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Effect of posteromedial vertical capsulotomy with medial collateral ligament liberation on intraoperative medial component gap mismatch between extension and mid-flexion during total knee arthroplasty
The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of posteromedial vertical capsulotomy on intraoperative component gaps and angles from extension through mid-flexion to flexion during total knee arthroplasty (...
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Limited medial posterior capsular release increases the intraoperative medial component gap while maintaining the joint varus angle at extension in posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty
There is a lack of robust evidence for the magnitude of the effects of posterior capsular release (PCR) on intraoperative component gaps during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of the present study w...
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Open AccessA gelatin hydrogel nonwoven fabric improves outcomes of subcutaneous islet transplantation
Subcutaneous islet transplantation is a promising treatment for severe diabetes; however, poor engraftment hinders its prevalence. We previously reported that a recombinant peptide (RCP) enhances subcutaneous ...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a novel method for measuring tissue oxygen pressure to improve the hypoxic condition in subcutaneous islet transplantation
Subcutaneous tissue is a promising site for islet transplantation, but poor engraftment, due to hypoxia and low vascularity, hinders its prevalence. However, oxygen partial pressure (pO2) of the subcutaneous spac...
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Open AccessAssociation between timing of speech and language therapy initiation and outcomes among post-extubation dysphagia patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is recognized as a common complication in the intensive care unit (ICU). Speech and language therapy (SLT) can potentially help improve PED; however, the impact of the timing of...
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Impact of comorbidities on the postoperative outcomes of acute cholecystitis following early cholecystectomy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of comorbidities on the surgical outcomes of early cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis.
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Open AccessBiliary-duodenal anastomosis using magnetic compression following massive resection of small intestine due to strangulated ileus after living donor liver transplantation: a case report
Despite the improvements of surgical techniques and postoperative management of patients with liver transplantation, biliary complications are one of the most common and important adverse events. We present a ...
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Open AccessStrenuous running exacerbates knee cartilage erosion induced by low amount of mono-iodoacetate in rats
It is still debated whether strenuous running in the inflammatory phase produces beneficial or harmful effect in rat knees. We examined (1) the dropout rate of rats during a 30-km running protocol, (2) influen...
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Open AccessWeekly injections of Hylan G-F 20 delay cartilage degeneration in partial meniscectomized rat knees
Cross-linked hyaluronan—also called Hylan G-F 20—is a medical device developed to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. However, it is still controversial whether Hylan G-F 20 has a cartilage protective effect in ...
