OrthoEvidence - ACE Reports

Spine
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion versus interspinous stabilization in lumbar spinal stenosis: a meta-analysis.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1007/s00590-026-04871-2

Foot & Ankle
Wound complications after cast immobilization compared to early functional treatment in surgical fixation of ankle fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Injury. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113230

Peri-Operative
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus serratus anterior plane block for analgesia and respiratory function in patients with multiple rib fractures: a large-sample, single-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.
Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.3389/fmed.2026.1826279

Shoulder & Elbow
Early Functional Recovery Is Improved in Patients Treated With Bioinductive Collagen Implant Augmentation Compared With Standard Arthroscopic Repair of High-grade Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
Orthop J Sports Med. 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.1177/23259671261418675

Spine
Transforaminal versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion for symptomatic single-level spondylolisthesis (LIFT): a multicentre controlled, patient blinded, randomised non-inferiority trial.
Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2024 01-Aug;():. 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100964

Arthroplasty
Visualized load-bearing-based robot control system improves early function in femoral neck fracture patients: a randomized controlled trial focusing on outcomes after total hip arthroplasty.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Jul;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-06035-0

Spine
A Randomised Controlled Study on Epidural Morphine and Bupivacaine for Post-Operative Analgesia After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Global Spine J. 2023 01-Sep;():. 10.1177/21925682211060043

Trauma
Effects of Intraoperative Local Pain Cocktail Injections on Early Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Orthop Trauma. 2023 01-Sep;():. 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002628

Trauma
A comparative study of early functional outcomes in undisplaced neck of femur fracture treated with partially threaded and fully threaded cannulated screw fixation in patients above 60 years age.
Pak J Med Sci. 2023 01-Sep;():. 10.12669/pjms.39.5.7330

Spine
Posterolateral Fusion Versus Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Adult Low-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Analysis of Sagittal Radiographic Parameters - A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Global Spine J. 2025 01-Apr;():. 10.1177/21925682241254317

Trauma
Does surgical fixation of flail chest injuries improve pulmonary function? Results from a multi center RCT.

Spine
The Safety and Effectiveness of Tranexamic Acid in Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery: An Updated Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
World Neurosurg. 2022 01-Oct;():. 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.139

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Postoperative early initiation of sequential exercise program in preventing persistent spinal pain syndrome type-2 after modified transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Eur Spine J. 2025 01-Jan;():. 10.1007/s00586-024-08541-x

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Early functional improvements using continuous passive motion therapy after angular-stable plate osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures - results of a prospective, randomized trial.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 01-May;():. 10.1186/s13018-024-04804-x

Arthroplasty
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Direct Anterior Versus Mini-Posterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Small, Early Functional Differences Did Not Lead to Meaningful Clinical Differences at 7.5 Years.
J Arthroplasty. 2024 01-Sep;():. 10.1016/j.arth.2024.05.016

General Orthopaedics
The effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain and lower extremity function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Lasers Med Sci. 2024 01-Apr;():. 10.1007/s10103-024-04017-y

Shoulder & Elbow
Minimal early functional gains after operative treatment of midshaft clavicular fractures: a meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials including 1333 patients.
JSES Int. 2024 01-May;():. 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.12.011

General Orthopaedics

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The impact of digital healthcare systems on pain and body function in patients with knee joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sci Rep. 2024 01-Feb;():. 10.1038/s41598-024-53853-z

Spine
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation: Does Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Lead to Better Clinical and Radiological Outcomes than Redo-Discectomy?
Asian Spine J. 2023 01-Oct;():. 10.31616/asj.2022.0210