Nepal Orthopedic Association Journal (NOAJ)

Publishes latest development in the field of orthopedic Surgery

ISSN (Online): 2990-7551

ISSN (Print): 2091-0177

Frequency of Publication: Semiannual

Language of Publication: English

Starting year: 2010

Format of Publication: Online and Print

The Nepal orthopedic Association Journal (NOAJ) is an open access peer-reviewed journal committed to publish high-quality research papers in the field of orthopedic surgery.

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C-reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Levels in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

Saurav Dahal, Samikchhya Regmi, Suraj Bajracharya, Suman Kumar Basel, Shriraj Shrestha, Dhan Bahadur Karki, Basanta Maharjan, Aayush Bajracharya

Original Article

2024-01-23 13:31:04

Introduction: Lumbar disc degenerative disease, intervertebral disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, and arthritis are usual causes of chronic nonspecific low back pain. Patients with acute lumbosciatic pain usually have elevated levels of inflammatory markers such as highly sensitive C-reactive protein. However, studies that analyze the levels of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and ...

Outcome of Primary Ankle Fusion with Modified Blair Technique in Hawkins Type III Fracture of the Talus

Santosh Thapa, Ashish Rajthala, Oshan Shrestha, Ranjib Kumar Jha, Suman Dhoj Kunwar

Original Article

2024-01-23 13:51:45

Introduction: The rates of post-traumatic osteoarthritis after Talar neck and body fractures vary between 16% and 100%, and as the Talar body gets most of its blood supply in a retrograde manner from the anastomosis, this predisposes it to develop avascular necrosis. The need for secondary arthrodesis to address pain, ...

A Rare Combination of Clubfoot and Down Syndrome: A Case Series and Literature Review

Yam Prakash Gurung, Sabin Pokharel, Arun Khatri, Rajendra Yonjan, Tarun Rajbhandary, Bibek Banskota, Ashok Kumar Banskota

Case Report

2024-01-23 14:00:40

Down syndrome (DS) is commonly associated with pesplanovalgus among foot disorders due to hypotonia and joint laxity. Soft tissue contractures around the ankle and foot are implicated as the pathoanatomy in the case of Clubfoot, which is different from DS. Few cases of Clubfoot have been reported in association with ...

Mid-Term Functional and Radiological Outcomes in Patients with Rockwood Type III Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treated with Percutaneous Double Endobutton and Fibre Wire Technique

Mithilesh Kumar Gupta, Rajan Panthee, Santosh Nepal, Gokul Kafle, Rajkumar Sah

Original Article

2024-01-23 14:07:22

Introduction: Surgical treatment for type III ACJ dislocation remains controversial among orthopedic surgeons, with wide options of techniques and devices. Our study aims to review the functional and radiological outcomes after percutaneous fixation for type III acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation using the double Endobutton and fiber wire device.
Method: ...

Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Autograft

Deependra Yadav, Pratap Babu Bhandari, Sudeep Khanal, Sijan Bhattachan, Kishor Bista, Subash Gurung, Kiran Khanal, Binod Sherchan

Original Article

2024-01-23 14:37:30

Introduction: There are many autograft and allograft options available for ACL reconstruction. The use of hamstring autograft has become popular nowadays due to ease of harvest and less donor site morbidity. We have routinely been doing arthroscopic ACLR with hamstring autograft in our center. This study aims to evaluate the ...

Epidemiological Profile of Patients Presenting with Tibia Fractures in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Nitesh Raj Pandey, Niresh Shrestha, Rajendra Aryal, Subhash Regmi, Satish Prasad Barnawal, Bibek Banskota

Original Article

2024-01-05 07:03:27

Introduction: There is a lack of epidemiological studies on tibia fractures in our part of the world. This study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of the patients presenting with tibia fractures in a tertiary care center. 
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care center ...

Non-lethal multiple pterygium syndrome (Escobar syndrome) with bilateral radial club hands: A case report

Yam Prakash Gurung, Sandeep Sharma, Bibek Banskota, Tarun Rajbhandari, Ashok Kumar Banskota

Case Report

2024-01-31 16:09:53

ABSTRACT 
Escobar Syndrome, the non-lethal variant of multiple pterygium syndrome (MPS), is a rare disorder. It is a subgroup of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita characterized by multiple webbing, fixed joint contractures, and distinctive facies like antimongoloid eyes, ptosis, micrognathia, low-set ears, high-arched palate, down-turned corners of lips, epicanthal folds, and long ...

A simple but useful technique using artery forceps for reduction of difficult Type III supracondylar fractures in children: A descriptive study

Kapil Mani KC, Raju GC, Jay Raj Sharma, Mandir Khatri, Sundar Karki, Deependra Singh Chhetri

Original Article

2024-01-23 14:43:08

Introduction: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) is a gold standard technique for displaced Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of humerus in children. However, it is sometimes very difficult to have satisfactory closed reduction and may require open reduction which is inherently associated with a number of complications. The aim ...

Does intramedullary K-wire buried under the skin justify the treatment for both-bone forearm fracture in children? : A descriptive analytical study

Kapil Mani KC, Raju GC, Jay Raj Sharma, Mandir Khatri, Sundar Karki, Deependra Singh Chhetri

Original Article

2024-01-31 16:06:48

Introduction: Surgical treatment including intramedullary K wire fixation is desirable for unstable pediatric both bone fracture to avoid angulation, rotational deformity and refracture ensuring optimal functional outcomes. However, it is debatable to leave free end of K wire exposed or to bury underneath the skin. The aim of the study ...

Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Double Endobutton Fixation for Acute Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Dislocation

Jyoti Sitaula, Sanjeeb Rijal, Bishnu Dev Sharma, Tej Prakash Dawadi, Saugat KC, Suman Kumar Basel, Suman Lohani

Original Article

2024-01-05 07:21:50

Introduction: There are various surgeries described in the literature for acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. These surgeries have their own advantage and disadvantages. We routinely practice the double endobutton technique for acute AC joint dislocation for Rockwood type III-VI injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome ...

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