Background: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an established treatment for isolated compartment osteoarthritis, offering rapid recovery and preserved kinematics. Bearing dislocation is a recognised mode of failure of mobile-bearing designs, and neuromuscular compromise,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2297
Background: Lumbar facet joint syndrome is a recognised source of chronic axial low back pain. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used after prognostic medial branch blocks, whereas cryoneurolysis is an alternative neuroablative approach intended to interrupt nociceptive con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2296
Background: Traumatic knee dislocation is a rare and severe injury. Untreated chronic knee dislocation progressing to marked instability and severe secondary osteoarthritis is exceptionally uncommon. Such cases usually present with degenerative changes, bone deformity, ligament l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2295
Introduction: Delayed complete paraplegia in children following minor trauma is rare and is typically associated with poor neurological recovery, particularly when treatment is initiated beyond the conventional therapeutic window. Diagnostic uncertainty arises when profound neuro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2293
Osteomyelitis continues to defeat antimicrobial regimens that appear adequate by conventional susceptibility testing, and relapse after apparently successful treatment remains a defining feature of the disease. This critical narrative review examines the biomolecular basis of tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2294
Background: Robotic assistance and minimally invasive exposure are distinct components of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Improved implant positioning cannot, by itself, establish less surgical trauma or better patient-reported recovery. This review examined their comparative effe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2291
Feisal Monowar Ahmed Esmeil, Hazim Faisal Abd Elrahman Zakaria, Ibaid Abdallatif Abdalhalim, Mohammed Alamin Ezzaldin, Wafa Mohammed Hussein Abuelgasim & Muslih Haroun Elhussien Gamea·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder associated with pain, stiffness, impaired mobility, and functional limitation. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are used to provide symptomatic relief, but the duration of benefit may be limited. Objective:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2292
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is an uncommon but disproportionately consequential complication of total hip and knee arthroplasty. Its clinical importance derives not only from the need for prolonged antimicrobial therapy and repeat surgery, but also from functional loss,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2290
James Rainagle, Andini Febriana, Anak Agung Gde Yuda Asmara, I. Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Komang Septian Sandiwidayat & Gede Mahardika Putra·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction: Anterior glenohumeral dislocation with a Neer two-part fracture involving the greater tuberosity is uncommon but significant in young, active individuals. Prompt and appropriate management is critical to restore shoulder biomechanics and prevent long-term dysfunctio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2288
Introduction: Mallet finger is a common hand injury caused by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. It is typically associated with sudden flexion of the extended fingertip. While conservative splinting is often effective, surgical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2289