Ergonomic wedge pillow to reduce neck pain after prone ERCP; a randomized, controlled study.

Background: Prone positioning during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can lead to post-procedure neck pain due to increased cervical spine stress and prolonged muscle stretching. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and satisfaction of an ergonomic wedge pillow for patients undergoing prone ERCP.

Methods: Patients indicated for ERCP were randomized 1:1 to a study group (with the pillow) or a control group.

Development of four-bar polycentric knee joint with stance-phase knee flexion.

A conventional 4-bar polycentric knee and solid ankle cushion heel foot (SACH foot) have been commonly used in developing countries. However, they cannot perform stance-phase knee flexion, which makes a person with an amputation walk unnaturally and with less stability. This research proposes a novel design of a 4-bar polycentric knee with stance-phase knee flexion ability (4BSF), which can perform both stance and swing-phase knee flexion, like able-bodied gait.

Effects of the Robot-Assisted Gait Training Device Plus Physiotherapy in Improving Ambulatory Functions in Patients With Subacute Stroke With Hemiplegia: An Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To investigate the effects of the robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) device plus physiotherapy vs physiotherapy alone in improving ambulatory functions in patients with subacute stroke with hemiplegia.

Design: A prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Patients with subacute stroke with hemiplegia admitted at the Rehabilitation Center.

Differences between chronic low back pain patients in Germany and Thailand in terms of nature of disease and socioeconomic and psychological factors.

Background: Worldwide, chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common causes of physical and psychological disabilities. The factors that affect low back pain (LBP) between Western and Eastern countries are different.

Objective: We assessed the factors associated with LBP and their impact in German and Thai CLBP participants.

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Plus Physical Therapy on Gait in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The aim of the study was to study the combined effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and physical therapy on the walking ability of patients with Parkinson disease (PD).

Study Design: The study used an experimental, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial.

Results: After intervention, group 1 (only tDCS) demonstrated a significant increase in gait speed by 0.

Anatomy of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve in relation to the lateral epicondyle and cephalic vein.

The lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LACN) is the terminal sensory branch of the musculocutaneous nerve supplying the lateral aspect of forearm. Because of its close proximity to the biceps brachii tendon (BBT), the lateral epicondyle (LE), and the cephalic vein (CV), surgery and venipuncture in the cubital fossa can injure the LACN. Measurement data regarding the relative anatomy of LACN are scarce.

Anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve related to inguinal ligament, adjacent bony landmarks, and femoral artery.

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) generally emerges from the pelvis behind the inguinal ligament (IL) to the thigh. Because of its proximity to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and hip joint, the LFCN is prone to injuries during various procedures. Anatomy of this nerve is highly variable among studies.