Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Background Infrared thermography (IRT) for fever screening systems was introduced in not only general hospitals, but also orthopedic hospitals as a countermeasure against the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite the widespread use of IRT, various results have shown low and high efficacies, so the utility of IRT is controversial, e...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Background The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence and clinical characteristics of adolescent tibial tubercle fractures (TTFs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing our experiences. Methods Pediatric patients aged between 0 and 18 years old with confirmed diagnosis of TTFs who were treated at our center between April 2020 and May 202...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Background the COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic “stay-at-home” measures for the population. The aim of this study was to know the influence of the population strict confinement on the presentation of the different types of fracture as well as on the needs of hospital admission by the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service. Methods a retros...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Background Elective orthopaedic surgery has been severely curtailed because of coronavirus disease, 2019. There is scant scientific evidence to guide surgeons in assessing the protocols that must be implemented before resuming elective orthopaedic surgery safely after the second wave of the coronavirus disease, 2019. Methods A retrospective review ...
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Background The Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic caused the Japanese government to declare a State of Emergency on April 7, 2020. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the effects of the pandemic on surgical cases at a university hospital trauma center. Methods An observational study was performed at a trauma center in a tertiary hospi...
Published in Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Science
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...
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...
