Aim Unintended scaphoid excision is a rare but serious complication that can occur during surgical procedures involving the trapezium, including but not limited to trapeziectomy. Although prosthetic replacement is increasingly favored in the treatment of rhizarthrosis, trapeziectomy (with or without ligamentoplasty) remains a widely used and effect...

By Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Chiara Muci, Alessandro El Motassime, Andrea Cruciani, Lorenzo Rocchi, Gianfranco Merendi

Aim This study analyzed the research trends related to stem cells and secretome in aplastic anemia between 2018 and 2023 using a bibliometric approach to understand developments and research distribution in this field. Methods The Scopus database was used to search for relevant articles on aplastic anemia and its relationship to stem cells or secr...

By Citra Primavita Mayangsari, Harsono Salimo, Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi, Agung Putra,, Betty Suryawati, Annang Giri Moelyo

Aim Metacarpal fractures are common hand injuries, frequently treated with closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) using Kirschner wires (K-wires). While exposed K-wires allow for simple hardware removal and early mobilization, their use is traditionally associated with a higher risk of pin tract infections. There is a lack of studies f...

By Andrea Cruciani, Silvia Pietramala, Alessio Greco, Alessandro El motassime, Camillo Fulchignoni, Lorenzo Rocchi

Aim To compare outcomes and minimal clinically important differences (MCID) between single-level laminectomy (SLL) and two-level laminectomy (TLL) for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods This prospective study included 119 patients with confirmed LSS who underwent SLL or TLL at Cantonal Hospital Zenica from January 2018 to January 2025. Assessme...

By Emir Begagić, Hakija Bečulić, Fahrudin Alić, Anes Mašović, Goran Lakičević, Lemana Buljubašić, Muhamed Haračić

Aim To demonstrate the possibilities of reconstructing a prosthetic stump in a complex defect using staged osteotomy and lengthening, since for successful prosthetic replacement of the tibial stump, its sufficient length is necessary, which is not always possible. Methods In this article, we present a 25-year-old man diagnosed with a non-prostheti...

By Yurii Oleksiiovych Bezsmertnyi, Viktor Ivanovych Shevchuk, Olexander Yuriyovych Branitsky, Olexander Yuriyovych Bezsmertnyi, Dmytro Vadymovych Bondarenko

Aim Vaccine hesitancy challenges global public health, with parental attitudes significantly impacting childhood immunization. This study examined parental perceptions of vaccine safety, effectiveness, and decision-making factors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2025 with 233 parents at a Primary H...

By Anesa Terzić, Elma Mujaković, Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Almira Ćosićkić

Aim Orthopedic implants must meet specific criteria, including mechanical strength, durability, and biocompatibility. This study compares the immune response of zirconia, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and stainless-steel implants in vivo, focusing on lymphocyte and fibroblast infiltration as indicators of immune activation. Methods A total of 27 ...

By Agung Riyanto Budi Santoso, Respati Suryanto Dradjat, Edi Mustamsir, Setyawan Purnomo Sakti, Panji Sananta, Hidayat Sujuti, Heri Suroto

Aim: To assess the impact of cognitive impairments on various domains of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: This prospective study included 135 MS patients and 50 healthy controls. Participants were divided into three groups: patients with MS for more than one year (n=85), newly diagnosed MS patients (n=50), and h...

By Aida Šehanović, Suljo Kunić, Anida Šehanović, Dževdet Smajlović, Emir Tupković, Omer Ć. Ibrahimagić

Introduction: Environmental factors may influence postoperative outcomes and quality of life following total hip replacement (THR). This study investigated the impact of the geographical location of the surgical site, as well as the patient’s place of birth and residence, on treatment outcomes in individuals with artificial hips. Methods: A ...

By Slavko Manojlovic, Dragana Dragicevic-Cvjetkovic, Nemanja Manojlović, Zeljko Jovičić, Mirko Manojlović, Ferid Krupić

OBJECTIVE: To determine changes in inflammatory parameter values ​​after foam sclerotherapy of varicose vein. The values ​​of inflammatory parameters were taken and compared immediately after treatment and seven days after treatment. METHODS: A total of 41 patients with verified varicose vein disease were included in this study. They were monitore...

By Anel Okic, Magrin Alic, Hasib Mujic, Amel Hadzimehmedagic, Nermina Babic, Nesina Avdagic