The evolution of surgical hip dislocation utilization and indications over the past two decades: a scoping review
ConclusionThe publications on SHD and its usage for managing traumatic and non-traumatic hip conditions showed an increasing trend over the past two decades from worldwide countries. Its use in adult patients is well established, and its utilization in treating paediatric hip conditions is becoming more popular. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Effectiveness of virtual reality compared to video training on acetabular cup and femoral stem implantation accuracy in total hip arthroplasty among medical students: a randomised controlled trial
ConclusionsVR training resulted in higher rates of accurate procedure completion, reduced time and fewer errors compared to video teaching. VR training is an effective method for improving skill acquisition in THA.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05807828 (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 23, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Outcomes of physeal-sparing posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for adolescents with  an open physis
ConclusionThe arthroscopic physeal-sparing posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a dependable and recommended treatment for posterior cruciate ligament rupture in adolescents with open physis, showing a striking improvement in knee function without growth arrest and angular deformity of the affected limb in the short-term follow-up. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor regarding the article: “Joint preservation surgery for correcting adolescents’ spasmodic flatfoot deformity: early results from a specialized North African foot and ankle unit”
(Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Challenges of orthopaedics and trauma care in the Africa, Near  and Middle East region
(Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 21, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Response to letter on risk factors for dislocation following total hip arthroplasty in developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 20, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

History of proximal femur fractures in the German literature
ConclusionThe historical contribution of  German-speaking surgeons to understanding the issue of proximal femur fractures and their operative treatment is far more significant than presented in the historical studies published in English. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 18, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in sacral tumour surgery and comprehensive description of a multidisciplinary program: a prospective study in a specialized hospital in China
ConclusionsOur proposed ERAS pathway for sacral tumour surgery and early walking facilitate safe and prompt discharge. ERAS protocols of sacral tumour surgery could decrease PLOS without significantly increasing postoperative complications, 60-day readmission rate and 60-day reoperation rate. The application of ERAS pathway in the field of sacral tumour surgery should have personalized feature with regard to resection type. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Does Google ’s Bard Chatbot perform better than ChatGPT on the European hand surgery exam?
ConclusionsThe main hypothesis of our study was not proved since Bard did not score significantly higher than ChatGPT when answering the MCQs of the EBHS diploma exam.  In conclusion, neither ChatGPT® nor Bard®, in their current versions, can pass the first part of the EBHS diploma exam. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Ultrasonographic assessment of magnetic growing rods overestimates the lengthening of the thoracic spine compared to radiographs in early-onset scoliotic patients
ConclusionsThis is the most extensive single-center study comparing US and X-ray data for MGRs in EOS patients. US overestimates thoracic spine elongation compared to X-ray. US elongation analysis could be appropriate in long thoracolumbar curves. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Clinical application of artificial intelligence-assisted three-dimensional planning in direct anterior approach hip arthroplasty
ConclusionUtilizing AIHIP for preoperative planning of direct anterior approach THA can significantly enhance the accuracy of prosthetic sizing with good reliability, decrease operation time, reduce intraoperative blood loss, and more effectively restore the length of both lower limbs. This approach has greater clinical application value. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Efficacy of the newly designed “SkyWalker” robot compared to the MAKO robotic system in primary total knee arthroplasty: a one-year follow-up study
ConclusionsThe newly developed “SkyWalker” robot showed comparable efficacy to the MAKO robot in terms of lower limb alignment accuracy and postoperative six month and one year follow-up of clinically assessed resumption of knee function. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

How shoulder immobilization after surgery influences daily activity — a prospective pedometer-based study
ConclusionGeneral physical activity is restricted during upper limb immobilization in adults. Therefore, activity-enhancing measures should be implemented in the early phase of rehabilitation after upper extremity surgery. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Joint line position change in primary total knee arthroplasty: a radiographic analysis comparing conventional and robotic techniques
ConclusionRA-TKA leads to better preservation of the JL position than C-TKA, and this seems to be dependent on the arthroplasty surgeon ’s preferences and techniques during TKA. Whether this statistically significant difference is clinically relevant needs to be further investigated. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 9, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Nail-extraction device mismatch: an issue in developing countries intramedullary nail removal practice
ConclusionsThe incidence of extraction device mismatch may portend a public health issue. There may be need for patient who had intra medullary nail insertion to be told their brand. We advocate for standardization of extraction device pitch for intramedullary nail. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - November 8, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research