Obesity Predicts Longer Operative Time and Worse Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty Under Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Asian Patients.

Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that poses challenges to optimizing outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). While Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to improve perioperative recovery, it remains unclear whether they sufficiently mitigate the adverse impact of obesity, particularly in Asian populations with differing body composition and recovery patterns. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary academic center involving patients who underwent primary TKA under a standardized ERAS protocol between January 2020 and December 2021.

Autograft vs Allograft With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate as an Osteotomy Gap Filler in Lateral Column Lengthening for Progressive Collapsing Flatfoot Deformity.

Background: Progressive collapsing flatfoot deformity (PCFD) is a complex condition characterized by hindfoot valgus, midfoot varus, and forefoot abduction, leading to functional impairment and pain. Surgical correction often includes lateral column lengthening (LCL), which addresses structural deformity and restores alignment. Autografts remain the gold standard as an osteotomy gap filler for LCL despite donor site morbidity.

Proximal fibular osteotomy in conjunction with supramalleolar osteotomy in concurrent management of ankle and knee osteoarthritis: A case series.

Management of ankle osteoarthritis (OA) remains a challenge due to its profound impact on pain, function, and quality of life. Supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) is a joint-preserving procedure that addresses malalignment and redistributes joint loads, while proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) targets varus deformities and lateral instability. This study explores the outcomes of combining SMO and PFO to treat concurrent ipsilateral ankle and knee OA, providing a comprehensive approach to lower limb pathology.

Correlation of the Radiographic Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis With Physical Function but Not Emotional Quality of Life Scores.

Background Multiple studies have shown that symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA) weakly correlate with the radiographic severity of the disease. Our objective was to determine possible correlations between the radiographic severity of knee OA and clinical manifestations such as disability, pain scores, and emotional health. Methods A retrospective review of registry data of 305 patients with knee OA was collected.

Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a review of current literature on evaluation and management.

Rotator cuff disease is a common cause of shoulder pain for which partial-thickness rotator cuff tears occupy a significant proportion. Such tears are often difficult to diagnose and manage in the general clinic setting. A review of the available literature from well-known databases was performed in this study to provide a concise overview of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears to aid physicians in their understanding and management.