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Research Article | Open Access

Published on :   08 Jan 2026

Association Between Quadriceps Muscle Stiffness and Patellofemoral Joint Loading in College Students with Anterior Knee Pain

P.J. Ameera 1 * P. Muthukrishnan 2

Background: Anterior knee pain (AKP), commonly termed patellofemoral pain syndrome, represents the most prevalent lower extremity complaint in college-aged populations, affecting approximately 25% of physically active students.…

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Case Presentation | Open Access

Published on :   01 Jan 2026

‘Schanz Pin Extractor’ Technique for Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail

Austin Kloc 1 * Emmanuele Santolini 2 Lamberto Felli 2 Daniel S. Horwitz 1

Intramedullary nail removal is an uncommon but complicated procedure with significant surgical challenges, especially in the case of a broken nail. There are multiple cumbersome techniques for nail removal described that are frought with…

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Systematic Review | Open Access

Published on :   01 Jan 2026

Manual and Robotic Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Peri-operative and Post-Operative Complications

Kloc A 1 * Ferrante S 1 Ozdag Y 1 Patil S 1

Introduction: Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty usage has been rising among surgeons. This study aims to compare the difference between manual versus robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RA-THA) short-term…

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Research Article | Open Access

Published on :   18 Dec 2025

Effectiveness of Stretching and Strengthening Exercise to Correct Upper Postural Changes in Frequent Smartphone Users: Evidence-Based Analysis and Clinical Application

P. Muthukrishnan 1 * S. Rajadurai 2

Smartphone usage has become ubiquitous globally, yet prolonged screen time contributes to significant postural abnormalities including forward head posture and rounded shoulders in regular users. The current study builds upon previous pilot…

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Review Article | Open Access

Published on :   15 May 2025

Mindfulness Practices for Alleviating Pain from Musculoskeletal Disorders

Dr. Ioanna Tsatsou 1 * Dr. Chrysanthi Ntafopoulou 2 Eleni Panagou 3

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, significantly affecting quality of life and imposing a substantial socioeconomic burden. While conventional treatments such as pharmacological and physical…

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