Charcot Spine and Parkinson’s Disease [PDF]
Charcot spine is rare condition whose association with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has not been reported yet. The authors reported the cases of two patients with PD who developed Charcot spine.
Benjamin Dallaudière+6 more
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Insights gained from palaeomicrobiology into ancient and modern tuberculosis [PDF]
The direct detection of ancient Mycobacterium tuberculosis molecular biomarkers has profoundly changed our understanding of the disease in ancient and historical times.
Donoghue, HD
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Postoperative delirium after major orthopedic surgery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is one of the most common complications in older adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Few studies have compared, within the same institution, the type of surgery, risk factors and type of anesthesia and ...
Magid, Steven K.+3 more
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Charcot Neuropathic Arthropathy of the Foot: A Literature Review and Single-Center Experience [PDF]
Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy of the foot is a relatively common complication of diabetic neuropathy. Incorrect diagnosis and improper treatment often result in the extremity having to be amputated.
Haroun Hassan Shaikh+2 more
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Human tuberculosis - an ancient disease, as elucidated by ancient microbial biomolecules [PDF]
Tuberculosis is a major cause of death but infected people with effective immunity may remain healthy for years, suggesting long-term coexistence of host and pathogen.
Donoghue, HD
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Abstract Background Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) is characterised by bone proliferation and cartilage ossification caused by infectious and degenerative conditions, amongst others. Objectives To describe the variable appearance of the temporohyoid joint (THJ) on computed tomography (CT) and investigate associations between CT changes and ...
Rupert F. Dash+3 more
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Pachydermoperiostosis-Like Disease In Captive Red Ruffled Lemurs (Varecia Variegatus Rubra) [PDF]
Pachydermatoperiostosis, a rare form of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, is of unknown etiology and previously thought limited to humans. The only periosteal reaction previously reported in prosimians is related to renal disease.
Bruce Rothschild+2 more
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An anatomical investigation of alkaptonuria: Novel insights into ochronosis of cartilage and bone
Examination of an alkaptonuria body highlights the susceptibility of all cartilage types and associated perichondrium to ochronotic pigmentation and the heterogeneity of ochronotic pigment distribution both within and between tissues. In joints, calcified cartilage pigments before non‐calcified cartilage.
Juliette H. Hughes+8 more
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Effectiveness of Total Hip Arthroplasty Combined With Hip Braces for Hip Charcot Arthropathy
This study evaluates the efficacy of Total Hip Arthroplasty combined with Hip Braces in patients with Charcot arthropathy. Assessment indicators such as VAS score, Oxford Hip Score, and UCLA score demonstrate significant improvements in hip joint function post‐surgery. Key complications include hip dislocation and acetabular component loosening.
Long‐Teng Chao+8 more
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Charcot neuroarthropathy : pathogenesis, diagnosis and medical management [PDF]
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a progressive degenerative arthropathy which rarely complicates diabetes mellitus. Most commonly, though not exclusively affecting the foot, it seems to be determined by the interaction of neuropathy, osteopaenia and ...
Cachia, Mario J., Vella, Sandro
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