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Short Term Outcome of Ponseti Treatment Method for Clubfoot at a Referral Orthopedic Centre in Rwanda

Jean Paul Ngirinshuti & Rogers Temu · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the short term outcome of the Ponseti Method among children with clubfoot treated at Gatagara orthopedic and rehabilitation hospital from July 2017 To March 2019. Study Design: This was a Retrospective analysis. Place and Duration of Stud...

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Chondroma of the Distal Phalanx of the Fingers: Clinical and Therapeutic Features: About 3 Cases

Sbai Mohamed Ali, Triki Rami, Sbei Feten & Boussen Monia · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Introduction: Chondromas are benign bone tumors that develop at the expense of the cartilage of skeletal tissue. The localization of chondromas in the hand is very frequent and represents 50 to 90% of cases. The localization in the distal phalanx is very rare. Clinically, it can...

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Innovations in Spinal Hemangioblastoma Management

Akul Munjal, Vamsi Reddy, Kashif Malik, Ananya Munjal, Uzondu Agochukwu & Kelly Homlar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Introduction: Spinal hemangioblastomas are benign, rare neoplasms of spinal cord vasculature. They may occur as solitary lesions or with associated intracranial hemangioblastomas, this association is seen in Von Hippel Lindau syndrome (VHL). Aims: This literature review serves to...

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Topical Phenytoin Dressing: A Panacea in Wound Dehiscence Management Due to Implant Exposure after Orthopaedic Surgery: A Case Report

Tarun Kumar, Sidhant Rana, Vipin Sharma, Bhanu Awasthi & Lucky Verma · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Non-healing and wound dehiscence are major healthcare problems in today’s orthopaedic surgery. The healing process consists of various sequential events including inflammatory response, regeneration of the epidermis, shrinkage of the wound, finally connective tissue formation and...

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Functional and Radiological Outcome in Displaced Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children Treated with Closed Reduction and Lateral or Cross Pinning- A Retrospective Study

Vishal Ashokraj Pushkarna & Kelvinkumar Bhagvanjibhai Sureja · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Background: Supracondylar Humerus Fracture (SCHF) is frequently encountered in pediatric age group and nearly three fourth of all upper extremity fractures. Most commonly used technique for surgical treatment in the displaced SCHF in children is closed reduction and stabilization...

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Caries of Elbow: An Infrequent Location with Diagnostic Quandary: A Case Report

Tarun Kumar, Lucky Verma, Bhanu Awasthi, Jasbir Singh & Sajid Khan · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Tuberculous disease of elbow is a very rare entity and constitutes approximately 2-5% of all cases of skeletal tuberculosis and accounts for 10% of all extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. The disease starts from lower end humerus, olecrenon region or from upper end of radius. We report...

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Reliability of Different Methods for Measuring Stress Radiographs in Posterior Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency

Sukrom Cheecharern, Pinij Srisuwanporn & Chaiwat Lorpongpaiboon · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Aims: This study aims to assess the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of various measurement methods of stress radiographs in PCL insufficiency. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedics, at Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok betw...

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Chondromyxoid Fibroma of the Hand: A Case Report

Mohamed Othmen Chouchène, Raja Amri, Kharrat Melek & Sbai Mohamed Ali · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Chondromyxoid fibroma is a rare benign bone tumor whose usual location is the metaphysis of the long bones of the lower limbs, affects young adults, the location in the hand is exceptional. It is a tumor which poses a problem of differential diagnosis with chondroma and chondrosa...

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Maximum Sacral Alar Width and Its Implications on Morphometry of Sacral Vestibule: A Plain CT Based Study in North West Indian Population

Tarun Kumar, Sunny Dua & Narinder Singh · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Background: The present study was carried to understand and analyze the maximum sacral alar width and its implications on morphometry of sacral vestibule using plain computerized tomography in north western part of India, which will aid in pre operative planning to fix the poster...

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Impact of Axial Angulation of Sacral Vestibule S2 on Sacral Vestibule Morphometry: A Plain CT Based Study North West Indian Population

Tarun Kumar, Sunny Dua & Devinder Kumar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Background: The present study was done to analyze of the impact of the axial angulation of  sacral vestibule S2 on morphometry of sacral vestibule  in North-West Indian population scanned in our institute, which will  help us in planning to operate  the posterior pelvic fractures...

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A Rare Localization of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in the Hand: A Case Report

Sbai Mohamed Ali, Triki Rami, Amri Raja, Boussen Monia & Ayari Rabie · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) belongs to a spectrum of rare disorders characterized by idiopathic infiltration and accumulation of abnormal histiocytes within various tissues. It touches mostly the bones and most frequently the skull. We report here a rare case of LCH local...

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Assessment of the Femoral Neck-shaft Angles of Adults in Nigeria: Establishing an Age and Gender Stratified Reference Values

Emmanuel C. Iyidobi, Bernard O. Obande, Gabriel O. Eyichukwu, Cajetan U. Nwadinigwe, Remigus T. Ekwunife, Osita Ede & Omolade A. Lasebikan · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Background: The femoral neck-shaft angle (FNSA) has essential roles in the diagnosis of hip pathologies such as femoral neck fractures, developmental dysplasia of the hip and coxa vara and in the templating of implants and prosthesis for surgical fixation of femoral neck fracture...

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The Effectiveness of Stabilization Exercises in Treating Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review

Sultan A. Alzubeidi, Abdurrahman A. Alfawaz, Mohammad Y. Algharawi, Abdulrhman S. Alrashidi, Marwan A. Alamrani & Ali B. Alsayed · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Background: Chronic low back pain is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It is considered as one of the main causes of disability, high medical expenses and absenteeism. Chronic low back pain can be treated indifferent ways. However, the efficacy of most of these...

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Does Weather Conditions Influence the Epidemiology of Paediatric Orthopedic Trauma in Southern Nigeria?

J. E. Asuquo, I. E. Abang, E. O. Okokon, C. O. Anisi, O. A. Lasebikan, B. J. Asuquo & O. O. Adegbehingbe · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2020

Introduction: Trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide in the paediatric age group. It is a global problem of public health significance. The aim of this study is to describe the influence of weather on the pattern of paediatric orthopedic trauma in Southern N...

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