Publications by authors named "K Yonenobu"
Background: The surgical treatment for retro-odontoid pseudotumor (ROP) remains controversial. Posterior C1 laminectomy without fixation occasionally leads to postoperative enlargement of ROP. Because its pathogenesis is associated with atlantoaxial instability, atlantoaxial fixation with C1 laminectomy is commonly performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Purpose] This study aimed to elucidate the effects of upper extremity loading on pelvic movements during wheeled upright walker use. [Participants and Methods] Thirteen healthy male adults participated in this intervention study. Participants walked under five conditions with targeted loads on their upper extremities of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% of their body weights using a wheeled upright walker with armrests.
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- The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of four medications for chronic low back pain (CLBP): acetaminophen, celecoxib, loxoprofen, and a tramadol-acetaminophen combination, within a Japanese nationwide, multicenter framework.
- 471 CLBP patients were monitored over six months, using various assessments to evaluate pain and quality of life, with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
- Results showed similar treatment effects across the medications, with acetaminophen leading to some improvements in mental health and overall scores, but most measures did not show significant differences, highlighting limitations in outcome assessments.
Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major health burden worldwide and requires patient satisfaction with treatment. Consultation length can be an important factor in patient satisfaction, but few studies have investigated the impact of consultation length on satisfaction in patients with CLBP. This study tried to elucidate the impact of consultation length on clinical outcomes in patients with CLBP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major cause of chronic pain with nociceptive, neuropathic or both pain components, and a leading cause of disability. The objectives of this study were to determine the impact of background factors including previous use of drugs on outcomes of pharmacological therapy for CLBP in a nationwide multicenter prospective study.
Methods: The subjects were 474 patients (male: 41.