Lipofibromatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve - A Rare Condition in the Hand.

Lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH) of the median nerve is a rare condition in the hand and often remains asymptomatic for a significant period. MRI imaging can reveal unique tumour characteristics; however, the definitive diagnosis is confirmed through a tissue biopsy. In this report, a 38-year-old male presented with a gradually growing mass on his right hand.

Recurrence Leiomyosarcoma of the Popliteal Vein: A Rare Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

Background: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a soft tissue sarcoma that originates from smooth muscle cells and constitutes approximately 5-10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Vascular LMS is the least common subtype of LMS. About one-third of vascular LMS is located in the extremities, most commonly in the saphenous vein (25%).

Imaging features of bone metastases from cholangiocarcinoma.

Purpose: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the second most common primary malignant hepatic tumor originating from bile duct epithelia. Bone metastasis is uncommon and less documented. The aim of this study was to characterize the imaging features of bone metastasis from CCA.

Tuberculous Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Tuberculous distal biceps tendon rupture is a rare condition in orthopedics. Musculoskeletal tuberculosis usually presents with bursitis, synovitis, myositis, and osteomyelitis, conditions which demonstrate an excellent response to antituberculosis chemotherapy. Tendon rupture is often associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment.

MRI Findings of Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath and Other Benign Soft Tissue Tumors in Hand.

Objective: To describe and determine different magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS) and other benign soft tissue tumors in hand..

Material And Method: Between January 2008 and October 2014, 21 patients’ data and MRI findings were retrospectively reviewed by two musculoskeletal radiologists; data including sex, age, location of mass, number of lesion, size, shape, fatty component, adhesion to the tendon, signal intensity, neurovascular, and osseous involvement was recorded.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among garment workers in Kandal province, Cambodia.

Objectives: The main objectives of this cross-sectional descriptive study were to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and workstation biomechanical risk levels for garment workers in Kandal Province, Cambodia.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study used multistage sampling techniques to select 714 workers from three garment factories among 22 medium-size factories (250-1,000 workers). Face-to-face interviews and direct observation using the rapid upper limb assessment scale (RULA) were used to collect data.

Interrater Reliability of the Postoperative Epidural Fibrosis Classification: A Histopathologic Study in the Rat Model.

Study Design: Agreement study.

Purpose: To validate the interrater reliability of the histopathological classification of the post-laminectomy epidural fibrosis in an animal model.

Overview Of Literature: Epidural fibrosis is a common cause of failed back surgery syndrome.

Percutaneous release of the A1 pulley using a modified Kirschner wire: a cadaveric study.

PURPOSE. To evaluate the outcome of percutaneous release of the A1 pulley in 40 cadaveric fingers using a modified Kirschner wire. METHODS.

Peridural methylprednisolone and wound infiltration with bupivacaine for postoperative pain control after posterior lumbar spine surgery: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial.

Study Design: A randomized, double-blind placebo controlled trial in multimodal analgesia for postoperative pain was conducted.

Objective: To examine whether combination of corticosteroid and bupivacaine administered in patients undergoing posterior lumbosacral spine surgery reduces postoperative morphine consumption, back and leg pain relief, and improves functional disability and general health status.

Summary Of Background Data: Patients with lumbar spine surgery had moderate to severe postoperative pain.

Reliability of the medical outcomes study short-form survey version 2.0 (Thai version) for the evaluation of low back pain patients.

Objectives: To determine the reliability of Thai version of the medical outcomes study short-form survey version 2.0 (SF-36V2) in low back pain patients.

Material And Method: The authors developed the Thai version of the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Survey version 2.

Reliability of the Roland - Morris Disability Questionnaire (Thai version) for the evaluation of low back pain patients.

Objective: To determine the reliability of the Thai version of the Roland - Morris disability questionnaire in low back pain patients.

Material And Method: To develop Thai version of the Roland - Morris disability questionnaire and test it in 120 low back pain patients. Reliability of the Thai version of the Roland - Morris disability questionnaire was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha coefficient.