Ultrasound Diagnosis of Hamstring Muscle Complex Injuries Focus on Originate Tendon Structure-Male University Rugby Players.

With the remarkable advances in diagnostic ultrasound equipment, there is a growing need for ultrasound diagnosis of muscle and soft tissue injuries in sports injuries. Among these, hamstring strains are often difficult to treat and require early and accurate diagnosis. Injuries to the proximal part of the hamstring often take a long time to heal.

Treatment outcomes of primary salivary gland squamous cell carcinoma: A multi-institutional retrospective study in Japan.

Objective: Primary salivary gland squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is extremely rare, accounting for 0.3-10.4 % of all salivary gland malignancies.

Effect of low-frequency acupuncture on muscle and fascia stiffness: examination with or without intervention.

Background: Low-frequency acupuncture is used to maintain skeletal muscle flexibility and improve joint range of motion; however, its definite effects are unclear. This study aimed to determine the effects of low-frequency acupuncture on muscle and fascial stiffness and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.

Methods: The participants included 12 randomly selected healthy adults.

Do floating toes relate with the ability to perform the deep squat test among baseball players with throwing injury?

Relationship between ability to perform the deep squat test (DST) and floating toes among baseball players with disabled throwing shoulder/elbow was retrospectively investigated. Players performed the DST by fully squatting while having their arms crossed in front of their chest without lifting the heel off the floor or falling backwards. Floating toes were evaluated if all the toes were in contact with the mat or not.

Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thyroidectomy and traditional open surgery: a 5-year analysis of a single center experience.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the outcomes of patients undergoing video-assisted thyroidectomy versus those undergoing traditional open surgery.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we reviewed the clinical records of 449 patients who underwent thyroid surgery at our institution between April 2017 and March 2022. Of these, 209 underwent video-assisted thyroidectomy, while 248 underwent traditional open surgery.

Relationship between ball release point variability and pitching performance in major league baseball.

Introduction: This study examined the relationship between ball release points and pitching performance among professional baseball pitchers, with a focus on variability.

Methods: We used open-source data to compare ball release point variability between Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) players. The relationship between pitching performance and variability was analyzed using multiple regression analysis.

Progression and risk factors of hallux valgus angle in elite adolescent dancers: a cohort study.

Introduction: To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have linked the progression of hallux valgus (HV) with plantar pressure distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the progression of HV angle in elite adolescent dancers and evaluate the risk factors associated with foot plantar pressure during demi-pointe movement.

Methods: For this cohort study, 40 adolescent dancesport dancers (age: 14.

Effect of training in a sandy environment on foot morphology and function.

Background: Athletes need to enhance their foot function to improve their performance and prevent injuries and disability. Although foot function is believed to be improved by stabilizing the body on an unstable surface (e.g.

Effects of radial pressure wave irradiation on triceps surae muscle morphology and function.

Background: Radial pressure wave (RPW) has been introduced to sports sites as an alternative tool to massage, and there have been reports of irradiating muscles. This study aimed to clarify the effects of RPW irradiation on muscles, focusing on muscle morphology and muscle/fascial elasticity.

Methods: The participants were 23 healthy, able-bodied participants.

Effects of 4 weeks of foot exercise on subjective outcome and foot plantar pressure in elite adolescent dancers with hallux valgus: a pilot study.

Background: Dancers have a higher prevalence of hallux valgus (HV) than the general population. However, no reports specifically addressing treatment strategies for HV in dancers, or their effectiveness have been published. This study aimed to determine the effects of 4 weeks of foot exercises on subjective clinical outcomes, the HV angle, and change of foot plantar pressure during specific dance techniques.

Effect of Height and Weight on Heel Fat Pad Movements Between Microchamber and Macrochamber Layers in Loading and Unloading.

Background: The purpose of this study was to clarify the differences in the movement of the superficial microchambers and deep macrochambers of the heel fat pad during loading and unloading movements, and to clarify the influence of height and weight on this movement.

Methods: The subjects were 21 healthy adults. The right foot was placed on an evaluation instrument stand made of polymethylpentene (PMP) resin plate, and the left foot was placed on a scale stand used to adjust the amount of load.

Dynamic Balance and Muscle Activity in Lifesavers: A Study on Intrinsic and Extrinsic Foot Muscles.

Activities 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.

Hypoxia-Targeted Immunotherapy with PD-1 Blockade in Head and Neck Cancer.

Intratumoral hypoxia is associated with tumor progression, aggressiveness, and therapeutic resistance in several cancers. Hypoxia causes cancer cells to experience replication stress, thereby activating DNA damage and repair pathways. MutT homologue-1 (MTH1, also known as NUDT1), a member of the Nudix family, maintains the genomic integrity and viability of tumor cells in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment.

Hypocalcemia Following Thyroidectomy in a Patient With COVID-19: A Case Report and Literature Review.

COVID-19 can lead to various complications, including severe respiratory symptoms. Both viral infections and total thyroidectomy are known to cause hypocalcemia, making a history of thyroidectomy a potential risk factor for hypocalcemia in COVID-19 patients. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with Graves' disease who developed hypocalcemia due to COVID-19 following a total thyroidectomy.

Arthroscopic Resection of Symptomatic Ossicles of the Medial Malleolus Combined With Deltoid Ligament Repairs in Athletes: A Report of Three Cases.

We report three cases of young athletes with symptomatic ossicles of the medial malleolus who underwent arthroscopic resections of the ossicle combined with deltoid ligament repair. A differential diagnosis of the ossicles beneath the medial malleolus, accessory ossification center, avulsion fracture resulting in pseudoarthrosis, and accessory bone such as os subtibiale has been proposed. However, it is difficult to differentiate them clearly.

Hallux valgus in preprofessional adolescent dancesport athletes: Prevalence and associated training factors.

Background: This study aimed to determine the risk factors of hallux valgus angle among preprofessional adolescent dancesport athletes.

Methods: A total of 275 athletes, (73 males and 202 females) aged between the ages of 11 and 18 years, participated in this study. A cross-sectional questionnaire was used to survey their demographic characteristics (sex and age), training information (starting age, weekly training time, and athletic career [number of years of training at this specific dancesport school]), and measured their height and weight.

Changes in functional characteristics of heel fat pad with age.

Background: This study aimed to investigate age-related changes in the heel fat pad's microchamber and macrochamber layers, particularly focusing on load-induced alterations. Understanding these changes is crucial for elucidating age-related differences in foot mechanics and their potential implications for mobility and comfort.

Methods: Fifty-five healthy individuals were divided into three age groups: young adults (≤29 years), middle-aged adults (30-44 years), and elderly individuals (≥45 years).

Prognostic Value of the F-FDG PET/CT and Haematological Parameters in Head and Neck Cancer.

Introduction: Fluorine 18-fluoro-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) is commonly used for the staging of head and neck cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between F-FDG PET/CT, haematological parameters and prognosis in patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

Methods: This was a single-institutional retrospective study of 83 patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who underwent F-FDG PET/CT imaging before initial treatment between 2014 and 2018.

A comparison of the clinical efficacy of tonsillectomy with steroid pulse therapy and tonsillectomy therapy alone for patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy: a retrospective observational study.

Background: Tonsillectomy with steroid pulse therapy (TSP) and tonsillectomy monotherapy (T) have improved the prognosis of patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). However, a consensus has not been reached on the best treatment for these patients. This study aimed to compare the efficacies of TSP and T.

Arthroscopic debridement and microfracture for bilateral osteochondral lesions on the lateral process of the talus involving the subtalar joint: A case report.

Rationale: Osteochondral lesions on the lateral process of the talus involving the subtalar joint are rare; the optimal surgical treatment remains to be clarified as there are few reports. Additionally, bilateral cases are extremely rare. Therefore, the clinical outcomes of the surgical treatment for bilateral osteochondral lesions on the lateral process of the talus involving the subtalar joint have not been fully elucidated.