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  1. The spread of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to transformative advancements in diverse sectors, including healthcare. Specifically, generative writing systems have shown potential in various applications...

    Authors: Stefano Pagano, Sabrina Holzapfel, Tobias Kappenschneider, Matthias Meyer, Günther Maderbacher, Joachim Grifka and Dominik Emanuel Holzapfel
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:61
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  2. Bone marrow lesion (BML) is an important magnetic resonance finding (MRI) finding that predicts knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of proximal tibial morphology on ...

    Authors: Hikaru K. Ishibashi, Eiji Sasaki, Kyota Ishibashi, Daisuke Chiba, Takahiro Tsushima, Yuka Kimura, Gentaro Kumagai, Eiichi Tsuda, Kaori Sawada, Tatsuya Mikami and Yasuyuki Ishibashi
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:60
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  3. Obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) is a weakening or paralysis of the upper arm caused by brachial plexus injury followed by a muscle paralysis with severe repercussions on the movement of the shoulder jo...

    Authors: Giuseppe Porcellini, Marco Montemagno, Chiara Manzini, Gabriele Fiumana, Andrea Giorgini, Gianmario Micheloni and Luigi Tarallo
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:59
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  4. The aim of this study is a clinical evaluation of the center of rotation (COR) placement towards a patient’s recovery with respect to daily living ability and mobility. In past experiments based on three-dimen...

    Authors: Christopher Nieschk, Johanna Abelmann-Brockmann, Leonard Lisitano, Annabel Fenwick, Heinz Röttinger, Michael Ecker, Edgar Mayr and Timon Röttinger
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:58
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  5. Articular screw penetration is one of the most common hardware-related problems after scaphoid fracture fixation, occurring in up to two-thirds of patients, in particular into the scaphotrapezotrapezoidal (STT...

    Authors: Pierre-Emmanuel Chammas, Maxime Pastor, Michel Chammas and Geert Alexander Buijze
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:57
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  6. Surgical treatment of pertrochanteric fractures is one of the most performed surgeries in orthogeriatrics. Proximal femoral nailing, the most performed procedure, is often used as a training surgery for young ...

    Authors: D. J. Haslhofer, J. M. Stiftinger, N. Kraml, F. Dannbauer, C. Schmolmüller, T. Gotterbarm, O. Kwasny and A. Klasan
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:56
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  8. Plate osteosynthesis with implants made of carbon-fibre-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) has recently been introduced for the treatment of fractures of the proximal humerus (PHFs). The advantages of ...

    Authors: Michael Kimmeyer, Jonas Schmalzl, Verena Rentschler, Christian Schieffer, Arno Macken, Christian Gerhardt and Lars-Johannes Lehmann
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:54
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  9. Lateral, All-Round and All-Inside (LARAI) portal is a viewing or working portal for observing and repairing the lesions of the lateral meniscus. However, there are safety concerns about popliteal artery (PA) i...

    Authors: Yi Long, Zhengzheng Zhang, Min Zhou, Jingyi Hou, Yunfeng Zhou, Liang Jiang, Xiaoding Xu and Rui Yang
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:53
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  10. While clinical and patient-reported outcomes have been investigated in patients after InternalBrace™-augmented anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACL-IB), less is known regarding restoration of functional perf...

    Authors: Linda Bühl, Sebastian Müller, Corina Nüesch, Geert Pagenstert, Annegret Mündermann and Christian Egloff
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:52
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  11. Percutaneous iliosacral (IS) screw fixation and trans-iliac trans-sacral (TITS) screw fixation are clinically effective treatments of posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. In order to accurately assess the sa...

    Authors: An-Jhih Luo, Angela Wang, Chih-Yang Lai, Yi-Hsun Yu, Yung-Heng Hsu, Ying-Chao Chou and I.-Jung Chen
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:51
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  12. Both modular and monoblock tapered fluted titanium (TFT) stems are increasingly being used for revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). However, the differences between the two designs in clinical outcomes and ...

    Authors: Daofeng Wang, Hua Li, Wupeng Zhang, Huanyu Li, Cheng Xu, Wanheng Liu and Jiantao Li
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:50
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  13. Surgery involving implantable devices is widely used to solve several health issues. National registries are essential tools for implantable device surveillance and vigilance. In 2017, the European Union encou...

    Authors: Simona Pascucci, Francesco Langella, Michela Franzò, Marco Giovanni Tesse, Enrico Ciminello, Alessia Biondi, Eugenio Carrani, Letizia Sampaolo, Gustavo Zanoli, Pedro Berjano and Marina Torre
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:49
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  14. This study aimed to analyze the clinical efficacy of one-stage anterior debridement of lower cervical tuberculosis using iliac crest bone graft fusion and internal fixation.

    Authors: Ping Xia, Pengfei Tao, Xiaolong Zhao, Xianglin Peng, Songfeng Chen, Xiucai Ma, Lei Fan, Jing Feng and Feifei Pu
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:48
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  15. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease associated with a severe impact on quality of life. However, unfortunately, there are no evidence-based guidelines for the non-surgical management of this disease....

    Authors: Elisa Pesare, Giovanni Vicenti, Elisaveta Kon, Massimo Berruto, Roberto Caporali, Biagio Moretti and Pietro S. Randelli
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:47
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  16. There is no evidence in the current literature about the best treatment option in sacral fracture with or without neurological impairment.

    Authors: Alessandro Aprato, Luigi Branca Vergano, Alessandro Casiraghi, Francesco Liuzza, Umberto Mezzadri, Alberto Balagna, Lorenzo Prandoni, Mohamed Rohayem, Lorenzo Sacchi, Amarildo Smakaj, Mario Arduini, Alessandro Are, Concetto Battiato, Marco Berlusconi, Federico Bove, Stefano Cattaneo…
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:46
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  17. Pathological fracture of the humerus causes severe pain, limited use of the hand, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of intramedullary nailing and locking plate in treating...

    Authors: Karl Wu, Ting Lin and Cheng-Han Lee
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:45
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  18. The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) has been designed for patients with knee osteoarthritis and has a widespread use. It has 12 questions, with each question having the same weight for the overall score. Some authors ...

    Authors: Matthias Luger, Clemens Schopper, Eliana S. Krottenthaler, Mahmoud Mahmoud, Thomas Heyse, Tobias Gotterbarm and Antonio Klasan
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:44
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  19. The primary objective was to report our early results after a one-stage procedure [open reduction (OR), Dega pelvic osteotomy (DPO), and femoral osteotomy (FO) when needed] for surgical management of a cohort ...

    Authors: AboBakr Zein, Ahmed A. Khalifa, Mohamed Eslam Elsherif, Hassan Elbarbary and Mohamed Youness Badaway
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:43
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  20. Carbon-fibre (CF) plates are increasingly used for fracture fixation. This systematic review evaluated complications associated with CF plate fixation. It also compared outcomes of patients treated with CF pla...

    Authors: Zeger Rijs, Amber Weekhout, Stef Daniel, Jan W. Schoones, Olivier Q. Groot, Santiago A. Lozano-Calderon and Michiel A. J. van de Sande
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:42
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  21. Rotator cuff muscles stabilise the glenohumeral joint and contribute to the initial abduction phase with other shoulder muscles. This study aimed to determine if the load-induced increase in shoulder muscle ac...

    Authors: Eleonora Croci, Fabian Warmuth, Cornelia Baum, Balazs Krisztian Kovacs, Corina Nüesch, Daniel Baumgartner, Andreas Marc Müller and Annegret Mündermann
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:41
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  22. The optimal total knee arthroplasty (TKA) rotational alignment and how best to obtain and measure it are debatable. The aim was to analyse the reliability of the Berger femoral, three different tibial and four...

    Authors: José A. Hernández-Hermoso, Lexa Nescolarde, Federico Yañez-Siller, Juan Calle-García, Damian Garcia-Perdomo and Ricard Pérez-Andres
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:40
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  23. Ollier’s disease can cause severe length discrepancy of the lower extremities and deformity in children. Osteotomy and limb lengthening with external fixation can correct the limb deformity. This study evaluat...

    Authors: Chunxing Wu, Yiyong Huang, Peng Huang, Yueqiang Mo, Dahui Wang and Bo Ning
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:39
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  24. Immediate revision refers to a reoperation that involves resetting, draping, and exchanging the implant, after wound closure in total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of...

    Authors: Jules Descamps, Victoria Teissier, Wilfrid Graff, Antoine Mouton, Pierre-Alban Bouché and Simon Marmor
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:38
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  25. Extensive literature exists about the treatment of ankle osteochondral lesions, but there is no specific review of retrograde drilling, despite its common application. Indications for retrograde drilling are s...

    Authors: Elena Artioli, Antonio Mazzotti, Simone Gerardi, Alberto Arceri, Francesca Barile, Marco Manzetti, Giovanni Viroli, Alberto Ruffilli and Cesare Faldini
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:37
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  26. This joint report from the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT) and the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP) aims for a consensus around the scientific rationale and cli...

    Authors: L. Landi, P. Tranquilli Leali, L. Barbato, A. M. Carrassi, N. Discepoli, P. C. M. Muti, G. Oteri, M. Rigoni, E. Romanini, C. Ruggiero, U. Tarantino, E. Varoni, N. M. Sforza and M. L. Brandi
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:36
    Content type: Review article Published on:

  27. Intramedullary nailing (IN) seems to be the best primary surgical treatment for patients with either polyostotic fibrous dysplasia or McCune–Albright syndrome (PFD/MAS) when the femur and tibia are totally aff...

    Authors: E. Ippolito, P. Farsetti, R. Caterini, G. Gorgolini, A. Caterini and F. De Maio
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:35
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  28. The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenge in clinical practice. Many novel serum and joint fluid biomarkers have important implications for the diagnosis of PJI. The presented s...

    Authors: Xudong Su, Bo Zhu, Leilei Qin, Jianye Yang, Li Wei, Zhenghao Xu, Keyu Wei, Jiayi Wang, Li Chen, Chen Zhao, Cheng Chen, Wei Huang, Yan Xiong and Ning Hu
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:34
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  29. The aim of the present study was to identify potential race- or gender-specific differences in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial footprint location from the tibia anatomical coordinate system (tACS) orig...

    Authors: Lihang Zhang, Changzhao Li, Jiaying Zhang, Diyang Zou, Dimitris Dimitriou, Xing Xing, Tsung-Yuan Tsai and Pingyue Li
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:33
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  30. Minimally invasive spine surgery is a field of active and intense research. Image-guided percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) placement is a valid alternative to the standard free-hand technique, thanks to technol...

    Authors: Giuseppe La Rocca, Edoardo Mazzucchi, Fabrizio Pignotti, Luigi Aurelio Nasto, Gianluca Galieri, Pierluigi Rinaldi, Vincenzo De Santis, Enrico Pola and Giovanni Sabatino
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:32
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  31. Proximal femoral fractures are a serious complication, especially for elderly patients. Therefore, we have aimed to answer the following research question: What is the postfracture mortality rate in the elderl...

    Authors: Nike Walter, Dominik Szymski, Steve Kurtz, Volker Alt, David W. Lowenberg, Edmund Lau and Markus Rupp
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:31
    Content type: Brief communication Published on:

  32. Conventionally, two 4.5 mm cortical screws inserted toward the posterior tibial cortex are usually advocated for the fixation of Fulkerson osteotomy. This finite element analysis aimed to compare the biomechan...

    Authors: Faruk Aykanat, Ozkan Kose, Bulent Guneri, H. Kursat Celik, Albert Cakar, Ersin Tasatan and Mihaela-Elena Ulmeanu
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:30
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  33. Indications for total hip arthroplasties (THA) differ from primary osteoarthritis (OA), which allows elective surgery through femoral neck fractures (FNF), which require timely surgical care. The aim of this i...

    Authors: Dominik Szymski, Nike Walter, Paula Krull, Oliver Melsheimer, Melanie Schindler, Alexander Grimberg, Volker Alt, Arnd Steinbrueck and Markus Rupp
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:29
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  34. Pipkin type III femoral head fractures are relatively rare injuries. Few studies have explored and described the treatment and outcomes of Pipkin type III femoral head fractures. The purpose of this study was ...

    Authors: Shanxi Wang, Xiaojun Yu, Bohua Li, Qing Ding, Tianqi Wang, Qin Li, Lei Liu and Hua Wu
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:28
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  35. A highly cited paper (HCP) is considered a landmark that can influence both research and clinical practice. The characteristics of HCPs in avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH) were identified and the...

    Authors: Raju Vaishya, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin N. Mamdapur, Abhishek Vaish and Filippo Migliorini
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:27
    Content type: Review article Published on:

  36. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment mononeuropathy. Menopausal status and/or estrogen level may play a role in CTS. The evidence regarding the association between hormone replacement the...

    Authors: Worapaka Manosroi, Pichitchai Atthakomol, Phichayut Phinyo and Pojsakorn Danpanichkul
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:26
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  37. Septic and aseptic nonunion require different therapeutic strategies. However, differential diagnosis is challenging, as low-grade infections and biofilm-bound bacteria often remain undetected. Therefore, the ...

    Authors: Katharina Trenkwalder, Sandra Erichsen, Ferdinand Weisemann, Peter Augat, Matthias Militz, Christian von Rüden, Tobias Hentschel and Simon Hackl
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:25
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  38. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) alignment has recently become a hot topic in the orthopedics arthroplasty literature. Coronal plane alignment especially has gained increasing attention since it is considered a c...

    Authors: F. Matassi, F. Pettinari, F. Frasconà, M. Innocenti and R. Civinini
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:24
    Content type: Review article Published on:

  39. Kienböck’s disease is idiopathic lunate avascular necrosis, which may lead to lunate collapse, abnormal carpal motion and wrist arthritis. The current study aimed to assess the outcomes of treating stage IIIA ...

    Authors: Ahmed Shams, Mohamed Ahmed Samy, Mohamed Kamal Mesregah and Ahmed Abdelazim Abosalem
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:23
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  40. Resection of musculoskeletal tumors and reconstruction with tumor endoprostheses often results in blood loss requiring transfusion of blood products. We assessed the blood-saving potential of using monopolar t...

    Authors: Jan Puetzler, Andrea Ulrike Steinbicker, Jana Santel, Niklas Deventer, Michael Jahn, Alexander Zarbock, Georg Gosheger, Martin Schulze and Dana Janina Jenke
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:22
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  41. Although fibromyalgia is associated with poor outcomes following orthopedic surgeries, several studies show some benefit from surgical intervention and nevertheless recommend operative treatment when indicated...

    Authors: Ron Gurel, Matias Vidra, Etay Elbaz, Shai Factor, Efi Kazum, Assaf Bivas, Eran Maman, Ofir Chechik and Dani Rotman
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:21
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  42. Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) include several conditions in which one or more peripheral nerves are damaged. Trauma is one of the most common causes of PNIs and young people are particularly affected. They ...

    Authors: Andrea Lavorato, Gelsomina Aruta, Raffaele De Marco, Pietro Zeppa, Paolo Titolo, Michele Rosario Colonna, Mariarosaria Galeano, Alfio Luca Costa, Francesca Vincitorio, Diego Garbossa and Bruno Battiston
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:20
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  43. There is a paucity of data regarding the prevalence of preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with long bone (including femur, tibia and fibula) fractures of the lower limbs. We performed a meta-a...

    Authors: Yaowen Hu, Liwen Zhu, Xuan Tian and Fangfang Duan
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:19
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  44. Complex proximal humeral fractures (cPHFs) represent an important public health concern, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has emerged as a feasible treatment option in the elderly with high functional d...

    Authors: Elisa Troiano, Giacomo Peri, Irene Calò, Giovanni Battista Colasanti, Nicola Mondanelli and Stefano Giannotti
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:18
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  45. Multiple doses of dexamethasone and tranexamic acid can inhibit postoperative inflammation and reduce fibrinolysis and perioperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty. In this single-center, double-blind, ...

    Authors: Wenyu Jiang, Xing Wang, Hong Xu, Menghan Liu, Jinwei Xie, Qiang Huang, Ronghua Zhou, Zongke Zhou and Fuxing Pei
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:17
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  46. This study aimed to compare functional outcomes of a volar plate osteosynthesis for distal radius fractures (DRF) performed with either a standard volar approach (SVA), which required detachment of the pronato...

    Authors: Gerhild Thalhammer, Laura A. Hruby, Theresia Dangl, Jonas Liebe, Jochen Erhart and Thomas Haider
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:16
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  47. The functional results of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) are controversial and the medium- to long-term revision rates are relatively high. The aim of the present study was to analyze the stresses of TEA in it...

    Authors: Lorenzo Nalbone, Francesco Monac, Luca Nalbone, Tommaso Ingrassia, Vito Ricotta, Vincenzo Nigrelli, Massimo Ferruzza, Luigi Tarallo, Giuseppe Porcellini and Lawrence Camarda
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:15
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  48. This review was conducted to compare the efficacy of suprapatellar (SP) and infrapatellar (IP) approaches for treating distal tibial fractures with intramedullary nailing.

    Authors: Chen-Yuan Yang, Soon-Tzeh Tay and Liang-Tseng Kuo
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:14
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  49. Intervertebral disc nucleus degeneration initiates a degenerative cascade and can induce chronic low back pain. Nucleus replacement aims to replace the nucleus while the annulus is still intact. Over time, sev...

    Authors: Amparo Vanaclocha, Vicente Vanaclocha, Carlos M. Atienza, Pablo Clavel, Pablo Jordá-Gómez, Carlos Barrios and Leyre Vanaclocha
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:13
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  50. Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) is a benign locally aggressive tumor frequently treated with intralesional curettage and cementation. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term incidence of arthrit...

    Authors: Walid Atef Ebeid, Ismail Tawfeek Badr, Mohamed Kamal Mesregah and Bahaa Zakarya Hasan
    Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023 24:11
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