Retrieval analysis in total knee arthroplasty(TKA)has been little studied in the literature.A narrative review of the literature to understand the current importance of retrieval analysis in TKA has been conducted.On ...
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis(OA)is a prevalent joint disorder requiring innovative treatment approaches.AIM To evaluate the use of nanofat,a specialized form of adipose tissue-derived cells,in the treatment of OA,by exam...
BACKGROUND Chronic synovitis due to chronic knee gouty arthritis(KGA)resulting in synovial hyperplasia has not been documented in the current literature,and thus the optimal management for this condition remains uncle...
In this editorial,we comment on the paper by Muthu et al published in the recent issue of the journal.This editorial review focusses on the use of adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs)in knee osteoarthritis treatment.We d...
BACKGROUND Besides return to work(RTW)and return to sports(RTS),patients also prefer to return to daily activities(RTA)such as walking,sleeping,grocery shopping,and domestic work following total knee arthroplasty(TKA)...
A discoid meniscus is a morphological abnormality wherein the meniscus loses its normal‘C’shape.Although most patients are asymptomatic,patients might still present with symptoms such as locking,pain,swelling,or giv...
BACKGROUND Computer-assisted systems obtained an increased interest in orthopaedic surgery over the last years,as they enhance precision compared to conventional hardware.The expansion of computer assistance is evolvi...
BACKGROUND Oral treatment of glucosamine(GA) combined with chondroitin sulfate(CS) was reportedly effective for pain relief and function improvement in osteoarthritis patients with moderate to severe knee pain in clin...
The association between injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament,medial collateral ligament,and medial meniscus(MM)has been known to orthopedic surgeons since 1936;O’Donoghue first used the term"unhappy triad"of th...
BACKGROUND Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease(CPPD),or pseudogout,is an inflammatory arthritis common among elderly patients,but rarely seen in patients under the age of 40.In the rare cases presented ...