ABSTRACT Three recent studies demonstrated the positive effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, none have entirely proved effects ESWT on CTS because all had a small sample size and lacked placebo‐controlled design. Moreover, radial (rESWT) has not been used to treat CTS. We conducted prospective randomized, controlled, double‐blinded study assess rESWT Thirty‐four enrolled patients (40 wrists) were randomized into intervention...

This cohort study aimed to investigate the association between steroid injections for shoulder diseases and increased incidence of cuff tendon tears. The Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital clinical database was used in this study. Patients were enrolled using corresponding diagnostic codes diseases. who received included case group, those without control group. outcome measure occurrence tears during period. Adjusted hazard ratios outcomes calculated Cox regression analysis adjusted sex,...

To investigate the association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well potential risk factors for TMD preventive effect of medications on TMD, by using Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database.In total, 17,317 patients newly diagnosed with RA matched controls without were followed up from 2000 to 2010. Cox regression was used determine developing TMD. Kaplan-Meier curve log-rank test cumulative in effects antirheumatic medications.Cox showed...

The mortality rate of cerebellar hemorrhage (CH) is generally higher than other types intracranial hemorrhage. Recently, the increased survey CH has come from improved clinical imaging and earlier surgical intervention. Hence, predictors intermittent- (1 to 6 months) long-term (> are clinically practical use for educational therapeutic decisions. Unfortunately, factors predictive within six-month had not yet been systematically investigated.Seventy-two patients with acute spontaneous were...

The importance of coagulation, hematology, and biochemical variables have been investigated in the stroke population but not systemically surveyed cerebellar hemorrhage (CH) population. aim study was to explore predictive value these factors for early outcome this population.Eighty patients with acute spontaneous CH were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical laboratory data collected on admission analysis. divided by Glasgow scale (GOS) score at discharge into good group (GOS 4 or 5) poor 1, 2,...

To investigate the effectiveness of health promotion strategies for nonspecific low back pain in hospital workers, we compared therapeutic effects group-based core stability exercises and an educational booklet. Subjects participated a 60-min exercise on weekly basis 8 weeks (N = 24) or consulted booklet advice 22). The numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), brief version World Health Organization’s Quality Life (WHOQOL-BREF) were used as outcome measures. ODI, well...

To investigate the effect of botulinum toxin A (BTA) on development hip dislocation and scoliosis, surgical rates for spine, mortality in cerebral palsy (CP).A cohort study was conducted using CP data from a Taiwan National Insurance Health Research Database. Diagnoses were defined International Classification Diseases codes, 9th revision. Adjusted hazard ratios outcomes calculated Cox regression analysis adjusted following variables: BTA injection, sex, age, severities CP, comorbidities,...

To investigate the relationship between chronic liver disease and tendon disorder, a retrospective cohort study was conducted using Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital database. Patients >18 years with newly diagnosed at least two-year follow-up in hospital were included. An equal number of 20,479 cases enrolled both liver-disease non-liver-disease groups propensity score matching method. Disease defined ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes. The primary outcome development disorder. Demographic...

Primary retroperitoneal tumors are rare, and benign exceptionally rare. Herein, we present a very rare case of concomitant intramuscular hemangioma intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, with the unusual presentation lumbosacral plexopathy. After surgical treatment rehabilitation, patient recovered uneventfully. This report should serve to remind physicians condition tumor leading neurological deficit.

Introduction: Recurrent hemoarthrosis leads to synovitis, bone erosion, and subsequent hemoarthropathy in hemophilia. Few clinical trials have focused on the efficacy adverse effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), specifically cyclooxygenase-2-selective NSAIDs, treating patients with This study investigated effect safety celecoxib hemophilic arthropathy synovitis. Materials method: A total 15 were prescribed 200 mg twice per day for 30 days. Out come measurements regarding...

Aims: The inertial measurement unit (IMU), as a sensor-based assessment tool, could provide objective and quantitative data for evaluating patient with adhesive capsulitis (AC). IMUs have advantages in simplification of implementation, cost, computation complexity. We aimed to propose an IMU-based approach extract statistical features the AC daily activity. Methods: Nine healthy subjects nine patients participate this experiment. accelerometers are placed on wrist arm measure movement...