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The predictive effect of Kellgren-Lawrence grade and joint space height on pain and functional outcome

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Plain radiographs play a key role in the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grading system being widely used to assess radiographic severity of the disease.
Anni Rajamäki, Lari Lehtovirta, Aleksi Reito, Mika Niemeläinen, Antti Eskelinen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of Periprosthetic Infection with Silver-Doped Implants Based on Two-Dimensionally Ordered Linear Chain Carbon

Travmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii, 2019
Relevance. Formation of pan-resistance microorganisms, microbial biofilms on implants and recurrent infection rate stimulate the search for optimal prosthesis materials for treatment of periprosthetic infection (PJI).
N. S. Nikolaev, L. V. Lyubimova, N. N. Pchelova, E. V. Preobrazhenskaya, A. V. Alekseeva   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cervical Footprint Anthropometry in Indian Population: Implications on Design of Artificial Disc Replacement Devices [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal, 2016
Study DesignCross-sectional study.PurposeTo accurately measure the dimensions of cervical endplates based on computed tomography (CT) scans in Indian population and assess accuracy of match with currently available cervical disc prostheses.Overview of ...
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni, Vishwanath Mahabaleshwar Patil, Shashidhar Kantharajanna Bangalore, Abhishek Saraf   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Partial versus total knee arthroplasty for isolated antero-medial osteoarthritis – An analysis of PROMs and satisfaction

SICOT-J, 2023
Aim: This study aimed to compare the patient-reported functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) versus Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), performed for anteromedial osteoarthritis (AMOA) of the knee in
Annapareddy Adarsh, Mulpur Praharsha, Prakash Mrinal, Suhas Masilamani A. B., Eachempati Krishna Kiran, Gurava Reddy A. V.   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knee replacement

The Lancet, 2018
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most commonly done and cost-effective musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The numbers of cases done continue to grow worldwide, with substantial variation in utilisation rates across regions and countries. The main indication for surgery remains painful knee osteoarthritis with reduced function and quality of ...
Price, A, Alvand, A, Troelsen, A, Katz, J, Hooper, G, Gray, A, Carr, A, Beard, D   +7 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Circumspectives: The Replacements [PDF]

Neuropsychopharmacology, 2015
In this issue we present our third Circumspectives. The purpose of a Circumspectives article is to consider an issue from multiple perspectives, with separate sections in which two thought leaders articulate their individual positions on a topic of great importance to our community of researchers.
Markus, Heilig, William A, Carlezon
openaire   +2 more sources

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term result of a second or third two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty for infected total knee arthroplasty

Arthroplasty, 2021
Background Persistent or recurrent infection after two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the treatment of an infected TKA is a dreaded complication.
Young-Hoo Kim, Jang-Won Park, Young-Soo Jang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source