Publications by authors named "H Sugaya"
The history of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty policy in Japan.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the link between ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) abnormalities seen on MRI and elbow symptoms in baseball players, hoping to find no correlation between them.
- A total of 426 baseball players, categorized into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups, were examined with high-resolution microscopic MRI to assess their UCL injuries by grade.
- Results showed no significant difference in MRI grades of UCL injuries between the two groups, but bone marrow edema was more common in the symptomatic group, suggesting other factors might be involved in elbow pain.
Background: Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been proposed for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA); however, their effectiveness in Japanese patients remains unclear.
Purpose: To investigate whether 3 intra-articular injections of leukocyte-poor PRP (LP-PRP) improve symptoms and joint function in symptomatic Japanese patients with mild to moderate knee OA.
Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1.
Background And Objective: Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) influences the knee extensor mechanism, the range of passive motion of knee extension and persistent quadriceps, and anterior knee pain and weakness. Rehabilitation should focus on quadriceps strength and improving joint mobility. The single-joint hybrid assistive limb device (HAL-SJ) is a wearable exoskeleton cyborg.
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- - The study examined nailfold capillary parameters in community-dwelling seniors over 60 with hypertension and low exercise levels to see how microcirculation relates to health indicators.
- - Conducted at Tsukuba University of Technology in Japan, the pilot trial involved observing microcirculation before and after a 1-minute arm-curl exercise, revealing significant increases in capillary flow and density post-exercise.
- - Results showed that even short bouts of exercise can enhance capillary function in elderly individuals, establishing connections between microvascular health and factors like body fat, physical activity, and bone density.