Women continue to shape healthcare through their contributions across clinical care, research, leadership, and community engagement. On International Women’s Day, in line with this year’s theme “Accelerate Action,” we invited women professionals from the healthcare community to share their perspectives. Their reflections explore two important quest

Hip fractures are a major global health problem, particularly in the elderly, with increasing incidence due to rising life expectancy. Pertrochanteric fractures are the most common subtype and often lead to prolonged functional limitation and complications. Surgical fixation with a proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is the standard of care,

A 52-year-old previously healthy male presented with right hip pain following a mechanical fall. Initial pelvic and hip radiographs were reported as normal, and he was discharged with analgesia. He re-presented two days later with worsening hip pain, inability to weight bear, and new-onset confusion. He was afebrile, with a heart rate of 104 beats

The primary objective of the NICE NG38 guideline—though developed for the NHS—offers a framework for global best practices by aiming to streamline care and ensure patients receive necessary intervention while explicitly avoiding unnecessary tests and over-medicalization. Many non-complex fractures resolve with minimal intervention; however, the ris

Introduction Fractures account for a substantial proportion of acute musculoskeletal presentations, ranging from low-energy stable injuries to complex patterns involving joints, soft tissues, and neurovascular structures. Optimal outcomes rely not only on mechanical stabilization but also on early diagnostic accuracy, appropriate imaging escalation

Introduction Fractures represent a significant burden of surgical disease, requiring timely intervention to restore skeletal stability, preserve function, and prevent long-term disability. Surgical management is indicated when fractures are unstable, displaced, open, intra-articular, or associated with neurovascular compromise. Advances in surgical

Introduction Orthopedic fracture care has evolved beyond conventional fixation techniques, driven by innovations in implant design, biologic enhancement, and digital technologies. These advances aim to address persistent challenges such as delayed union, fixation failure in osteoporotic bone, and complex periarticular fractures, while improving fun

Short Patient Case A 58-year-old woman presents with gradually worsening right knee pain over two years (1). The pain is activity-related, worsens with prolonged walking and stair climbing, and improves with rest (1). She reports morning stiffness lasting less than 30 minutes and intermittent swelling. Her history includes obesity and a remote knee

Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder worldwide and a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life, particularly among older adults (1). It is characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, along with changes in subchondral bone and joint margins (1). Given its high prevalence, OA is