We sought to document the incidences of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In addition, we aimed explor whether routine preoperative DVT evaluation was useful establish treatment strategies TKA. Finally, wanted evaluate differed between patients undergoing unilateral staged bilateral TKA within same hospitalization period. The retrospective study included 153 consecutive (253 knees) with osteoarthritis who underwent primary After surgery, mechanical...

Accessory bones and tarsal coalitions are the most common developmental variations in foot ankle.Accessory usually derived from unfused primary or secondary ossification centers may exist adjacent to main bone where they separated. 1)Tarsal abnormal connections of two more regarded as results impaired mesenchymal separation bones. 2,3)They can be divided into os-seous (synostosis), fibrous (syndesmosis), cartilaginous (synchondrosis) connections. 4)Although accessory present at birth,...

Checkrein deformity is characterized by the dynamic status of hallux, in which flexion aggravated ankle dorsiflexion and relieved plantarflexion. In most cases, a checkrein occurs secondary to trauma or following surgery. It has been suggested that flexor hallucis longus tendon tethers entraps scar tissue fracture sites. Improvement with conservative treatment difficult once already become entrenched, surgical management usually required severe cases. Various options are available for...

The transfibular approach is a common procedure for tibiotalar fusion. However, this technique has several concerns: inadequate stability to resist rotational and shearing forces, fibula suboptimal bone grafting, an onlay fibular graft that might prevent impacting cause distraction. We present modified using partial resection graft, which may address these potential problems. This study aimed evaluate whether the ankle joint well fused with neutral alignment functionally improved at final...

Abstract Patellar fractures are characterized by injuries to the extensor and typically require surgical fixation. Among methods used for fixation, most common is modified AO tension-band wiring technique. However, using this technique, implant migration occurs due lack of connections between K-wires wire, which causes irritation reduces fracture stability. Recently, new have been developed in tension bands lock through an attached “ring” prevent migration. The purpose study was compare...

Background: The os subfibulare is usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on radiographs. However, sometimes it may cause subfibular pain be associated with chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). We hypothesized that could interrupt the talofibular space causing impingement, resulting in functional around malleolus. purposes of this study were to analyze morphologic characteristics subfibulare, evaluate clinical significance patients CLAI. Methods: Between November 2011 April 2015, 70...

The use of three-dimensional multi-segment foot models (3D MFMs) is increasing since they have superior ability to illustrate the effect and ankle pathologies on intersegmental motion compared single-segment model gait analysis. However, validation repeatability 3D MFMs important for their clinical use. Although many been validated in normal adults, research MFM children lacking. purpose this study validate intrasession, intersession, interrater an with a 15-marker set (DuPont model) healthy...

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a well-established treatment for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA), which shifts the weight-bearing axis from to lateral side of knee. As adjacent ankle joint may be directly affected by change in biomechanics, this study aimed evaluate intersegmental foot and motion after HTO patients with genu varum. The included 24 who underwent HTO, 48 older healthy participants as control group. Segmental kinematics were evaluated using 3D multisegment model,...

Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is an established surgical procedure for treating patients with end-stage ankle joint arthritis and subtalar arthritis. Although it greatly relives pain, a major drawback loss of range motion. known to restrict additional compared tibiotalar arthrodesis, there lack gait analysis studies comparing the two methods. This study aimed evaluate differences in kinematics foot joints between tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. We also preoperative postoperative statuses...

SO2 가스 반응제로 사용되는 석회석의 대체 가능 물질로서 굴 패각의 광물학적 화학적 특성을 알아보았다. 생장환경에 따른 파악하기 위하여 태안지역 및 통영지역의 패각을 석회석과 비교하였고 추가로 보령 여수 지역의 연구하였다. XRD 분석 결과 패각은 아라고나이트로 구성되어 있는 폐각근 접합 부분 인대(ligament) 접합부분을 제외하고 방해석으로 있으며 불순물로서 나타나는 해양 퇴적물이 패각 내 표면에 존재하거나 일부 포유물 형태로 나타나기도 했다. 불순물 중 하나인 표면의 따개비의 경우도 이루어져 있어 소성에 영향을 주지는 않을 것으로 판단된다. 현미경 관찰을 통하여 미세구조를 파악할 수 있었다. 크게 각주층, 진주층, 초크층으로 있는데 패각이 가장 큰 통영 콘키올린(conchiolin)이라 불리는 단백질을 함유하는 각주층과 진주층의 두께가 작았으며 작은 크기의 태안 경우 진주층 두꺼운 나타났다. 중간 크기를 갖는 보령과 그 층들이 두 중간정도의 두께를 보여주었다. 이는...

The feet play an essential role in shock absorption, and foot posture is closely related to gait. compensatory mechanism under heavy-load conditions individuals with mild flatfoot poorly understood. In the authors' country, are drafted as active-duty soldiers participate military rucking wearing heavy backpacks. This study investigated effect of backpack load on gait plantar pressure possible differences participants flatfoot. average weight during (approximately 20 kg), was simulated this...

Category: Ankle Arthritis; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: The clinical role of incongruent subtalar joints on ankle arthritis as well that the outcome surgical treatment such total arthroplasty (TAA) has not yet been fully understood. mobile joint may compensate for malalignment arthritic counteract effect realigning surgeries. We aimed to determine space TAA. Methods: retrospectively reviewed 34 patients who underwent TAA, which were grouped according status incongruency. For parameters,...

Toe symphalangism is characterized by a fusion of the interphalangeal joint between middle and distal phalanges. While typical lesser toe fractures heal well with conservative treatment, in our clinical experience, we encountered patients symphalangeal who experienced long-lasting pain delayed radiographic union. Therefore, this study aimed to report outcomes following treatment toes.

Osteochondromas are benign bone tumors that commonly occur in the metaphyseal region of long bones, especially lower extremities. 1)Typically, they solitary, asymptomatic, and detected incidentally on radiographs.However, when arise less common locations, such as talus, can lead to significant clinical symptoms challenges for diagnosis treatment.Osteochondromas talus notably rare, comprising only a small fraction all os-teochondromas. 2) To best our knowledge, no cases have been previously...

Purpose: Foot pressure measurement devices are used widely in clinical settings for plantar assessments.Despite the availability of various devices, studies evaluating inter-device reliability limited.This study compared measurements obtained from HR Mat (Tekscan Inc.) and EMED-n50 (Novel GmbH). Materials Methods:The involved 38 healthy male volunteers.The participants were categorized into two groups based on Meary's angle standing foot lateral radiographs: those with normal feet (angles...

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) enhances patients' subjective outcomes with respect to pain and function. The aim of this study was analyze the biomechanical changes affected limb following TAA using gait analysis a 3-dimensional multi-segment foot model (3D MFM).

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of application-linked stretching ball instruments that record rolling time and force patients compared with a traditional simple ball. Methods: Fourteen participants plantar fasciitis were divided into massage group (group A, n = 8) an B, 6). The sends information regarding massages, such as frequency on foot, application patient’s smartphone. All clinical outcomes evaluated at beginning 1-, 2-, 3-month follow-up. primary...

Combat boots are special shoes designed for soldiers to wear during activities in rough terrain, such as long marches or military training. have been known cause high plantar pressure and increase the injury rate of lower extremities. Therefore, this study aimed compare difference in-shoe between Korean combat running shoes. We hypothesised that newest would comparable distribution with

A fundamental understanding of plantar pressure distribution is important for prescribing an appropriate orthosis and applying nonoperative methods, such as stretching exercises, the treatment fasciitis. Despite existing research on distribution, discrepancies between affected unaffected sides in unilateral fasciitis patients warrant further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate with by comparing it that contralateral side.

The choice of an appropriate type orthosis depends on the patient's specific condition and needs. Different types orthoses can affect plantar pressure distribution during certain gait patterns. Toe heel gaits are common patterns assigned for optimal recovery in patients with foot or ankle injuries. This study aimed to evaluate differences between postoperative shoes walker boots toe healthy individuals.