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Volume 12 (2026) (in progress)

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Knee

Open Access

Image-based robotic-assisted conversion from partial to total knee arthroplasty under functional alignment: Comparable outcomes to primary total knee arthroplasty 1

Christos Koutserimpas, Enejd Veizi, Charalampos Matzaroglou, Charalampos Kontos, Sébastien Lustig, Reha Tandogan and Konstantinos Dretakis

Published online: 22 January 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025056

Open Access

Review

What’s new on giant cell tumor of bone 2

Shinji Tsukamoto, Costantino Errani, Tessa Balach, Tomas Zamora, Eduardo Ortiz-Cruz, Raja Bhaskara Rajasekaran, Raymond Yau, Tao Ji, Israel Pérez-Muñoz, Francisco Linares et al. (4 more)

Published online: 22 January 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025063

Open Access

Direction of screw insertion for internal fixation plate in distal femoral osteotomy: Evaluation using axial computer tomography imaging 3

Fumiyoshi Kawashima, Ryuichi Nakamura, Akira Okano, Kaori Matsumoto, Jun Oike and Koji Kanzaki

Published online: 28 January 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025066

Open Access

Review

A systematic review of radiological outcomes and implant positioning in robotic-assisted functionally aligned robotic total knee arthroplasty 4

Vasileios Giovanoulis, Angelo V. Vasiliadis, Eleftherios Tsiridis, Luca Andriollo, Pietro Gregori, Konstantinos Dretakis, Christos Koutserimpas and Sébastien Lustig

Published online: 28 January 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025068

Shoulder

Open Access

Chondrosarcoma arising from long-standing Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica of the proximal humerus: A case report 5

Nikolaos A. Stavropoulos, Dimitra P. Papagelopoulos, Olympia Papakonstantinou, Penelope Korkolopoulou, Eleftheria Lakiotaki and Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos

Published online: 03 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025057

Hip

Open Access

Factors driving higher opioid use after total hip arthroplasty: Insights from a large-scale, tertiary centre analysis 6

Andreas Fontalis, Shannon Tse, Mads K. Hansen, Adam T. Yasen, Crystallynn S. The, Isabella Catrina Haddad, Warran Wignadasan, Ricci Plastow and Fares S. Haddad

Published online: 03 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025064

Spine

Open Access

Review

Acupuncture vs usual care for chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of immediate and intermediate effects 7

Spyridon Sotiropoulos, Eleftherios Kalafatis, Evaggelos Michalakakos, Andreas Mavrogenis and George Georgoudis

Published online: 03 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025061

Knee

Open Access

Functional positioning in robotic lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a step-by-step technique 8

Luca Andriollo, Giovan Giuseppe Mazzella, Filippo Leggieri, Elvire Servien, Cécile Batailler and Sébastien Henri Michel Lustig

Published online: 09 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025055

Wrist & Hand

Open Access

Midcarpal tenodeses versus partial arthrodeses for stage II SLAC/SNAC wrists: Long-term outcomes from a single-surgeon comparative series 9

Spyridon Maris, Emmanouil Apergis, Alexandros Apostolopoulos, Dimitra Melissaridou, Panagiotis Koulouvaris, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos and Olga Savvidou

Published online: 23 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025069

Foot

Special Issue: Newer Horizons in Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma

Open Access

Review

Early and late initiation of the Ponseti method yield comparable outcomes in congenital idiopathic clubfoot: a systematic review and meta-analysis 10

Abdullah Addar, Abdullah I. Alturki, Yazeed Alsanad, Turki Alotaibi and Fahad Alshayhan

Published online: 26 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025071

Hip

Open Access

Review

No dislocation rate gap between single and two-stage revisions with a cementless Dual Mobility Cup 11

Justine Bidard, Nory Elhadjene, Nicolas Zadel, Thomas Neri, Frédéric Farizon and Bertrand Boyer

Published online: 03 March 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025033

Foot

Open Access

Hybrid minimally invasive correction for flexible flatfeet in young adults: a prospective cohort study 12

Ahmed S. Elhalawany, Ahmed Kholeif, Abo Bakr Zein, Mohamed Nagy, Mahmoud M. Elsaqa, Mohammed Ali and Ahmed Khedr

Published online: 10 March 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025070

Hip

Open Access

Review

Osteonecrosis in sickle cell disease: Contemporary orthopaedic practice and outcomes across African healthcare settings 13

Emmanuel Olusola Oladeji, Oluwatobi Olayode, Abdulahi Zubair, Vernon Ipomai, Oluwafemi Olayinka, Patrick Okonkwo, Onyeka Omerenma, Gregory Okhifun and Oghofori Obakponovwe

Published online: 08 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026008

Knee

Open Access

Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with a synthetic polyester suture tape graft and knotless anchors: Five-year clinical and functional outcomes 14

Wessam Fakhery Ebied, Mohamed Ashry, Mohamed Amr Hemida, Ahmed H. Khater, Mohamed H. Sobhy and Yahia Haroun

Published online: 15 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026010

Hip

Open Access

Long versus short cephalomedullary femoral nail for treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures: A single-blinded randomized controlled study 15

Abdelrahman Amir AbouelEla, Haytham Abdel-Azim and Ahmed Sayed Kotb

Published online: 15 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025065

Open Access

Erratum

Corrigendum to: Historically, did Cemented Thompson perform better than uncemented Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures? A meta-analysis of available evidence 16

Mohamed S.A. Shehata, Ahmed Abdelal, Sami Salahia, Hussien Ahmed, Muhammad Shawqi, Ahmed Elsehili, Mahmoud Morsi, Ahmed M. Afifi, Nardeen Kader, Florian Grubhofer et al. (2 more)

Published online: 16 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026013

Shoulder

Open Access

Anatomic extension-based description for rotator cuff calcifications: retrospective analysis of 100 consecutive cases 17

Daniel Moya, Jorge Rojas Liévano, Diego Gómez, Federico Alfano, Christos Koukos, Daniel Veloz Serrano and Ricardo Vera

Published online: 20 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026004

Knee

Open Access

Development of a knee joint magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based model for finite element analysis (FEA) applications 18

Angelo V. Vasiliadis, Kalliopi Valsamidou, Alexandros Chortis, Dimitrios Chytas, George Noussios, George Paraskevas, Konstantinos Katakalos and Aikaterini Vassiou

Published online: 20 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026009

Spine

Open Access

En bloc discectomy via anterior lumbar approach: a technical note 19

Harmantya Mahadhipta, Amri Muhyi, Muhamad Abdul Harist Fadhlizain, Mitchel Mitchel, Karina Sylvana Gani and Erica Kholinne

Published online: 20 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026002

Knee

Open Access

Implant survival and factors associated with failure of cemented custom-made distal femoral megaprostheses after tumor resection 20

Vasileios Apostolopoulos, Michal Mahdal, Marián Kubíček, Lukáš Pazourek, Petr Boháč, Luboš Nachtnebl and Tomáš Tomáš

Published online: 29 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026020

Hip

Open Access

Lateral versus supine positioning for proximal femoral nailing of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in geriatric patients: A prospective randomized comparative study 21

Wessam Fakhery Ebied, Hesham Ossama Soubih, Yahia Haroun, Karim Atef Salem, Amr Amal Amin and Ahmed Sayed Kotb

Published online: 29 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026015

Knee

Open Access

Pilot study: Effects of ovariectomy-induced estrogen deficiency on the biomechanical and structural properties of the intact anterior cruciate ligament in a porcine model 22

Hibiki Kakiage, Tsuneari Takahashi, Yuji Kaneda, Wataru Kurashina, Katsushi Takeshita and Hirotaka Chikuda

Published online: 29 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026017

Elbow

Open Access

Development and measurement of elbow and knee joints using an electro-goniometer in healthy subjects: A preliminary study 23

Sasipa Buranapuntalug, Nuchrada Chaitrakul, Pollapat Liamtragoolpanich, Chusak Thanawattano, Chatchai Buekban and Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat

Published online: 05 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026016

Knee

Open Access

Pilot study comparing operating room workflow and team ergonomics in robotic-assisted versus navigated total knee arthroplasty 24

Thomas Aubert, Willem Franssen and Aline Vandeputte

Published online: 05 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026026

Shoulder

Open Access

Routine long head of the biceps release improves pain and functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of degenerative tears: A retrospective comparative study 25

Dimitrios V Papadopoulos, Athanasios Kontogiannis, James R. Mullen, Ioannis Papakammenos, Nikolaos Stavropoulos, Konstantinos Tsikopoulos, Ioannis Gkiatas, Vasileios S Nikolaou and George Babis

Published online: 06 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026018

Knee

Open Access

Single-stage total knee arthroplasty revision with extensor mechanism allograft: surgical technique 26

Yasmine Salese, Gerald Delfosse, Cécile Batailler, Elvire Servien and Sébastien Lustig

Published online: 12 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026014

Lower Limb

Open Access

Evaluation of the long-term functional outcome and quality of life after rotationplasty in the management of primary malignant bone tumors about the knee in Children 27

Hazem Wafa, Walid Ebeid, Lennart Scheys and Lieven Moke

Published online: 12 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026023

Shoulder

Open Access

The essential role of rehabilitation in operative and non-operative shoulder management: A 40-year experience (1985–2025) 28

Dominique F. Gazielly and Marius M. Scarlat

Published online: 13 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026022

Knee

Open Access

An increase in the medial proximal tibial angle of 95° or greater after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy does not necessarily lead to excessive knee joint line obliquity of 5° or greater 29

Yuta Hizume, Ken Kumagai, Tomotaka Akamatsu, Shuntaro Nejima, Yusuke Inoue, Hyonmin Choe, Hiroyuki Ike, Naomi Kobayashi and Yutaka Inaba

Published online: 19 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026028

Open Access

Tibial tunnel malposition is a risk factor for osteoarthritis following ACL reconstruction at long term follow up: a retrospective study 30

Julien Erard, Maxime Rarchaert, Luca Andriollo, Cécile Batailler, Sébastien Lustig and Elvire Servien

Published online: 19 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026003

Lower Limb

Special issue: Techno-Revolution and Digital Innovations in Orthopedics Reshaping Musculoskeletal Treatments

Open Access

Global trends and hotspots in robotic-assisted arthroplasty from 1992 to 2025: a bibliometric and visualized analysis 31

Yuanzhuo Xu, Shengdong Yang, Fuqiang Gao, Sébastien Lustig and Weiguo Wang

Published online: 19 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026012

Knee

Open Access

Review

A decade of global orthopaedic research in SICOT-J (2015–2025): a scientometric analysis of publication trends, collaboration, and citation impact 32

Raju Vaishya, Brij Mohan Gupta, Mallikarjun Kappi, Abhishek Vaish, Andreas F Mavrogenis, Sébastien Lustig and Vikas Khanduja

Published online: 25 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026021

Lower Limb

Open Access

Review

Comparing outcomes for retrograde intramedullary nailing vs. antegrade intramedullary nailing for Femoral fractures – a systematic review and meta-analysis 33

Kapilraj Ravendran, Mohammed Ibrahim Khalil, Thiviya Manoharan, Achsah Ann Alexander, Nuraan Shahid, Karim Abdelghafour and Pranav Mishra

Published online: 26 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026030

Special Issue: Newer Horizons in Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma

Open Access

Review

Global research trends in pediatric bone and joint infections: A 50-year bibliometric analysis (1976–2025) 34

Raju Vaishya, Ashok N Johari, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, K.S. Ali and Abhishek Vaish

Published online: 27 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026024

Elbow

Open Access

Knotless suture anchor fixation of Hahn–Steinthal fractures of the capitellum: A technical note with preliminary clinical outcomes 35

Michał Szufnara, Maciej Ciesielski, Błażej Wójtowicz, Jan Poszepczyński, Marcin Domżalski and Jędrzej Lesman

Published online: 28 May 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026035

Special Issue: Newer Horizons in Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma

Open Access

Review

Management of pediatric distal radius fractures – A systematic review and meta-analysis 36

J. Terrence Jose Jerome, G. Surendran and Thirumagal Kuppusamy

Published online: 05 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026032

Hip

Open Access

Is a combined proximal femoral osteotomy necessary when performing open reduction and Dega acetabuloplasty in walking-age children with developmental dysplasia of the hip 37

Jinghang Yu, Lianyong Li, Liwei Shi, Lijun Zhang, Qiwei Li and Enbo Wang

Published online: 11 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026031

Knee

Open Access

Floating knees: variables affecting bone union and functional outcomes: a retrospective study of 72 cases 38

Yasmine Salese, Matthieu Cotte, Thibault Druel, Frederic Rongieras, Antoine Bertani, Anthony Viste and Bertrand Boyer

Published online: 17 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026033

Lower Limb

Open Access

Lateral parapatellar approach versus transpatellar splitting approach in intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal tibia fractures, a prospective randomized controlled study 39

Amr Amal Amin, El Zaher Hassan El Zaher, Youssef Mohamed Abd-El Salam Wafa, Ahmed Mohamed Khaled El Ghazawy and Amr Mohamed Nagy

Published online: 18 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026042

Knee

Open Access

Precision in Medial pivot total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective study on mechanical axis alignment and functional outcomes with CT-guided patient-specific instrumentation 40

Fadhil Mat Salleh and Ikram Nizam

Published online: 24 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026034

Hip

Open Access

Atypical femoral fracture: The periprosthetic variant about two cases without bisphosphonate use 41

Guillaume Auberger, Thomas Aubert, Younes Kerroumi, Philippe Leclerc and Simon Marmor

Published online: 03 July 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026038

Special Issue: Newer Horizons in Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma

Open Access

Defining the dystrophic femoral neck in osteogenesis imperfecta: a radiographic and anatomical entity with diagnostic threshold 42

Samuel Georges, Jad Zalaket, Alina Badina, Stephanie Pannier, Ibrahim Saliba and Zagorka Pejin

Published online: 03 July 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026001

Open Access

Editorial

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in orthopaedics E1

Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Pavlos Altsitzioglou, Sotirios Pililis, Athanasios D. Anastasilakis, Symeon Tournis, Polyzois Makras, Theodosis Saranteas and Sebastien Lustig

Published online: 06 March 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025067