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Asprosin induces vascular endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in diabetic lower extremity peripheral artery disease
BackgroundAltered adipokine secretion in dysfunctional adipose tissue facilitates the development of atherosclerotic diseases including lower...
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Imaging of lower extremity infections: predisposing conditions, atypical infections, mimics, and differentiating features
Imaging evaluation for lower extremity infections can be complicated, especially in the setting of underlying conditions and with atypical...
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Gunshot-related lower extremity nerve injuries
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to describe the frequency of nerve injury associated with lower extremity ballistic trauma, the associated...
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Reconstruction of Complex Lower Extremity Defects
Purpose of ReviewInsults to the lower extremity have the potential to be highly detrimental to patient function and are associated with significant...
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Mental health is strongly associated with capability after lower extremity injury treated with free flap limb salvage or amputation
BackgroundKnowledge about factors associated with long-term outcomes, after severe traumatic injury to the lower extremity, can aid with the...
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Challenges and opportunities in the management of type 2 diabetes in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease: a tailored diagnosis and treatment review
Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) often results from atherosclerosis, and is highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus...
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Lower Extremity Muscle Injuries in the Overhead Athlete
Purpose of ReviewLower extremity (LE) injuries are a common source of disability and time-loss for overhead athletes, and muscles have been found to...
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Vascular function: a key player in hypertension
The major functions of the arterial system are to “efficiently deliver blood to the peripheral organs and maintain vascular homeostasis”. Both the...
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Lower-extremity muscle wasting in patients with peripheral arterial disease: quantitative measurement and evaluation with CT
ObjectivesLower-extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) results in limb ischemia and is strongly associated with sarcopenia. This study aimed to...
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Investigation of physical activity, fear of falling, and functionality in individuals with lower extremity lymphedema
PurposeTo investigate the fear of falling, physical activity, and functionality in patients with lymphedema in the lower extremities.
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Acellular dermal matrix for one-stage treatment of lower extremity full-thickness skin defect: a case series
BackgroundSelf-repair of lower limb wounds has always been one of the research hotspots. Flaps and skin graft are the preferred treatment for lower...
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The clinical application of venous ultrasound in diagnosis and follow-up of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT): a case-based discussion
Current clinical practice guidelines lack explicit guidance on the indications and appropriate timing of venous ultrasound (US) in lower extremity...
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Efficacy of Percutaneous Adhesiolysis in Managing Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
IntroductionChronic refractory low back and lower extremity pain recalcitrant to conservative management and epidural injections secondary to...
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The effects of different positions on lower extremity hemodynamics during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the effects of two different positions on lower extremity hemodynamics during robot-assisted laparoscopic...
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Diagnostic value of D-dimer for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis caused by rib fracture: a retrospective study
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the role of D-dimer in the diagnosis of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with rib...
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Current topic of vascular function in hypertension
Vascular function assessment is useful for the evaluation of atherosclerosis severity, which may provide additional information for cardiovascular...
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Diabetes and other vascular risk factors in association with the risk of lower extremity amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundPatients with diabetes are at increased risk of develo** chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) due to peripheral arterial disease, and...
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Differences in major limb outcomes by indication for lower extremity endovascular revascularization in patients receiving hemodialysis
The incidence of lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) in patient receiving hemodialysis is remarkably higher than the general population. The...
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Lower Extremity Artery Disease and Cognitive Impairment
BackgroundThe association between cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment is well known, but the impact of lower extremity arterial disease...
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Prediction of the Efficacy of Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Patients with Lower Extremity Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 Based on the Sympathetic Skin Response
IntroductionComplex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1) is prevalent after trauma, with intractable pain being the most prominent clinical...
