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Two-Stage Surgical Management of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Greater Tuberosity Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Case Report

James Rainagle, Andini Febriana, Anak Agung Gde Yuda Asmara, I. Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Komang Septian Sandiwidayat & Gede Mahardika Putra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Introduction: Anterior glenohumeral dislocation with a Neer two-part fracture involving the greater tuberosity is uncommon but significant in young, active individuals. Prompt and appropriate management is critical to restore shoulder biomechanics and prevent long-term dysfunctio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2288

Painful Mallet Finger Tip after Trauma: A Case of Recurrent Symptoms Post Pull-through Reconstruction in A 68-Year-Old Woman

I. Made Ngurah Angga Prabawa, Anak Agung Gde Yuda Asmara & Agus Eka Wiradiputra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Introduction: Mallet finger is a common hand injury caused by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. It is typically associated with sudden flexion of the extended fingertip. While conservative splinting is often effective, surgical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2289

Imaging Findings of Hip Osteoarticular Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Karimi Jihad, Khaissidi Kawtar, Ouazzani Hajar, Chaouche Ismail, Akammar Amal, Haloua Meriem, Alami Badr, Lamrani Alaoui Moulay Youssef, Boubbou Meryem, Maaroufi Mustapha & El Bouardi Nizar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To describe the clinical presentation and imaging features of a case of hip osteoarticular tuberculosis, and to highlight the contribution of imaging to its diagnosis and management. Presentation of Case: We report the case of a 77-year-old patient presenting with progressi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2287

Chronic Tibial Eminence Avulsion Nonunion with Mechanical Extension Block and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency: A Case Report

Made Wahyu Mahatma Tanaya & Agus Eka Wiradiputra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: This case report described a mechanism-based surgical strategy and early outcome for chronic tibial eminence avulsion nonunion causing both a mechanical extension block and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency. Presentation of Case: A 28-year-old woman presented 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2286

Feasibility of a Group-based Programme Combining Vestibular Rehabilitation and Lower-limb Strengthening in Older Women with Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-arm Pilot Study with Exploratory Clinical, Functional and Electromyographic Outcomes

Guilherme Gallo Costa Gomes, Edson Donizetti Verri, Christian Rafael Rodrigues Farina, Sabrina Maria Martinez Rodrigues, João Fernando Barros Bellanda, Bárbara Barros B. de Souza, Emely Rodrigues Moreira, Julia Castanheiro Veloso, Gisele Cristina Rodrigues Lima, Rafaela Caram Younes, Carlos Alberto Gíglio, Bruno Cimatti, Lucas Sartori Manoel, Gabriel Pádua da Silva & Tatiana Lemos de Almeida Mestriner · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: This study assessed the feasibility of a group-based programme combining vestibular rehabilitation and muscle strengthening in women with bilateral knee osteoarthritis and, as exploratory objectives, estimated pre- to post-intervention changes in pain, isometric muscle stre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2284

Megaprosthesis Reconstruction Following Failed Knee Arthrodesis after Wide Resection of Proximal Tibial Chondroblastoma: A Case Report

I. Putu Lari Sandy, Nyoman Gede Bimantara & Gede Eka Wiratnaya · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To describe the surgical management and early outcome of megaprosthesis reconstruction following failed knee arthrodesis after wide resection of a proximal tibial chondroblastoma. Presentation of Case: A 19-year-old female with a proximal tibial tumour suspicious for chondr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2283

Bankart Lesion: A Narrative Review of Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Contemporary Management

Anak Agung Davyn Anantha Rheja · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Bankart lesion is a traumatic detachment of the anteroinferior labrum and capsulolabral complex from the anteroinferior glenoid rim, commonly associated with anterior glenohumeral dislocation and recurrent shoulder instability. Failure to recognise and appropriately m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2281

Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: Current Concepts in Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management

I Komang Gede Satria Mulyana Nugraha & I Gede Mahardika Putra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Glenohumeral osteoarthritis is a whole-joint disorder in which cartilage loss, subchondral bone remodelling, synovial inflammation, capsular fibrosis and altered glenohumeral mechanics interact to produce pain, stiffness and progressive loss of function. Its clinical expression i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2282

Artificial Disc Replacement at C5–C6 for Cervical Canal Stenosis Secondary to OPLL: A Motion-Preserving Approach to a Compressive Pathology: A Case Report

I. Gusti Ngurah Wira Aditya & I. Ketut Suyasa · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Cervical canal stenosis secondary to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a challenging condition that can lead to progressive myelopathy. Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a standard treatment, artificial disc replace...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2280

Efficacy of Epidural Adhesiolysis in the Treatment of Lumbar Post-surgery Syndrome: A Case Report on Six Patients

Maria Anastasia, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: Lumbar post-surgery syndrome (LPSS) can cause persistent low back pain after lumbar surgery, and epidural fibrosis is a recognised contributor to ongoing radicular symptoms and functional limitation. This case report describes short-term pain and functional outcomes after f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2279

An Unusual Case of a Distal Femur Salter-Harris Type IV Displaced Fracture Managed Conservatively

Amey Mahesh Borse & Rohit Samuel · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Introduction: Distal femoral epiphyseal fractures are rare, accounting for 1–6% of all physeal injuries. Salter-Harris type IV fractures in particular carry a high risk of long-term sequelae, most of which relate to growth disturbance. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2278

Kinematic and Restricted Kinematic Alignment Versus Mechanical Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials

Anak Agung Davyn Anantha Rheja · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Mechanical alignment has traditionally been used in total knee arthroplasty to restore a neutral mechanical axis. However, residual dissatisfaction after technically successful surgery has encouraged increasing interest in individualised alignment strategies, includin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2276

Prospects and Problems of Migrating from Physical Case Notes to Electronic Record Systems in the Spine Clinic in Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study of 40 Healthcare Workers

Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: The transition from paper-based medical records to electronic medical records (EMRs) is a central component of modern healthcare digitisation. In Nigeria, however, this transition faces specific challenges related to infrastructure, training, and user acceptance. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2277

Patient Satisfaction with Spine Outpatient Clinic Visit at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Patient satisfaction is a critical indicator of healthcare quality and is increasingly used to evaluate service delivery, particularly in outpatient settings, where patient-provider interaction is central to care. However, satisfaction levels in specialised spine clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2275

Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Narrative Literature Review

I Made Yedi Wisnawan & I Wayan Suryanto Dusak · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To provide an updated narrative review of tibial plateau fractures, including clinically relevant anatomy, biomechanics, epidemiology, classification, radiographic assessment, acute management, fixation strategies, rehabilitation, prognosis, complications, limitations of cu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2274