The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in orthopedic education and research, offering novel surgical training and scientific advancement approaches.1-3 As the global AI healthcare market grows at 47.6% annually, certain fundamental questions on readiness have to be faced.4 While AI technology offers unprecedented opportunities to address healthcare ...

BACKGROUND Upper cervical spine injury involving C1 and C2 vertebrae are severe and at times fatal injury.  Such injuries can lead to instability and/ or spinal cord injury. These traumatic injuries sometimes can be difficult to diagnose, to manage and to treat. This retrospective study aims at evaluating the demographic ...

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Oncoplastic reconstruction is a critical component in musculoskeletal oncology, aiming to restore form and function following tumour resections. In Nepal, where specialized musculoskeletal oncology services are evolving, this study aims to identify the patterns and types of oncoplastic reconstruction performed after tumour resection across four major tertiary centers.

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Supracondylar humerus fracture (SCHF) is common injury in children where displaced type 3 and 4 types require reduction and K wire fixation. But the use of lateral only or crossed pinning configuration is debatable.
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A prospective comparative study was conducted for a period of two ...

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Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been widely used to reduce blood loss and maintain postoperative hemoglobin level in elective orthopedic surgeries, but its role in orthopedic trauma surgery hasn’t been well defined. The aim of this study was to assess the role of TXA in reducing postoperative blood loss ...

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Accurate and comprehensive documentation during surgical ward rounds is essential for patient safety, care continuity, and medicolegal purposes. Traditional note-taking, often delegated to junior staff during fast-paced orthopedic rounds, risks omission of vital details. Standardized proformas based on problem-oriented frameworks, such as SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan), may ...

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Various modalities of treatment have been advocated in literature for treatment of distal tibia fracture. Treatment is challenging because of poor soft tissue coverage and precarious blood supply. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis preserves fracture hematoma, and periosteum with less surgical trauma. The objective of this study was to ...

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The management of femoral shaft fractures in pediatric age has always been a subject of discussion. In this study, we aim to find out the functional outcomes following the use of Titanium Elastic Nails for diaphyseal femoral fractures in children.
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This prospective observational study was ...

Osteosarcoma of the proximal humerus presents a significant surgical challenge requiring wide excision and reconstruction. Megaprosthetic reconstruction is the preferred surgical treatment, though long-term complications, such as implant failure, may necessitate revision surgery. In this study, we present a case of a 27-year-old female who underwent a successful revision surgery ...

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Kienböck’s disease, characterized by avascular necrosis of the lunate, remains a therapeutic challenge. Radial core decompression (RCD) has emerged as a joint-preserving option to halt disease progression by improving vascularity. This study evaluates the functional and radiological outcomes of RCD in patients with Kienböck’s disease.
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