Publications by authors named "Ram Krishna Barakoti"

Introduction: The discordance in the diagnosis of osteoporosis is characterized by the variation in bone mineral density measurements at different skeletal sites. The presence of discordance significantly alters the treatment plan as different treatment is required for different skeletal sites. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of hip-spine discordance in bone mineral densities in patients undergoing dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans for suspected osteoporosis.

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Introduction: Lumbosacral transitional vertebra is a normal anatomical variant at the L5-S1 junction with an incidence as high as 4-36%. This alteration results in incorrect identification of vertebral segments leading to wrong surgery. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebra among patients visiting the department of orthopaedics in a tertiary care centre.

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Background: Posterior spinal surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is aimed at correcting deformity and stopping deformity progression to improve the health related quality of life. The correlation between radiological outcome and health related quality of life is yet unclear. This study aimed to assess the correlation between radiological outcome and health related quality of life.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ram Krishna Barakoti"

  • Ram Krishna Barakoti's recent research focuses on musculoskeletal abnormalities and their implications on treatment, specifically concerning bone mineral density assessments and anatomical variants in the spine.
  • One of his studies highlights the prevalence of hip-spine discordance in bone mineral densities among patients undergoing dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans, emphasizing its significant impact on osteoporosis treatment plans.
  • Another study investigates the occurrence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae, a common anatomical variant that can lead to surgical misidentification, indicating the necessity for awareness in orthopedic practices for accurate diagnosis and treatment.*