Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Surgery

Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation


Volume 11, Issue 2, Year 2025
Editorial
The great magician from Kurugan. G. A. Ilizarov
Author details: Jayant Sharma
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Review Article
Evidence-based expert recommendations for the diagnosis and targeted management of osteoporosis
Author details: Ram Chaddha, BL Prakash, Ravi Sauhta, Vishal Peshhatiwar, Dayanidhi Meher, Alpa Singh, Monil Gala, Snehal Muchhala, Bhavesh Kotak
To derive practical, experience-driven clinical insights related to evidence-based statements for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis. The meeting involved in-depth discussions and a review of recent literature and real-world clinical perspectives. A set of 32 evidence-based statements was develope....
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Original Article
Study of functional outcome and complications of total hip replacement in avascular necrosis of femoral head due to sickle cell disease
Author details: Sparsh Jain, Pradeep Choudhari, Sourabh Khande
Background:  Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder marked by the production of abnormal sickle hemoglobin, which reduces red blood cell pliability. This results in vascular occlusion, leading to tissue ischemia and infarction. Bone involvement is a common manifestation....
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Holistic management of plantar fasciitis: An orthopaedic perspective
Author details: Samira Karri, Mattam Sanjay, Talluri V G Krishna, Veeresh Mallikarjun Gourshetty, Thathireddy Vinod Reddy, Shivadutt Goud Mudhapuram, Anjani Kumar Nandipati
Background: Majority of patients suffering from plantar fasciitis are either chronic recalcitrant or acute severe pain which hampered their daily activities and working capability therefore leading to psychological distress. There are very few challenging studies which show cased results of holistic....
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Comparison of steroid injection and dextrose (25%) injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
Author details: Rahul Gopalkrishna Puranik, Vishal Anand Mangwalka, Pravin Vasant Londhe, Mohit Arun Kakad
Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, affecting a significant proportion of population, particularly athletes and middle-aged individuals. While corticosteroid injections have been widely used for symptom relief, concerns over complications have led to exploration of alternat....
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A prospective study: Short-term clinical assessment of EMPK prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty
Author details: Sujoy Bhattacharjee, Santosh Kumar, Karthik Murugappan Selvaraj, Manish Shah
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation and osteophyte formation, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and significant impairment in daily activities. As a primary weight-bearing joint, the knee is particularly sus....
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Study of association of back pain with foot disorders like calcaneal spur, foot span, foot pain, and foot posture
Author details: Ajay Chandanwale, Dinesh Ramesh Kabre, Vishal Anand Mangwalkar, Mohit Arun Kakad, Sharath N.K
Background: Back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life and work productivity. Despite extensive research on its risk factors, the role of foot disorders—such as calcaneal spur, foot span abnormalities, foot pain, and foot po....
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Anthropometric analysis of normal hip joint using computed tomography scan in central Indian population
Author details: Sparsh Jain, Pradeep Choudhari, Sourabh Khande
Background: Hip prostheses currently available for arthroplasty are primarily modelled on the anatomical characteristics of Western populations. As a result, these implants often fail to accurately match the anatomical dimensions of Indian patients, which may lead to postoperative complications and,....
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A comparison study of robotic and conventional knee replacements using the oxford knee score
Author details: Nirav Jain, Chintan Hegde, Saurish Hegde, Deepak Anil
Background: Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery has grown in popularity due to its potential for increased precision and functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes of the robotic-assisted and conventional knee replacement procedures using the Oxford....
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Case Series
Atypical femur fractures: A case series study from a tertiary care hospital in urban India
Author details: Arun Padmanandan, Pushkar Chawla, Ritabh Kumar, Mansi Sharma
Anti-osteoporosis medications have led to a significant improvement in the quality of life of the elderly. Amongst them, bisphosphonate therapy has reported the most impressive outcomes in terms of reduction in the incidence of fractures. With increasing use of the drugs an association was reported....
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Case Report
Clinical outcome of lateral release and medial reefing in recurrent patellar dislocation: Case report
Author details: Amol Khairnar, Rohit Maganlal Dipwal
In the population of underage children and young adults, recurrent patella dislocation is widespread, with limited studies examining the effectiveness of medial soft tissue strengthening and lateral release procedures in averting recurrent dislocation. A 16-year-old male with Down syndrome presented....
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Behaviour distal radius giant cell tumour: Contemporary and innovative management of an uncommon presentation: A case report
Author details: Mauricio Ramos Suaza, Gabriel Narváez Rodriguez, Andres Ramirez Jaramillo
Giant cell tumour (GCT) of the distal radius is an uncommon benign but locally aggressive bone neoplasm that poses a surgical challenge due to its anatomical location and potential for joint destruction. Its management in advanced stages, such as Campanacci grade III, often requires en bloc resectio....
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Lessons from fixation failure in isolated greater trochanter fracture: A case report
Author details: J.S.R.G Saran, Varun Devdass, Wasal Sartaj Khan,, Praneeth Divi, Durai Anand Thanigachalam
Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter (GT) are rare and seen usually in the elderly population due to direct impact injuries and also in young athletes due to avulsion caused by the strong pull of the abductor muscles. They are generally identified on radiographs and confirmed with computed t....
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A rare injury of terrible triad of elbow with ipsilateral wrist fracture - is minimal intervention enough?
Author details: Mayuresh Sambhaji Dhane, Muniramaiah Ravishankar
The combination of an ipsilateral "terrible triad" injury of the elbow—comprising elbow dislocation, radial head fracture, and coronoid process fracture—with a distal end radius fracture is exceedingly rare. Such a presentation poses significant challenges in diagnosis, surgical planning, and rehabi....
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Letter to editor
Biological augmentation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A new frontier in shoulder surgery
Author details: Venkatesh V
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The downside of orthopedic subspecialisation
Author details: Nareshkumar Satyanarayan Dhaniwala
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