rare presentation with synovial herniation (Baker’s cyst) in a young patient

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), previously referred to as pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), is a rare, locally aggressive proliferative disorder of the synovium. It typically affects large joints,...

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Arthroscopic Bankart repair using trans-glenoid double-loaded grand knots versus double-loaded suture anchors; is there a difference? a randomized controlled study

Anatomical repair of Bankart lesions and restoring the tension of the antero-inferior capsulo-labral complex is the optimum method of surgical treatment with a variety of fixation methods including suture anch...

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Comparison of the clinical efficacy of patellar lateral retraction and patellar eversion in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

According to the mobilization technique of the intraoperative patella, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be categorized into patellar eversion (PE) and patellar lateral retraction (PLR). Comparisons between th...

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The prevalence and surgical outcome of late diagnosed hip dysplasia in children with Prader-Willi syndrome: a retrospective study

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare disease. Hip dysplasia is an orthopedic-related disease of PWS. Limited literature exists on the prevalence, diagnosis, and surgical management of late diagnosed hip dyspl...

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Muscle loading and endochondral ossification are involved in the regeneration of a fibrocartilaginous enthesis during tendon to bone healing in rabbits

The purposes of the present study are to investigate the effects of reduced muscle loading by prolonged immobilization on the regeneration of fibrocartilaginous enthesis through endochondral ossification in ra...

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Hepcidin knockout exacerbates hindlimb unloading-induced bone loss in mice through inhibiting osteoblastic differentiation

An oligopeptide hepcidin is encoded by the human HAMP gene (Hamp in mice). Its deficiency can result in iron overload, while excess may lead to iron deficiency. Hepcidin knockout mice exhibited iron accumulati...

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Optimizing uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty: the impact of preoperative planning and arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the combination of preoperative planning software combined with arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle (aHKA) can help patients who underwent uni-compartmental knee a...

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Osteopontin inhibits autophagy via CD44 and avβ3 integrin and promotes cell proliferation in osteoarthritic fibroblast-like synoviocytes

Osteoarthritis (OA) is closely related to aging, and autophagy is implicated in the retardation of aging. Activated synoviocytes play important roles in OA; the synoviocytes could produce osteopontin (OPN) and...

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Correction: Stable elastic nail application with poller K-wire for Irreducible distal radius metaphyseal-diaphyseal Junction fractures in preadolescents: a new operative technique

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An update on improvement and innovation in the management of adult thoracolumbar spinal deformity

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a spectrum of abnormalities of the thoracic and lumbar spine and has an increasing prevalence. It is associated with significant physical and mental disability in symptomatic pa...

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Evaluating the impact of movement representation techniques on recovery outcomes in post-orthopaedic surgery individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Although movement representation techniques has originally been used in neurological rehabilitation, growing researches suggests that it may also introduce advantageous effects to individuals with orthopaedic ...

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Ulnar nerve double crush by entrapment of a peri-cubital tunnel ganglion cyst and cubital tunnel: a case report

Double crush syndrome (DCS) is a relatively rare nerve compression syndrome among peripheral nerve compression diseases. However, ulnar nerve double entrapment caused by peri-cubital tunnel ganglion cysts has ...

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Motion analysis of 3D multi-segmental spine during gait in symptom remission people with low back pain: a pilot study

Low back pain (LBP) is a long-lasting condition with a variable course rather than pain episodes of unrelated occurrences. Thus, the remission stage between the symptom recurrence is critical. This study aimed...

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Teriparatide facilitates osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells to alleviate idiopathic osteoporosis via the circFNDC3B-miR-125a-5p-GLS axis

Osteoporosis (OP), a systemic bone disease, is characterized by degeneration of bone microstructure and susceptibility to fracture. Teriparatide (TPD) is an active fragment of human endogenous parathyroid horm...

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Changing rod stiffness to moderate stress of adjacent disc in oblique lumbar interbody fusion - a finite element analysis

OLIF (oblique lumbar interbody fusion) is a minimally invasive surgery to treat spinal instability. However, clinical studies indicated the early degeneration of adjacent segments after surgery. The rod stiffn...

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Association between dietary acid load and risk of osteoporotic fractures in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

We aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of the available evidence about the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and fractures in adults.

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Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common work-related conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system owing to poor ergonomic practices, overexertion, and repetitive motions. Globally, MSDs account for a ...

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Increased risk of periprosthetic fracture associated with decreased aseptic loosening in C-stem compared with the Charnley Elite Plus in primary total hip arthroplasty: a minimum 10-year follow-up study

The Charnley stem design has evolved, with notable modifications from the 6th generation (Elite Plus) to the 7th generation (C-stem), potentially affecting load transmission and clinical outcomes. This study a...

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Repeating Ponseti method for treating relapsed idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in children less than two years of age: a prospective study

Various conservative and non-conservative methods have been debated for their effectiveness in treating relapsed idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). The aim of this work was the assessment of rep...

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Enhancing the accuracy of cup placement in total hip arthroplasty using CT-based navigation by a trainee surgeon: a retrospective cohort study

The learning curve of total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the anterior approach in the supine position is considered to be long owing to limited surgical field visualization. This study aimed to investigate the...

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Red blood cell distribution width is a short-term mortality predictor in middle-aged and older adults with hip fracture

To study the relationship between red blood cell distribution width (RDW) and short-term mortality of hip fracture in middle-aged and older adults.

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Natural course of postoperative C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in unilateral and simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty

C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are valuable markers for detecting periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, their prolonged elevation ...

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Genetically modified stem cells for osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies

Our meta-analysis aims to assess the efficacy of genetically modified stem cell therapy in preclinical osteoporosis models.

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A magnesium calcium phosphate-based cement as a bone adhesive: characterization and biomechanical evaluation

Usually, comminuted fractures contain fragments that are too small for fixation with Kirschner (K)-wires or screws. For those bony or osteochondral fragments, a bone adhesive would be desirable to, for example...

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The effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain and function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is popular in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, the current literature has produced varying results. The purpose of this study was to col...

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Analgesic effect of ropivacaine combined with methylene blue in fascia Iliaca block for patients undergoing hip arthroplasty

The duration of a single fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) with ropivacaine is limited. This study investigated whether methylene blue as an adjuvant anesthetic in FICB can enhance the postoperative analg...

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Risk factors of excessive sliding in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated with PFNA-II: a retrospective observational study

Excessive sliding of cephalic components of cephalomedullary nails has been established to be significantly associated with the development of mechanical failures and unfavorable results in the surgical treatm...

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Effects of early exercise and immobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Early exercise is a physical adjuvant therapy that begins on day 1 postoperatively. It prevents postoperative stiffness, fatty infiltration, muscle atrophy and loss of range of motion. Usually, use of a brace ...

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Risk factors for non-union in foot and ankle arthrodesis: a population-based case–control study using registry data

Nonunion is a common complication following foot and ankle arthrodesis. This study endeavoured to determine the risk factors for nonunion in foot and ankle arthrodesis.

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Positive impact of patient participation in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on clinical and functional outcomes, rehabilitation and patient satisfaction

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of patient participation on clinical and functional outcomes, satisfaction, and compliance with postoperative rehabilitation in patients undergoing surgery for anterior ...

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