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View article: Ethambutol optic neuropathy
Ethambutol optic neuropathy Open
Ethambutol is an antitubercular drug that is commonly used in the areas of the world that is endemic to tuberculosis. It is used in infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and some non-tuberculous infections caused by Mycobacterium…
View article: Movement-Evoked Pain and Temporal Summation in Individuals with Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cross-Sectional Study
Movement-Evoked Pain and Temporal Summation in Individuals with Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Musculoskeletal shoulder pain due to rotator cuff (RC) tears is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts function and quality of life. Understanding the underlying pain mechanisms, including movement-evoked pain (MEP) and pain faci…
View article: Movement-Evoked Pain and Temporal Summation in Individuals with Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cross-Sectional Study
Movement-Evoked Pain and Temporal Summation in Individuals with Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Research has highlighted the importance of assessing movement-evoked pain (MEP) to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and refine treatments in musculoskeletal pain. Rotator cuff (RC) tears are a common cause of shoulder pain, and these pa…
View article: The experience of chronic protracted mandibular dislocation treatment: manual vs. surgical reduction
The experience of chronic protracted mandibular dislocation treatment: manual vs. surgical reduction Open
Temporomandibular joint dislocation is a common challenge in dental care, but it can be promptly addressed through manual realignment, making it standard procedure in the realm of oral health. Nonetheless, effectively preventing and treati…
View article: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Investigating Vessel Density Changes Induced by Caffeine in Healthy Subjects
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Investigating Vessel Density Changes Induced by Caffeine in Healthy Subjects Open
Introduction: Caffeine, the most widely consumed psychoactive drug globally, has been associated with vascular changes in various organs, including the retina. Researchers have reported vascular constriction in the retina in response to ca…
View article: Functional Outcomes of Anatomic Single Bundle Primary ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Tendon (Without a Peroneal Tenodesis) Versus Hamstring Autografts.
Functional Outcomes of Anatomic Single Bundle Primary ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Tendon (Without a Peroneal Tenodesis) Versus Hamstring Autografts. Open
Peroneus longus tendon appears to be a better autograft choice than hamstrings for primary ACL reconstruction. Further, without a peroneal tenodesis, the functional outcomes of the donor ankle remained excellent.
View article: Heterotopic Ossification after Open Anchor Fixation of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion in a Multiligament Injury of the Knee: A Case Report
Heterotopic Ossification after Open Anchor Fixation of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion in a Multiligament Injury of the Knee: A Case Report Open
Introduction: Heterotopic ossifications (HO) are a well-recognized but infrequently encountered condition. In the lower limb, the literature commonly reports the formation of HO around the hip after surgeries. However, HO is uncommon aroun…
View article: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Dual Tibial Tunnel Double Sutures Knot-bump Fixation Technique for Acute Displaced Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fractures.
Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Dual Tibial Tunnel Double Sutures Knot-bump Fixation Technique for Acute Displaced Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fractures. Open
Arthroscopic dual tibial tunnel double suture knot bump technique for acute PCL avulsion fractures is a safe and reliable technique that restores the stability and function of the knee.
View article: Does application of abduction brace after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair improve blood flow around posterosuperior rotator cuff and repair site, affecting pain levels and clinical and structural outcomes? A pilot randomized controlled trial
Does application of abduction brace after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair improve blood flow around posterosuperior rotator cuff and repair site, affecting pain levels and clinical and structural outcomes? A pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Higher blood flow in and around the posterosuperior rotator cuff owing to an abducted shoulder position with an abduction brace in the first 6 weeks postoperatively fails to offer any advantage in terms of lower pain levels, better clinica…
View article: Renal Tubular Acidosis and Hypokalemic Paralysis as a First Presentation of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Renal Tubular Acidosis and Hypokalemic Paralysis as a First Presentation of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Open
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease with multisystem involvement and varying clinical presentation. We report the clinical course and outcome of a case who presented with repeated episodes of hypokalemia mimicking hypokalemic perio…
View article: An uncommon hip pain
An uncommon hip pain Open
A 55-year-old man with a medical history of hypertension and dyslipidaemia, presented to our Hip clinic with non-traumatic left hip pain of five months duration. The pain was insidious in onset and gradually progressive. The pain aggrava…
View article: Correlation of Physical Activity Level with Bone Mineral Density, Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Andbody Composition in Post-Menopausal Women
Correlation of Physical Activity Level with Bone Mineral Density, Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Andbody Composition in Post-Menopausal Women Open
Background: Due to the hormonal changes in postmenopausal women they are prone for many complications like increased CVD risk factors, osteoporosis, obesity, mood swings and urinary incontinence. Physical inactivity in postmenopausal women…
View article: Ulnar nerve injury due to lateral traction device during shoulder arthroscopy
Ulnar nerve injury due to lateral traction device during shoulder arthroscopy Open
Most of the nerve injuries reported during shoulder arthroscopy in a beach chair, or lateral position is related to inappropriate patient positioning or excess traction. The lateral decubitus position is more vulnerable for traction-relate…
View article: TOE SALVAGE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECURRENT CHONDROMYXOID FIBROMA
TOE SALVAGE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECURRENT CHONDROMYXOID FIBROMA Open
The treatment options for recurrent chondromyxoid fibroma of the toe range from total amputation to salvaging a functional toe. There is no globally accepted treatment protocol available for this tumour because of its rarer incidence and l…
View article: Rare Lytic Lesions of the Talus: A Diagnostic Challenge
Rare Lytic Lesions of the Talus: A Diagnostic Challenge Open
Patients presenting with prolonged ankle pain following trivial trauma should be clinically and radiologically investigated. We present two young adults with incidentally diagnosed lytic lesion of talus. They underwent extended curettage a…
View article: Systemic Melioidosis – uncommon cause of osteomyelitis in a non-endemic region
Systemic Melioidosis – uncommon cause of osteomyelitis in a non-endemic region Open
Melioidosis being tropical disease caused by soil saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei. We report a case in a farmer with cardiomyopathy and diabetes mellitus developed septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. Since south India is a non-endemic…
View article: A benign ancient schwannoma of the tibia nerve
A benign ancient schwannoma of the tibia nerve Open
A 46-year-old man, an engineer, presented with chronic left calf pain and tingling sensation in the foot for the past 2 years. There was no history of associated back pain and spine MRI study (performed elsewhere) was essentially normal. S…
View article: An annoyance from an anomalous OS
An annoyance from an anomalous OS Open
A 32-year-old man, a farmer, presented with chronic pain in his left foot of 9 years duration. There was no history of trauma. Pain was typically aggravated by walking in the fields (uneven ground) or after prolonged standing. Several orth…
View article: A familiar tumour, a common infection and an unforeseen affair
A familiar tumour, a common infection and an unforeseen affair Open
A 33-year-old man, a carpenter, presented with a non-traumatic dull aching pain of 4 months duration in the right groin. Clinical examination was unremarkable, except for tenderness over the posteromedial aspect of the groin. A pelvic radi…