Is neck massage safe? A rare case of tetraplegia and spinal shock after neck manipulation.

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：PURPOSE:This study aimed to present the change in humeral retroversion (HR) angle (HRA) that occurs in childhood and young adulthood and the potential developmental difference that is observed in wrestlers. METHODS:HRA of dominant and non-dominant shoulders (DSHRA and NDSHRA, respectively) were measured using ultrason...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Civan O,Civan A,Erkan A,Ozenci AM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hoffa fractures are uncommon intra-articular fractures of femoral condyle in coronal plane. The purpose of our study is to assess radiologic and functional outcome in operatively treated Hoffa fractures. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 32 patients of isolated Hoffa fracture from January 2010 to March 2015....

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Trikha V,Das S,Gaba S,Agrawal P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability of fracture healing in Tibetans is significantly superior to Chinese Hans, which may attribute to factors from diet, altitude to physical conditions. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is an important ingredient in Tibetan diet, playing a role in antioxidation, antiatherosclerosis, and decrease in bo...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Shan Z,Luo ZP,Shen X,Chen L

更新日期：2017-05-01 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: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：PURPOSE:We have analyzed the surgical outcomes of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using computer-assisted (CA) navigation in terms of postoperative coronal alignment depending on preoperative lateral femoral bowing. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study of patients who have undergone navigated primary TKA f...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Nam JH,Song SK,Cho MR,Kang DW,Choi WK

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether the activity of peripheral sympathetic nerves in animals with spinal cord injury can be controlled using therapeutic electrical stimulation. METHODS:The spinal cords of 6 Wistar rats were severed at T12/T13 disk level and were given continuous therapeutic electrical stimulation. Microneurogr...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Mikami Y,Ogura T,Kubo T,Kira Y,Aramaki S

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study analysed the accuracy and safety of the fluoroscopic guided percutaneous screws in the upper thoracic vertebrae (T1-T6). METHODS:Computed tomography scans from 74 patients were retrospectively evaluated between January 2008 and December 2012. Pedicle perforations were classified by two types of grad...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kwan MK,Chiu CK,Chan CYW,Zamani R,Hansen-Algenstaedt N

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare stability and subsidence associated with 3 types of cervical spine stabilisation. METHODS:The C3 to C4 vertebrae of 28 Polish pigs were used. Pigs with intact vertebrae (group 1) underwent standard anterior cervical discectomy (group 2), followed by stabilisation using a cage alone (group 3), a cage...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Hakalo J,Pezowicz C,Wronski J,Bedzinski R,Kasprowicz M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate understanding of the fundamental concepts of informed consent by the public and patients. METHODS:Questionnaires were distributed to any persons (aged more than 16 years) attending the Palmerston North Hospital (excluding in-patients). The first 1000 completed questionnaires were analysed using the...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Amarasekera SS,Lander RO

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：:Tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) often lead to chronic wrist pain. The commonly used 2-needle outside-in and inside-out suturing techniques require an extra incision to tie the sutures subcutaneously. We use a practical and cost-effective arthroscopic technique for treatment of peripheral Palmer t...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Mahajan RH,Kim SJ,Song DH,Kang YH,Park KY

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Various radiographic measurements that describe humeral head coverage by the acromion and the effect on rotator cuff pathology have been reported. This study aimed to describe and validate a new radiographic measurement, the acromiohumeral centre edge angle (ACEA). METHODS:We compared the ACEA on computed t...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Singleton N,Agius L,Andrews S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Various modes of therapy have been directed at breaking the vicious cycle at early stage of synovitis in haemophilia patients. This study was planned to assess the short-term clinico-radiological outcome of chronic knee synovitis among haemophilia A patients post phosphorus-32 (P-32) radiosynoviorthesis. METHO...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ty P,Menon J,Ar N,Halanaik D,Kramadhari H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare anatomic, radiographic, and computed tomographic (CT) measurements of the proximal femur in an Indian population. METHODS:26 left and 24 right dried cadaveric femurs were obtained. Each femur was divided into segments at 10 cross-sectional levels from proximal to distal. At each level, anteroposteri...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Sen RK,Tripathy SK,Kumar R,Kumar A,Dhatt S,Dhillon MS,Nagi ON,Gulati M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 30-year-old haemophilic man with a pelvic pseudotumour compressing adjacent structures causing pain and swelling and destruction of surrounding soft tissues and bones. He underwent evacuation of the pseudotumour, acetabular reconstruction using the Harrington procedure, and total hip arthroplasty. ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kamal AF,Sukrisman L,Dilogo IH,Priyamurti H,Qomaruzzaman MN

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effect of leg dominance on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has been studied with some studies noting a propensity for injuries in the non-dominant leg. Its effect on post-ACL reconstruction recovery, however, is not well known. The authors hypothesize that dominant limb injuries undergo rehab...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Boo HC,Howe TS,Koh JS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the incidence of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SH) among postmenopausal women with end-stage knee osteoarthritis scheduled for total knee replacement (TKR). METHODS:283 Caucasian postmenopausal women aged 49 to 81 (mean, 70) years with end-stage idiopathic knee osteoarthritis were scheduled to und...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Papavasiliou KA,Kenanidis EI,Potoupnis ME,Sarris IK,Kirkos JM,Kapetanos GA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

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:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implication of gait speed, which is a prerequisite for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in older patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). METHODS:This study was conducted in a total of 235 patients with LSS who underwent surgical treatment. The state of sarcopenia an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Sakai Y,Wakao N,Matsui H,Tomita K,Watanabe T,Iida H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a modified surgical technique developed to enhance the classical irrigation and debridement procedure to improve the possibilities of retaining an infected total knee arthroplasty. This technique, debridement antibiotic pearls and retention of the implant (DAPRI), aims to remove the intra-articular biofilm...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Calanna F,Chen F,Risitano S,Vorhies JS,Franceschini M,Giori NJ,Indelli PF

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the possible short-term benefit of a single intra-articular corticosteroid injection in those patients treated with physiotherapy when compared to a group of patients undergoing physiotherapy only (PT only). METHODS:A retrospective chart review wa...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kumar K,Thomas A,Tetsworth K,Hohmann E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetabular wedge augmentation is a useful technique and is recommended in situations where cup revision is likely to be excessively difficult. Numerous augmentation designs that improve the stability of the hip are now available in the market. Occasionally, however, these devices are not readily available, particularl...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kamath S,Campbell AC

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sports injury prevention training programs have been reported to be effective in decreasing the incidence of injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 6-month training period, using part 2 of the FIFA11+ program (the Fédération Internationale de Football), on the activation and strengt...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Oshima T,Nakase J,Inaki A,Mochizuki T,Takata Y,Shimozaki K,Kinuya S,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concomitant fungal and bacterial atlanto-axial osteomyelitis in immunocompetent individuals is rare. We report one such patient who underwent transoral anterior decompression and posterior occipital cervical fusion, together with antibiotic and antifungal treatment. At 16-month follow-up, the patient had made a full r...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yau EL,Li KK

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims at sharing our experience as how to obtain and identify axial view image of the acetabular anterior column in patients. METHODS:Pelvic computed tomography data of six normal adults were used to reconstruct three-dimensional (3D) models. The transparency of each 3D model was downgraded at the vi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Feng X,Fan H,Leung F,Chen B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this article is to explore the real-life practice of clinical management of humeral shaft fracture associated with traumatic radial nerve palsy among orthopedic trauma surgeons. METHODS:Two hundred seventy-nine orthopedic surgeons worldwide reviewed 10 real cases of a humeral shaft fracture asso...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Giordano V,Belangero W,Pires RE,Labronici PJ,Clinical Decision Rules Group.

更新日期：2017-09-01 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