The Effects of Surgery on Postural Instability in Patients With Cervical Compressive Myelopathy: Evaluating Subjective Perceptions and Objective Measurements.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Objective: To investigate the effects of surgery on the subjective perception of bodily unsteadiness and the objective measurements of postural instability in patients with cervical compressive myelopathy (CCM).

Summary Of Background Data: Several studies have demonstrated that CCM patients have impaired postural stability and investigated its surgical outcomes.

Surgical Outcomes of Postural Instability in Patients With Cervical Myelopathy.

Study Design: This is a retrospective study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the surgical outcomes of postural instability and its predictors in patients with cervical myelopathy (CM).

Summary Of Background Data: Although several studies have shown impaired postural stability in CM patients, there remains a paucity of literature examining its surgical outcome.

Effect of Toe Type on Static Balance in Ballet Dancers.

Objectives: Some forefoot shapes are ideal for pointe work in ballet. Egyptian-type, with the hallux being longest and the remaining toes decreasing in size, and Greek-type, with the second toe longer than the hallux, are considered less optimal for pointe work. Square-type, with the second toe the same length as the hallux, is considered optimal.

Operative Treatment for Hallux Valgus With Moderate to Severe Metatarsus Adductus.

Background: Operative treatment is indicated for patients who have symptomatic hallux valgus (HV) with moderate to severe metatarsus adductus (MA). However, there is limited information available on the operative procedures and outcomes for the treatment of HV with MA. We aimed to investigate the average 10-year follow-up clinical and radiologic outcomes.

Comparison of Plantar Pressure Distribution Between Postoperative Hallux Valgus Feet and Healthy Feet.

Background: Proximal crescentic osteotomy (PCO) in patients with moderate-to-severe hallux valgus (HV) is a well-established and effective procedure for correcting the deformity. However, there are no published studies comparing plantar pressure in postoperative HV feet with healthy feet. This study aimed to compare the plantar pressure distribution in postoperative HV feet with healthy feet.

Simultaneous Reconstruction of the Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligaments for Chronic Combined Ligament Injuries of the Ankle.

Background: Objective data on chronic injuries of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the ankle are scarce. Chronic MCL injuries are frequently associated with lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries. For patients with chronic combined MCL and LCL injuries, the authors have performed simultaneous surgery of the 2 ligaments.

Direct Repair of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using Scar Tissue Located Between the Tendon Stumps.

Background: Several surgical procedures for chronically ruptured Achilles tendons have been reported. Resection of the interposed scar tissue located between the tendon stumps and reconstruction using normal autologous tissue have been well described. We developed a direct repair procedure that uses scar tissue, which obviates the need to use normal autologous tissue.

Surgical reduction and ligament reconstruction for chronic dorsal dislocation of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint associated with hallux valgus.

Background: Hallux valgus (HV) is occasionally associated with chronic dislocation of the lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. We have developed a novel surgical procedure to treat dislocation of the lesser MTP joints. This study aimed to describe our procedure and investigate the outcomes of surgical intervention in the treatment of HV with dislocation of the lesser MTP joints.

Differential expression and function of Toll-like receptors in Langerhans cells: comparison with splenic dendritic cells.

Toll-like receptors are key elements in pathogen recognition by the host immune system. Although the expression pattern and functions of Toll-like receptors have been studied in a variety of cytokine-induced dendritic cells, it remains unknown whether Toll-like receptor stimulation influences maturation and cytokine production of authentic Langerhans cells. We purified murine epidermal Langerhans cells along with splenic dendritic cell using a panning method.