STUDY PROTOCOL

1. Treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture with proximal femoral medial sustainable intramedullary nails: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
2. Minimally invasive treatment of proximal humerus fractures with locking compression plate improves shoulder function in older patients: study protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial
3. Minimally invasive closed reduction and internal fixation with fully threaded headless cannulated compression screws for repair of distal radius fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
4. Consistency of microbiological and pathological tests between infected bone and surrounding deep soft tissues in diabetic foot osteomyelitis: study protocol for a singlecenter, self-controlled, open-label trial

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

1. Isometric muscle strength as a predictor of one repetition maximum in healthy adult females: a crossover trial
2. Lateral dislocation of the elbow: a report of two cases and literature review

COMMENTARY

1. Commentary on "femoral nerve block prevents deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity after knee arthroplasty: a single-center randomized controlled trial"

CORRESPONDENCE

1. The best modern practices to reduce surgical complications after total hip and knee replacement
2. Polymerase chain reaction for diagnosis of isolated tuberculosis of the wrist joint