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Background: Orthopedic surgery is a specialty at risk for medical malpractice claims. We aimed to assess the frequency of alleged malpractice cases related to orthopedic surgery in the Netherlands from the last 15 years. Methods: We systematically se...

Sterile silicone ring tourniquets (SSRTs) reduce intraoperative bleeding and provide a wide surgical view. Moreover, they reduce the risk of contamination and are cheaper than conventional pneumatic tourniquets. Our study describes the perioperative...

Limb salvage surgeries utilizing endoprostheses and allografts are performed for a variety of oncologic conditions. These reconstructions can fail and require revision for many reasons, which are outlined and classified into mechanical failures (soft...

Background: Orthopedic surgery typically results in moderate to severe pain in a majority of patients. Opioids were traditionally the primary medication to target mechanisms of pain transmission. Multimodal analgesia has become a preferred method of...

Background/Objective: The present study is a scoping review of the literature from Medline, PubMed, and Scopus databases from 2000 to 2025. Studies were selected based on predefined criteria, including the intraoperative administration of methadone d...

Surgical site infection (SSI) after elective orthopedic foot and ankle surgery is uncommon and may be higher in selected patient groups. Our main aim was to investigate the risk factors for SSI in elective orthopedic foot surgery and the microbiologi...

Purpose: This study aims to describe the incidence of postoperative urinary retention among pediatric patients undergoing orthopedic surgery and identify risk factors. Methods: The Pediatric Health Information System was used to identify children age...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of QR (quick response) codes in explaining the proper method for orthotic use after orthopedic surgery. A questionnaire survey was adopted to evaluate patient satisfaction with education and traini...

Bone remodeling is a dynamic process involving bone resorption and formation that is regulated on a cellular level and impacted by mechanical stress. A variety of Orthopedic surgery treatment strategies can affect bone remodeling, which can in turn m...

The aging population and the associated demand for orthopedic surgeries are increasing health costs. Although the Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG) system was introduced to offer incentives for hospitals, concerns remain that reimbursements for older a...

Epidural analgesia is effective and an accepted treatment for postoperative pain. Urinary retention is a known complication, but its description is mostly in the adult literature. Management of urinary catheter (UC) placement and removal is an import...

Background: Genetic variability in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) may influence immune regulation and systemic inflammation, factors potentially relevant for outcomes in orthopedic surgery. This study explored the association of the VDR rs7975232 (ApaI...

Background and objectives: Preoperative anxiety is an enormous feeling of fear that is seen in all patients undergoing surgery. The severity of anxiety may vary depending on the type of surgery and anesthesia to be performed. The aim of this study is...

Hydration practices in the view of hip, knee, or spine surgery instruct patients to avoid caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, and sugar-sweetened drinks because they adversely impact body fluid homeostasis. However, some patients might be inclin...

Blood transfusion is a common and often necessary medical procedure during surgery. However, most physicians rely on their personal clinical experience to determine whether a patient requires a transfusion. This generally involves considering the ris...

(1) Background: It is well known that the success of surgical procedures is related to optimal postoperative management and follow-up. In this regard, mHealth technologies could potentially improve perioperative care. Based on these considerations, t...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool in orthopedic surgery. It provides new methods to increase surgical precision, improve patient safety, and support personalized treatment plans. This review presents a comprehensive analys...

This paper is a systematic review of the literature on 3D-printed anatomical replicas used as templates for precontouring the fixation plates in orthopedic surgery. Embase, PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus and Springer databases were consulted for informatio...

Background: Orthopedic surgery and the corresponding events (i.e., immobilization and muscle disuse) result in a cascade of biological events to promote healing but can come with the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. A good nutritional statu...

Unidirectional porous hydroxyapatite (UDPHAp) was developed as a remarkable scaffold characterized by a distinct structure with unidirectional pores oriented in the horizontal direction and connected through interposes. We evaluated the radiographic...

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have led to improvements in outcomes in several surgical fields, through multimodal optimization of patient pathways, reductions in complications, improved patient experiences and reductions in the len...

Intricate lesions of the musculoskeletal system require reconstructive orthopedic surgery to restore the correct biomechanics. Careful pre-operative planning of the surgical steps on 2D image data is an essential tool to increase the precision and sa...

Falls in older adults pose significant health risks and have both physical and psychological effects. This condition is an important factor influencing fall anxiety and fall behaviors. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fall...

The use of wearable technology is steadily increasing. In orthopedic trauma surgery, where the musculoskeletal system is directly affected, focus has been directed towards assessing aspects of physical functioning, activity behavior, and mobility/dis...

Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a potential complication in any type of surgery and can occur up to one year after the procedure in the case of implant placement. In the field of orthopedic and hand surgery, the rate of SSIs is a relevant i...

Effective pain control after orthopedic surgery is essential in veterinary practice, particularly in small-breed dogs with low physiological reserves. This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy and tolerability of five postoperative pain prot...

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following orthopedic surgeries and to identify independent clinical, laboratory, and procedural factors associated with th...

Background: Gram-negative bacterial infections represent an increasingly relevant challenge in orthopedic surgery, particularly in complex patients exposed to major trauma, revision procedures, prolonged hospitalization, previous antimicrobial therap...

Background and Objectives: Postoperative recovery after orthopedic surgery is associated with psychological and functional factors, yet the independent associations of anxiety and care dependency with postoperative recovery remain unclear. This study...

Orthopedic procedures trigger a complex inflammatory response that plays a central role in tissue repair and postoperative recovery. However, excessive or dysregulated inflammation may contribute to complications such as periprosthetic joint infectio...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication that can occur during and after postoperative treatment, including in treatment after orthopedic surgery. The current guidelines for VTE prophylaxis in postoperative patients recommend the use of...

Background: Pediatric orthopedic nursing requires specialized competencies to optimize patient outcomes, particularly in the complex realm of pediatric surgery. This study explores the effectiveness of the Pediatric Nursing Excellence (PNE) Model in...

Perioperative rehabilitation is crucial for patients receiving surgery in order to reduce complications and mortality. Conventional methods such as verbal instructions and pre-recorded video are commonly used, but several disadvantages exist. Therefo...

Background/Objectives: Postoperative pain in lower extremity orthopedic surgery remains inadequately controlled. Magnesium sulfate may serve as an effective adjunct to reduce pain and opioid use. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous mag...

(1) Background: limited data exist regarding the occurrence of hypotension associated with dexmedetomidine use and its risk factors in the context of intraoperative sedation for patients receiving peripheral nerve blocks. (2) Method: This single-cent...

Purpose: This review examines the recent literature on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) published in the Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy (KSSTA) journal in 2023. The aim was to identify key r...

Orthopedic and trauma surgery is undergoing a profound and multifaceted transformation [...]

Orthopedic and lower limb fracture surgeries are among the most frequent emergency procedures and are commonly performed under general anesthesia (GA). Background and clinical significance: Epidemiologically, postoperative coma after GA is rare (0.00...

The clinical use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained increasing attention as a regenerative strategy in veterinary orthopedic surgery, yet its efficacy beyond osteoarthritis remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the therapeut...

Regional anesthesia has been considered a great tool for maximizing post-operative pain control while minimizing opioid consumption. Post-operative rebound pain, characterized by hyperalgesia after the peripheral nerve block, can however diminish or...

Objectives: To provide a narrative overview of popliteal artery injury (PAI) associated with orthopedic knee surgery, focusing on its mechanisms, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, treatment strategies, and medico-legal appraisal within the Italian...

Accurate knowledge of the prevalence and trends of orthopedic surgeries can facilitate the design of medical plans for effective treatments. The National Endoprosthetic Registry (NER) in Romania provides statistics on endoprosthetic activity (hip, kn...

This narrative review of the literature, consisting of papers found in PubMed and The Cochrane Library published up to 31 July 2023, analyzed those that were deemed to be closely related to the title of this paper. It was encountered that the peril o...

Background: The assessment of cardiac risk is challenging for elderly patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery with preoperative functional limitations. Currently, no specific cardiac risk scores are available for these critical patients. Echocar...

There is a trend towards increased perioperative bleeding in patients with plasma fibrinogen levels < 200 mg/dL⁻¹. This study aimed to assess whether there is an association between preoperative fibrinogen levels and perioperative blood-prod...

Dexmedetomidine prevents postoperative cognitive dysfunction by inhibiting high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), which acts as an inflammatory marker. This study investigated the HMGB1 levels and the cognitive function using a Mini-Cog© score in el...

Personalized care models are dominating modern medicine. These models are rooted in teaching future physicians the skill set to keep up with innovation. In orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, education is increasingly influenced by augmented reality...

An emerging issue for orthopedic surgeons is how to manage patients with active or previous COVID-19 disease, avoiding any major risks for the surgeons and the O.R. personnel. This monocentric prospective observational study aims to assess the preval...

Background and Objectives: Surgical-site infection remains a major complication of clean orthopedic surgery, particularly when implants or instrumentation are used. Although shorter perioperative prophylaxis is generally accepted for most clean proce...

Background/Objectives: Myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) is a common, often asymptomatic complication in geriatric orthopedic patients that increases postoperative mortality. The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) may not adequately c...