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A Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: Third Lower Extremity

Akcali Ayhan, Ozyigit Elif, Ozyigit Omer & Ekinci Safak · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2023

Teratomas develop most frequently in the sacrococcygeum and are often diagnosed by simple observation. Most sacrococcygeal teratomas are benign, and evident in the newborn. Surgery is the primary, usually curative treatment. In this report, an unusual form of sacrococcygeal terat...

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Assessment of the Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Release of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis in Management of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

K. Hal, M. El Hady, M. Rakha & S. Sokar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2023

Background: Lateral epicondylitis commonly known as tennis elbow, is one of the commonest causes of elbow pain and dysfunction. It is due to excessive use of the muscles of the back of the forearm. Histological findings include granulation tissue and micro-rupture, degenerative c...

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The Outcome of Internal Fixation by Anterior Pelvic Plating & Posterior Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw in Tile Type-C Pelvic Ring Fracture

Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Md. Shah Alam, Saidul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Shariful Islam, Shahidul Islam Chowdhury, Anwar Ahmed Miajee & S. Ripon Kumar Ghosh · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2023

Background: Pelvic fractures constitute one of the most severe orthopaedic injuries causing significant mortality & morbidity. Unstable pelvic ring disruptions result from high-energy trauma and are associated with multiple concomitant injuries. Many patients suffered from co...

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Comparison of Frequency of Non-Union in Patients of Displaced Fracture Neck of Femur Treated with Dynamic Hip Screw versus Cannulated Screw Fixation

Muhammad Inam, Ibrahim Khan, Imran Khan, Mian Amjad Ali & Muhammad Shabir · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2023

Femoral neck fracture are common presentation in orthopedic emergency and need urgent intervention with good outcomes. Objectives: To compare frequency of non-union in patients of displaced neck of femur fracture in patients treated with dynamic hip screw versus cannulated screw...

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Discectomy vs Conventional Open Lumbar Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review

Yo Tendy Pratama, Tito Sumarwoto, H. Nicko Perdana, S. Dhanan Prastanika & Rieva Ermawan · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Introduction: Despite the fact that there are various surgical procedures for lumbar disc herniation, open lumbar microdiscectomy is the most effective. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy has recently become a popular procedure for treating herniated lumbar discs. Objectiv...

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Hallux Valgus in Adolescents: A Retrospective and Descriptive Study

Karima Atarraf, Hatim Jabri, Mohamed Tazi Charki, Hicham Abdellaoui & Abderahmane Afifi · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Hallux valgus is the deviation of the first metatarsal in varus and the big toe in valgus. Through a retrospective study we analyzed 10 feet managed fr hallux valgus between January 2014 and March 2020. The average age was 14 years with female predominance. Patients reported pain...

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Proximal Femoral Derotational Osteotomy in a 14-Year-old Patient with Cerebral Palsy: Osteosynthesis Material Failure Three Weeks Postoperative

Nader Fadi, Yazbeck Rime, H. Fares Ali, Sleiman Mohamad Ali, Massaad Dounia, Massaad Antonella & Massaad Raymond · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Excessive femoral internal rotation is one of the gait problems encountered and can be corrected by femoral derotation osteotomy. We present here the case of 14 ye...

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My Hand, My Survival: Rehabilitating the Hand for Optimal Function

Abiola Olayinka Fafolahan, Wasiu Olawale Afolabi, Kayode Orekoya, Hammed Olaoye Iyiola, Sherif Olawale Owoola & Khadijah Olatoun Afolabi · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Background: Compartment syndrome is a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away with surgery to stop further complications. Case Presentation: A 54-year-old man presented with acute compartment syndrome of the right upper limb. He underwent fasciotomy, and physiothera...

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The Prevalence of Postoperative Wound Infection in Orthopedic Surgery at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College (BSMMC), Faridpur, Bangladesh

Mohammad Shahin Akter, Mst. Maksuda Khatun, Abul Hasan, Shahidul Islam, Mohammed Salim Miah & Md. Azizur Rahman · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) in orthopaedic surgery are reported to have a prevalence ranging from 1 to 22%. These infections significantly impact various aspects of patient care, including increasing the cost of treatment, prolonging the use and abuse of antibiotic...

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Revolutionizing Arthritis Treatment: The Synergy of iPSCs and Extracellular Vesicles-based Acellular Therapies for Joint Tissue Repair

Owen R. Thornton & Wenjun Li · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

This review discusses the current state of arthritis treatment and the limitations associated with traditional approaches. The review then explores the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) for joint tissue repair. The use of iPSCs a...

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Outcomes of Osteonecrosis of Femur Head by Core Decompression and Tensor Fascia Lata Based Muscle Pedicle Bone Graft

Sameer Tyagi, Rajiv V. Kulkarni, Buddhadeb Nayak & Anupam Inamdar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Purpose: Osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) is the major cause of musculoskeletal disability. Core decompression (CD) is the most widely used strategy for the management of ONFH but it lacks the ability to increase the vascularization around the necrotic femoral head. So the pu...

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Anatomical and Surgical Basis for the Treatment of Paralytic Knees

C. Elkassimi, S. Rouadi, M. Fadili, E. Bachkira, A. M. Abdullah, I. Jadib, O. Hadad, K. Tabbak, M. A. Kharoub, A. Rafaoui, A. Messoudi, M. Rahmi & M. Rafai · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

This review is to highlight the anatomical and surgical basis for the treatment of paralytic knees that lead to a grave functional handicap because of its intermediate situation in lower limb.  Paralytic knee disease affects muscular balance and osteoarticular growth to the point...

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