Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Amputation in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

Individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis are at a high risk of developing foot ulcerations and undergoing subsequent lower extremity amputation (LEA), which can exert significant impacts on their quality of life and contribute to rising healthcare costs. We aimed to identify risk factors associated with LEA in patients with ESKD to predict LEA progression and eventually prevent it. We used 18 years (2002-2019) of data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (KNHIS).

Using magnetic resonance imaging to measure the depth of acupotomy points in the lumbar spine: A retrospective study.

Background: The acupotomy is an acupuncture device recently used to stimulate lumbar vertebrae such as transverse processes (TPs) and facet joints (FJs). However, there are many organs, nerves, and blood vessels, which can lead to side effects if the needle misses the treatment target. Therefore, information regarding appropriate insertion depths, which is currently lacking, could facilitate its safe use.

Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Root Extracts on Acetic Acid-Induced Writhing in Mice and Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis in Rats.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related joint disease and one of the most common degenerative bone diseases among elderly people. The currently used therapeutic strategies relying on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids for OA are often associated with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and kidney disorders, despite being proven effective. is a well-known traditional medicine.