Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

The Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics, the official journal of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, Inc. is an open-access, English language, web-based, medical science journal published by the Association. The Journal is guided by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) “Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.”

The Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics shall advance the art and science of orthopaedics in the country by publishing high quality original clinical investigations, epidemiological studies, case reports, review articles, evaluations of diagnostic and surgical techniques, and the latest updates on management guidelines. The journal’s target audience are local and international practitioners, clinicians, and other scientists, researchers. It shall accept manuscript submissions from consultants, fellows, residents, and other allied medical professions and specialties, not only from the Philippines but also from Asia and the rest of the world as long as these are within scope and relevant to the practice. Non-members of the Association may submit scientific manuscripts to the journal.

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2024): May Issue

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Published: 2024-05-25

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Justinian Aquilino IV Cyril Ll Pimentel, MD, FPOA

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Tammy L. Dela Rosa, MD, MMedSc

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.01

Relationship Between Surgery Timing and Hidden Blood Loss in Proximal Femoral Nailing of Pertrochanteric Fractures in Elderly Patients
A Cross-Sectional Study

Martha Camille F. Dollete, MD, Mickhael B. Langit, MD, FPOA, Joan Joseph S. Castillo, MD, FPOA, Allan Michael T. Brabante, MD, FPOA

7-10

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.02

Four-Strand Modified Kessler versus Cruciate Technique for Repair of Zone Two Flexor Tendon Injuries
A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ramil M. Bonifacio, MD, Jessica Anne A. Gandionco, MD, FPOA, Alberto Gabriel D. Zetazate, MD, FPOA

11-15

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.13

Filipino Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society’s (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale

Anna Francesca M. Robles, MD, DPBO, Ai E. Gamboa, MD, FPOA

16-23

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.03

A Comparative Study of Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation in Peri-Trochanteric Fractures in Lateral Decubitus and Supine Position

Viennah B. Condor, MD, DPBO, Patrick H. How, MD, FPOA

24-30

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.04

Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in Filipino

Angel Luis U. Veloso, MD, MBA , Edsel F. Arandia, MD, FPOA

31-35

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.11

Characteristics, Treatment Patterns, and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Diagnosed with Fungating Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Karla Teresa S. Araneta, MD, FPOA, Tristan Dwight T. Sebastian, MD, Edward HM Wang, MD, MSc (Epi)

36-43

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.12

Large Exostosis of the Distal Radius in a Pediatric Patient Causing a Dysplastic Ulna and Distal Radioulnar Joint Disruption
A Single-Stage Management Approach

Albert Jerome D. Quintos, MD, Pasquale Manuel A. Bonavitacola, MD, Candice Elaine C. Lim, MD

44-50

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.05

Spinal Arthrodesis with Acute Reduction in a High-Grade Isthmic Type IIC Spondylolisthesis

Richard D. Odiamar, MD, DPBO, Miles Francis T. Dela Rosa, MD, FPOA, Ferdinand R. Bernal, MD, FPOA

51-55

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.06

Management of Long, Comminuted Pediatric Subtrochanteric Fractures Using PHILOS (Proximal Humeral Internal Locked System)
A Case Series

Pocholo Iñigo B. Morales, MD, Victor Illescas, MD, Julyn Aguilar, MD, Reggie Torredes, MD, Richard Rotor, MD, Jason Santiago, MD

56-60

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.08

Surgical Treatment and Short-Term Outcome for a Refractory Case of Medial Clavicle Osteitis Condensans
A Case Report

Liandro Reuben J. Dolojan, MD , Raymar T. Sibonga MD, FPOA

61-65

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.07

A Case Series on Arthroscopic Valvulectomy of Symptomatic Popliteal Cysts in Elderly Patients Using a Modified Gillquist Maneuveropic Valvulectomy of Symptomatic Popliteal Cysts in Elderly Patients Using a Modified Gillquist Maneuver

Carmelo L. Braganza, MD, FPOA, Julius Loren B. Dominado, MD, Leinard F. Palpal-Latoc, MD

66-74

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.09

Clinical and Radiographic Predictors of Deterioration in Mild Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
A Systematic Review

Jose Kreisher Rae B. Foscablo, MD, John David B. Mata, MD, FAFN, Immanuel V. Silverio, MD, Ronald P. Tangente, MD, MBA, FPOA, FPSS

75-84

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.69472/poai.2024.10

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