Blood loss of total knee arthroplasty in osteoarthritis: an analysis of influential factors.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty is regarded as the most effective treatment for severe knee osteoarthritis. The influential factors of blood loss in total knee arthroplasty remain controversial. The study aims to explore the influential factors of blood loss in total knee arthroplasty comprehensively.

Effect of Mannitol plus Vitamins B in the management of patients with piriformis syndrome.

Background: Piriformis syndrome (PS) is an entrapment of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, or myofascial pain from the piriformis muscle.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Mannitol plus Vitamins B regime in the management of PS.

Methods: Twenty two patients were included in this study and received 250 ml of mannitol 20% intravenous infusion for 5 days + Vitamins B (vitamin B1 10 mg + vitamin B2 10 mg + vitamin B12 50 μg PO) for 6 weeks.

An evidence-based etiology study of synovial cyst of knee cruciate ligament: a real or pseudo-cyst.

Purpose: Synovial cyst of knee cruciate ligament (SCKCL) is a rare condition but can cause severe knee pain. The understanding of its etiology is relatively poor. This current study aimed to elucidate the pathogenesis of SCKCL based on a series of histo- and cytopathological examination.

Perioperative Blood Loss During Total Hip Arthroplasty Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Intraoperative blood loss is frequently an overarching concern during total hip arthroplasty (THA) for patients who have ankylosing spondylitis with hip involvement. However, the factors that affect blood loss have not been identified. The goal of this study was to investigate these factors among patients with ankylosing spondylitis.