When Numbness and Tingling Play a Role-Sexual Function in Compressive Neuropathy.

Purpose: Compressive neuropathies such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome can lead to sensation loss, muscle weakness, joint contractures, and disrupted sleep. The interplay between these conditions and the effect on patients' intimacy is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine sexual function before and after surgery in patients undergoing carpal tunnel release or cubital tunnel release.

mapping of the chemical exchange relayed nuclear Overhauser effect using deep magnetic resonance fingerprinting.

Noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the relayed nuclear Overhauser effect (rNOE) constitutes a promising approach for gaining biological insights into various pathologies, including brain cancer, kidney injury, ischemic stroke, and liver disease. However, rNOE imaging is time-consuming and prone to biases stemming from the water T1 and the semisolid magnetization transfer (MT) contrasts. Here, we developed a rapid rNOE quantification approach, combining magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) acquisition with deep-learning-based reconstruction.

Optimizing Wrist Splint Fitting Parameters Through Artificial Intelligence Analysis.

Introduction The current method for determining the appropriate wrist splint size in the clinical setting relies on measuring wrist circumference, but this approach often fails to ensure optimal fit. This study evaluates additional hand features using 3-dimensional (3D) scanned data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the fit of pre-fabricated wrist splints. We hypothesize that wrist and forearm widths can provide a more accurate fitting than wrist circumference alone.

Cutting-Edge Approaches for Nerve Debridement Prior to Repair.

Peripheral nerve injuries can be devastating. Although neuropraxic and some axonotmesis injuries will recover spontaneously, nerve repair or reconstruction is required to restore function in high-grade axonotmesis or neurotmesis injuries. The first step of nerve repair or reconstruction is adequate nerve debridement with removal of necrotic and fibrous tissues.

Comparison of Early Versus Late Debridement Outcomes in the Management of Open Distal Radius Fractures.

Purpose: The optimal timing for surgical treatment of open distal radius fractures remains an area of debate. The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of open distal radius fractures treated surgically before or after 24 hours.

Methods: A multicenter retrospective review was performed on all open distal radius fractures treated over 11 years.