Background: Available options to fill fracture voids include autogenous bone, allograft bone,
and synthetic bone materials. The objective of this meta-analysis was to determine whether …

Background: Calcaneal fractures comprise 1 to 2 percent of all fractures. Approximately 75%
of calcaneal fractures are intra-articular. The management of intra-articular calcaneal …

Background: Periprosthetic bone loss following total joint arthroplasty may threaten the
survival of the implant. Bisphosphonates are effective in reducing bone loss in conditions …

Objectives We explored how readers interpret authors' roles based on authorship order and
corresponding author. Study Design and Setting We conducted a cross-sectional survey of …

Several clinical, imaging, and therapeutic factors affecting recovery following spinal cord
injury (SCI) have been described. A systematic review of the topic is still lacking. Our primary …

Background Medical education in Saudi Arabia is facing multiple challenges, including the
rapid increase in the number of medical schools over a short period of time, the influx of …

Purpose Globally, spine disorders are the leading cause of disability, affecting more than
half a billion individuals. However, less than 50% of G20 countries specifically identify spine …

Background: The optimal treatment for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients is
controversial. Compared with hemiarthroplasty (HA), internal fixation (IF) is associated with …

PURPOSE: Most surgical interventions have inherent benefits and associated risks. Before
implementing a new therapy we should ascertain the benefits and risks of the therapy and …

High-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the highest level of evidence in assessing
the effectiveness of a treatment. It is random allocation that places RCTs in the highest …