Does the use of parameters derived from complete blood count increase the accuracy of septic arthritis diagnosis in adult patients? [0.03%]
N Ayoglu,B Karaismailoglu,E Davutluoglu et al.
N Ayoglu et al.
The diagnosis of septic arthritis can be challenging and any delay in treatment can cause important disabilities. This study aimed to evaluate several ratios obtained from routine blood tests for possible use in the diagnosis of septic arth...
The Effect of Fasciotomy Timing on Limb Vitality and Functionality in Kahramanmaras/Turkey Earthquake [0.03%]
O Kilinc,F Gunaydin,B Sakarya et al.
O Kilinc et al.
The earthquakes in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on February 6, 2023, caused many crush injuries complicated by acute compartment syndrome (ACS). This study assessed how fasciotomy timing (rubble-to-fasciotomy time, RFT) affects survival, limb via...
Unilateral biportal endoscopy versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical radiculopathy: a meta-analysis [0.03%]
T Martins DA Silva,M F L Almeida Negreli,R C Diniz DE Souza et al.
T Martins DA Silva et al.
The gold standard treatment for cervical radiculopathy is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Our study compared ACDF with unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) to determine whether or not there is an advantage of the minimally in...
Meta-Analysis
Acta orthopaedica Belgica. 2025 Dec;91(4):347-355. DOI:10.52628/91.4.14831 2025
Critical shoulder angle does not correlate with patient outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair [0.03%]
M López-Franco,E Serrano Gil,D García García
M López-Franco
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the critical shoulder angle (CSA) and the clinical outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). An ambispective study was conducted in patients who underwent art...
Endoscopic treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: one-year outcomes and comorbidity impact [0.03%]
P Velasco,R Seijas,M Vázquez et al.
P Velasco et al.
To evaluate the clinical outcomes of endoscopic treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and to assess the influence of comorbidities such as anxiety-depressive syndrome (ADS) and fibromyalgia on recovery. Between January and...
Frailty as a Predictor of Low-Energy Fractures in Older People with Osteoporosis: A Retrospective Study [0.03%]
Weiqun Wang,Longdi Liu,Zhongyan Jiang et al.
Weiqun Wang et al.
This study aims to elucidate the relationship between bone mineral density and frailty in older people with osteoporosis, as well as to assess the predictive value of frailty for low-energy fractures within this demographic. A retrospective...
Elective total hip arthroplasty stratified by surgical approach: how does the risk of dislocation relate to bearing size, type, and implant fixation? [0.03%]
P H J Cnudde,J Nåtman,O Rolfson et al.
P H J Cnudde et al.
Dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a serious concern that is rarely reported as a complication in register studies. The aim of this population-based register study was to evaluate the true cumulative incidence of dislocation ...
M Mohammadi,A Jalali
M Mohammadi
Background: Recent research has redefined bone as an active endocrine organ with diverse physiological functions beyond structural support. Among the hormones secreted by osteoblasts, lipocalin 2 (LCN2) has gained attenti...
The Clinical Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Topical Therapy Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Intra-articular Injection in the Treatment of Patellar Chondromalacia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [0.03%]
Huwei Bian,Chonghao Gu,Cheng Qian et al.
Huwei Bian et al.
Background: Chondromalacia patellae (CMP) is a cartilaginous degeneration of patellofemoral joint caused by a variety of reasons. Recent studies have shown that the incidence of patellomalacia is getting higher and higher...
Meta-Analysis
Acta orthopaedica Belgica. 2025 Dec;91(4):439-446. DOI:10.52628/91.4.13257 2025
J T Poolton,J Minett,A Kazmi
J T Poolton
Medial epicondyle tendinopathy is a pathology of the common flexor-pronator elbow tendon. Surgical intervention is indicated if conservative management modalities fail. This review aimed to determine if surgical intervention is an effective...