Perioperative surgical complications and learning curve associated with minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a single-institute experience. Park Y, Lee SB, Seok SO, Jo BW, Ha JW. Perioperative surgical complications and learning curve associated with minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a single-institute experience. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):91-6. Abstract Background As...

Comparison of results between hook plate fixation and ligament reconstruction for acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Yoon JP, Lee BJ, Nam SJ, Chung SW, Jeong WJ, Min WK, Oh JH. Comparison of results between hook plate fixation and ligament reconstruction for acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):97-103. Abstract Background In the present study, we aimed to compare...

Ligament preserving technique for a locked metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger. Kim BS, Park KH, Park SY, Yu JS, Kim YH. Ligament preserving technique for a locked metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):104-9. Abstract Background Locking of metacarpophalangeal joint (MPJ) of the index finger occurs when volar radial osteophytes of the metacarpal head catch the accessory...

Prognostic factors of septic arthritis of hip in infants and neonates: minimum 5-year follow-up. Lee SC, Shim JS, Seo SW, Lee SS. Prognostic factors of septic arthritis of hip in infants and neonates: minimum 5-year follow-up. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):110-9. Abstract Background The authors conducted the present study to identify clinical and radiological prognostic factors in infants and neonates with septic arthritis of...

Comorbidity is independently associated with poor outcome in extremity soft tissue sarcoma. Kang S, Kim HS, Kim W, Kim JH, Kang SH, Han I. Comorbidity is independently associated with poor outcome in extremity soft tissue sarcoma. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):120-30. Abstract Background Comorbidity has not been examined as an independent prognostic factor in soft tissue sarcoma (STS). We examined the prognostic impact of...

Acromioclavicular septic arthritis and sternoclavicular septic arthritis with contiguous pyomyositis. Corey SA, Agger WA, Saterbak AT. Acromioclavicular septic arthritis and sternoclavicular septic arthritis with contiguous pyomyositis. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):131-4. Abstract Background Acromioclavicular (AC) and sternoclavicular (SC) septic arthritis with contiguous pyomyositis are rare, especially in immunocompetent...

Lessons Learnt from an Atypical Mycobacterium Infection Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Ng SW, Yee Han DL. Lessons learnt from an atypical mycobacterium infection post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015 Mar;7(1):135-9. Abstract Background Infections following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction are rare, with no previous reports citing Mycobacterium abscessus as the culprit...

Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. van Dorp KB, Breugem SJ, Driessen MJ. Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Relat Res. 2014 Sep;26(3):187-9 Abstract This report presents the case of a 30-year-old motocross (BMX) cyclist with a third-degree posterior cruciate ligament rupture. The technique used for reconstruction was...

Cervical open-door laminoplasty technique with simple sutures and bone grafts: a single institutional study with 30 consecutive cases. Li XK, Liu X, Che L, Ma CJ, Samartzis D, Wang HQ. Cervical open-door laminoplasty technique with simple sutures and bone grafts: a single institutional study with 30 consecutive cases. J Orthop Surg Res. 2015 Jan 28;10(1):14. Abstract Background Expansive open-door laminoplasty is widely accepted as...

Role of apoptosis in pathogenesis and treatment of bone-related diseases. Mollazadeh S, Fazly Bazzaz BS, Kerachian MA. Role of apoptosis in pathogenesis and treatment of bone-related diseases. J Orthop Surg Res. 2015 Jan 28;10:15. doi: 10.1186/s13018-015-0152-5. Abstract Background In this article, bone cells and their intercellular communications have been reviewed. Gap junctions and hemichannels are the main routes of interactions...