Aims: To provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiological phases, and current management principles of polytrauma, with particular emphasis on the roles of Early Total Care (ETC), Damage Control Orthopedics (DCO), and modern resuscitation strategies in imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1252
Introduction: Traumatic hip dislocation is an orthopedic emergency that usually results from high-energy trauma. Bilateral hip dislocations are rare, and asymmetrical bilateral dislocations, in which one hip is dislocated posteriorly and the other anteriorly, are even more uncomm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1251
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) represents the commonest cause of non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction in adults and is increasingly encountered in ageing populations. Contemporary literature often frames CSM within the broader construct of degenerative cervical myelopathy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1250
Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy worldwide and frequently metastasises to bone, leading to significant morbidity and reduced survival among affected patients. Early identification of reliable biomarkers for metastatic bone disease remains critic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1249
Aims: We present a two-year, single-center retrospective case series on spine-related complications caused by unregulated spinal manipulation. Study Design: This is a retrospective case series. Place and Duration of Study: A tertiary hospital from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1248
Nyoman Gede Grenata Nanda Ustriyana, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna, I Ketut Suyasa & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction and Importance: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton that may progress to spinal rigidity and fixed kyphotic deformity with marked sagittal imbalance, in selected cases requiring corrective osteotomy. Case Prese...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1247
Aims: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears often result in long-term instability and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) has been proposed as a biological supplement to improve graft–bone healing, but its clinical effectiveness and cost-benefi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1246
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of interlaminar versus classical laminectomy approaches in the treatment of LCS. Methods: This study conducted a meta-analysis based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline by i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1245
Nyoman Gede Grenata Nanda Ustriyana, I Gusti Lanang Ngurah Agung Artha Wiguna, I Ketut Suyasa & Ida Bagus Gede Arimbawa·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction: Spinal deformity correction surgery is indicated for progressive or severe deformities that cause pain, functional limitation, or cardiopulmonary compromise. Outcomes and complication profiles vary according to deformity etiology, curve magnitude, and perioperative...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1244
Traumatic radial head fractures are common elbow injuries and frequently coexist with ligament disruption, coronoid fractures, elbow dislocation, or longitudinal forearm instability. In these complex settings, the radial head acts as an important secondary stabilizer against valg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1243
Polytrauma remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability worldwide, with outcomes strongly shaped by how well prehospital services, emergency departments, operative/interventional teams, and intensive care units function as a single coordinated system. Modern trauma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1242
Introduction: Artificial intelligence revolution promises several potential applications in every facet of healthcare delivery, examples of which include precision medicine, improved disease treatment, reduction in diagnostic error, patient’s data analytics, medical robotics, pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1241
Mohamed Muhamedhussein, Mohammed Manji, Shaneabbas Jaffer, Alihussein Molloo, Joseph Sabas, Billy Haonga & Paul Mwasapi·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2026
Introduction: Proximal femur fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, often requiring prompt surgical intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, injury patterns, treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes of ge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1238
Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between perioperative neurology and intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), to define IONM's clinical value and its optimal applicability in spine patients. Overview of Literature: In Malaysia, rising spine surgery rates and a 5.2-12.6% risk o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1239
Background: Tibial bone fractures are the most common type of long bone fractures, primarily affecting the most productive age groups in developing countries. The SIGN nail is commonly used implant to treat these fractures. While its use among tibial fractures in other countries...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1240