Publications by authors named "Toshiya Nito"

Objectives: There are several surgical techniques for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). However, there have been no reports of endoscopically assisted transaxillary release of the anterior and middle scalene muscles (EATRS), leaving the first rib intact for TOS. We hypothesized that EATRS would achieve a good Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score.

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  • The case presented involved an unusual instance of radial longitudinal deficiency that didn't match existing classification systems, such as Blauth.
  • The patient had both thumbs underdeveloped and was missing both the index and middle fingers on the right hand.
  • After four surgical procedures over time, the patient reported high satisfaction and faced no major challenges in daily activities 25 years post-treatment.
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Objectives: We have hypothesized that an endoscopically assisted transaxillary approach in the zero position would be able to improve visualization and allow safe surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.

Methods: We performed surgery only for patients with certain objective findings, including blood flow disruption, low blood flow and accelerated blood flow in the subclavian artery demonstrated using Doppler sonography, narrowing of the scalene interval width between the anterior and middle interscalene muscles (interscalene base) or costoclavicular space demonstrated using Duplex ultrasonography or computed tomography angiography. The present study included 45 consecutive patients (50 limbs) who underwent endoscopic transaxillary first rib resection with scalenotomy and brachial plexus neurolysis.

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Background: Curly/underlapping toe involves flexion, adduction, and varus deformity of the interphalangeal joints. There are no previous reports showing the relationship between physical examination and X-ray findings among patients with curly toe deformity.

Methods: We investigated the clinical findings of 116 consecutive patients associated with 239 underlapping toes.

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Case: We performed computed tomography (CT)-assisted dorsal approach osteosynthesis for stress fractures of the hook of the hamate using the dorsal approach in 3 high school baseball players in the hybrid operating room. Bony union was observed in all patients on CT. All patients were able to play baseball without pain for at least 6 months after surgery.

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