The effect of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery on surgeon case volumes in a single institution: An observational retrospective trend analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The effect of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery on surgeon case volumes in a single institution: An observational retrospective trend analysis
Abstract The effects of the introduction of minimally invasive surgical techniques have been reported in many fields of surgery and subspecialties, including urology, general surgery, surgical oncology, and gynecology; however,…
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Antibiotic-coated retrograde hindfoot intramedullary nail: a reproducible technique for infection salvage with case study

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Antibiotic-coated retrograde hindfoot intramedullary nail: a reproducible technique for infection salvage with case study
Abstract Antibiotic-coated intramedullary nails provide local antibiotic delivery while simultaneously offering stable internal fixation in complex limb salvage cases. This article describes a reproducible and cost-effective technique for construction and…
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Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for management of minimally invasive bunion nonunion

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for management of minimally invasive bunion nonunion
Abstract Introduction Minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIBS) has become increasingly popular, demonstrating outcomes comparable to open hallux valgus correction. Although complications such as recurrence, hardware irritation, and infection are reported,…
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Open Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture-dislocation with bimalleolar ankle fracture without avascular necrosis: a case report

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Open Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture-dislocation with bimalleolar ankle fracture without avascular necrosis: a case report
Abstract Case Talar neck fractures are uncommon injuries associated with a high risk of avascular necrosis (AVN), particularly when accompanied by open fracture-dislocation and associated ankle fractures. Hawkins type IV…
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Factors associated with intraoperative pulmonary embolism following lower limb exsanguination with Esmarch and pneumatic tourniquet deflation: A systematic review of the literature

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Factors associated with intraoperative pulmonary embolism following lower limb exsanguination with Esmarch and pneumatic tourniquet deflation: A systematic review of the literature
Highlights • Pulmonary embolism following lower extremity exsanguination is rare but highly fatal. • Pulmonary embolism after tourniquet deflation is a serious complication. • All cases involved prior trauma and…
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Rare insertional peroneus brevis tendon tear at the base of the fifth metatarsal despite a reassuring MRI report: a case report

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Rare insertional peroneus brevis tendon tear at the base of the fifth metatarsal despite a reassuring MRI report: a case report
Abstract Introduction Peroneus brevis tendon tears are a recognised cause of lateral foot and ankle pain and are most commonly described as longitudinal split tears within the retromalleolar groove. Isolated…
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Posterior tibial tendon dislocation associated with ankle fractures: Case report and review across fracture patterns

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Posterior tibial tendon dislocation associated with ankle fractures: Case report and review across fracture patterns
Abstract Background Traumatic dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) in ankle fractures is rare and is commonly reported in rotational Weber C fracture-dislocations, with tendon entrapment within the tibiofibular…
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