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View article: Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study
Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study Open
Objectives To examine anatomical variants of meniscal root insertions among asymptomatic individuals using high-resolution 7-T MRI. Materials and methods This prospective study, approved by the local ethics committee, involved 57 knees fro…
View article: Conus medullaris and cauda equina syndrome as complications of non-imaging guided epidural steroid injection: two case reports with comprehensive interdisciplinary work-up
Conus medullaris and cauda equina syndrome as complications of non-imaging guided epidural steroid injection: two case reports with comprehensive interdisciplinary work-up Open
Introduction Epidural steroid injection (ESI) is commonly performed in the outpatient setting for relieving lumbosacral radicular pain, i.e., sciatica. Neurological and neuro-urological adverse events are rare but devastating when occurrin…
View article: Influence of Different Transposon Families on Genomic Stability of <scp> <i>Shewanella oneidensis</i> MR1 </scp>
Influence of Different Transposon Families on Genomic Stability of <span> <i>Shewanella oneidensis</i> MR1 </span> Open
Shewanella oneidensis , recognised as an important model organism for exoelectrogenic electron transport, has been extensively studied for its potential applications in bioelectrochemical systems. To date, the activity of transposable elem…
View article: Bildgebung des vorderen Kreuzbands und der anterolateralen Rotationsinstabilität des Kniegelenks
Bildgebung des vorderen Kreuzbands und der anterolateralen Rotationsinstabilität des Kniegelenks Open
Zusammenfassung Das vordere Kreuzband (VKB) ist essenziell für die Stabilität des Kniegelenks. Die VKB-Ruptur stellt eine der häufigsten Sportverletzungen dar, mit einer hohen Inzidenz besonders bei Sportarten, die Drehbewegungen und abrup…
View article: AI-Based Measurement of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis on MRI
AI-Based Measurement of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis on MRI Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to clinically validate a fully automated AI model for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–based quantifications of lumbar spinal canal stenosis. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included lumb…
View article: Data-driven Assessment of the DER Flexibility Impact on the LV Grid Management
Data-driven Assessment of the DER Flexibility Impact on the LV Grid Management Open
<p>Low voltage (LV) grids face a challenge of effectively managing the growing presence of new loads like electric vehicles and heat pumps, along with the equally growing installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels. This paper descri…
View article: Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Dynamics as a Bedside Test in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury to Assess Surgical Spinal Cord Decompression: Safety, Feasibility, and Proof-of-Concept
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Dynamics as a Bedside Test in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury to Assess Surgical Spinal Cord Decompression: Safety, Feasibility, and Proof-of-Concept Open
Background Sufficient and timely spinal cord decompression is a critical surgical objective for neurological recovery in spinal cord injury (SCI). Residual cord compression may be associated with disturbed cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSF…
View article: Performance of a deep convolutional neural network for MRI-based vertebral body measurements and insufficiency fracture detection
Performance of a deep convolutional neural network for MRI-based vertebral body measurements and insufficiency fracture detection Open
View article: Extent of posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fracture correlates with anterolateral complex injury and has an impact on functional outcome after ACL reconstruction
Extent of posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fracture correlates with anterolateral complex injury and has an impact on functional outcome after ACL reconstruction Open
Purpose The impact of posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fractures (TPIF) on posttraumatic knee stability in the setting of primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is unknown. The main objective was to determine whether increase…
View article: Fixed Subluxation of the Distal Radioulnar Joint following Malunion of the Ulnar Styloid Process
Fixed Subluxation of the Distal Radioulnar Joint following Malunion of the Ulnar Styloid Process Open
Purpose Recent literature on significance and treatment of ulnar styloid fractures suggest that the ulnar styloid is not the central problem but the radioulnar ligaments and their impact on joint stability. However, specifically displaced …
View article: Bone marrow edema of the medioplantar talar head is associated with severe ligamentous injury in ankle sprain
Bone marrow edema of the medioplantar talar head is associated with severe ligamentous injury in ankle sprain Open
Purpose To investigate the predictive value of talar head edema (THE) in acute ankle sprain for the presence of concomitant ligament injuries. Methods This retrospective study was approved by the ethics committee and informed consent was o…
View article: Tibial internal rotation in combined anterior cruciate ligament and high-grade anterolateral ligament injury and its influence on ACL length
Tibial internal rotation in combined anterior cruciate ligament and high-grade anterolateral ligament injury and its influence on ACL length Open
View article: Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of cervical foraminal stenosis: comparison of 3D T2 SPACE with sagittal oblique 2D T2 TSE
Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of cervical foraminal stenosis: comparison of 3D T2 SPACE with sagittal oblique 2D T2 TSE Open
View article: Three-dimensional analysis for quantification of knee joint space width with weight-bearing CT: comparison with non-weight-bearing CT and weight-bearing radiography
Three-dimensional analysis for quantification of knee joint space width with weight-bearing CT: comparison with non-weight-bearing CT and weight-bearing radiography Open
Combining WB-CT with 3D-based assessment allows detailed quantification of the femorotibial joint space and the effect of knee alignment on JSW. WB-CT demonstrates significantly more bone-on-bone appositions, which are underestimated or ev…
View article: External snapping hip syndrome is associated with an increased femoral offset
External snapping hip syndrome is associated with an increased femoral offset Open
View article: Artificial intelligence for MRI diagnosis of joints: a scoping review of the current state-of-the-art of deep learning-based approaches
Artificial intelligence for MRI diagnosis of joints: a scoping review of the current state-of-the-art of deep learning-based approaches Open
View article: Superior humeral head migration might be a radiological aid in diagnosing patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Superior humeral head migration might be a radiological aid in diagnosing patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder Open
View article: CT-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection for discogenic lumbar radiculopathy: influence of contrast dispersion and radiologist’s experience on clinical outcome
CT-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection for discogenic lumbar radiculopathy: influence of contrast dispersion and radiologist’s experience on clinical outcome Open
Objective To investigate the impact of contrast dispersion pattern/location during lumbar CT-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) and experience of the performing radiologist on therapeutic outcome. Materials and method…
View article: Pelvic bone CT: can tin-filtered ultra-low-dose CT and virtual radiographs be used as alternative for standard CT and digital radiographs?
Pelvic bone CT: can tin-filtered ultra-low-dose CT and virtual radiographs be used as alternative for standard CT and digital radiographs? Open
View article: Posttraumatic Carpal Instability Nondissociative
Posttraumatic Carpal Instability Nondissociative Open
Background Posttraumatic midcarpal instability nondissociative (CIND) is an exceptional rare condition, therefore the outcome after different treatment options remains unknown. Questions The purpose of this study was to investigate the dif…
View article: Impact of 30 years’ high-level rock climbing on the shoulder: an magnetic resonance imaging study of 31 climbers
Impact of 30 years’ high-level rock climbing on the shoulder: an magnetic resonance imaging study of 31 climbers Open
View article: Osseous defect of the anteroinferior femoral head: is it associated with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?
Osseous defect of the anteroinferior femoral head: is it associated with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)? Open
View article: Impact of stem design and cementation on postoperative femoral antetorsion in 227 patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Impact of stem design and cementation on postoperative femoral antetorsion in 227 patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA) Open
Objective In total hip arthroplasty (THA), surgeons attempt to achieve a physiological antetorsion. However, postoperative antetorsion of the femoral stem is known to show large variabilities. The purpose of this study was to assess whethe…
View article: Correction to: Deep convolutional neural network-based detection of meniscus tears: comparison with radiologists and surgery as standard of reference
Correction to: Deep convolutional neural network-based detection of meniscus tears: comparison with radiologists and surgery as standard of reference Open
View article: Sternoclavicular joint injections and their predictive value for the outcome of surgery
Sternoclavicular joint injections and their predictive value for the outcome of surgery Open
Background Sternoclavicular joint injections are one of the first-line treatment options for painful non-infectious pathologies of the sternoclavicular joint; however, their long-term effects and predictive value in decision-making for sur…
View article: Deep convolutional neural network-based detection of meniscus tears: comparison with radiologists and surgery as standard of reference
Deep convolutional neural network-based detection of meniscus tears: comparison with radiologists and surgery as standard of reference Open
Objective To clinically validate a fully automated deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) for detection of surgically proven meniscus tears. Materials and methods One hundred consecutive patients were retrospectively included, who underw…
View article: Deep Convolutional Neural Network–Based Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
Deep Convolutional Neural Network–Based Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to clinically validate a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) for the detection of surgically proven anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in a large patient cohort and to analyze the effect of mag…
View article: Editorial Commentary: Is the Lateral Center-Edge Angle Sufficient for the Approximation of Acetabular Coverage?
Editorial Commentary: Is the Lateral Center-Edge Angle Sufficient for the Approximation of Acetabular Coverage? Open
View article: Improved Visualization of Juxtaprosthetic Tissue Using Metal Artifact Reduction Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Improved Visualization of Juxtaprosthetic Tissue Using Metal Artifact Reduction Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Objectives The purpose of this study was to identify an optimal imaging protocol for metal artifact reduced magnetic resonance imaging by application of different imaging and postprocessing parameters in compressed sensing slice-encoding f…
View article: Synthetic MRI of the Knee: Phantom Validation and Comparison with Conventional MRI
Synthetic MRI of the Knee: Phantom Validation and Comparison with Conventional MRI Open
Purpose To test the hypothesis that synthetic MRI of the knee generates accurate and repeatable quantitative maps and produces morphologic MR images with similar quality and detection rates of structural abnormalities than does conventiona…