Justification of Body Mass Index cutoffs for hip and knee joint arthroplasty among California orthopedic surgeons by Sophie V. Orr, Gavin C. Pereira, Blaine A. Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Many orthopedic surgeons choose not to perform joint arthroplasty on patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or above, citing poorer outcomes and increased procedure risk. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks Performed by Orthopedic Surgeons: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study in Akita Prefecture, Japan by Tatsuru Tomioka, Seietsu Senma, Yuichiro Narita, Masakazu Urayama, Satoshi Yumoto, Hiroki Ito, Toshiaki Aizawa, Tsuyoshi Shirahata, Hiroshi Aonuma, Nozomi Kaga, Norimitsu Masutani, Yusuke Yuasa, Hikaru Saito, Kunio Ebata, Kentaro Ouchi, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Yoichi Shimada

“…Multicenter studies of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks performed by orthopedic surgeons have not been reported. The purpose of this study was to clarify the safety and reliability of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks performed by orthopedic surgeons in Akita. …”
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Underutilization of coper/non-coper screening in anterior cruciate ligament injuries management in Italy: an online survey by Luca Macrelli, Luca Mallia, Gabriele Thiebat, Jacopo Emanuele Rocchi, Jacopo Emanuele Rocchi, Lee Herrington, Lee Herrington, Sebastiano Nutarelli, Sebastiano Nutarelli

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Bilateral Avulsion Fracture of the Fibula Head of the Knee Associated with Avulsion Fracture of the Iliotibial Band: A Rare Case of Fracture Segond Associated with Arcuate Fracture by Jonatas Brito de Alencar Neto, Clodoaldo José Duarte de Souza, Márcio Bezerra Gadelha Lopes, Maria Luzete Costa Cavalcante, Luiz Holanda Pinto Neto

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Epidemiological characteristics of elderly osteoporosis fractures and their association with air pollutants: a multi-center study in Hebei Province by Guangzhao Hou, Qian Xiao, Zhipeng Ye, Shihang Liu, Shuai Zhou, Yan Wang, Wenjing Li, Yingze Zhang, Hongzhi Lv

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ChatGPT is an Unreliable Source of Peer-Reviewed Information for Common Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Patient Questions by Jonathan D. Schwartzman, M. Kareem Shaath, Matthew S. Kerr, Cody C. Green, George J. Haidukewych

“…Conclusions: Investigation into ChatGPT’s response quality and use of peer-reviewed sources when prompted with archetypal pre-TKA and pre-THA questions found ChatGPT to provide mostly reliable responses based on fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon review of 4.4/6 for accuracy and 1.92/3 for completeness despite a 64.22% rate of citing inaccurate references. …”
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Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures by Yaniel Truffín Rodríguez, Gerardo Águila Tejeda

“…Several surgical procedures for repair of such lesions have been described and all of them constitute important tools for the orthopedic surgeon. Therefore, we conducted a literature review to discuss the current management of unstable ankle fractures based on the analysis of the published literature and the experiences in the Dr. …”
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The Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Bone Metastases by Daniel A. Müller, Rodolfo Capanna

“…A holistic collaboration among the oncologist, radiation therapist, and orthopedic surgeon is mandatory. Special attention has to be directed to osteolytic lesions in the periacetabular region as they can provoke pathological fractures and subsequent functional impairment. …”
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Dr.C. Rodrigo José Álvarez Cambras, a life of dedication to Orthopedics and Traumatology in Cuba by Royland Bejerano Durán, Lázaro Ernesto Horta Martínez, Melissa Sorá Rodríguez

“…Rodrigo José Álvarez Cambras was a renowned world-class cuban orthopedic surgeon, scientist and educator, deu to his various contributions to the level and improvement of the Orthopedics and Traumatology technique and rehabilitation process, as well as his promotion as an imminent professor. …”
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Orthopedic Considerations in the Pedestrian versus Motor Vehicle Accident Polytrauma Patient by Jason Samona, Robert Colen

“…The overlying theme displayed in the data analyzed in this paper demonstrates the vital importance of the orthopedic surgeon in the management of the PVMVA patient. …”
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Complications in a Young Adult Attributable to a Retained Pediatric Dynamic Hip Screw by Jonathan Bryant, Leroy Butler, Brandon Green, Daniel Krenk

“…We hope to equip the orthopedic surgeon with the reasons for or against hardware removal to optimize treatment to each patient. …”
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Predicting Fracture Risk in Patients with Metastatic Bone Disease of the Femur: A Pictorial Review Using Three Different Techniques by Shannon M. Kaupp, Kenneth A. Mann, Mark A. Miller, Timothy A. Damron

“…One of the key roles of an orthopedic surgeon treating metastatic bone disease (MBD) is fracture risk prediction. …”
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Evaluation of functional outcome in patients treated with locking compression plate for distal femur fractures by Kevin Sebastian, Dr Sanoj P. Poulose, Dr. Akhil K. Thomas, Dr. Shery Valsan

“… Distal femur fractures are always a challenge to an orthopedic surgeon. They may be unstable and comminuted. …”
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Triceps Tendon Avulsion in a Soldier: A Case Report by Rita Chorba, Collin Hu, Jess Feldtmann

“…The subject was then seen by an orthopedic surgeon and underwent surgical repair of the tendon within the recommended three-week timeframe for optimal outcomes. …”
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Knee-Spine Syndrome, a Common Presentation in Elderly Patients Who Are Candidate for Knee Arthroplasty: Educational Corner by Alireza Moharrami, Mohammad Mirahmadi Eraghi, Shahabaldin Beheshti Fard, Ali Asadifar, Ali Salehi, Sadulla Sharifpour, SM Javad Mortazavi

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Current Concepts in the Biopsy of Musculoskeletal Tumors by Costantino Errani, Francesco Traina, Fabrizio Perna, Carlotta Calamelli, Cesare Faldini

“…Biopsy should be carefully planned according to the site and definitive surgery and should be performed by an orthopedic surgeon with an experience in musculoskeletal oncology who will perform the definitive surgery. …”
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Effect of Synthetic Bone Graft Substitutes in Management of Nonunion in Long Bones: A Case Series by Muthamilselvan Kumanan, Manikandan Navaneethakrishnapandian, Mohamed Ibrahim

“…Introduction: Treating nonunion is a major concern for any orthopedic surgeon. Preparation of autograft for use in nonunion itself is associated with various complications, starting from donor site morbidities to postoperative wound infections. …”
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Validation of a Novel Landmark-guided Intra-articular Postero-medial Surgeon-administered Injection Technique by Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, Andrew I. Spitzer, MD, Jason Mussell, PhD, Ignacio Pasqualini, MD, Stan Dysart, MD, Jeffrey Gonzales, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD, Jess H. Lonner, MD, William Mihalko, MD, PhD

“…An anesthesiologist administered a US-guided ACB using 20 mL of dilute indocyanine dye. An orthopedic surgeon performed a medial parapatellar arthrotomy and introduced an 18-gauge needle 1-2 cm proximal to the palpated adductor tubercle angled posteromedially. …”
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Prospective Randomized Controlled Study of Hemostatic Efficacy with Kaolin-Impregnated Dressings in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Taking Anticoagulants Undergoing Debridement in an Outpatie... by Yeok Gu Hwang, Jin Woo Lee, Eun Ae Won, Seung Hwan Han

“…Minor debridement and removal of break down skin were performed by one orthopedic surgeon. Hemostasis on wound bed was achieved using kaolin-impregnated gauze (study group) and standard sterilized dry gauze (control group). …”
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Comparison of surgical wound infection and dehiscence following the use of two methods of nylon sutures and skin staples in staples in diabetic mellitus patients undergoing total k... by Haadiyeh Rahbari, Mohammadamin Ahmadi, Mina Amiri Doreh, Samira Mahmoudi, Parvin Ghaemmaghami, Armin Fereidouni

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