Do PFNA devices and Intertan nails both have the same effects in the treatment of trochanteric fractures? A prospective clinical study
ConclusionsTrochanteric fractures may be treated effectively with PFNA devices or Intertan nails. During the healing period, the rates of reverse displacement of the proximal screw, shortening of the proximal femur, and decrease in the varus angle of the proximal femur were significantly higher in the PFNA group than in the Intertan group. Surgical technique, implant positioning, and the choice of implant play roles in the successful treatment of trochanteric fractures.Level of evidenceLevel 1, prospective, prognostic study. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Hyperleptinemia suppresses aggravation of arthritis of collagen-antibody-induced arthritis in mice
ConclusionOur finding suggests that hyperleptinemia suppress IL-6 responses and progression of joint inflammation. Leptin may play an anti-inflammatory role under hyperleptinemia. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The effect of semaphorin 3A on fracture healing in osteoporotic rats
ConclusionsResults in this study indicated that Sema3A treatment increased callus volume and density at 4 weeks post-fracture, and induced promoted callus ossification and remodeling at 8 weeks post-fracture compared to control. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Coexistent lumbar spine disorders have a crucial impact on the clinical outcome after total hip replacement
ConclusionOwing to their crucial impact on hip function scores and health-related quality of life, it is recommended to consider LSDs preoperatively in studies dealing with the clinical outcome after THR. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Clinical significance of high intramedullary signal on T2-weighted cervical flexion –extension magnetic resonance imaging in cervical myelopathy
ConclusionsA preoperative high intramedullary signal on flexion MRI was associated with a poor surgical outcome, while no such association was seen with extension MRI. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Effect of simultaneous stretching of the wrist and finger extensors for lateral epicondylitis: a gross anatomical study of the tendinous origins of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor digitorum communis
ConclusionsOn the basis of our anatomical findings, simultaneous stretching of the wrist extensors by wrist, index and middle fingers flexion could provide stretching force to both the tendinous origins of the ECRB and EDC through the EDC-IF and EDC-MF. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Sonographic evaluation of effects of the volar plate on trigger finger
ConclusionIn addition to thickening of the A1 pulley, thickening of the volar plate may represent an important contributor to continuous snapping or locking symptoms. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Hemangioendothelioma of the cervical spine: report of a rare case
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Potential risk of excising the femoral insertion of the popliteus tendon during primary total knee arthroplasty: a biometric study
ConclusionDuring primary TKA, the femoral insertion of the popliteus tendon could be inevitably excised, regardless of technical problems. We demonstrate that the unique design of the LCS system preserves the popliteus tendon insertion. In addition, small knees and females may be risk factors for excision of the insertion. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Population-based study of the association of osteoporosis and chronic musculoskeletal pain and locomotive syndrome: the Katashina study
ConclusionsThe %YAM of the SOS was associated with the population demonstrating locomotive dysfunction which was identified using the GLFS-25, and the severity of locomotive dysfunction evaluated by the GLFS-25 was found to correlate with the %YAM of the SOS. Furthermore, low back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain were found to be associated with the screening results for locomotive dysfunction by the GLFS-25. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Pseudotumor and deep venous thrombosis due to crevice corrosion of the head –neck junction in metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Japanese version of the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) for patients with malignant musculoskeletal tumors in the lower extremities
ConclusionsOur study suggested that the Japanese version of the TESS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring patient-reported functional outcome for patients with lower extremity sarcoma, and that it enables international comparisons of treatment results. The spatial association of each item demonstrated by using the AIC network also suggested that the underlying structure of the TESS reflected its coverage of a wide range of physical functions. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Florid reactive periostitis of the forearm with pronation and supination contracture
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Invasive dumbbell spinal meningiomas: report of four cases and a review of the literature
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Atypical ulnar fracture associated with long-term bisphosphonate use
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
