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The Use of orthoplastic techniques for the treatment of lower extremity osteomyelitis and its response to inflammatory markers employing transitional muscle flaps

Coleman Clougherty, Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo*, Grace C. Craig, Kartick Patel and Ashley M. Mandela

Treating chronic wounds of the lower extremity with underlying osteomyelitis remains challenging. When stand.. Read more

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Maximum surgical blood ordering schedule for common orthopedic surgical procedures in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria

Majeed Babajide Adegboye* and Dotun Musiliu Kadir

Background: Blood transfusion is an important part of management of patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries.. Read more

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Orthoplastic consideration during distal tibia deformity and limb lengthening utilizing truelok hexapod circular external fixator

Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo*, Stephen Frania and Hyrczyk Jeremy

Background: This case study examines the utilization of Hexapod Truelok circular external fixation as well a.. Read more

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Intracapsular hip fractures in the young adult patient: Early vs. late intervention

Philip Rosinsky*, Danielle Elmaliache, Eyal Hendler, Shaul Sagiv and Tavor Hovav

Introduction: The treatment of choice for intracapsular hip fractures in younger patients is reduction and internal fixation as opposed t.. Read more

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Evaluation of long term results of submuscular plating in paediatric femoral shaft fractures: A 10-year study

Towseef Ahmad Bhat*, Tariq Ahmad Bhat, Khalid Muzafeer and Mohammad Haseeb

Background: Plate osteosynthesis is an acceptable method for paediatric femur fractures. Submuscular plating is increasingly becoming mo.. Read more

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Ultrasound scanning as a screening method for extremity fractures in adult trauma patients in Emergency Department: A diagnostic study

Shervin Faramand, Abdoulah Arshadi, Shahram Bagheri-Hariri*, Shahriar Shahriarian, Mona Arbab and Mojtaba Sedaghat

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound in comparison with standard X-ray for screening extremities.. Read more

Commentary

Targeting the bone in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: In depth - The truth?

Massimo Varenna* and Chiara Crotti

Editorial

Is joint manipulation an effective treatment approach for patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy?

Stasinopoulos Dimitrios*

Original Article

Rate of correction of angular deformities of the knee in skeletally immature patients by Eightplate temporary hemiepiphysiodesis

Mohamed Khaled*, Nariman Abol Oyoun, Mohamed Ragab and Abdelkhalek Hafez

Introduction: Angular deformities of the pediatric knees result in pain, gait disturbance, early joint degeneration, and cosmetic probl.. Read more

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A cross-sectional study of risk factors associated with back pain among administrative female employees in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lujain Sulayem, Zenat Khired*, Mashael H. Aljuwayed and Nahlah M. Alrajhi

Background: Back pain is a common concern among sedentary office workers. The objective of this study is to evaluate the intensity of b.. Read more

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Ankle fusion in Charcot neuroarthropathy by narrow dynamic compression plate through anterior approach

Essam El-Sherief, Hossam Abubeih*, Mohammed Khaled Hassan and Galal Z. Said

Background: Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a progressive, destructive disease of the bones and joints. Charcot ankle and hind foot de.. Read more

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Comparative study of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction versus conservative treatment among non-athletes: A 10-years follow-up

Satish Kumar*, Kaushalendra Singh and Gaggan Chadha

Objective: To compare outcome of conservative versus operative treatment for complete Anterior Cruciate Liga.. Read more

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Major limb-sparing treatment results following foot and ankle infection in patients with and without diabetes mellitus

Chayanin Angthong*, Rada Phatanakitjumroon and Petai Sopasilapa

Background: Little is known about the outcomes following major limb-sparing treatment (treatments avoiding b.. Read more