Comparison of the effects of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulphate and corticosteroid in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a prospective randomized trial
Conclusions
This study supports the idea that for a single injection treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis, a combination injection of HA + CS may offer better pain benefits for 6 months after injection, when compared to triamcinolone.
Type of study/level of evidence
Level II, Randomized Clinical Trial, Prospective Comparative Study. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - July 2, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Floating dislocated elbow with ipsilateral shoulder dislocation
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Tumor-induced osteomalacia caused by phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the cervical spine
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Evaluation of pedicle screw placement by pedicle channel grade in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: should we challenge narrow pedicles?
Conclusions
The failure rate of screw placement was 31.5 % for a cortical channel with a pedicle inner diameter of < 1 mm. Screw placement should be attempted in pedicles with an inner diameter of 1 mm or larger. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 30, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Half-peroneus-longus-tendon graft augmentation for unqualified hamstring tendon graft of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Conclusions
Additional half-PLT can successfully and safely reinforce unqualified hamstring tendon grafts for ACL reconstruction. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 26, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Association between new indices in the locomotive syndrome risk test and decline in mobility: third survey of the ROAD study
Conclusion
We found that the three indices independently predicted immobility and that accumulation of indices increased the risk of immobility exponentially. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Development of a support tool for the clinical diagnosis of symptomatic lumbar intra- and/or extra-foraminal stenosis
Conclusions
We believe that the use of this tool in the clinical setting will improve the accuracy of diagnosing symptomatic LIEFS, which will lead to improved quality of patient care. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Diagnostic accuracy of the Self-administered, Self-reported History Questionnaire for lumbar spinal stenosis patients in Japanese primary care settings: a multicenter cross-sectional study (DISTO-project)
Conclusions
The Self-administered, Self-reported History Questionnaire version 1.1 with the new cutoff was more sensitive and had higher negative predictive value than version 1.0 with the initial cutoff. Therefore, the improved Self-administered, Self-reported History Questionnaire version 1.1 can be used for lumbar spinal stenosis screening, and its use may improve the quality of lumbar spinal stenosis diagnostic practice in Japanese primary care settings. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 20, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Early results after modular non-cemented reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective single-centre study of 38 consecutive cases
Conclusion
RSTA with this modular system results in
significant pain relief and improvement of functional clinical outcomes. However, longevity of the device is currently unknown. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Influence of leg-length discrepancy on anterior acetabular coverage using false profile image
Conclusions
This study clarified that LLD in a weight-bearing position influenced VCA angle. Results suggested that comparison of images before and after correction increases diagnostic accuracy. Assessing anterior acetabular coverage before and after LLD correction is valuable in evaluating the need for surgery, suitable correction of osteotomized acetabular fragments in periacetabular osteotomy, and determining acetabular cup angle in artificial joint replacement. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - June 6, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Development of a screening program to assess motor function in the adult population: a cross-sectional observational study
Conclusion
Our results suggest that our “Short Test Battery for Locomotive syndrome” is a feasible and reliable tool for screening the adult population as a preventative strategy for locomotive syndrome in a super-aged society. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - May 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Expression profiles of human CCN genes in patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
Conclusions
Our results indicate an involvement of several CCN genes in the pathophysiology of OA and RA. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - May 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Japanese version of the new Knee Society Scoring System for osteoarthritic knee with total knee arthroplasty
Conclusions
The Japanese version of the new KSS is a valid, reliable, and responsive instrument to capture subjective aspects of the functional symptoms and abilities of patients who undergo TKA. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - May 15, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Periprosthetic femoral fracture fixation: a biomechanical comparison between proximal locking screws and cables
Conclusion
This study highlights that the inclusion of cables appears to damage the screw fixations and does not aid in construct stability. Furthermore, the degree of fracture reduction affects the whole construct stability and the bending behaviour of the fixation. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - May 13, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The societal burden of chronic pain in Japan: an internet survey
Conclusions
The results suggest that chronic pain has a significant association in an individual’s health status, work productivity, daily activity impairment, healthcare resource use, and economic burden in Japan. Along with low treatment rates, a multidisciplinary approach may lead to an improved quality of life and reduce the economic burden among patients with chronic pain in Japan. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - May 12, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
