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Current Management and Outcomes of Femoral Neck Fractures in Older Adults in Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Six-year Study of 74 Cases

Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Wansi Chiago Yann Buitoni, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Guifo Marc Leroy, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange, Banga Nkomo David Douglas, Amougou Boris, Ngono Ateba Gladys, Dongmo Arlette, Njifou Njimah Amadou, Handy Eone Daniel, Bahebeck Jean & Ibrahima Farikou · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Femoral neck fractures are common among older adults and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The main challenges are reducing mortality and improving functional outcomes. Aim: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, management, and out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2298

Mobile-bearing Dislocation of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty after Stroke Successfully Treated with Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

Hendy Sujanto, Made Wahyu Mahatma Tanaya & Agus Eka Wiradiputra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2297

Efficacy and Safety of Cryoneurolysis versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Anak Agung Gede Wira Pratama Yasa & Diah Pramesti Cahyani · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2296

Fully Constrained Total Knee Arthroplasty for Secondary Osteoarthritis Knee Due to 4-Years Neglected Knee Dislocation: A Case Report

Kenny Gozal & I. Wayan Suryanto Dusak · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2295

Beyond the 8-Hour Window: Rapid Neurological Recovery Following Delayed Corticosteroid Therapy in Post-traumatic Pediatric SCIWORA

Kenny Gozal, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna, I Ketut Suyasa & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2293

Antibiotic Efficacy in Osteomyelitis: A Critical Appraisal of the Biomolecular Determinants of Treatment Success and Failure

Elizabeth Angelina Maharani Chandra & I Wayan Subawa · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2294

Robotic Navigation in Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Updated Open-Source Systematic Review of Precision, Recovery and Functional Outcomes

Gede Andra Rahadistya & K. G. Mulyadi Ridia · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2291

Efficacy of Intra-Articular Steroid Injections in Patients with Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis in Dongola Specialist Hospital, Sudan (2024–2025)

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:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2292

Periprosthetic Joint Infection after Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

Gede Andra Rahadistya & Cokorda Gde Oka Dharmayuda · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2290

Two-Stage Surgical Management of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Greater Tuberosity Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Case Report

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2288

Painful Mallet Finger Tip after Trauma: A Case of Recurrent Symptoms Post Pull-through Reconstruction in A 68-Year-Old Woman

I. Made Ngurah Angga Prabawa, Anak Agung Gde Yuda Asmara & Agus Eka Wiradiputra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2289

Imaging Findings of Hip Osteoarticular Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Karimi Jihad, Khaissidi Kawtar, Ouazzani Hajar, Chaouche Ismail, Akammar Amal, Haloua Meriem, Alami Badr, Lamrani Alaoui Moulay Youssef, Boubbou Meryem, Maaroufi Mustapha & El Bouardi Nizar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To describe the clinical presentation and imaging features of a case of hip osteoarticular tuberculosis, and to highlight the contribution of imaging to its diagnosis and management. Presentation of Case: We report the case of a 77-year-old patient presenting with progressi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2287

Chronic Tibial Eminence Avulsion Nonunion with Mechanical Extension Block and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency: A Case Report

Made Wahyu Mahatma Tanaya & Agus Eka Wiradiputra · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: This case report described a mechanism-based surgical strategy and early outcome for chronic tibial eminence avulsion nonunion causing both a mechanical extension block and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency. Presentation of Case: A 28-year-old woman presented 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2286

Feasibility of a Group-based Programme Combining Vestibular Rehabilitation and Lower-limb Strengthening in Older Women with Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-arm Pilot Study with Exploratory Clinical, Functional and Electromyographic Outcomes

Guilherme Gallo Costa Gomes, Edson Donizetti Verri, Christian Rafael Rodrigues Farina, Sabrina Maria Martinez Rodrigues, João Fernando Barros Bellanda, Bárbara Barros B. de Souza, Emely Rodrigues Moreira, Julia Castanheiro Veloso, Gisele Cristina Rodrigues Lima, Rafaela Caram Younes, Carlos Alberto Gíglio, Bruno Cimatti, Lucas Sartori Manoel, Gabriel Pádua da Silva & Tatiana Lemos de Almeida Mestriner · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: This study assessed the feasibility of a group-based programme combining vestibular rehabilitation and muscle strengthening in women with bilateral knee osteoarthritis and, as exploratory objectives, estimated pre- to post-intervention changes in pain, isometric muscle stre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2284

Megaprosthesis Reconstruction Following Failed Knee Arthrodesis after Wide Resection of Proximal Tibial Chondroblastoma: A Case Report

I. Putu Lari Sandy, Nyoman Gede Bimantara & Gede Eka Wiratnaya · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To describe the surgical management and early outcome of megaprosthesis reconstruction following failed knee arthrodesis after wide resection of a proximal tibial chondroblastoma. Presentation of Case: A 19-year-old female with a proximal tibial tumour suspicious for chondr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2283