Is the canal flare index a reliable means of estimation of canal shape? Measurement of proximal femoral geometry by use of 3D models of the femur
Conclusions
Outside femoral shape was little different for any person; as a result, FFI was almost constant. In contrast, CFI was revealed to be affected by canal width at the isthmus only. With regard to the effect of rotation, P20/D20 was much less affected by rotation than CFI; it could, therefore, be an appropriate index for expressing proximal canal shape. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Clinical outcome of low-grade central osteosarcoma and role of CDK4 and MDM2 immunohistochemistry as a diagnostic adjunct
Conclusions
The diagnosis of LCOS is challenging; however, if it is properly diagnosed, there is a high chance of a cure with wide excision alone. Positive immunostaining for CDK4 or MDM2 may be used as a diagnostic adjunct, although negative immunostaining cannot rule out this tumor. The clinical, radiological, and typical pathological findings are vital in raising the suspicion of this rare tumor. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Computational psychological study of the Brief Scale for Psychiatric Problems in Orthopaedic Patients (BS-POP) for patients with chronic low back pain: verification of responsiveness
Discussion
The present findings indicate that the BS-POP possesses sufficient responsiveness from a computational psychology perspective. The BS-POP constitutes a tool enabling orthopaedists to easily identify psychiatric problems in orthopaedic patients. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 3, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Frontier innovations for control of sarcomas
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 3, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Acute compartment syndrome after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Solitary fibrous tumor in the pelvis: induced hypoglycemia associated with insulin-like growth factor II
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Surgical correction of severe kyphoscoliosis resulting in a neurological complication in Marshall–Smith syndrome
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - March 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Determining the general utilization and characteristics of orthopedic complementary and alternative medicine using a self-administered online questionnaire in Japan
Conclusion
It was determined that 13.6 % of the subjects had used OCAM, and many relatively young females (especially those in their forties or twenties) with a past medical history used it based on their own judgment. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 27, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The torch of Koan: passing on the flame to the future
(Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 24, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Diagnosis and treatment of Ewing sarcoma of the bone: a review article
Abstract
Ewing sarcoma (ES) is rare in Japanese people, and only 30–40 patients develop the disease annually. To diagnose ES, molecular techniques that aim to detect characteristic fusion genes are commonly used in combination with conventional histological and immunohistochemical examinations. The treatment strategy for ES is characterized by multi-disciplinary collaboration between pediatric oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and orthopedic surgeons. In recent years, numerous large-scale national or international multi-institutional studies of ES have been performed. Pre- and pos...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Strategic career planning for physician-scientists
Abstract
Building a successful professional career in the physician-scientist realm is rewarding but challenging, especially in the dynamic and competitive environment of today’s modern society. This educational review aims to provide readers with five important career development lessons drawn from the business and social science literatures. Lessons 1–3 describe career strategy, with a focus on promoting one’s strengths while minimizing fixing one’s weaknesses (Lesson 1); effective time management in the pursuit of long-term goals (Lesson 2); and the intellectual flexibility to abandon/modify pr...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Japanese orthopaedic association back pain evaluation questionnaire (JOABPEQ) as an outcome measure for patients with low back pain: reference values in healthy volunteers
Conclusion
The reference values for JOABPEQ according to age and gender were established herein. Patients with low back pain should be evaluated with this new self-administered questionnaire taking these reference values into account. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The relationship between the lesion-to-ankle articular length ratio and clinical outcomes after bone marrow stimulation for small osteochondral lesions of the talus
Conclusion
Arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation provides good clinical outcomes in small osteochondral lesions of the talus (<15 mm). For small lesions, the lesion size is not a prognostic factor.
Level of evidence: IV
Retrospective Case Series. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Epidemiology of appendicular skeletal fractures: a cross-sectional analysis of data from the Nottingham Fracture Liaison Service
Conclusion
The incidence of appendicular skeletal fractures is high especially in the elderly female population with fractures of the upper limb more common. With an ageing population these numbers are projected to increase and therefore effective strategies to prevent falls and osteoporosis are clearly necessary. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 13, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
In vivo three-dimensional analysis of hindfoot kinematics in stage II PTTD flatfoot
Conclusions
As previous studies shown, regarding both of the cadaveric foot and the live foot, hindfoot joint instability occurred in patients with stage II PTTD flatfoot. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - February 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
