Inducing peripheral sympathetic nerve activity by therapeutic electrical stimulation.

abstract：:Open reduction and internal fixation for unstable fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle (Neer type II) is not complication-free. Most clavicle fractures can be successfully treated by conservative methods. Neer type II fractures have a reportedly high rate of nonunion, therefore internal fixation is recommended...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Charity RM,Haidar SG,Ghosh S,Tillu AB

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently performed reconstructive surgery in the knee. Biomechanical studies have shown that double bundle (DB) reconstruction is better than single bundle (SB) reconstruction with regard to rotational stability. It is postulated that resectio...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Chia ZY,Chee JN,Bin-Abd-Razak HR,Lie DT,Chang PC

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare stability after anterior instrumentation alone versus modified combined anterior and posterior instrumentation for burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine in calves. METHODS:Thoracolumbar spines of 10 calves were used. An axial compression force was applied on each specimen using a material-testi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tezeren G,Gumus C,Bulut O,Tukenmez M,Oztemur Z,Sever G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of sympathetic skin response (SSR) and three-phase bone scintigraphy (TPBS) in the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). METHODS:60 patients with CRPS of the hand were recruited. TPBS was performed using a bolus injection of 20 mCi of Tc-99m methylene diphosphonate in an ante...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Pankaj A,Kotwal PP,Mittal R,Deepak KK,Bal CS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of prosthesis design on stress profile in the proximal femur after hip resurfacing. METHODS:The von Mises stress profile of the native femur was simulated and compared with that of resurfaced femurs using various prosthetic materials (titanium, cobalt-chrome, ceramic), stem lengths (norm...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Heijink A,Zobitz ME,Nuyts R,Morrey BF,An KN

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review nutritional status and outcome of 90 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) or hemiarthroplasty. METHODS:Records of 51 women and 39 men aged 26 to 96 (median, 71) years who underwent elective THA (n=48) for osteoarthritis, or trauma-related THA (n=10) or hemiarthroplasty (n=32) for subca...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Nicholson JA,Dowrick AS,Liew SM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paediatric musculoskeletal infection remains an important cause of morbidity. Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus is still the most common organism although the incidence of methicillin resistant S. aureus in the community is rising. Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis due to Haemophilus influenzae is decreasin...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Stott NS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spondylolysis is a major cause of back pain in children and adolescents. The prevalence of spondylolysis depends on the sex, race, and congenital abnormality. These biases suggest hereditary predisposition as an etiology of spondylolysis. However, no conclusive evidence still exists regarding the inheritance for spond...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yurube T,Kakutani K,Okamoto K,Manabe M,Maeno K,Yoshikawa M,Sha N,Kuroda R,Nishida K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The web version of Fracture Risk Assessment (FRAX) tool is widely used in many countries to predict the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture (MF) and hip fracture (HF) rate. However, other FRAX tools, calculator older version (first generation), calculator new version (second generation), and...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Xu G,Yamamoto N,Hayashi K,Takeuchi A,Miwa S,Igarashi K,Taniguchi Y,Araki Y,Yonezawa H,Morinaga S,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare outcomes of anterior spinal fusion (ASF) versus laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). METHODS:Records of 26 women and 37 men aged 34 to 83 (mean, 67) years who underwent ASF or laminoplasty for CSM were reviewed. Patient demographics, duration of symptoms, pre- and post-operative J...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Cheng SC,Yen CH,Kwok TK,Wong WC,Mak KH

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinicoradiological features of tuberculosis in the clavicle in 4 patients. The patients' ages ranged from 9 months to 29 years. All patients were managed with antitubercular drug therapy for one year and one underwent surgical debridement and curettage as well. Clinicians should be aware of the varied p...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Aggarwal AN,Dhammi IK,Singh AP,Kumar S,Goyal MK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study assessed the levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) in the synovial fluid from osteoarthritic knees to determine their role as well as the relationship between these levels and the severity of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Hwang IY,Youm YS,Cho SD,Choi SW,Bae MH,Park SJ,Kim HW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the diagnosis and treatment methods of soft tissue involvement of hydatid cysts (HCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven patients who were diagnosed as having HC with muscular tissue (soft tissue) involvement between 2010 and 2016 were evaluated retrospectively. Seven patients had typical HC magnetic res...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Oğur HU,Kapukaya R,Külahçı Ö,Yılmaz C,Yüce K,Tuhanioğlu Ü

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Global sagittal spinal alignment undergoes changes on the basis of sagittal malalignment (trunk inclined forward) in natural degenerative progression. We hypothesized that this change would associate with the disease state of the degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DS). This study aimed to evaluate the globa...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kobayashi H,Endo K,Sawaji Y,Matsuoka Y,Nishimura H,Murata K,Takamatsu T,Suzuki H,Aihara T,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the criterion validity, repeatability, and the missing value protocol of the reduced Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) function scale ('reduced scale'). METHODS:Three separate studies were performed: a cross-over study to compare the full- and reduced-scale scores...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Whitehouse SL,Crawford RW,Learmonth ID

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Provision of soft-tissue coverage for defects in the distal leg and foot is a challenge, especially in patients with multiple injuries and major soft-tissue defects. Major flap reconstruction requires expertise and the results are variable, with high morbidity. We report a case in which a reverse flow sural fasciocuta...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ip KC,Lee KB,Shen WY

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the one-year outcome after volar locking plate fixation for distal radial fractures. METHODS:Records of 22 men and 40 women aged 17 to 86 (mean, 52.5) years who underwent volar locking plate fixation for distal radial fractures were reviewed. According to the Fernandez classification, the distal radi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Javed S,Shahid R,Thimmiah R,El-deen M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of thigh emphysema resulting from perforated appendicitis. The patient was an 83-year-old man who had no apparent abdominal signs and was initially misdiagnosed as having psoas abscess. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis revealed appendicitis, and a barium enema showed a leakage of enhanced cont...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ushiyama T,Nakajima R,Maeda T,Kawasaki T,Matsusue Y

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to define the fracture type and investigate the injuries related to single medial, intermediate, or lateral cuneiform fracture. METHODS:From January 2008 to December 2018, 30 consecutive patients (30 cases) who were treated in the single institution for the single cuneiform fractu...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Choi JY,Lee DJ,Ngissah R,Nam BJ,Suh JS

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 15-month-old boy presented with a 2-day history of a wry neck (bent to the left side) with no definite trauma. He had bilateral upper limb weakness and was afebrile, conscious, and stable. There was no spontaneous movement in both upper limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical and thoracic spine demonstrate...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Fok WM,Sun LK,Wong NM,Lau PY,Cheung HM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plica syndrome is a pathological condition secondary to inflammation. Plicae around the knee are common and generally asymptomatic. They often are misdiagnosed. The morphology of knee plicae varies; mediopatellar plicae are the most common cause of the plicae syndrome. An intermittent dull pain is the most common symp...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Al-Hadithy N,Gikas P,Mahapatra AM,Dowd G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Joint pain is the most common symptom of osteoarthritis (OA); however, its mechanism remains unclarified. The present study investigated hindlimb motion during locomotion on the treadmill using a three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system with high-speed cameras to evaluate whether this method can be used as...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Makii Y,Asaka M,Setogawa S,Fujiki S,Hosaka Y,Yano F,Oka H,Tanaka S,Fukui N,Yanagihara D,Saito T

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong, and to identify factors associated with work resumption. METHODS:57 men and 8 women aged 20 to 56 (mean, 39) years who had a more than 3-month history of low back pain and were unr...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Luk KD,Wan TW,Wong YW,Cheung KM,Chan KY,Cheng AC,Kwan MW,Law KK,Lee PW,Cheing GL

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a common treatment modality for hallux rigidus with successful outcomes. However, the effect of arthrodesis on flexor digitorum longus (FDL) is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate this effect in a biomechanical model. METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tan CY,Bin Mohd Fadil MF

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the relationship between posterolateral reconstruction, abductor muscle strength, and femoral offset following total hip arthroplasty. METHODS:Of 28 patients (56 limbs) we assessed, 12 underwent posterolateral reconstruction (reconstruction group) and 16 did not (non-reconstruction group). Isometri...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yamaguchi T,Naito M,Asayama I,Ishiko T

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neck manipulation is associated with spinal cord injury. However, occurrence of such cases is infrequent. This article presents a 33-year-old gentleman who sustained acute tetraplegia after neck manipulation. The aim of this case report is to create awareness that vigorous neck manipulation could cause injury to the s...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ling TH,Zakaria AF,Abdullah AT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively assess the early results of the NexGen Legacy posterior-stabilised total knee prosthesis, which is a newer version of the Insall-Burstein II posterior-stabilised implant. METHODS:48 consecutive elderly patients had 60 NexGen Legacy posterior-stabilised total knees. The mean follow-up durat...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ip D,Wu WC,Tsang WL

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated pisiform dislocation is rare. We present one such case in a 20-year-old man occurring after a direct injury to the wrist. After an initial delay in diagnosis and unsuccessful closed reduction, he underwent resection of the pisiform. At 12-month follow-up, he had full range of movement of the wrist and no resi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Goriainov V,Bayne G,Warwick DJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 84-year-old man who was receiving oral anticoagulation therapy presented with complete lumbar plexus palsy caused by a massive psoas haematoma. Conservative treatment rather than drainage of the haematoma was undertaken, because of the risk of bleeding complications and mortality. At the one-year follow-up, the pat...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Conesa X,Ares O,Seijas R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly people with osteoarthritis of the knee and postpartum women are at risk of insufficiency fractures of the proximal fibular or tibia. We report on an 82-year-old woman with valgus osteoarthritis of the knee who developed insufficiency fractures of the right proximal fibula and then the right proximal tibia. She...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Cheung MH,Lee MF,Lui TH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00