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Sports & Upper Limb Thesis Topics for MS Orthopaedics — 87+ titles

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  1. 001

    Functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated with PHILOS locking plate assessed by Constant-Murley score

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  2. 002

    Epidemiological profile and fracture pattern by Neer classification of proximal humerus fractures in adults

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  3. 003

    Prevalence of rotator cuff tears on ultrasonography in elderly patients with shoulder pain

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  4. 004

    Incidence of associated rotator cuff tears in patients with proximal humerus fractures

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  5. 005

    Functional outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair assessed by Constant-Murley and UCLA shoulder scores

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  6. 006

    Association of serum vitamin D levels with tendon healing after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  7. 007

    Radiological outcome and complications of proximal humerus fractures treated with intramedullary nailing versus locking plate

    Hand & Upper Limb Retrospective record-based study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  8. 008

    Functional outcome of conservatively managed proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  9. 009

    Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography compared with MRI in detection of rotator cuff tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Hospital-based cross-sectional study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  10. 010

    Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection in partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Retrospective record-based study Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
    Objective
  11. 011

    Comparison of single-row and double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in terms of functional outcome

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  12. 012

    Association of serum vitamin D levels with tear size and functional outcome after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  13. 013

    Evaluation of preoperative fatty infiltration (Goutallier grade) on MRI as a predictor of functional outcome after rotator cuff repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  14. 014

    Correlation of ultrasonographic rotator cuff tear size with Constant-Murley shoulder score in patients with rotator cuff injury

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  15. 015

    Etiological spectrum and clinical profile of proximal humerus fracture among patients undergoing fracture fixation at a tertiary care hospital

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  16. 016

    Factors associated with prolonged hospital stay in proximal humerus fracture at a tertiary care hospital

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  17. 017

    Relationship between vitamin D and radiological outcome among elderly patients with proximal humerus fracture

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  18. 018

    Correlation between postoperative neck-shaft angle and Constant-Murley score after fixation of proximal humerus fracture

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  19. 019

    Clinical significance of MRI-measured tendon retraction in predicting retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  20. 020

    Spectrum of rotator cuff tear patterns on MRI and correlation with clinical shoulder tests

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  21. 021

    Incidence of postoperative shoulder stiffness and associated factors after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  22. 022

    Diagnostic accuracy of high-resolution ultrasonography compared with MRI in rotator cuff tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  23. 023

    Determinants of functional outcome after conservative management of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  24. 024

    Comparative evaluation of early versus delayed mobilisation after conservative management of proximal humerus fracture

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  25. 025

    Short-term functional outcome of high tibial osteotomy in medial compartment osteoarthritis knee

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Hospital-based cross-sectional study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  26. 026

    Comparative evaluation of platelet-rich plasma augmentation versus standard arthroscopic repair in full-thickness rotator cuff tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  27. 027

    Hamstring versus peroneus longus tendon autograft in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: functional outcome

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  28. 028

    Quadriceps tendon autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: limb symmetry index and function at one year

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  29. 029

    Lateral extra-articular tenodesis with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in high-grade pivot shift: knee stability

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  30. 030

    Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests and MRI compared with arthroscopy in meniscal tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Hospital-based cross-sectional study Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
    Objective
  31. 031

    Arthroscopic meniscal repair versus partial meniscectomy: functional outcome

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  32. 032

    Outcome of arthroscopic Bankart repair in recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  33. 033

    Functional outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and its association with tear size

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  34. 034

    Hydrodilatation versus intra-articular steroid injection in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  35. 035

    Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection in lateral epicondylitis

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  36. 036

    Pattern of sports injuries among college athletes

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Community-based cross-sectional study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  37. 037

    Outcome of high tibial osteotomy in medial compartment osteoarthritis with varus deformity

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  38. 038

    Return to sport and psychological readiness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  39. 039

    Effect of posterior tibial slope on graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Retrospective record-based study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  40. 040

    Volar locking plate versus K-wire fixation in unstable distal radius fractures in adults

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  41. 041

    Functional outcome of conservatively managed distal radius fractures in elderly patients

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  42. 042

    Ultrasound-guided versus landmark-guided steroid injection in de Quervain's tenosynovitis

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  43. 043

    Outcome of open carpal tunnel release and its correlation with nerve conduction severity

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  44. 044

    Outcome of percutaneous release of trigger finger

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  45. 045

    Functional outcome of locking plate fixation in proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  46. 046

    Outcome of headless compression screw fixation in scaphoid waist fractures

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  47. 047

    Functional outcome of zone II flexor tendon repair with early active mobilisation

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  48. 048

    Plate fixation versus conservative management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  49. 049

    Functional outcome of surgical management of radial head fractures

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  50. 050

    Clinical profile and outcome of hand injuries among industrial workers

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  51. 051

    Prevalence of shoulder disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Hand & Upper Limb Hospital-based cross-sectional study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  52. 052

    All-inside versus full-tunnel anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring autograft: early postoperative pain and function

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  53. 053

    Remnant-preserving versus standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: proprioception and knee stability

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  54. 054

    Prevalence of meniscal ramp lesions at arthroscopy in ACL-deficient knees and diagnostic accuracy of preoperative MRI

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
    Objective
  55. 055

    Quadriceps strength deficit at six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and its association with Lysholm score

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  56. 056

    Glenoid bone loss on three-dimensional CT as a predictor of recurrence after arthroscopic Bankart repair

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  57. 057

    Arthroscopic capsular release versus manipulation under anaesthesia in refractory adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  58. 058

    Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid subacromial injection in subacromial impingement syndrome

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  59. 059

    Functional outcome of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in recurrent lateral patellar dislocation

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  60. 060

    Accuracy of Lachman and pivot shift tests compared with arthroscopy in diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament tears

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
    Objective
  61. 061

    Knowledge of sports injury prevention and warm-up practices among recreational athletes

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Community-based cross-sectional study Community / KAP
    Objective
  62. 062

    Effect of prophylactic oral vitamin C on incidence of complex regional pain syndrome type I after distal radius fractures in elderly patients

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  63. 063

    Correlation of radiological parameters with DASH score after volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  64. 064

    Wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet versus regional anaesthesia in hand surgery: patient satisfaction and operative time

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  65. 065

    Ultrasonographic cross-sectional area of the median nerve compared with nerve conduction studies in carpal tunnel syndrome

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective analytical study Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
    Objective
  66. 066

    Local corticosteroid injection versus night splinting in mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  67. 067

    Orthogonal versus parallel plating in intra-articular distal humerus fractures: functional outcome and complications

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  68. 068

    K-wire versus mini-plate fixation in metacarpal shaft fractures: functional outcome and grip strength

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  69. 069

    Clinical profile and outcome of fingertip injuries managed with local flap coverage

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  70. 070

    Suprascapular nerve block versus intra-articular steroid injection in frozen shoulder: pain and range of motion

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  71. 071

    Effect of structured neuromuscular training on hop test symmetry and psychological readiness (ACL-RSI) after ACL reconstruction

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Quasi-experimental study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  72. 072

    MRI-detected anterolateral ligament injury in acute ACL tears and its association with pivot shift grade

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  73. 073

    Prevalence of osteochondral lesions on MRI after first-time lateral patellar dislocation and their association with haemarthrosis

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  74. 074

    Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection with 5% dextrose versus corticosteroid injection in mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  75. 075

    Platelet-rich plasma augmentation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: retear rate on ultrasound and shoulder function

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  76. 076

    Splinting versus extension-block K-wire fixation in bony mallet finger: extensor lag and hand function

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  77. 077

    Peroneus longus versus hamstring tendon autograft in ACL reconstruction: graft diameter, knee function and donor ankle morbidity

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  78. 078

    Critical shoulder angle and acromion index on radiographs as predictors of symptomatic full-thickness rotator cuff tear in adults with shoulder pain: a comparative study

    Hand & Upper Limb Hospital-based cross-sectional study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  79. 079

    Haematoma block versus brachial plexus block for closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation of extra-articular distal radius fractures: pain and reduction quality

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  80. 080

    Functional outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of unstable floating shoulder injuries in adults assessed by Constant-Murley score at one year

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  81. 081

    Union rate and wrist function after non-vascularised bone grafting with headless compression screw fixation for established scaphoid waist nonunion

    Hand & Upper Limb Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective
  82. 082

    Mechanism of injury and morphological pattern of medial and lateral meniscal root tears on MRI and arthroscopy in Indian patients

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  83. 083

    Arthroscopic transtibial repair versus conservative management of medial meniscus posterior root tear: functional outcome and progression of osteoarthritis

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  84. 084

    Postoperative hinged knee brace versus no brace after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction: early knee function, pain and range of motion at three months

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective comparative study Comparative / Interventional
    Objective
  85. 085

    Lower limb length, height and body weight as preoperative predictors of peroneus longus tendon autograft diameter in ACL reconstruction

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective analytical study Association / Correlation
    Objective
  86. 086

    Clinical profile, injury pattern and early functional outcome of multiligament knee injuries following road traffic accidents at a tertiary trauma centre

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Clinical Spectrum / Profile
    Objective
  87. 087

    Functional outcome of autologous osteochondral mosaicplasty for focal full-thickness chondral defects of the knee in young adults

    Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Prospective observational study Outcome / Prognostic
    Objective

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