Publications by authors named "T Tajika"
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- A study analyzed the forearms of 36 patients who underwent surgery for distal radial fractures using an anterior locking plate via the trans-flexor carpi radialis approach.
- Results showed that after the placement of the plate, the median nerve was positioned more radially (towards the thumb side) than on the healthy side, and exhibited signs of hypertrophy and flattening.
- The findings suggest that confirming the radial positioning of the median nerve with ultrasonography before removing the plate is essential to avoid potential nerve injuries.
Purpose: Distal radius fracture (DRF), sarcopenia, and malnutrition have been reported to be interrelated. However, there are few reports on the effects of sarcopenia and malnutrition on DRF patients' postoperative outcomes. This study examined the healthy-side grip strength and preoperative blood tests to determine the presence of possible sarcopenia (PS) and malnutrition in geriatric women with DRF and their impact on postoperative functional outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a disease in which the immune response elicited by heparin results in a state of hypercoagulability and platelet activation, leading to thrombocytopenia and thromboembolism. Gustilo-Anderson type IIIC open fractures of the extremities are defined as open fractures presenting with arterial injuries that require repair and result in treatment challenges and complications. The diagnosis of HIT can be difficult in patients with severe trauma with consumptive thrombocytopenia associated with heavy bleeding and the use of heparin after vascular anastomosis.
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- Hospital healthcare workers have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, but little is known about lateral epicondylitis (LE) specifically among them.
- A study involving 544 participants from a secondary emergency hospital diagnosed LE in about 5.5% of health workers using specific criteria including elbow pain and physical examinations.
- Key factors like age, occupation, and usage of personal devices were evaluated through questionnaires to understand their association with LE, but results indicated no significant differences in prevalence among staff.