The objective of this study was to provide quantitative data on the insertion sites of the cruciate ligaments. In the first part of the study, we determined the shapes and sizes of the insertions of… (More)
PURPOSE
To determine whether sonography can be an alternative method to nerve conduction study (NCS) in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), by comparing sonography with nerve conduction… (More)
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American…
2012
BACKGROUND
Bisphosphonates can adversely affect fracture-healing because they inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption. It is unclear whether bisphosphonates can be initiated safely for patients who have… (More)
BACKGROUND
Psychologic distress contributes to symptom severity in patients with several musculoskeletal disorders. While numerous shoulder outcome instruments are used it is unclear whether and to… (More)
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American…
2008
BACKGROUND
Plate osteosynthesis is the most commonly used technique for the treatment of diaphyseal forearm fractures in adults. However, application of a plate can disrupt the periosteal blood… (More)
Wrist fracture is considered a typical initiating trauma for complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS I). However, few studies have comprehensively evaluated factors associated with the occurrence… (More)
The ultrastructural anatomy of collagen fibril diameters in the cruciate and meniscofemoral ligaments, from four young human cadaver knees (mean age, 20 years, range, 17-22 years) was studied using… (More)
In this retrospective study, we analysed the clinical features of neurilemoma when it is located in muscle. Twelve patients had an intramuscular neurilemoma as shown on magnetic resonance (MR) scans… (More)
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American…
2005
BACKGROUND
Idiopathic ulnar impaction syndrome can be defined as a degenerative condition of the ulnar aspect of the wrist in patients with congenital or dynamic positive ulnar variance without a… (More)
We retrospectively reviewed and compared the outcomes of 15 one-stage metatarsal lengthenings with intercalary bone graftings in 10 patients with those of nine metatarsal lengthenings by callotasis… (More)