Meta-analysis finds 87% implant survivorship after 10 years in patients under 50 undergoing TKA
Young Knee Pain Has a New Solution
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17,705 patients aged less than 50 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a me…
Getting a new knee joint can give young adults the freedom to move again without pain.
Perspective on functional reconstruction and minimally invasive techniques for abdominal wall hernia management.
Can surgery fix your belly wall by restoring function instead of just closing the hole?
This perspective article discusses the shift from traditional anatomical repair toward functional reconstruction, minimally invasive compone…
Hernia surgery is shifting from just closing holes to restoring belly function, using new tools and team care to help patients move without …
Intertrochanteric fractures in adults 65 and older: epidemiology and outcomes at a referral center
For older adults in Ecuador, hip fractures from simple falls often lead to long hospital stays.
This descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study of 216 patients aged 65 years or older treated between 2019 and 2024 characterized in…
For older adults in Ecuador, hip fractures from simple falls often lead to long hospital stays and low survival rates.
Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Shows Small Advantages Over Total Knee Arthroplasty in Severe Anteromedial Knee Osteoarthritis
Smaller Knee Surgery Beats Full Replacement on Key Measures
A randomized trial of 350 patients with severe isolated anteromedial knee osteoarthritis at 10 arthroplasty centers compared medial unicompa…
A large randomized trial shows that replacing only the damaged part of the knee may help patients move more freely and feel less pain than r…
Meta-analysis identifies risk factors for necrosis after finger replantation
What Puts a Reattached Finger at Risk After Surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 3,645 patients undergoing finger replantation found several factors associated with postoperative n…
Smoking, waiting over eight hours, crush injuries, and blood clots significantly raise the odds that a reattached finger won't survive after…
Retrospective cohort finds nomogram predicts bone nonunion after spinal tuberculosis surgery
A New Prediction Tool Spots Spine Fusion Failures Before They Happen
A retrospective cohort of 178 patients undergoing debridement and instrumented fusion for spinal tuberculosis found 58 patients (32.6%) expe…
A new prediction model could help doctors identify before surgery which spinal TB patients are most likely to experience failed bone healing…
Surgical resection versus active surveillance for desmoid tumours at one year
Should You Have Surgery for a Desmoid Tumor, or Wait?
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 76 patients with desmoid tumours treated at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. Comparing surgic…
Surgery for desmoid tumors does not trigger growth as feared, and complete removal offers stable long-term results better than waiting.
Retrospective cohort study examines PVP in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and adjacent fracture risk.
After Spine Surgery, a Hidden Risk Lurks in Nearby Bones
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 429 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who underwent initial single-level …
Knowing which patients are most likely to fracture a neighboring vertebra after minimally invasive spine surgery could allow doctors to inte…
Selective transfer via Collingwood Hip Fracture Rule reduced median travel distance for hip fracture patients in Ontario LTC.
Hip Fracture Patients Could Travel Less, But Not Everyone Wins
This retrospective cross-sectional analysis examined transport distances for Ontario long-term care residents with hip fractures. Selective …
A new map-based study shows that while direct transport saves time for broken hips, it creates a heavy burden for emergency crews in remote …
LESS vs conventional laparoscopy shows no significant differences in perioperative outcomes for benign adnexal diseases
Does single-incision surgery offer real benefits for ovarian conditions?
A meta-analysis of 8 RCTs in patients with benign adnexal diseases found no significant differences between laparoendoscopic single-site sur…
Single-incision surgery for benign ovarian conditions offers no advantage over traditional laparoscopy for pain, recovery, or safety.
Meta-analysis compares femoral stem designs in total hip arthroplasty, showing varied revision and complication risks.
Which hip replacement stem lasts longer and causes fewer problems?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 51,375 stems in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty found anatomic stems had the hig…
Newer hip replacement stems last longer and cause fewer problems like loosening, but they carry a higher risk of serious joint infections co…
Narrative review suggests spontaneous-breathing anesthesia may offer cognitive protection in elderly surgical patients
Breathing Naturally Might Protect Elderly Brains
A narrative review of existing clinical evidence suggests spontaneous-breathing anesthesia may have cognitive protective effects compared to…
Letting older patients breathe naturally during surgery could help keep their minds sharp by reducing brain stress and inflammation.