Background: Bankart lesion is a traumatic detachment of the anteroinferior labrum and capsulolabral complex from the anteroinferior glenoid rim, commonly associated with anterior glenohumeral dislocation and recurrent shoulder instability. Failure to recognise and appropriately m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2281
Glenohumeral osteoarthritis is a whole-joint disorder in which cartilage loss, subchondral bone remodelling, synovial inflammation, capsular fibrosis and altered glenohumeral mechanics interact to produce pain, stiffness and progressive loss of function. Its clinical expression i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2282
Background: Cervical canal stenosis secondary to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a challenging condition that can lead to progressive myelopathy. Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a standard treatment, artificial disc replace...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2280
Aims: Lumbar post-surgery syndrome (LPSS) can cause persistent low back pain after lumbar surgery, and epidural fibrosis is a recognised contributor to ongoing radicular symptoms and functional limitation. This case report describes short-term pain and functional outcomes after f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2279
Introduction: Distal femoral epiphyseal fractures are rare, accounting for 1–6% of all physeal injuries. Salter-Harris type IV fractures in particular carry a high risk of long-term sequelae, most of which relate to growth disturbance. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2278
Background: Mechanical alignment has traditionally been used in total knee arthroplasty to restore a neutral mechanical axis. However, residual dissatisfaction after technically successful surgery has encouraged increasing interest in individualised alignment strategies, includin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2276
Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: The transition from paper-based medical records to electronic medical records (EMRs) is a central component of modern healthcare digitisation. In Nigeria, however, this transition faces specific challenges related to infrastructure, training, and user acceptance. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2277
Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: Patient satisfaction is a critical indicator of healthcare quality and is increasingly used to evaluate service delivery, particularly in outpatient settings, where patient-provider interaction is central to care. However, satisfaction levels in specialised spine clin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2275
Aims: To provide an updated narrative review of tibial plateau fractures, including clinically relevant anatomy, biomechanics, epidemiology, classification, radiographic assessment, acute management, fixation strategies, rehabilitation, prognosis, complications, limitations of cu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2274
Background: Neglected elbow fracture-dislocations are uncommon but clinically challenging injuries associated with pain, deformity, stiffness, periarticular fibrosis, heterotopic ossification, and articular damage. When anatomical reconstruction or prosthetic replacement is not f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2273
Carpal tunnel release is an established surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome; however, postoperative pain, scar formation and perineural adhesion may affect functional recovery in some patients. This case report describes the early clinical and functional outcome of simu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2272
Otmane Msahli, Walid Moutaoukil, Hamza Betmi, Ahmed Ligati, Yassine Sebai, Youssef El hassnaoui, H. Ait Benali & Mohamed Shimi·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Aims: To report a rare case of combined ipsilateral femoral neck fracture and posterior acetabular wall fracture following a high-energy fall, managed acutely with simultaneous open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the posterior acetabular wall and total hip arthroplasty...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2270
Background: Osteomyelitis and periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total knee arthroplasty are significant musculoskeletal infections associated with substantial morbidity, prolonged treatment, and increased healthcare utilisation. Despite advances in surgical technique...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2271
Maria Anastasia, Mohamad Dimas Ismail, Erfan Sanjaya, Made Bramantya Karna, A. A. Gde Yuda Asmara & Stedi Adnyana Christian·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) refractory to non-operative care is commonly treated using either open or arthroscopic debridement/repair. However, the comparative effectiveness and safety of these approaches remain debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2269
Y. Sebai, W. Moutawakil, O. Msahli, H. Betmi, A. Ligati, R. Haitam, Y. El Hassnaoui, I. Boulazaib, H. Ait Benali & M. Shimi·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Background: Concurrent posterosuperior hip dislocation with ipsilateral femoral diaphyseal fracture is a rare, high-energy orthopaedic injury in which the femoral shaft fracture may mask the associated hip dislocation, increasing the risk of delayed reduction and femoral head vas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2268