Metacarpal Fracture Treatment: A Comprehensive OverviewMetacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the hand and upper extremity. They can affect the metacarpal head, neck, shaft, or base, and the appropriate treatment depends on the fracture pattern, displacement, joint involvement
READ MORECorticosteroid Injections in Orthopedics: Are They Only Short-Term Relief?Corticosteroid injections, commonly referred to as “steroid shots” or “joint injections,” remain one of the most frequently used procedures in orthopedic and musculoskeletal medicine.
READ MOREIntroductionAcetabular screw fixation is widely used in cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) to improve initial cup stability. However, screw placement carries a risk of injury to the pelvic vessels, particularly when screws penetrate beyond the acetabular bone.Pelvic vascular injury is an uncomm
READ MOREBackground: UKA vs TKA for Medial Compartment Knee OsteoarthritisKnee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can progressively cause pain, stiffness, deformity, and loss of mobility.The knee consists of three major compartments:Medial tibiofemoral compartmentLateral tibiofemoral compart
READ MOREFemoral neck fractures are commonly treated with internal fixation in younger and physiologically active patients, particularly when preservation of the native femoral head is the treatment goal. Among the available fixation strategies, three parallel cannulated screws arranged in an inv
READ MOREShould Hydrogen Peroxide Still Be Used for Open Fracture Irrigation?For decades, hydrogen peroxide has been used in wound cleansing and surgical irrigation because of its visible bubbling effect and perceived antimicrobial properties. The release of oxygen bubbles can create the impression that hydr
READ MOREHallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most common forefoot deformities encountered in orthopedic and foot-and-ankle practice. It is characterized by a complex three-dimensional deformity involving the first ray, great toe, metatarsal head, sesamoid complex, and surrounding soft ti
READ MORENontraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), also known as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, is a progressive orthopedic condition that can lead to femoral head collapse, secondary osteoarthritis, severe hip pain and ultimately total hip arthroplasty (THA).The clinical challeng
READ MORE“Take a Broden’s view.”For orthopedic surgeons treating calcaneal fractures, this instruction may sound routine. After fixation of a calcaneal fracture, the C-arm is positioned, the foot is rotated, and a series of oblique radiographs is obtained to assess the posterior facet of the subtalar joint.
READ MORE“Take a Broden’s view.”For orthopedic surgeons treating calcaneal fractures, this instruction may sound routine. After fixation of a calcaneal fracture, the C-arm is positioned, the foot is rotated, and a series of oblique radiographs is obtained to assess the posterior facet of the subtalar joint.
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