{"title":"Orthopedic implant allergies: a review of current knowledge on metal hypersensitivity and prosthesis failure.","authors":"Veronica Viola, Niccoló Marelli, Teofila Caplanusi, Sylvain Steinmetz","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0252","DOIUrl":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metal hypersensitivity is an increasingly recognized factor in orthopedic implant failure, particularly in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), and may contribute to persistent pain, aseptic loosening, or early revision. This review synthesizes current evidence on the underlying immune mechanisms of metal hypersensitivity and explores their potential role in implant-related complications such as chronic inflammation, pain, and aseptic loosening. A systematic literature search was conducted using Embase.com and complementary databases; relevant studies involving patients with suspected or confirmed allergic responses to metallic orthopedic implants were identified and integrated into a narrative review of clinical presentations, diagnostic strategies, and outcomes. Diagnostic approaches remain variable and include clinical evaluation, dermatological patch testing, in vitro assays such as the lymphocyte transformation test (LTT), and histopathological examination of periprosthetic tissues, with no current consensus on a gold-standard method. Although metal hypersensitivity is associated with a subset of implant failures, the strength of evidence is limited by heterogeneous study designs, variable diagnostic criteria, and inconsistent reporting of outcomes. Future efforts should focus on standardizing diagnostic protocols, validating predictive tests, and developing patient-specific management algorithms - particularly regarding implant material selection - to improve care for patients with suspected metal allergies in orthopedic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1028-1037"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13663588/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Arthroscopic versus open repair for triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Boyi Pan, Weiyu Chen, Hua Luo","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2026-0088","DOIUrl":"10.1530/EOR-2026-0088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong></p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1151-1158"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13663596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luca Bianco Prevot, Vittorio Bolcato, Livio Pietro Tronconi, Philipp Moroder, Giuseppe Basile, Riccardo Accetta
{"title":"Delayed surgery for high-grade acromioclavicular joint dislocations does not compromise clinical and radiographic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Luca Bianco Prevot, Vittorio Bolcato, Livio Pietro Tronconi, Philipp Moroder, Giuseppe Basile, Riccardo Accetta","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0129","DOIUrl":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong></p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1109-1118"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13663629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of digital orthopedic techniques in pre- and intra-operative management of scaphoid fracture.","authors":"Shuai Wang, Zhe Yi, Wei Chen, Bo Liu","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2026-0084","DOIUrl":"10.1530/EOR-2026-0084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Digital orthopedics integrates artificial intelligence, finite element analysis, virtual surgical planning, intraoperative navigation, robotics, and three-dimensional printing into a precise, individualized workflow for scaphoid fracture management. Artificial intelligence-based algorithms achieve high diagnostic accuracy for scaphoid fractures on plain radiographs, aid in detecting occult fractures, and support treatment decisions. Three-dimensional fracture mapping and finite element analysis enable quantitative assessment of fracture morphology and biomechanical stability, supporting individualized preoperative planning. Computer-assisted navigation reduces radiation exposure and guidewire attempts compared with conventional fluoroscopy but remains limited by registration inaccuracy and dependence on manual execution. Robot-assisted surgery improves procedural consistency and screw accuracy, with a learning curve of approximately 10-20 cases; however, it is constrained by longer setup times, high costs, and predominantly level IV evidence. Virtual surgical planning combined with three-dimensional printing provides patient-specific percutaneous guides, reduction templates, anatomical models, and custom prostheses, improving accuracy, reducing radiation exposure, and enabling motion-preserving salvage for scaphoid nonunions and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse. Current evidence is largely based on small case series and cadaveric studies, highlighting the need for standardized protocols and high-quality comparative trials to support widespread adoption.</p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1048-1063"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13663594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Claudio Legnani, Kalina Fadel, Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Giuseppe M Peretti, Alberto Ventura
{"title":"Unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty in the same patient for the treatment of bilateral knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of literature.","authors":"Claudio Legnani, Kalina Fadel, Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Giuseppe M Peretti, Alberto Ventura","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0193","DOIUrl":"10.1530/EOR-2025-0193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong></p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1073-1081"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13663595/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149116781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huu Dat Nguyen, Thanh Tan Nguyen, Phuoc Giau Dang, Yi-Jie Kuo, Lien-Chen Wu, Yu-Pin Chen
{"title":"Complication and work-related recovery between ulnar shortening osteotomy and arthroscopic wafer procedure: a combination of frequentist and Bayesian meta-analysis.","authors":"Huu Dat Nguyen, Thanh Tan Nguyen, Phuoc Giau Dang, Yi-Jie Kuo, Lien-Chen Wu, Yu-Pin Chen","doi":"10.1530/EOR-2026-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1530/EOR-2026-0015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong></p>","PeriodicalId":48598,"journal":{"name":"Efort Open Reviews","volume":"11 10","pages":"1038-1047"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}