Publications by authors named "H Niki"
Background: Preoperative nutritional status significantly affects postoperative outcomes in patients with metastatic spinal tumors. Understanding the relationship between nutritional status and survival rates can help optimize treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Methods: This retrospective study was performed on 57 patients who underwent palliative surgery between May 2009 and April 2023.
: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) requires accurate implant placement to ensure optimal outcomes. In this study, the AR Hip navigation system, an imageless portable navigation tool using augmented reality (AR), was evaluated for measuring radiographic inclination (RI), anteversion (RA), leg lengthening (LL), and offset (OS) changes in supine and lateral decubitus THA. Notably, this is the first report to assess the accuracy of LL and OS measurements using AR technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActivities on sandy soil are known to contribute to improved leg strength and balance. Lifesavers (LSs) have shown that sandy soil activity promotes intrinsic foot muscle development and improves balance. LS improves leg strength and balance through activities on sandy soil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe proportion of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis involving the straight sinus (StS) is low, and the prognosis is poor. We report a case of multiple sinus thrombosis involving StS in which the patient underwent mechanical thrombectomy (MT) using a stent retriever and an aspiration catheter (combined MT) with a good postoperative course. A 15-year-old girl was admitted to our hospital with rapid loss of consciousness.
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- Balance is crucial for elite lifesavers, and the study examines how dynamic balance relates to physical traits and functions.
- Researchers analyzed factors such as foot muscle area, ankle strength, toe grip strength, and foot sensation in 15 adult lifesavers (mostly male).
- Findings suggest that strong toe grip and ankle strength are key for maintaining balance on sand, and while sand training enhances these abilities, it might also reduce foot sensation if the intensity is too high—further research is needed.