Needs Assessment for Home Modification and Risk Factors for Home Unintentional Injuries in Post-total Knee Arthroplasty Patients.

Objectives: Home assessment and modification are crucial to prevent fall and fall-related injuries, especially in vulnerable subjects. This study assessed the need for home modifications and investigated risk factors associated with home injuries in post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients.

Methods: This study was conducted at the university hospital from July 2022 to July 2023.

Comprehensive multi-metric analysis of user experience and performance in adaptive and non-adaptive lower-limb exoskeletons.

Among control methods for robotic exoskeletons, biologically inspired control based on central pattern generators (CPGs) offer a promising approach to generate natural and robust walking patterns. Compared to other approaches, like model-based and machine learning-based control, the biologically inspired control provides robustness to perturbations, requires less computational power, and does not need system models or large learning datasets. While it has shown effectiveness, a comprehensive evaluation of its user experience is lacking.

Corrigendum to "Is ankle fracture related to low bone mineral density and subsequent fracture? A systematic review" [Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2020 6:151-159].

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The efficacy of pediatric elbow radiographic guidance in diagnosis of lateral humeral condyle fracture.

Although lateral humeral condyle fracture is common, the incidence of missed diagnosis is very high. Delayed and missed diagnosis led to significant morbidities and loss of functions. We designed a pediatric elbow radiographic guidance aiming to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.

Effect of knee bracing on clinical outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective randomised controlled study.

Objectives: While there is a consensus against bracing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the question of its potential benefits, especially in cases involving meniscus repair, as well as its routine use by the majority of clinicians, remains a topic of debate. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of bracing in relation to clinical scores after ACL reconstruction, regardless of meniscus surgery.

Methods: This randomised controlled study involved patients aged 15-55 years who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgery.

Which approach of total hip arthroplasty is the best efficacy and least complication?

Background: Total hip arthroplasty is as an effective intervention to relieve pain and improve hip function. Approaches of the hip have been exhaustively explored about pros and cons. The efficacy and the complications of hip approaches remains inconclusive.

The knee kinematic patterns and associated factors in healthy Thai adults.

Background: Reference values for normal knee kinematics were limited in Asian population and were influenced by race and other factors. This study was aimed to establish the reference values and identify the factors associated with knee kinematics in healthy Thai adults, aged 18-40 years.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between 2016 and 2020.

Limb occlusion pressure versus standard tourniquet inflation pressure in minor hand surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: In minor hand surgery, tourniquet is typically inflated to 250 mmHg. The pressure may be too high and cause unnecessary adverse effects. Limb occlusion pressure plus safety margin or recommended tourniquet pressure (RTP), has been reported as optimal pressure to provide bloodless field in limb surgeries.

Platelet-rich plasma injection for the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for ankle osteoarthritis (OA) treatment showed contradictory results. This review was aimed to pool individual studies which assessed the efficacy of PRP for ankle OA treatment.

Methods: This study was conducted following the preferred report items of systematic review and meta-analysis guideline.

Deep vein thrombosis screening in pediatric orthopedic patients.

Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an important clinical condition that leads to subsequent morbidity and mortality in children, particularly those who involved operative procedures. The preoperative assessment for DVT in children may vary among different population risk factors and types of surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the screening methods for DVT in pediatric orthopedic patients.

The preferable shoulder position can isolate supraspinatus activity superior to the classic empty can test: an electromyographic study.

Background: Supraspinatus (SSP) strength tests are an important shoulder examination tool for clinical evaluations of patients with a suspected SSP tear. While the empty can (EC) test is widely used to diagnose SSP dysfunction, the test cannot selectively activate SSP activity. The aim of this study was to access the electromyographic (EMG) activity within SSP, deltoid, and surrounding periscapular muscles after resisted abduction force to determine which shoulder position helps best isolate SSP from deltoid activity.

The efficacy of gait rehabilitations for the treatment of incomplete spinal cord injury: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: Recent pieces of evidence about the efficacy of gait rehabilitation for incomplete spinal cord injury remain unclear. We aimed to estimate the treatment effect and find the best gait rehabilitation to regain velocity, distance, and Walking Index Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI) among incomplete spinal cord injury patients.

Method: PubMed and Scopus databases were searched from inception to October 2022.

Long-term outcomes of anti-thyroid drug treatment in childhood-onset Graves' disease.

Objective: Outcomes of childhood-onset Graves' disease (GD) and suggested duration of anti-thyroid drug (ATD) therapy have been controversial. This study aimed to determine long-term outcomes following ATD therapy, including remission and relapse rates.

Design, Patients And Measurements: A retrospective study of 265 paediatric patients with GD who were initially treated with ATD was conducted.

Factors for selective ultrasound screening in newborns with developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH.

Background: Hip ultrasound screening for DDH provides better sensitivity compared to physical examination. Due to a lower prevalence and limited resources, selective hip ultrasound in newborns at risk could be considered a proper screening protocol in Thailand and Asian countries.

Objective: This study was aimed to evaluate risk factors and define criteria for selective screening.

Efficacy of conservative treatment for spastic cerebral palsy children with equinus gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Comparisons between various conservative managements of spastic equinus deformity in cerebral palsy demonstrated limited evidences, to evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment among cerebral palsy children with spastic equinus foot regarding gait and ankle motion.

Methods: Studies were identified from PubMed and Scopus up to February 2022. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trial (RCT), conducted in spastic cerebral palsy children with equinus deformity, aged less than 18 years, compared any conservative treatments (Botulinum toxin A; BoNT-A, casting, physical therapy, and orthosis), and evaluated gait improvement (Physician Rating Scale or Video Gait Analysis), Observational Gait Scale, Clinical Gait Assessment Score, ankle dorsiflexion (ankle dorsiflexion at initial contact, and passive ankle dorsiflexion), or Gross Motor Function Measure.

The ankle kinematic reference of normal gait pattern in Thai adults.

Objective: This study was aimed to establish the reference values of ankle kinematics and factors associated with ankle kinematics of healthy Thai adults.

Methods: A prospective cohort was conducted among healthy volunteers aged between 18 and 40 years and evaluated gait analysis between 2016 and 2020. After applying the modified Halen Hayes marker set, participants were assigned to walk 8-10 rounds with their preferred speed.

Comparison of outcome between operative treatment and constraint-induced movement therapy for forearm and wrist deformities in cerebral palsy. A randomized controlled trial.

Several treatment strategies for upper extremity deformities in cerebral palsy have been studied for their effectiveness in terms of function and quality of life. There are a few comparative studies between nonoperative and operative management for upper extremity deformities. This study aimed to compare the outcomes between conservative methods using constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and operative methods using pronator teres rerouting, flexor carpi ulnaris transfer to extensor carpi radialis brevis (FCU transfer to ECRB) and fractional lengthening in cerebral palsy patients with forearm pronation and wrist flexion contracture.

Validation of the height-width measurement in Perthes disease among interpreters of different experience levels.

The epiphyseal height and metaphyseal width ratio estimated lateral pillar involvement with limited generalizability among various interpreters. The aim of the study was to evaluate the reliability and the validity of height-width ratio measurement in Perthes disease among interpreters of different experience levels. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 2019 and 2020.

Fracture fixation versus hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: There are three common types of operative options for unstable intertrochanteric fracture (ITF), i.e. dynamic hip screw (DHS), proximal femoral nail (PFN), and bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA).

Is ankle fracture related to low bone mineral density and subsequent fracture? A systematic review.

Objectives: Ankle fractures are common in the elderly. However, their association with osteoporosis remains controversial. This systematic review aims to determine the relationship between ankle fracture and bone mineral density (BMD), and to investigate the risk of subsequent fractures after ankle fracture.

Network meta-analysis of management of trigger thumb in children.

To estimate and rank cure and recurrence rates between conservative and operative treatments for trigger thumb in children. A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed and Scopus. Eligible criteria were comparative studies included non-syndromic trigger thumbs, aged up to 10 years, reported at least 20 thumbs and followed up at least 12 months.

Effect of Multimodal Drugs Infiltration on Postoperative Pain in Split Laminectomy of Lumbar Spine: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Study Design: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial.

Objective: This study tested the effect of single-dose wound infiltration with multiple drugs for pain management after lumbar spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Patients undergoing spine surgery often experience severe pain especially in early postoperative period.

Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.

Background: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been proposed as a conservative treatment for insertional Achilles tendinopathy from limited evidence without placebo controls. Our objective was to assess the effectiveness of ESWT compared with sham controls in chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

Methods: A double-blind, randomized sham-controlled trial was conducted between 2016 and 2018.