Effectiveness of tailored interventions on quality of life in cancer survivors: A systematic review.

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to identify effective components and assess the statistical, practical, and clinical significance of tailored interventions for enhancing cancer survivors' quality of life.

Methods: Twenty-four clinical trials were selected based on search results from five databases. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2.

Results of arthroscopic lateral ligament repair according to the arthroscopic classification of anterior talofibular ligament remnants.

Background: This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiologic outcomes among grades according to the arthroscopic classification of chronic ATFL lesions after arthroscopic lateral ligament repair.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 135 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability who underwent arthroscopic lateral ligament repair at 3 institutions between 2018 and 2020. The patients were divided into four groups according to the arthroscopic classification of the ATFL remnants.

Is perioperative use of a combination of pregabalin and naproxen superior to naproxen only in reducing pain in ankle fractures? A prospective, randomized, multicenter study.

Purpose: To compare the analgesic efficacy, adverse effects, and long-term functional outcomes of perioperative naproxen alone versus naproxen with pregabalin for treating pain in ankle fractures.

Methods: This study included 70 patients who underwent operative fixation of rotatory ankle fractures. Group A received naproxen 500 mg only, and Group B received naproxen 500 mg with pregabalin 75 mg 2-hour before surgery and 12 hourly for 14 days thereafter.

Silent struggles to self-manage high blood pressure among deaf sign language users: a qualitative study.

Aims: Tailored self-management support of hypertension, considering language and communication, is important for minorities, specifically in the deaf community. However, little is known about the experiences of hypertension self-management in deaf individuals who use sign language. This study aimed to explore the factors and processes of self-management in deaf sign language users with hypertension.

Understanding health literacy of deaf persons with hypertension in South Korea: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Health literacy is strongly associated with health inequality among persons with deafness, and hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent chronic disease among persons with deafness in South Korea. Despite its importance, research regarding the health literacy levels of persons with deafness with HTN in South Korea is lacking. This study aimed to comprehensively assess the health literacy levels of persons with deafness with HTN in South Korea, including linguistic, functional, and internet health literacy.

Similarities and Differences of Interventions to Promote Physical and Psychological Health Between Prefrail and Frail Older Women: A Systematic Review.

The current review aimed to explore similarities and differences in the properties of interventions that promote physical and psychological health between prefrail and frail older women. Ten databases were searched for studies published from database inception to May 2023. Two Cochrane tools were used to assess the risk of bias in experimental and quasi-experimental studies.

Correlation of health-related quality of life for older adults with diabetes mellitus in South Korea: theoretical approach.

Background: While some studies have explored the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) in South Korea using a theoretical framework, these studies suffer sample-related limitations, as they focus only on a specific subgroup of older adults. To address this gap, this study aimed to investigate the predictors of HRQOL of older adults with DM in South Korea, using extensive national data and based on the theory of Health-Related Quality of Life in South Korean Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes (The HIKOD theory).

Methods: A secondary data analysis was conducted using data from 1,593 participants aged 65 years and older with DM sourced from the 2015-2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).

Health education interventions for individuals with hearing impairment: A systematic review.

Objectives: This study aims to systematically review health education interventions targeting individuals with hearing impairment.

Methods: A total of 18 studies were selected based on search results from five databases, and quality appraisal was conducted using an appropriate tool based on the study design. The extracted results were described using qualitative analysis.

Analysis of correlation between the consumption of beverages and the risk of radiographic knee osteoarthritis in Korean people: A cross-sectional study using the Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES V-1, 2).

The purposes were to analyze correlations between the frequency of beverage drinking (coffee, green tea, milk, and soft drinks) and the presence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in relation to sex. We performed this study using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KHANES V-1, 2). We examined data from 5503 subjects after exclusion.

Feasibility of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Rapid Detection of Methicillin-Susceptible and Methicillin-Resistant in Tissue Samples.

Background: To date, few studies have investigated the feasibility of the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for identifying pathogens in tissue samples. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of LAMP for the rapid detection of methicillin-susceptible or methicillin-resistant (MSSA or MRSA) in tissue samples, using a bead-beating DNA extraction method.

Methods: Twenty tissue samples infected with either MSSA (n = 10) or MRSA (n = 10) were obtained from patients who underwent orthopedic surgery for suspected musculoskeletal infection between December 2019 and September 2020.

The Influence of Ankle Position on Radiographic Diagnosis of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture.

No previous study has demonstrated the relationship between the ankle position and radiographic diagnosis of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of ankle position in the presence of diagnostic radiographic signs in acute Achilles tendon rupture. A retrospective review of 154 ankle lateral radiographs of acute Achilles tendon rupture was performed.

Clinical Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Eccentric Exercises for Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.

Metabolic syndrome is one factor known to contribute to the development of tendinopathies. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of eccentric calf-muscle exercise for treatment of chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy in patients with or without metabolic syndrome. Twenty-eight patients with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy and metabolic syndrome who performed eccentric calf-muscle exercise were retrospectively compared with 28 age- and sex-matched controls without metabolic syndrome.

Learning curve of the Krackow suture technique for the repair of Achilles tendon rupture.

Introduction: Knowledge on the learning curve for the repair of Achilles tendon rupture is limited. The aim of this study was to quantify the learning curve for the Krackow suture technique for the repair of Achilles tendon rupture and to identify the correlation between the cumulative volume of cases and clinical outcome measures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 226 cases of Achilles tendon repair using the Krackow suture technique were reviewed.

Arthroscopic All-Inside Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair with and without Inferior Extensor Retinacular Reinforcement: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Background: The utility of inferior extensor retinacular (IER) reinforcement for arthroscopic repair of a lateral ankle injury is debatable. We hypothesized that the outcomes would not differ significantly between arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair with and without IER reinforcement.

Methods: We prospectively randomized 73 patients who had arthroscopic all-inside ATFL repair into 2 groups: those who had IER reinforcement (37 patients) and those who had no IER reinforcement (36 patients).

Role of Ultrasound in Early Diagnosis of Stress Fracture: A Case Report of Bilateral Distal Fibular Stress Fracture in a Female Recreational Badminton Player.

A 34-year-old female recreational badminton player presented with left ankle pain 1 week after a recreational badminton game. She reported experiencing a similar pattern of pain in her right ankle 4 months before that had persisted for 3 months. On plain radiography, callus formation was evident on the right distal fibula, and a subtle lesion was observed on the left side.

Risk factors associated with failure of total ankle arthroplasty: a nationwide cohort study.

We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to identify the risk factors associated with failure of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). We included 2,914 subjects who underwent primary TAA between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2016, utilizing the database of the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Failure of TAA was defined as revision TAA or arthrodesis procedures.

Bone Defects After Surgery for Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures Spontaneously Improve Without Bone Grafting.

Background: Most intraarticular displaced calcaneal fractures are accompanied by bone defects after surgical treatment, but the concern about negative effects of bone defects has not been resolved yet owing to the few studies on this issue. Therefore, studies on volumetric changes in bone defects over time and the correlation between postoperative outcomes and residual bone defects will be helpful to address the controversy on the necessity of bone grafting in bone defects of calcaneal fractures.

Questions/purposes: (1) Do bone defects change in size in the first year after surgical treatment of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures? (2) Does the size of residual bone defects correlate with postoperative radiographic or clinical outcomes?

Methods: Between 2015 and 2019, 99 patients with displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures visited the investigators' institution, of whom 95 received surgical treatment.

Comparison of the intraoperative efficacy of the powered rasp and conventional burr in arthroscopic resection of anterior ankle osteophytes.

Background: The efficacy of the powered rasp, a new reciprocating motion device for arthroscopic resection of osteophytes, has not been verified. The aim of this study was to compare the intraoperative efficacy of the powered rasp in arthroscopic resection of anterior ankle osteophytes to that of the conventional burr.

Methods: A total of 49 consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic resection of anterior ankle osteophytes (26 patients with the conventional burr and 23 patients with the powered rasp) were retrospectively reviewed.

How accurately can surgeons perform angle manipulation? Quantitative assessment of the accuracy of manual angle manipulation of orthopedic surgery: a cadaver study.

Introduction: To date, only few studies have been performed on the accuracy of manual angle manipulation during orthopedic surgery. This cadaver study was aimed at quantitatively assessing the accuracy of manual angle manipulation performed by orthopedic surgeons according to their surgical experience and comparing it with manipulation performed with the assistance of a digital goniometer.

Materials And Methods: Six lower-leg specimens of fresh-frozen human cadavers were subjected to angle manipulation performed via Kirschner wire (K-wire) insertion.

Relationship between Hallux Valgus and Pes Planus in Adult Patients.

This study aimed to determine whether the degree of pes planus was associated with hallux valgus severity and hallux valgus surgery outcomes. A total of 122 feet were retrospectively analyzed after hallux valgus surgery. The hallux valgus angle, inter-metatarsal angle, lateral talo-first metatarsal angle, calcaneal pitch, and talonavicular coverage angle were measured.

Change in the weight-bearing line ratio of the ankle joint and ankle joint line orientation after knee arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy in patients with genu varum deformity.

Purpose: Several studies reported that excessive correction of severe genu varum deformity with total knee arthroplasty or high tibial osteotomy (HTO) could result in ankle joint pain and osteoarthritis progression. However, few studies have evaluated the change in the weight-bearing-line (WBL) ratio of the ankle joint after knee arthroplasty or HTO in patients with genu varum deformities. This study aimed to investigate the change in the WBL ratio of the ankle joint and ankle joint line orientation after knee arthroplasty or HTO in patients with genu varum deformities.

Comparison of Outcome of Deltoid Ligament Repair According to Location of Suture Anchors in Rotational Ankle Fracture.

Background: The suture anchors for the repair of deltoid ligament in rotational ankle fracture are inserted mostly into the medial malleolus, but sometimes are placed into the talus depending on the rupture site. This study sought to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of deltoid ligament repair according to using these 2 locations for suture anchor placement.

Methods: The cases of 131 patients (114 patients with suture anchors on the medial malleolus and 17 patients with suture anchors on the talus) who underwent deltoid ligament repair along with ankle fracture fixation were retrospectively reviewed.