Objectives To compare re-rupture rate, complication rate, and functional outcome after
operative versus nonoperative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures; to compare re-rupture …

Background: The best type of autograft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
remains debatable. Hypothesis: Compared with bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) and …

Background Fractures of the proximal humerus, often termed shoulder fractures, are
common injuries, especially in older people. The management of these fractures varies …

Importance No consensus has been reached to date regarding the optimal treatment for
distal radius fractures. The international rate of operative treatment has been increasing …

Purpose The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to present current
evidence on rib fixation and to compare effect estimates obtained from randomized …

Introduction Proximal humeral fractures (PHF) are among the most common adult fractures.
However, valid epidemiologic population-based data, including differentiation of treatment …

Background Although increasingly used, the benefit of surgical treatment of displaced 2-part
proximal humerus fractures has not been proven. This trial evaluates the clinical …

Background There is ongoing controversy regarding optimal treatment for full-thickness
rotator cuff tears. Given that the evidence surrounding the use of various treatment options …

Background There is no consensus as to the treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHFs),
particularly in elderly patients. There is increasing evidence that nonoperative management …

Background There is no consensus on the optimal operative technique for humeral shaft
fractures. This meta-analysis aims to compare minimal-invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) …