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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4016/1710045

Septic Arthritis of the Wrist with Neisseria Gonococcal Infection

Kristina Kuklova, MD, MBA, Austin Healy, MD and Alan Babigian, MD

Article Type: CASE REPORT | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

Septic arthritis of the wrist is uncommon, representing only 3% of all septic arthritis patients. When aspirated, rarely do cultures grow bacteria outside of the scope of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and gramnegative rods. We present the case of a 33-year-old female with past medical history of ADHD, asthma, opiate abuse, and primary syphilis in 2021, who presented to the Emergency Department with sudden onset of right wrist pain and swelling for 24 hours....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4016/1710044

Quadriceps Tendon (QT) Vs. Peroneus Longus (PL) Autografts for ACL Reconstruction: A Meta-Analysis of Biomechanical and Functional Outcomes

Viraj Amin Y, Zaid Abu Salah, Raunak Chahal S and Saichaitanya Nallajennugari R

Article Type: Systematic Literature Review | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

To accomplish both short-term recovery and long-term knee functionality, surgeons must carefully choose the appropriate graft for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) replacement. Although hamstring and patellar tendon autografts were traditionally the preferred option, autografts of the quadriceps tendon (QT) and peroneus longus (PL) have become more popular because of their unique biomechanical characteristics and capacity to support functional recovery....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4016/1710043

The Efficacy of Biodegradable Magnesium-Based Implants in Orthopedic Surgery

Viraj Y. Amin, Saichaitanya R. Nallajennugari and Raunak S. Chahal

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

In orthopaedic surgery, biodegradable magnesium-based implants have become a viable substitute for conventional metallic implants. Although traditional materials like titanium and stainless steel offer superior mechanical stability, they frequently need to be removed and can result in issues like stress shielding and infections linked to implants....

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