Nepal Orthopedic Association Journal (NOAJ)

INTRODUCTION: Anterior cruciate ligament is most commonly injured knee ligament which may be stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. Commonly applied tests in clinical practice to determine Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are the anterior drawer test, the Lachman, and the pivot shift test. This study is aimed to establish efficacy ...

Background Configuration and number of K wires have still been controversial for treatment of displaced pediatric supracondylar fractures. Even though crossed K wires are mechanically more stable, incidence of iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury is high that makes lateral divergent or parallel K wires good alternative. The aim of our study ...

Background Intertrochanteric fracture of femur is one of the commonest injuries sustained by elderly people. It comprise approximately half of all hip fractures caused by low energy trauma in elderly population while in case of younger patients, it is due to high energy trauma. At present, surgical fixation of fracture ...

Background Total knee arthroplasty is a surgery done for correction of the biomechanics of the knee joint by altering the articular surface which is damaged in degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis. The aim of this study is to study the functional outcome of total knee arthroplasty in Nepalese patients.

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Background Antibiotics along with wound care is the mainstay of treatment for compound fractures to prevent infection. Despite recommended guidelines the surgeons continue to modify the antibiotics considering recommendations inadequate. Knowledge of the flora of a region can guide the antibiotic therapy. Evidence is divided regarding the role of pre ...

Background Peripheral vascular injuries are relatively uncommon and constitute 2-4% of cases presenting in the Orthopaedic Department. Managing vascular injuries in the Provincial hospital of Nepal is very challenging when they occur in combination with nerve injuries, fractures, and extensive soft tissue injury. It becomes more challenging when peripheral vascular ...

This study reports a case of pelvic fracture associated with left common iliac artery and vein injury that was managed with vascular repair and fracture fixation. A 65 years old female presented to another center with fractures of the left iliac wing, anterior wall of left acetabulum, both alae of ...