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高等级经皮内侧副韧带 Pie-crusting 的安全性评估：对膝关节外翻稳定性的意义

Evaluating the Safety of High-Grade Percutaneous MCL Pie-Crusting in Medial Meniscus Surgery: Implications for Valgus Stability

By MedXY 10/19/2026

High-grade percutaneous medial collateral ligament (MCL) pie-crusting during medial meniscus posterior root tear repair yields improved surgical visualization without causing clinically meaningful postoperative valgus instability.

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Sciatic Nerve Involvement Extends Recovery in Collegiate Football Hamstring Injuries: Insights from MRI and BAMIC Grading

By MedXY 10/15/2026

Complete sciatic nerve involvement on MRI and higher BAMIC grades predict longer return-to-sport times after acute hamstring strains in NCAA Division I football players, informing prognosis and rehabilitation strategies.

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Innovative Optical Tracking Enhances Upper Extremity Joint Assessment in Burn Patients

By MedXY 10/14/2026

A novel marker-based optical motion capture system demonstrates excellent reliability and validity in measuring upper limb joint range of motion in burn injury patients, offering a promising objective alternative to conventional goniometers.

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Long-Term Outcomes of Periacetabular Osteotomy With and Without Femoral Head-Neck Osteochondroplasty: A 10-Year Comparative Analysis

By MedXY 10/14/2026

This study compares 10-year outcomes of PAO alone versus PAO combined with femoral head-neck osteochondroplasty, highlighting similar clinical improvements but lower reoperation rates with the combined approach.

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Supervised Exercise Therapy with Education Improves Outcomes in Young Adults After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/08/2026

Physiotherapist-supervised exercise therapy combined with education significantly enhances knee function and muscle strength in young adults with persistent knee issues post-ACL reconstruction, with benefits lasting up to 12 months.

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Metabolic Status Influences Bone Response to Active Vitamin D in Prediabetes: Insights from the DPVD Trial

By MedXY 10/04/2026

Metabolic status, reflected by glycemic trajectories, significantly modifies the skeletal response to active vitamin D analog eldecalcitol, with greater BMD improvements observed in individuals regressing from prediabetes to normoglycemia.

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Recurrent Dupuytren Contracture: Comparing Surgical Fasciectomy and Collagenase Injection for Optimal Management

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This randomized controlled trial compares surgical fasciectomy and collagenase injection for recurrent Dupuytren contracture, revealing similar functional outcomes at 2 years but higher adverse events with surgery.

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Mortality and Morbidity After Below-Knee Amputation in Diabetes: Insights from a 25-Year English Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/17/2026

This large-scale England study reveals persistently high mortality after below-knee amputation in diabetes, with one-year mortality exceeding 23%, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions focused on older, female, and comorbid patients.

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Charcot Neuro-Osteoarthropathy in Diabetes: High Risk of Hospitalization, Amputation, and Mortality Revealed by Regional Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/04/2026

Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CNO) in people with diabetes is linked to frequent emergency hospitalizations, substantial risk of limb amputation, and reduced survival, highlighting urgent need for intensified multidisciplinary care.

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Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis: A Transformative Approach in Cleft Lip and Palate Management

By MedXY 09/03/2026

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis (MaxDO) offers promising long-term dentofacial correction in cleft lip and palate patients, serving both as a bridge to and replacement for traditional orthognathic surgery.

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Assessing Age-Related Risks in Facelift Surgery: Is Chronological Age a Barrier?

By MedXY 09/02/2026

A decade-long single-surgeon study finds facelift surgery safe across all age groups, including patients older than 75, with no significant increase in major or minor complications attributable to age alone.

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Hidden Costs of Healing: Financial Burdens After Distal Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries

By MedXY 09/02/2026

Despite nearly universal insurance coverage, nearly half of patients with distal upper extremity nerve injuries face significant financial hardship, influenced by injury location, surgical complexity, and preexisting debt. Targeted financial counseling is vital to mitigate this burden.

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Surgical Arthrodesis Versus Watchful Waiting in Hallux Rigidus: Insights from a Landmark Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/12/2026

First MTPJ arthrodesis significantly reduces walking pain at 12 months in hallux rigidus patients compared with watchful waiting, demonstrating a clinically meaningful benefit in this common foot osteoarthritis.

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Acute Neural Biomarker Elevations After Amateur Soccer Heading: Insights Into Potential Brain Injury

By MedXY 07/14/2026

This study reveals that even amateur soccer heading causes immediate, transient increases in blood biomarkers p-tau217 and S100B, indicating acute neural impact and suggesting a dose-response effect.

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Personalizing Osteoporosis Treatment: Integrating Pharmacotherapy with Patient-Centered Lifestyle Strategies

By MedXY 06/28/2026

This article explores personalized osteoporosis management, combining evidence-based pharmacologic therapies with individualized lifestyle and nutrition guidance, to improve patient outcomes through shared decision making.

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Impact of Constitutively Active TSH Receptor Mutations on Craniofacial and Bone Morphology in Hyperthyroid Mouse Models

By MedXY 06/24/2026

This study demonstrates that hyperthyroidism driven by constitutively active TSH receptor mutations alters craniofacial structure and bone mineral density in mice, offering insights into thyroid hormone’s role in skeletal development.

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Can Prehabilitation Reduce Complications After Spinal Fusion in Older Adults? What a New Randomized Trial Suggests

By MedXY 06/19/2026

A multicenter randomized trial found that 4-week multimodal prehabilitation added to ERAS reduced 90-day complications after spinal fusion in adults aged 75 years or older.

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Postoperative Outcomes of Morel-Lavallée Injuries and Predictive Factors for Wound Complications

By MedXY 06/18/2026

A multicenter trauma study found that 20.1% of surgically treated Morel-Lavallée lesions developed wound complications. Pedestrian-versus-vehicle injury was the only independent predictor of postoperative problems.

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Restoring Physiology After Upper Extremity Amputation: What the First Human AMI Reconstruction Experience Suggests

By MedXY 06/15/2026

A small human cohort study suggests that upper extremity amputation with AMI reconstruction is feasible and may preserve residual limb volume, improve muscle mechanics, and reduce pain and phantom limb symptoms.

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Patient Preference Phenotypes for Post-operative Anticoagulation After Hip or Knee Replacement

By MedXY 06/02/2026

A survey study found three distinct patient preference patterns for anticoagulation after hip or knee replacement: clot-prevention focused, balanced, and cost-focused. These differences may help personalize postoperative blood thinner choices.