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IntroductionMinimally invasive cosmetic procedures are medical interventions that do not involve the use of surgical incisions. They are usually based on the administration of biocompatible compounds into subcutaneous or dermal tissue. Although considered low-risk, they can have significant adverse effects such as tissue damage or occlusion of superficial blood vessels. Describing their complications is necessary to ensure the responsible use of these resources. ObjectiveTo describe the adverse...

ObjectivePedicle screw (PS) placement to facilitate stability and spinal fusion following lumbar decompression surgery is associated with significant soft tissue damage and blood loss. The present study evaluated differences in operative time and blood loss between PS fixation and the use of new implantable facet fusion device (FFX(R)) during surgeries of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). MethodsPatients from a single institution who underwent posterior lumbar fusion surgery for LSS w...

IntroductionProstatic malignancy is a major cause of morbidity and fatality among men around the globe. More than a million new cases of prostatic cancer are diagnoses annually. The incidence of prostatic malignancy is rising and it is expected that more than two million new cases of prostatic carcinoma will be diagnosed in 2040. The application of machine learning to assist the histopathologists could be a very valuable adjunct tool for the histological diagnosis of prostatic malignant tumors. ...

PurposeTo evaluate the predictive value of the thoracic spine-clavicle angle (TSCA) and the thoracic cage-clavicle angle (TCCA) for immediate postoperative shoulder balance. MethodsA total of 154 Lenke type 1 and 2 AIS patients who underwent corrective surgery in our hospital were included. The degree of clavicle angle (CA), thoracic spine tilt angle (TSTA), thoracic cage tilt angle (TCTA), proximal thoracic curve (PTC) Cobb angle, and main thoracic curve (MTC) Cobb angle were measured on stand...

ObjectiveTo evaluate the relationship between the structural measures of scoliosis and underlying spinal cord tethering (SCT) and proposing a statistical prognostication model. Study designCross-sectional. SettingAcademic healthcare center Methods128 definite scoliosis cases that were candidates for corrective surgery were enrolled. Anterior-posterior whole column digital radiographs and whole-spine MRI (supine for all samples and adjuvant prone MRI for suspected cases with tight filum termin...

BackgroundSince the description of bilateral ligation of internal iliac arteries (BLIIA) and preperitoneal pelvic packing (PPP) for haemorrhage control in pelvic injury patients, multiple reports have been published advocating its use with acceptable outcomes. We analyzed our experience with this technique in a setting where the facility of hybrid Operating room for simultaneous angioembolisation is not available. Material and MethodsWe prospectively analysed data of sixty-six patients who pres...

The optimized enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway in patients with early onset scoliosis (EOS) has not yet been comprehensively described. This study explored the efficacy and feasibility of an integral process of the ERAS pathway in posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgery in EOS patients. A total of 70 patients were included in this study, with 35 patients receiving treatment using an ERAS pathway designed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team. The remaining 35 patients followed ...

ObjectivesLocomotive syndrome (LS) is characterized by reduced mobility. Clinical decision limit (CDL) stage 3 in LS indicates physical frailty. Lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSS) is one cause of LS, for which lumbar surgery is considered to improve the CDL stage. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of lumbarsurgery and independent factors for improving CDL stage in patients with LSS. DesignA retrospective study SettingThe study was conducted at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery a...

ObjectiveDuraplasty with a dura mater substitute can become necessary after cranial or spinal surgery. Several dura grafts from different materials are available. The goal of this study was to assess the clinical performance of a suturable onlay dura substitute composed of bovine collagen. MethodsA prospective, observational, multicenter, single-arm clinical study with the dura substitute Lyoplant(R) Onlay was performed. Different performance parameters for safety and performance were assessed....

IntroductionDirect vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) is gaining revival among urologists, the procedure having the advantages of being minimally invasive as well as keeping continence and sexual function unaffected. The recurrence rate at 12 months was diminished by combination of DVIU with a Amplatz dilatation at the time of the procedure. Objectives are of present work is to present the outcome of the procedure. Materials and methodsThis is an observational study with a cross-sectional appro...

BackgroundThe concept of sigma metrics & lean six sigma is well known in the field of healthcare. However not many labs utilize the six sigma metrics for maintenance of high quality laboratory performance. A minimum value of 3 {sigma} is desired in any clinical laboratory & values of {sigma}[≥] 6 are regarded as gold standard for obtaining high quality lab reports. Aims &ObjectivesTo calculate bias, cv & sigma metrics from the IQC & EQC data in order to ascertain extent of quality management...

I.IntroductionScoliosis is defined as a deviation from midline in the frontal plane, and rotation of the apex of the curve from [≥]10{degrees} in AP radiography. Treatment of scoliosis is based in type of scoliosis, region of scoliotic curve, curve magnitude, bone maturity, gender, risk of scoliotic curve progression, other symptoms like and patients opinion about his spine shape. Treatment choices of AIS are observation, physical therapy, corsets and surgical treatment. PurposeResearch of p...

IntroductionThe corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19) is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 and is declared as a global pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO). Various hematological parameters alteration has been documented in the Chinese literature in SARS-Cov-2 infection. However, there is a need for research to evaluate the pattern of the hematological parameters of COVID-19 patients in the Indian population. Aims & ObjectivesThe objective of the study is to see the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Rati...

BackgroundThe incidence of sciatic nerve (SN) damage after a total hip replacement (THR) is 10 percent. The underdiagnosis of paucisymptomatic sciatic neuropathy may lead to the unsatisfactory outcome of the treatment in these patients featured by frequent chronic pain syndrome. This research was aimed at the evaluation of the dynamics of clinical and electrophysiological patterns in SN after THR. Material and methodsThe research involved 16 individuals 45 to 68 years old with primary idiopathi...

PurposeTwo-point discrimination (2PD) is the ability to discern that two nearby objects touching the skin are truly two distinct points, not one. It is often tested with two sharp points during a neurological examination and is assumed to reflect how finely innervated an area of skin is. objective was to find out the normal value of Two Point Discrimination on the Back, Finger, Forehead & Sole and to Correlate values of Two Point Discrimination on Back, Finger, Forehead & Sole with corresponding...

BackgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a chronic focal mono-neuropathy caused by mechanical distortion of the nerve at the carpal tunnel. It is thought to affect between 4 and 5 % of people worldwide, 50 per1000 persons in developed countries, 12.1% in east Africa and 29.2% Ethiopia. The common risk factors include but not limited to, age, sex, inflammatory conditions, pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Despite this, carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence and its associated factors am...

Unilateral lower extremity lymphedema may be clinically misdiagnosed as iliac vein compression syndrome, leading to stent implantation. This study summarizes themanagement of cases where lower extremity lymphedema was misdiagnosed as iliac vein compression syndrome. A retrospective analysis was conducted on the edema reduction outcomes of 11 patients with secondary lymphedema who had been previously undergone iliac vein stent implantation. After these patients presented for subsequent visit and ...

PurposeInterventional radiology (IR) is a novel and evolving sub-specialty that encompasses image guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With the advent of new imaging techniques and an increasing demand of minimally invasive procedures IR continues to grow as a core component in medical and surgical therapeutics. Radiology teaching is a part of medical undergraduate curriculum, however, the medical undergraduate cohort lacks exposure to IR principles, methods and techniques. The purpose...

BackgroundScientific publications by editorial board members in their own journals raise questions about potential biases in the peer-review process. This study investigates the prevalence of self-publishing in high-impact factor foot and ankle focused journals. MethodsA review was performed of the highest impact factor foot and ankle focused journals/: Foot and Ankle International, Foot and Ankle Surgery y Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. In January 2023, the editorial board members were ide...

BackgroundWe are in the midst of a pandemic caused by the novel SARS-Cov-2 virus. A large percentage of the patients are asymptomatic and hospitals around the world are struggling to restart routine services. We report the results of a universal testing protocol of all patients who underwent orthopaedic surgery in the month of July 2020 in a large orthopaedic speciality hospital in Bangalore, India. MethodsA retrospective study of all patients who underwent orthopaedic surgery in the month of J...