Comparison of the clinical outcomes between proximal femoral nail anti-rotation with cement enhancement and hemiarthroplasty among elderly osteoporotic patients with intertrochanteric fracture
The proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) with cement enhancement enhances the anchorage ability of internal fixation in elderly with osteoporotic intertrochanteric fracture. However, whether it is superi... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiang Zhou, Tao Chen, Yu-lin Jiang, De-bin Chen and Zhi-yong Tian Tags: Research Source Type: research

Identification and bioinformatics analysis of lncRNAs in serum of patients with ankylosing spondylitis
The aim of this study was to explore the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression profiles in serum of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The role of these lncRNAs in this complex autoimmune situation n... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jianqiang Kou, Yongchen Bie, Mingquan Liu, Liqin Wang, Xiangyun Liu, Yuanliang Sun and Xiujun Zheng Tags: Research Source Type: research

The small screw-apex distance is potentially associated with femoral head osteonecrosis in adults with femoral neck fractures treated by closed reduction and percutaneous 3 parallel cannulated screws
Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are among the most common fractures in elderly individuals. Surgery is the main treatment for FNFs, and osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is one of the unacceptable complic... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiaoxiao Zhou, Shengyang Guo, Wenjun Pan, Linyuan Zhang, Houlin Ji and Yang Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Arthroscopic inferior leaf meniscectomy of the involved anterior horn in the lateral meniscus horizontal tear via an accessary extreme far anteromedial portal
An accessory extreme far anteromedial portal can improve visualisation and ease inferior leaf meniscectomy in patients with lateral meniscal anterior horn horizontal tears. However, the therapeutic outcomes of... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Na Guo, Cheng-bing Yang, An-hong Wang, Ying Jin, Shu-hong Wu and Hua-zhang Xiong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Therapeutic advantage of teriparatide in very elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures: a functional and BMD analysis
This study investigates its efficacy in functional recovery post... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ooi Chin Sheng, Wen-Tien Wu, Cheng-Huan Peng, Ting-Kuo Yao, Ing-Ho Chen, Jen-Hung Wang and Kuang-Ting Yeh Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effects of psychological distress after surgery in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion
The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychological distress pre-operatively, at 3, 6, and 12 months in patients who underwent lumbar spine fusion surgery. (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Qiang Li, Jian Luan, Yong Lin, Meng Kong, Xinhu Guo and Jindong Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Finite element analysis of biomechanical effects of percutaneous cement discoplasty in scoliosis
To investigate the effect of bone cement on the vertebral body and biomechanical properties in percutaneous cement discoplasty (PCD) for degenerative lumbar disc disease. (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cunheng Yang, Fumin Wang, Xingxing Huang, Hao Zhang, Shengbo Shi, Fangjun Meng Zhang, Junxiao Gao and Xiaobing Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reliability of thoracolumbar burst fracture classification in the Swedish Fracture Register
The Swedish Fracture Register (SFR) is a national quality register for all types of fractures in Sweden. Spine fractures have been included since 2015 and are classified using a modified AOSpine classification... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Simon Blixt, Fabian Burmeister, Sebastian Mukka, Lukas Bobinski, Peter F örsth, Olof Westin and Paul Gerdhem Tags: Research Source Type: research

FTH1 protects against osteoarthritis by MAPK pathway inhibition of extracellular matrix degradation
Ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1) is an important subunit of ferro-storing proteins and is indispensable for iron metabolism. Though it has been extensively studied in numerous organs and diseases, the relationshi... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zhikun Yuan, Lingfeng Yang, Yanhui Li, Xuming Li, Changgui Peng, Jianying Pan and Daozhang Cai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Survivorship of the fixed-bearing medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: mean 14-year follow-up in a single medical center
This study aimed to report the long-term survival of fixed-bearing medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) with a mean of 14-year follow-up, and to determine possible risk factors of failure. (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kung-Tseng Hung, Chun ‑Chieh Chen, Yu-Chih Lin, Sheng-Hsun Lee, Chih-Chien Hu, Yu-Han Chang, Pang-Hsin Hsieh, Hsin-Nung Shih and Chih-Hsiang Chang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on pain, knee function, and psychological status in patients after primary total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The clinical efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) after Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is still controversial, and the purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of CBT on pain, knee fun... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kun Liu, Yuandong Liu, Xukai Ma, Donglin Fu and Zongqing Fan Tags: Research Source Type: research

The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Italian version in people with chronic low back pain
There is evidence to suggest that assessing back-specific altered self-perception may be useful when seeking to understand and manage low back pain (LBP). The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) is... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marco Monticone, Carolina Maurandi, Elisa Porcu, Federico Arippa, Benedict M. Wand and Giorgio Corona Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clinical outcomes following direct anterior approach during total hip arthroplasty without hip extension: a retrospective comparative study
This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing THA with DAA using either th... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hua-zhang Xiong, Kuan Xiang, Xiu-qi Liu, Ying Jin, He-he Zhong, Shu-hong Wu and Jia-chen Peng Tags: Research Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta-analysis of hybrid vs. cemented stems – which method is more optimal for revision total knee arthroplasty?
The number of primary and revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) cases are expected to increase in future. There are various advantages and disadvantage to employing either of the two main types of stem fixati... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yogen Thever, Sir Young James Loh, Raghuraman Raghavan, Rong Chuin Toh and Ing How Moo Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Complex regional pain syndrome: diagnostic challenges and favorable response to prednisolone
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), characterized by severe and disproportionate pain, is a rare and debilitating condition. Due to its rarity, evidence-based treatment guidelines remain limited, creating a... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jimmy Olomi and Victoria Munthali Tags: Case Report Source Type: research