Publications by authors named "I H J Koh"
The unique saddle articulation of the trapeziometacarpal joint allows for a wide range of motion necessary for routine function of the thumb. Inherently unstable characteristics of the joint can lead painful instability. In this study, we modified a surgical dorsal ligament reconstruction technique for restoring trapeziometacarpal joint stability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Musculoskeletal (NTM) infections are rare, particularly post-acupuncture therapy, and present diagnostic challenges due to their infrequency and potential severity. Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial for optimal outcomes. NTM-infected wounds involving the joints are difficult to treat, and only a few cases have been reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: With the advancement of porous surface processing technology, cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has once again garnered attention. Cementless TKA lacks cement sealing, raising concerns regarding potential blood loss. Recently, patient blood management (PBM) protocols have been introduced to mitigate postoperative blood loss and transfusions.
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- Increasing use of cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) highlights the need for reliable assessment of bone quality, but the effectiveness of central bone mineral density (BMD) in predicting knee strength is questionable.
- A study involving 191 knees showed a weak correlation between central BMD and actual bone strength at the knee, particularly poor in patients with osteoporosis.
- Findings suggest central BMD measurements are not effective for assessing knee bone strength for cementless TKA, indicating a need for better methods to evaluate bone quality.
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- A study at Kindai University Hospital evaluated the usefulness of autologous blood donation for patients with placental malposition over ten years, focusing on its effectiveness in avoiding allogeneic blood transfusions.
- Of the 52 patients reviewed, only 9.6% successfully avoided using donated blood from another person, while complications occurred in 15% of donations, although no lasting effects were noted.
- A systematic review found no scientific evidence supporting the benefit of autologous blood transfusion for this condition, leading to the conclusion that such donations offer minimal advantage.