WebLog Journal of Orthopaedics

P. Muthukrishnan ^{1 *} S. Rajadurai ²

Regenerative medicine encompasses emerging biologic interventions including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapies, and tissue engineering approaches that harness growth factors and cellular biology for musculoskeletal…

Amari Eubanks ¹ Kiana Allen ¹ Dy’Quan Kearney ¹ Diwane Mills ¹ Damon Ross ¹ Madison Burnard ² Elizabeth Beyene ⁴ Mekdem Bisrat ^{4 *} Syed Fahad Gillani ³ Miriam Michael ^3,4

Background: Meniscus degeneration is the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the knee that could lead to osteoarthritis. Female athletes in high-impact sports are at an increased risk, but the underlying reason for this is unknown.…

Keleb Mehari ¹ Damon Ross ¹ Justin Morrison ¹ Ryan Mitchell ¹ Rawan Elkomi ¹ Syed Fahad Gillani ² Samrawit Zinabu ² Mekdem Bisrat ^{2 *} Miriam Michael ²

Background: While femur fractures typically affect the elderly, HIV-positive patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) are at an accelerated risk due to prolonged antiretroviral therapy (ART) use and bone loss. The combined…

Tegshjargal Baasansukh ¹ Sarah Gore ¹ Chukwudalu Ononenyi ¹ Rawan Elkomi ² Malachi Scott ¹ Syed Fahad Gillani ² Mekdem Bisrat ^{2 *} Miriam Michael ^2,3

Background: Ketamine is widely used as an anesthetic adjunct in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), yet its association with surgical revision and postoperative analgesic exposure remains…

Eritrea Negussie ¹ Diwane Mills ² Amari Eubanks ² Taylor Estes ² Mekdem Bisrat ^{2 *} Elizabeth Beyene ² Miriam Michael ^2,3

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in reproductive age women and has been associated with alterations in bone metabolism. However, the clinical impact of PCOS on fracture risk remains…

Dy’Quan Kearney ¹ Amari Eubanks ¹ Syed Fahad Gillani ⁴ Edward Arenas ¹ Elijah McMillian ¹ Mekdem Bisrat ^{2 *} Elizabeth Beyene ² Miriam Michael ^2,3

Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is widely used in orthopedic surgeries to reduce blood loss, but concerns persist regarding its association with thromboembolic complications. This study aimed to compare the incidence of…

Dr. Alok Chandra Agrawal ¹ Dr. Punit Gaurav ^{2 *} Dr. Harshal S. Sakale ³

Background: Coxa vara in children is a rare but functionally disabling complication following femoral neck fractures, often arising from malunion or growth disturbances. Correction requires addressing both mechanical alignment…

Dr. Bikram Kesari Kar ¹ Dr. Punit Gaurav ^{2 *} Dr. Himanshu ² Dr. Neeraj Khare ² Dr. Dushyant Chouhan ³

Background: The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system is central to immune recognition, orchestrating the distinction between self and non-self-antigens. Its significance in orthopaedics has gained increasing attention due to its…

Dr. Christian Riediger ^{1 *} Dr. Mark Ferl ¹ Dr. Maria Schönrogge ¹ Dr. Agnieszka Halm-Pozniak ¹

Background: Type D personality (negative affectivity and social inhibition) is associated with poor outcomes in cardiovascular and orthopaedic populations. Recent studies show significant associations with chronic back pain. Vagus nerve…

Dr. Xinghong Yang ^{1 *}

Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) is a common and debilitating condition that often persists or recurs despite conventional medical treatments. It imposes substantial physical, psychological, and social burdens on patients. Modern medicine can offer…