8+ hour, 5+ min ago  (414+ words) Introduction: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) encompasses a spectrum of neurovascular compression disorders involving the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and subclavian vein. Diagnosis remains challenging due to variable clinical presentations and limited specificity of imaging findings, particularly in neurogenic TOS. This…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (276+ words) Many hand-related pathologies can be appropriately managed at the bedside without operative escalation, thereby reducing resource allocation, healthcare costs, and exposure to general anesthesia. Plastic surgery trainees have variable experience and knowledge in managing hand pathologies outside the operating room....

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (366+ words) Introduction The risk of developing spondyloarthritis (Sp A) is significantly increased by human leucocyte antigen (HLA) B27 allele positivity. Despite the wide genetic diversity among the population of North-East India, studies on Sp A and its genetic markers are scarce. The current…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (321+ words) Drug retention is a meaningful real-world composite endpoint reflecting both long-term effectiveness and tolerability of biologic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Data from North African cohorts remain scarce, and sociocultural determinants of treatment persistence are poorly explored. We conducted a…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (462+ words) Background Tonsillectomy is a common pediatric procedure requiring effective perioperative pain management to minimize complications and promote recovery. In resource-limited settings, standardized protocols are often challenged by infrastructural constraints and variable adherence to multimodal analgesia guidelines, risking suboptimal pain control…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (532+ words) The aim of this systematic review was to compare post-hip surgery pain outcomes in the elderly population after a fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) against conventional systemic analgesia (CSA). Our primary outcome was post-operative static and dynamic visual analogue scales…...

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5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (274+ words) Introduction Posterior instrumented lumbar fusion (PLIF) is a commonly performed surgical procedure for degenerative lumbar spine disorders such as lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. However, the procedure is frequently associated with significant intraoperative and postoperative blood loss due…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (432+ words) Rotator cuff tears are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions, with surgical repair rates increasing substantially over recent decades. Despite advances in surgical technique, re-tear rates remain a significant concern, particularly for large and massive tears. Postoperative rehabilitation is a…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (276+ words) Background Chronic pain, including low back pain (LBP), represents a major global public health issue and significantly affects quality of life. Low back pain is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and remains a growing public health concern." Current conventional management…...