Tears
View article: Proof of concept of meniscus reconstruction and tear simulation via subtractive segmentation and bi-planar MRI integration
Proof of concept of meniscus reconstruction and tear simulation via subtractive segmentation and bi-planar MRI integration Open
Objective: To develop and validate a high-fidelity magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the meniscus for improved tears characterization and quantification. Methods: A subtractive segmentation alg…
View article: Association between lid margin collarettes and dry eye disease severity in the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study
Association between lid margin collarettes and dry eye disease severity in the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study Open
Background/objectives Lid margin collarettes are a distinct clinical finding and their association with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye symptoms and signs remains uncertain. We leverage the large cohort of subjects in the Dry…
View article: Polypropylene Mesh Reinforcement Does Not Improve Acute Biomechanical Properties in Superior Capsular Reconstruction: An Ovine Model Study
Polypropylene Mesh Reinforcement Does Not Improve Acute Biomechanical Properties in Superior Capsular Reconstruction: An Ovine Model Study Open
Background Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) is a treatment option for irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs), but graft failure remains a significant limitation. While fascia (FA) grafts are commonly utilized, their postoperative out…
View article: Pediatric dry eye: A hospital-based study
Pediatric dry eye: A hospital-based study Open
Purpose: To assess the hospital-based prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) among children aged 4 to 18 years and to identify associated risk factors. Methods: A prospective observational case series was conducted at a tertiary care center. …
View article: Single-bundle versus double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in clinical and functional outcomes: an umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
Single-bundle versus double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in clinical and functional outcomes: an umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis Open
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common injuries, that often lead to long-term knee instability and complications. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can be performed using either single-bundle (SB) or double-b…
View article: 059 Tear Fluid Indirect Immunofluorescence for Assessing Disease Activity in Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: First Report of a Novel Diagnostic Method
059 Tear Fluid Indirect Immunofluorescence for Assessing Disease Activity in Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: First Report of a Novel Diagnostic Method Open
View article: Epidemiological Trends and Age-Related Outcomes in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A U.S. Nationwide Inpatient Analysis of 9692 Patients
Epidemiological Trends and Age-Related Outcomes in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A U.S. Nationwide Inpatient Analysis of 9692 Patients Open
Background/Objectives: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is increasingly common, but large-scale studies on age-related differences in outcomes are limited. This study aims to evaluate epidemiological trends, clinical indications,…
View article: Comparison between functional outcomes of aperture fixation and suspensory fixation on the tibial side in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction patients: A randomized control trial
Comparison between functional outcomes of aperture fixation and suspensory fixation on the tibial side in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction patients: A randomized control trial Open
Objectives: The objective was to compare the functional outcomes and pain trajectories associated with aperture (BIOSCREW) versus suspensory (T-BUTTON) tibial fixation in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Materi…
View article: Relationship between Tear Meniscus Parameters and Nasal Anatomy: Does Nasal Septum Deviation Affect Tear Parameters?
Relationship between Tear Meniscus Parameters and Nasal Anatomy: Does Nasal Septum Deviation Affect Tear Parameters? Open
Purpose: To investigate whether nasal anatomical alterations associated with nasal septum deviation (NSD) contribute to early functional impairment in the lacrimal drainage system, potentially indicating subclinical stages of primary acqui…
View article: Ocular involvement in Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: A review of current management and changing trends
Ocular involvement in Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: A review of current management and changing trends Open
Among the mucosal involvement in Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), the eye is a significant component. Severe complications may result in vision impairment and, in extreme cases, the loss of the globe. Therefore, it is essential that ocular …
View article: Herpes Zoster Ophtalmicus : A case report
Herpes Zoster Ophtalmicus : A case report Open
Herpes zoster is infectious disease caused by reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus. Herpes zoster oftalmicus (HZO) will presented moderate to severe eye problem and visual loss. HZO resulting trigeminal nerve-related effect such u…
View article: Skin tears in older adults people receiving home care
Skin tears in older adults people receiving home care Open
View article: Pelvic and urinary system disorders following delivery
Pelvic and urinary system disorders following delivery Open
Aim. To investigate pelvic and urodynamic disorders in women after spontaneous vaginal delivery complicated by perineal trauma. Materials and methods. The study included 200 women of reproductive age (18–35 years): the main group comprised…
View article: Arthroscopic All-Suture Anchor Repair of Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears Without a Posteromedial Portal: Clinical Improvement and Healing Despite Persistent Extrusion
Arthroscopic All-Suture Anchor Repair of Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears Without a Posteromedial Portal: Clinical Improvement and Healing Despite Persistent Extrusion Open
Background: It is known that meniscus root tears affect the biomechanics of the knee in a way that is equivalent to a total meniscectomy. Therefore, repair is increasingly favored for meniscal root tears. In our study, we aimed to investig…
View article: A commentary on “Outcome comparison of arthroscopic latissimus dorsi tendon transfer and muscle advancement for irreparable rotator cuff tear: a systematic review”
A commentary on “Outcome comparison of arthroscopic latissimus dorsi tendon transfer and muscle advancement for irreparable rotator cuff tear: a systematic review” Open
View article: Arm positions with increased risk of subscapularis external impingement at the subcoracoid arch
Arm positions with increased risk of subscapularis external impingement at the subcoracoid arch Open
Background: A cadaveric biomechanical study was used to analyze arm positions that could lead to increased risk of subscapularis tears due to subcoracoid impingement.Methods: Six cadaveric shoulders (two male, four female; mean age, 68.4±2…
View article: Corticosteroid infiltration in partial distal biceps ruptures
Corticosteroid infiltration in partial distal biceps ruptures Open
Background: Little is known about the potential negative or positive effects of peritendinous infiltration with corticosteroids in the non-surgical treatment of partial distal biceps tendon tears. Peritendinous fluid, synovitis, and bursit…
View article: Return to sport after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: epidemiology and prognostic factors in a Swiss multicentre cohort
Return to sport after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: epidemiology and prognostic factors in a Swiss multicentre cohort Open
Objectives To investigate patients’ sports activities prior to and after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) and to better understand the relationship between patient, injury and sport-specific factors and return to sport (RTS) after A…
View article: Descemet's membrane rupture associated with forceps delivery: A narrative review on diagnosis and management
Descemet's membrane rupture associated with forceps delivery: A narrative review on diagnosis and management Open
Neonatal corneal opacity (NCO) is an ophthalmologic emergency that severely threatens visual development. Among its causes, obstetric trauma, particularly from forceps delivery, remains a significant, though decreasing, etiology. This trau…
View article: A historical review: Surgical management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears
A historical review: Surgical management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears Open
Background Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) represent a complex clinical challenge, resulting in pain, pseudoparalysis, and functional disability. Over the past century, their surgical management has undergone significant ev…
View article: Association between eye washing and ocular symptoms of hay fever: a mobile app-based prospective cohort study in Japan
Association between eye washing and ocular symptoms of hay fever: a mobile app-based prospective cohort study in Japan Open
Large-scale analyses of the relationship between eyewash and hay fever symptoms after adjusting for factors associated with allergic symptoms have not yet been conducted. We aimed to evaluate the association between eyewash and ocular symp…
View article: Platelets in Dry Eye Disease: A Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications Derived from Platelets
Platelets in Dry Eye Disease: A Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications Derived from Platelets Open
Background: Platelets have conventionally been viewed as cellular fragments crucial for hemostasis; nonetheless, their extensive secretome of cytokines and growth factors has been increasingly acknowledged as a significant regulator of inf…
View article: Characterization of Peripheral Retinal Degenerations and Rhegmatogenous Lesions Using Ultra-Widefield Swept Source OCT Integrated with a Novel Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope
Characterization of Peripheral Retinal Degenerations and Rhegmatogenous Lesions Using Ultra-Widefield Swept Source OCT Integrated with a Novel Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope Open
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of ultra-widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) in characterizing peripheral retinal degenerations and rhegmatogenous lesions, and to…
View article: Effectiveness of Perineal Protection Devices in Reducing Birth-Related Perineal Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and GRADE Assessment
Effectiveness of Perineal Protection Devices in Reducing Birth-Related Perineal Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and GRADE Assessment Open
Background Perineal trauma during childbirth is a common complication with significant short- and long-term maternal consequences. Perineal protection devices (PPDs) have been developed as a potential preventive strategy, yet their clinica…
View article: Impact of smoking exposure on meibomian gland morphology and tear film stability: a cross-sectional study
Impact of smoking exposure on meibomian gland morphology and tear film stability: a cross-sectional study Open
Purpose To investigate the effects of smoking on the structure and function of the meibomian glands. Methods A total of 104 chronic smokers (with a smoking history of more than 5 years) and 44 healthy non-smokers were included. Based on sm…
View article: Return to Pre-Injury Performance, Not Just Return to Play: Quantifying NFL Athlete Recovery and Career Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction Using Fantasy Football Scores
Return to Pre-Injury Performance, Not Just Return to Play: Quantifying NFL Athlete Recovery and Career Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction Using Fantasy Football Scores Open
Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major cause of time lost in the National Football League (NFL). Return to play (RTP) is the traditional benchmark but primarily indicates whether and when an athlete competes again…
View article: Popliteomeniscal fascicles tear with lateral meniscus instability: arthroscopic all-inside technique with two-year follow-up
Popliteomeniscal fascicles tear with lateral meniscus instability: arthroscopic all-inside technique with two-year follow-up Open
Background The popliteomeniscal fascicles (PMFs) connect the lateral meniscus to the popliteal hiatus and provide stability to the lateral meniscus. A high percentage of knees with acute and chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), poster…
View article: Cyclosporine a in the treatment of dry eye disease: a narrative review
Cyclosporine a in the treatment of dry eye disease: a narrative review Open
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common chronic ocular surface disorder that significantly impacts quality of life. Its pathogenesis involves disruption of immune regulatory mechanisms and ocular surface inflammation, which mutually reinforce ea…
View article: EVALUATE THE RATE OF PRODUCTION OF TEARS IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM USING SCHIRMER STRIPS, A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
EVALUATE THE RATE OF PRODUCTION OF TEARS IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM USING SCHIRMER STRIPS, A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Open
View article: Model of ocular surface ion and water transport predicts efficacy of dry eye therapeutics targeting epithelial transport and tear fluid dynamics
Model of ocular surface ion and water transport predicts efficacy of dry eye therapeutics targeting epithelial transport and tear fluid dynamics Open
The composition and volume of tear fluid lining the ocular surface are governed by the rates of lacrimal gland secretion, tear film evaporation, nasolacrimal drainage, and epithelial ion and water transport. Tear fluid hyperosmolality and …