Publications by authors named "A Kappel"
Background: Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is an established treatment option for chronic subdural hematoma. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to establish estimates of the pooled incidence for complications following MMAE.
Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane were searched for studies reporting complications following MMAE through January 2023.
Background: The role of physical activity (PA) monitoring during the recovery after orthopaedic surgeries is unclear. This study aimed to explore early changes in the pattern and level of PA following orthopedic surgeries.
Methods: This observational feasibility study included 11 hip replacement patients (four females) with a mean age of 66 years and five knee replacement patients (four females) with a mean age of 65 years.
Chronic postoperative pain is present in approximately 20% of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Studies indicate that pain mechanisms are associated with development and maintenance of chronic postoperative pain. The current study assessed pain sensitivity, inflammation, microRNAs, and psychological factors and combined these in a network to describe chronic postoperative pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients demonstrate distinct gait patterns, yet detecting subtle abnormalities with wearable sensors remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess a predictive model's efficacy in distinguishing between hip and knee OA gait patterns using accelerometer data.
Method: Participants with hip or knee OA underwent overground walking assessments, recording lower limb accelerations for subsequent time and frequency domain analyses.
Bilateral STA-MCA bypass for Moyamoya angiopathy associated with severe erythrodermic psoriasis.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study discusses a rare case of a 52-year-old woman diagnosed with both severe erythrodermic psoriasis and moyamoya angiopathy, a cerebrovascular condition that restricts blood flow in the brain.
- Traditionally, treatment for patients with these co-existing conditions has relied heavily on non-curative medical management due to surgical risks, but this case showcases successful surgical revascularization techniques.
- Post-surgery, careful management of psoriasis flares was necessary, and the combined approach ultimately prevented future stroke incidents in the patient.