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Peripheral tear of the triangular fibrocartilage complex: diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic performance of the primary and secondary signs
This study is to assess the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings for type 1B triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear of the wrist.
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Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Trapezium Subchondral Bone and its Association with Trapeziometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis
Subchondral bone properties are associated with the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), but this relationship has not been confirmed in the trapeziometacarpal joint (TMCJ). We aimed to evaluate the thickness ...
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Distal radius fracture with concomitant ulnar styloid fracture: does distal radioulnar joint stability depend on the location of the ulnar styloid fracture?
Studies are conflicting regarding the relationship between ulnar styloid fracture (USF) location and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability in patients with distal radius fracture (DRF) and concomitant USF...
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Retraction Note to: Prognostic factors for the outcome of arthroscopic capsular repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears
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Retraction Note to: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of radiographic central triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals younger than 50 years
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Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of patients with clinically diagnosed medial Epicondylitis
We evaluated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with clinically diagnosed medial epicondylitis (ME) and determined whether any of the MRI findings correlated with the follow-up pain level af...
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Prevalence and distribution of MRI abnormalities in the articular cartilage and supporting ligaments in patients with early clinical stage first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
We used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate where articular degeneration begins and which ligaments are most often involved in the early clinical stage first carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ-1) osteoarthri...
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Open AccessNovel implant design of the proximal interphalangeal joint using an optimized rolling contact joint mechanism
The aims of this study were to propose a novel implant design for the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of the hand using a rolling contact joint (RCJ) mechanism and to derive an optimal implant design bas...
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Reconstruction of the Spastic Thumb
Spasticity is a motor disorder characterized by muscle hyperactivity or hypertony. Spasticity is mainly caused by cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury. Hand function of patients with spastic thumb is fairl...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Prognostic factors for the outcome of arthroscopic capsular repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears
Little information is available about prognostic factors of arthroscopic capsular repair for peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) lesions. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors that a...
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Open AccessEffective period of conservative treatment in patients with acute calcific periarthritis of the hand
Acute calcific periarthritis of the hand is a relatively uncommon painful condition involving juxta-articular deposits of amorphous calcium hydroxyapatite. Although conservative treatments have been generally ...
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Comparative adherence to weekly oral and quarterly intravenous bisphosphonates among patients with limited heath literacy who sustained distal radius fractures
Individuals with limited health literacy (HL) are less likely to obtain preventive care. We designed a study to compare adherence to weekly oral and quarterly intravenous bisphosphonates among patients with lo...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of radiographic central triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals younger than 50 years
Few studies have addressed the prevalence of central triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears or their risk factors for symptom development. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of radio...
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Open AccessInfluence of centrally mediated symptoms on functional outcomes after carpal tunnel release
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often show bilaterally increased pain sensitivity and widespread symptoms. We evaluated the influence of centrally mediated symptoms on functional outcomes of carpal ...
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Open AccessPrognostic value of clinical and radiological findings for conservative treatment of idiopathic ulnar impaction syndrome
Ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS) is a common source of ulnar-sided wrist pain, yet not all cases of radiographic ulnar impaction are symptomatic. We retrospectively analyze clinical or radiologic factors that af...
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The vitamin D receptor expression in skeletal muscle of women with distal radius fracture
We evaluated the vitamin D receptor (VDR) expression in the forearm flexor muscle of women with distal radius fracture. High VDR expression was associated with low appendicular lean mass index.
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Open AccessEffect of Metabolic Syndrome on the Functional Outcome of Corticosteroid Injection for Lateral Epicondylitis: Retrospective Matched Case-Control Study
Both obesity and diabetes mellitus are well-known risk factors for tendinopathies. We retrospectively compared the efficacy of single corticosteroid injections in treating lateral epicondylitis in patients wit...
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Low evaluation rate for osteoporosis among patients presenting with a rib fracture
This study in a regional hospital setting found a low evaluation rate for osteoporosis among patients presenting with a rib fracture. Increased emphasis or education for osteoporosis evaluation may be necessar...
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Effect of health literacy on adherence to osteoporosis treatment among patients with distal radius fracture
Patients with inadequate health literacy, those with medical comorbidities, or those with a previous history of adverse drug events have a higher likelihood of non-adherence to osteoporosis treatment after sus...
