Tissue engineering is the field within regenerative medicine that combines engineering, materials science, and cell transplantation principles to develop biological substitutes with the ability to …
Introduction: Understanding how infection develops following surgery is of paramount importance for orthopaedic surgeons. Infection is particularly problematic in arthroplasty and fracture implants, where colonization …
Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone cancer found in children, adolescents, and young adults. Other bone cancers include chondrosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Previously, …
The emergence of pan-resistant and multi-drug resistant bacteria, due to poor stewardship and the overuse of antibiotics, necessitates the development of new antimicrobials. However, the …
Background: Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), a tertiary referral hospital in northern Tanzania, covers a catchment population of 12.5 million people. Femur fractures, the most …
Clear communication between patients and healthcare providers is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment, particularly for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), who often face …
Background: Mountain biking has surged in popularity in the US, with participants increasing from 6.99 million in 2011 to 8.69 million in 2021. Despite this …
Introduction Midshaft clavicle fractures are a common problem encountered by orthopedic surgeons. There remains debate between non-surgical and surgical treatment options for certain midshaft clavicle …
Shoulder instability is a common injury, often resulting from either repetitive microtrauma or a single traumatic event. Patients can present with pain, subtle subluxation, or …
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a main contributor to surgical morbidity and mortality1. This problem is exacerbated by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and biofilms2. Previous efforts …
Over the past couple decades, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) has become a much-needed therapeutic option in combating chronic pain and can be implanted using a …
Title: The Evaluation of Supratrochlear Osseous Morphology: An Epidemiologic Study Introduction: Patellar instability can impede activities of daily life. The morphology of the femoral trochlea …
Despite a significant incidence and burden of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) in people over 55, the understanding of OA etiology is lacking. Specifically, the role …
