Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovial inflammation leading to progressive joint destruction, pain and disability. In advanced stages, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) becomes a definitive option. Performing TKA in younger patients is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1258
Background: Cervical spine trauma includes a wide range of injuries, from mild ligament and muscle damage to vertebral fractures and dislocations that may cause serious spinal cord injury. Aims: This review aims to comprehensively explore cervical spine trauma, including its defi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1257
Background: Complex cases are now recognised within the standardised diagnostic framework for Fracture-related Infection (FRI), which often leads to prolonged morbidity and reduced quality of life for patients. Managing infected tibial nonunions is among the most challenging issu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1256
Feisal Monowar Ahmed Esmeil, Imad Eldein Abd Elmonem Abuzaid, Waleed Mohamed Elmokhtar Alamin, Ahmed Abbas Yahia, Wafa Mohammed Hussein Abuelgasim & Muslih Haroun Elhussien Gamea·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: War is a devastating event that not only affects lives but also leaves a lasting impact on the healthcare system. One such conflict occurred in Sudan, starting on 15 th April 2023, in Khartoum State and other states. The war resulted in a high burden of injuries, part...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1255
Ana Yolanda Navarro Chi, Jorge Ernesto Vázquez Aguilar, Luis Yáñez Lievano, Andrea Alva Carrera, Valeria Patricia Sosa Hernández, Brescia Nahomi Vásquez Farfan, Juan Antonio Cueto Rincón & Itzel Amaris Madrid Ramos·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: The Total knee arthroplasty aims to significantly improve functionality and quality life. However, clinical characteristics of patients and their satisfaction with the anesthetic process have been understudied in public institutions in Southeast Mexico, despite the pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1254
Harkeerat Singh Sukhdarshan Singh, Wan Zainuddin Bin Wan Ab Rahman, Naveen Vijayasingham & Jayamalar Thurairajasingam·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Aims: The present study aimed to investigate the outcome of steroid therapy in patients with traumatic cervical cord injuries undergoing surgery at a single centre. Study Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of spine surgery Hospit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1253
Aims: To provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiological phases, and current management principles of polytrauma, with particular emphasis on the roles of Early Total Care (ETC), Damage Control Orthopedics (DCO), and modern resuscitation strategies in imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1252
Introduction: Traumatic hip dislocation is an orthopedic emergency that usually results from high-energy trauma. Bilateral hip dislocations are rare, and asymmetrical bilateral dislocations, in which one hip is dislocated posteriorly and the other anteriorly, are even more uncomm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1251
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) represents the commonest cause of non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction in adults and is increasingly encountered in ageing populations. Contemporary literature often frames CSM within the broader construct of degenerative cervical myelopathy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1250
Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy worldwide and frequently metastasises to bone, leading to significant morbidity and reduced survival among affected patients. Early identification of reliable biomarkers for metastatic bone disease remains critic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1249
Aims: We present a two-year, single-center retrospective case series on spine-related complications caused by unregulated spinal manipulation. Study Design: This is a retrospective case series. Place and Duration of Study: A tertiary hospital from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1248
Nyoman Gede Grenata Nanda Ustriyana, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna, I Ketut Suyasa & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction and Importance: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton that may progress to spinal rigidity and fixed kyphotic deformity with marked sagittal imbalance, in selected cases requiring corrective osteotomy. Case Prese...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1247
Aims: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears often result in long-term instability and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) has been proposed as a biological supplement to improve graft–bone healing, but its clinical effectiveness and cost-benefi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1246
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of interlaminar versus classical laminectomy approaches in the treatment of LCS. Methods: This study conducted a meta-analysis based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline by i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1245
Nyoman Gede Grenata Nanda Ustriyana, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna, I Ketut Suyasa & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction: Spinal deformity correction surgery is indicated for progressive or severe deformities that cause pain, functional limitation, or cardiopulmonary compromise. Outcomes and complication profiles vary according to deformity etiology, curve magnitude, and perioperative...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1244