The COVID-19 outbreak limits physical activities and increases sedentary behavior: A possible secondary public health cr...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Transitional changes in the incidence of hip osteonecrosis among renal transplant recipients.
Published in Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
Immunosuppressive therapy for renal allograft recipients has changed substantially since the introduction of the anti-CD25 monoclonal antibody, basiliximab. We hypothesized that recent improvements in immunosuppressive treatment may reduce the incidence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). This study aimed to investigate transitional change...
Effectiveness of locomotion training in a home visit preventive care project: one-group pre-intervention versus post-int...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
BackgroundLocomotion training in a home visit-type preventive-care program has been reported elsewhere. However, continuation of appropriate exercises in a home setting is difficult, and few reports are available on locomotion training in a home setting. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of locomotion training over 3 mon...
Sonographic evaluation of effects of the volar plate on trigger finger
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
BackgroundWe evaluated trigger fingers ultrasonographically and clarified differences between fingers with and without continuous locking or snapping symptoms according to the thicknesses of the A1 pulley, flexor tendon and volar plate.MethodsWe evaluated 26 trigger fingers, divided into two groups: Group 1, 14 fingers with locking or snapping; and...
Surgical reduction and ligament reconstruction for chronic dorsal dislocation of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint as...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
BackgroundHallux valgus (HV) is occasionally associated with chronic dislocation of the lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. We have developed a novel surgical procedure to treat dislocation of the lesser MTP joints. This study aimed to describe our procedure and investigate the outcomes of surgical intervention in the treatment of HV with disl...
Effect of simultaneous stretching of the wrist and finger extensors for lateral epicondylitis: a gross anatomical study ...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
BackgroundPulling the wrist into flexion with the elbow in extension and forearm in pronation has been used as the stretching technique of wrist extensors for lateral epicondylitis. Simultaneous stretching of the fingers in addition to the wrist flexion has also been applied. However, the mechanism of this simultaneous stretching has not been clari...
Do PFNA devices and Intertan nails both have the same effects in the treatment of trochanteric fractures? A prospective ...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
ObjectiveTo clinically and radiologically compare third-generation intramedullary nails used in the treatment of trochanteric hip fractures and to determine their efficacy.Materials and methodsSeventy-five of 88 patients admitted to our hospital with trochanteric fractures were enrolled in the study; 43 were treated with PFNA devices and 32 with In...
Pressure and tendon strain in the sixth extensor compartment of the wrist during simulated provocative maneuvers for dia...
...Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
BackgroundVarious provocative maneuvers for diagnosing extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendinitis have been reported; however, it remains unclear which maneuver is the most sensitive to detect ECU tendinitis. To clarify this, we investigated and compared the extratendinous pressure and ECU tendon strain in the sixth extensor compartment of the wrist d...
Burdensome problems of chronic musculoskeletal pain and future prospects
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
According to a recent survey, about 15 % of the Japanese population suffers from moderate-severe chronic musculoskeletal pain persisting for at least 6 months. Social factors and related psychological factors (including depression) thus appear to greatly affect chronic musculoskeletal pain. This suggests the need for measures that take these factor...
Comparison of tip apex distance and cut-out complications between helical blades and lag screws in intertrochanteric fra...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
PurposeTo investigate whether helical blade implant systems have advantages in terms of tip apex distance (TAD) and cut-out rate in comparison to conventional lag screws for intertrochanteric fractures in a geriatric population.MethodsRelevant articles were sourced from the MEDLINE, Embase, Ovid and Cochrane Library databases from inception through...
