Visual analogue scale foot and ankle vs. short-form 36 quality of life scores: artificial intelligence using machine learning analysis with an external validation.

Objective: We aimed to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) via machine learning (ML) to analyze the relationship between visual analogue scale foot and ankle (VASFA) and short-form 36 (SF-36) quality of life scores and determine AI's performance over the aforementioned analysis.

Materials And Methods: We collected data from our registry of 819 data units or rows of datasets of foot and ankle patients with VASFA, SF-36 scores, and other demographic data. They were prepared and verified to be a proper input for building ML models using a web-based algorithm platform.

Effect of feeding Bacillus subtilis on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and energy and nitrogen balances in non-lactating crossbred cows.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of feeding Bacillus subtilis on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and energy and nitrogen balances in non-lactating crossbred (Holstein-Friesian × Bos indicus) cows. Four cows were assigned to the control and B. subtilis diets in a crossover design, and respiratory and metabolic experiments were conducted.

Effects of feeding mother liquor, by-product of monosodium glutamate, on digestibility, energy and nitrogen balances, and rumen condition in Thai native bulls.

Four Thai native bulls were used to evaluate the availability of mother liquor (ML), by-product of monosodium glutamate, as a replacement of soybean meal (SBM) consisting of 10% in concentrate. The SBM was replaced by the ML at 0% (C), 20% (T1), 40% (T2), and 60% (T3), and the experiment was a randomized block design experiment. The animals were fed concentrate and roughage (60:40, on a dry matter [DM] basis).

Talar-sided osteochondral lesion of the subtalar joint following the intra-articular calcaneal fracture: study via a modified computed tomography mapping analysis.

Introduction: This study is to report the prevalence of osteochondral lesions in subtalar joint following intra-articular calcaneal fracture, including the relationship between fracture severity and lesion characteristics, using modified computed tomography (CT) mapping analysis.

Methods: Thirty patients with intra-articular calcaneal fracture who were preoperatively imaged with modified CT mapping analysis were recruited. The presence of talar-sided osteochondral lesions (OLTS) of subtalar joint was noted with lesion area defined by Akiyama's mapping classification.

Prediction of enteric methane emission from beef cattle in Southeast Asia.

We conducted a meta-data analysis to develop prediction equations to estimate enteric methane (CH ) emission from beef cattle in Southeast Asia. The dataset was obtained from 25 studies, which included 332 individual observations on nutrient intakes, digestibilities, and CH emissions. Cattle were provided tropical forage or rice straw, with or without concentrates in individual pens equipped with indirect open-circuit head hood apparatus.

Chemical composition and nutritive values of cassava pulp for cattle.

We evaluated the chemical compositions of cassava pulp samples produced by four cassava starch factories at different locations in northeast Thailand and the metabolizable energy (ME) of the cassava pulp for cattle. There were significant differences in the P (0.03% ± 0.

Differentiation of benign and malignant ampullary obstruction by multi-row detector CT.

Purpose: To determine useful CT parameters to differentiate ampullary carcinomas from benign ampullary obstruction.

Materials And Methods: This study included 93 patients who underwent abdominal CT, 31 patients with ampullary carcinomas, and 62 patients with benign ampullary obstruction. Two radiologists independently evaluated CT parameters then reached consensus decisions.

Effects of supplementary desalted mother liquor as replacement of commercial salt in diet for Thai native cattle on digestibility, energy and nitrogen balance, and rumen conditions.

Four Thai native cattle were used in a 4 × 4 Latin square design experiment to evaluate the availability of desalted mother liquor (DML) as replacement of salt in concentrate. Each cattle was assigned to one of the following concentrate feeding treatments: C1, 1% NaCl was added as salt; C2, 2% NaCl was added as salt; D1, 1% NaCl was replaced by DML; D2, 2% NaCl was replaced by DML, on a dry matter (DM) basis. The animals were fed rice straw and experimental concentrates (40:60) at 1.

Studies on supplementary desalted mother liquor on digestibility of nutrients, ruminal fermentation, and energy and nitrogen balance in Thai native cattle.

Four Thai native steers were used to determine the adequate levels of supplementary desalted mother liquor (DML) for energy and nitrogen balances and ruminal fermentation. The crude protein and sodium chloride contents of DML were 25.5% and 60.

Effects of different ratios and storage periods of liquid brewer's yeast mixed with cassava pulp on chemical composition, fermentation quality and ruminal fermentation.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the chemical composition, fermentation quality and ruminal fermentation of various ratios and storage periods of liquid brewer's yeast (LBY) mixed with cassava pulp (CVP).

Methods: Four mixtures of fresh LBY and CVP were made (LBY0, LBY10, LBY20, and LBY30 for LBY:CVP at 0:100, 10:90, 20:80, and 30:70, respectively) on a fresh matter basis, in 500 g in plastic bags and stored at 30 to 32°C. After storage, the bags were opened weekly from weeks 0 to 4.

Does the addition of computed tomography to computed radiography provide more value to final outcomes and treatment decisions in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures?

Background: Little is known about the additional prognostic value of computed tomography (CT) in addition to computed radiography in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Thepresent study was undertaken to examine and compare the final radiographic outcomes and the prevalence of treatment methods of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures in patients with preoperative computed radiography alone vs. a combination ofcomputed radiography and computed tomogra- phy.

Dealing with vascular conundrums with MR imaging.

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a robust imaging modality for evaluation of vascular diseases. Technological advances have made MR imaging widely available for accurate and time-efficient vascular assessment. In this article the clinical usefulness of MR imaging techniques and their application are reviewed, using examples of vascular abnormalities commonly encountered in clinical practice, including abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic vessels.

Body MR imaging: fast, efficient, and comprehensive.

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging plays an important role in assessment of the full range of abdominal disease. The appropriate use of cooperative and motion-resistant protocols can allow accurate determination of the character of focal lesions in the abdomen under most circumstances. This article discusses current MR techniques and the proper use of MR imaging in the diagnostic evaluation of cooperative and noncooperative patients.

Liver adenomatosis: serial investigation on MRI.

Purpose: To describe the natural history of liver adenomatosis (LA), including complications and changes in lesion size over time.

Materials And Methods: Eighteen patients with clinical diagnosis of LA were included. Clinical and biochemical information were collected.

Prevalence of bone mineral density testing and osteoporosis management following low- and high-energy fractures.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the prevalence of post-fracture bone mineral density (BMD) testing and osteoporosis treatment in patients admitted to the orthopedic department for low-energy or high-energy fractures and to identify factors affecting prevalence of post-fracture BMD testing and osteoporosis treatment.

Methods: A total of 265 patients aged 45 years or older admitted with low-energy or high-energy fractures were reviewed between January 2010 and May 2011. Information regarding age, gender, fracture site and history of post-fracture BMD testing and osteoporosis treatment, including data reporting experiences of attending orthopedists (young: <10, senior: >10 years of experience) were recorded.

Outcomes and quality of life after platelet-rich plasma therapy in patients with recalcitrant hindfoot and ankle diseases: a preliminary report of 12 patients.

The present study aimed to determine the outcomes and quality of life after platelet-rich plasma therapy in patients with chronic recalcitrant diseases of the hindfoot and ankle and to identify the crucial clinical variables. The records of 12 adult patients with diseases of the hindfoot and ankle were included in the present study. These patients had been treated with platelet-rich plasma from September 2010 to April 2011 after 3 to 6 months or more of conservative treatment had been unsuccessful.

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome emphasizes ultrasonographic and MR findings: a case report and review of the literatures.

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a rare developmental anomaly that is consists of uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. This rare entity is the spectrum of Mullerian duct anomalies (MDA) accompanied by developmental anomaly of one of Wolffian ducts. The present report demonstrated HWW syndrome and reviewed literatures in term of embryological etiology, clinical manifestation, radiographic findings and surgical management.

Survival times of patients with a first hip fracture with and without subsequent major long-bone fractures.

Objectives: Survival rates are poorer after a second hip fracture than after a first hip fracture. Previous survival studies have included in-hospital mortality. Excluding in-hospital deaths from the analysis allows survival times to be evaluated in community-based patients.

Modified uniportal endoscopic plantar fasciotomy: a technical report.

Objective: Several authors have reported the benefits of the recent procedure of the dual portal endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF). However, very little is known concerning its potential capability via the single portal EPF without special cutting device. The present study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of uniportal EPF in a patient with severe intractable plantar fasciitis following a failure of several conservative treatments.

Outcomes of patients with elevated α-fetoprotein level and initial negative findings at MR imaging.

Purpose: To evaluate interval cancer diagnosis in patients with elevated α-fetoprotein (AFP) level and initial negative findings at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Materials And Methods: The institutional review board approved this HIPAA-compliant retrospective study and waived informed consent. Seventeen patients with elevated AFP levels (>300 ng/mL [>300 μg/L]) and initial negative findings at hepatic MR imaging from 2002 to 2011 were identified.

Unusual subtrochanteric femoral insufficiency fractures associated with the prolonged use of alendronate and risedronate: a report of two cases.

Objective: Previous studies reported that prolonged alendronate use was related to insufficiency fractures. Fewer reports presented this phenomenon in patients with risedronate use. The present study reported on two patients, both of whom had long-term use of alendronate and risedronate then sustained subtrochanteric femoral insufficiency fractures with minimal trauma.

Hallux valgus correction using a Mini TighTrope device: a report of the short-term outcomes in 3 feet.

Objective: Bony works seems to be base procedure for hallux valgus correction. Due to the challenge and possible complications of these procedures, these issues generate 'Foot and Ankle Society' to consider alternative procedures. The 'Mini TightRope' (Arthrex, Inc.

A comparison of survival rates for hip fracture patients with or without subsequent osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Little is known about the effect of a subsequent osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture on the survival rate of patients with a previous hip fracture. In this study, we aimed to compare the survival rates of hip fracture patients with and without subsequent osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and determine the risk factors associated with subsequent fracture. During 2000-2008, 933 initial hip fracture patients were reviewed and divided into two groups: subsequent fracture group (160 patients) and single hip fracture group (i.