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Background: Many countries need help with the problem of an unbalanced distribution of physicians and hospitals. Moreover, various policies and strategies have been proposed to solve this problem. This study...
Background: Patellofemoral instability, by definition, is a condition where the patella bone pathologically disarticulates out from the patellofemoral joint, either through subluxation or complete dislocation. The overall incidence of patellofemoral...
Background: Patellofemoral joint problems refer to a spectrum of conditions affecting the patellofemoral joint, which is the joint between the patella and femur. These conditions can cause pain and instability...
Background: Anterior knee pain (AKP) syndrome is one of the most common conditions that prompt active young individuals to seek evaluation at sports injury clinics. Compared to the general population,...
Background: Surgical management of the osteoarthritic knee joint consists of osteotomies such as a high tibial osteotomy (HTO), uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). These surgeries mainly...
Background: The diagnosis rate of adult spinal deformity (ASD) is increasing with increased life expectancy and the prevalence of degenerative spinal diseases. The prevalence of ASD in adults aged >60...
Background: Although patellofemoral arthritis is a common and debilitating orthopedic disorder, its treatment varies and remains controversial. This review aims to provide an overview of the current understanding of the...