Publications by authors named "Vikash Raj"

Musculoskeletal infection of pelvis can be confused with septic arthritis of the hip, irritable hip, sacroiliitis, and spondylodiscitis in the initial period. This study aimed to present the complete clinical picture of pelvic infective osteomyelitis (PIO) in children along with its natural course. Two researchers independently used PubMed and Scopus electronic databases for the literature review.

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The Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment is ideal for low- and middle-income countries since it is minimally invasive and easily implementable through non-surgeon providers. However, variables related to the socioeconomic status of the community, patient-related factors, treatment provider-related factors, and health system-related factors may influence the outcome of this deformity. These barriers need a two-pronged approach, a top-down (involvement at the policy level) as well as a bottom-up method (involvement at an individual level).

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the at-risk female population (pre- and post-menopausal), identify the risk factors for low bone mineral density (BMD) and assess the knowledge of the subjects regarding osteoporosis by Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT) in both the groups and to determine areas for early intervention in a predominantly rural and tribal area of Eastern India.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted in a predominant tribal and rural area of Eastern India. Females who were pre- and post-menopausal without a prior diagnosis of osteoporosis were included in the study.

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Background: Femoral derotation osteotomy is treatment of choice in intoeing gait secondary to cerebral palsy (CP).

Research Question: The aim of this study was to critically appraise the literature regarding the long-term outcomes of femoral derotation surgery in CP.

Methods: Electronic databases of PubMed and Scopus was used for the literature review by two researchers independently (SB, SC).

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Purpose: Patient education is one of the important components of reducing the morbidity of osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to validate the Hindi version of the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT-H) among a hospital-based sample in the age group of 18-44 years of age.

Methods: The study was conducted in two phases - translation and adaption of the OKAT in Hindi followed by its validation.

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Lung diseases represent a significant global health threat, impacting both well-being and mortality rates. Diagnostic procedures such as Computed Tomography (CT) scans and X-ray imaging play a pivotal role in identifying these conditions. X-rays, due to their easy accessibility and affordability, serve as a convenient and cost-effective option for diagnosing lung diseases.

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 The aim of this study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of the articles published on posterior instrumentation of cervical spine and to study the general publishing trends over the years in this topic in terms of journals, authors, topics, keywords, collaborating countries, etc.  Articles were searched on the web of science using appropriate keywords. A bibliometric analysis was performed using Bibliometrix R package  A total of 1,953 studies were identified between 1991 and 2023 including 1,782 articles and 171 reviews from 198 sources.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) driven solutions have the potential to significantly impact individuals with disabilities by providing assistance in their daily activities and facilitating the acquisition of new abilities. The utilisation of AI technology in assisting individuals with disabilities has novel prospects for enhancing accessibility, fostering inclusivity throughout society, and enabling autonomous living, which would otherwise pose considerable challenges or remain unattainable. As the field of AI continues to progress, it holds the potential to facilitate the development of increasingly sophisticated and groundbreaking approaches to tackle the multifaceted obstacles encountered by individuals with disabilities.

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  • Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus often experience poor sleep quality, which negatively impacts their overall quality of life due to physiological imbalances and other sleep disorders.
  • The study assessed sleep quality in 192 type 2 DM patients at a hospital in West Bengal using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, focusing on various demographic factors.
  • Results showed that a significant number (110 out of 192) had poor sleep quality, particularly among younger patients, females, and those with poorly controlled diabetes, indicating the need for better sleep management in diabetes care.*
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Road traffic injuries remain one of the common and leading causes of death among children and adolescents till the age of 19 years. Road safety is important for children since their physical activity, active travel, independence and development are largely affected by it. Solutions for road safety with benefits for people as well as an economy exist which should be implemented effectively and efficiently.

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Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the need and feasibility of conducting prospective research on the epidemiological factors of bone mineral density (BMD) in the at-risk population in a rural and tribal-dominated area based on a screening test.

Methods: This community-based retrospective cross-sectional study was based on data from the medical records from July 2021 to September 2021 at community camps organized in a rural area of Deoghar district of Jharkhand, India, and the at-risk patients who had undergone ultrasound-based BMD measurement were included in this study.

Results: The mean age of the patients (N = 216) was 68.

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The aim of this review is to conduct an analysis of existing literature on outcomes of application of various methods of joint decompression in management of septic arthritis of the hip in children. A search of literature in PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar was conducted for identification of studies reporting on the outcomes of intervention for septic arthritis of the hip in children. Of the 17 articles selected, four were comparative studies; two of these were randomized controlled trials while the rest were single arm studies.

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