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Disorders of the Spinal Cord

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Functional and Rehabilitative Outcomes of Patients Affected by Bone Cancer of the Upper Limb Treated with MUTARS Prosthesis: A Narrative Review.

Megaprostheses are well-known, reliable, and effective reconstruction prostheses used in oncologic surgery for limb salvage in patients affected by primary or metastatic bone tumors. Rehabilitation plays a major role after MUTARS replacement, with the aim of improving function after surgery and maintaining the highest possible quality of life. Only a few studies have been published about the use of megaprostheses for the upper limb. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the results of functional and rehabilitative outcomes of patients affected by bone primary or metastatic bone cance

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External validation of the Bayesian Estimated Tools for Survival (BETS) models in patients with surgically treated skeletal metastases.

BackgroundWe recently developed two Bayesian networks, referred to as the Bayesian-Estimated Tools for Survival (BETS) models, capable of estimating the likelihood of survival at 3 and 12 months following surgery for patients with operable skeletal metastases (BETS-3 and BETS-12, respectively). In this study, we attempted to externally validate the BETS-3 and BETS-12 models using an independent, international dataset.MethodsData were collected from the Scandinavian Skeletal Metastasis Registry for patients with extremity skeletal metastases surgically treated at eight major Scandinavian referr

Ангиография оптической согласованности — полезное средство для отличия первичного феномена Рейно от системного склероза и/или очень ранней болезни системного склероза.

Цель этого межсекторального исследования заключалась в сопоставлении результатов оптической ангиографии, полученной пациентами, с первичным явлением Рейно (PRP; n = 22), очень раннее заболевание системного склероза (VEDOS; n = 19), и системный склероз (SSc; 25 пациентов с ограниченным количеством SSc (lcSSc) и 13 - пациентов с диффузным резиновым SSc (dcSSc)). Целые, парафовиальные и перифовенные поверхностные капиллярные сплексы (ПХФ) плотность судна (ДГ), глубокие капиллярные сплетения VD и целые, внутренние и перипапольные VD были значительно выше в группе ПРП (p) < 0.001). В группе IcSSc п

The IlluminOss® photodynamic bone stabilization system for pathological osteolyses and fractures of the humerus: indications, advantages and limits in a series of 12 patients at 24 months of minimum follow-up.

BACKGROUND: Locked titanium nails are considered the reference treatment for metastatic bone lesions of the humerus in patients with aggressive histotypes, high risk of fracture or when estimated survival is lower than 6 months.Nevertheless, they are responsible for CT and MRI artifacts which interfere with postoperative radiotherapy and follow-up.The IlluminOss® is an intramedullary stabilization system which is introduced inside the humeral canal in a deflated state, and is then distended with a monomer which hardens after exposure to blue light,stabilizing the segment; it does not cause art

The Role of Minimal Access Surgery in the Treatment of Spinal Metastatic Tumors.

Study designLiterature review.ObjectiveTo provide an overview of the recent advances in minimal access surgery (MAS) for spinal metastases.MethodsLiterature review.ResultsExperience gained from MAS in the trauma, degenerative and deformity settings has paved the road for MAS techniques for spinal cancer. Current MAS techniques for the treatment of spinal metastases include percutaneous instrumentation, mini-open approaches for decompression and tumor resection with or without tubular/expandable retractors and thoracoscopy/endoscopy. Cancer care requires a multidisciplinary effort and adherence

A Monocentric Analysis of Implantable Ports in Cancer Treatment: Five-Year Efficacy and Safety Evaluation.

BACKGROUND: Daily clinical practice requires repeated and prolonged venous access for delivering chemotherapy, antibiotics, antivirals, parenteral nutrition, or blood transfusions. This study aimed to investigate the performance and the safety of totally implantable vascular access devices (TIVADs) over a 5-year follow-up period through a standardized well-trained surgical technique and patient management under local anesthesia. METHODS: In a retrospective, observational, and monocentric study, 70 patients receiving POLYSITE® TIVADs for chemotherapy were included. The safety endpoints focused

Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) refers to the condition where the maxillary or mandibular bone becomes exposed and necrotic as a result of bisphosphonate therapy. The number of patients on bisphosphonates is increasing and so are the MRONJ cases. Since the initial data were published in the early 2000s, research into MRONJ has expanded significantly to enhance the understanding of this emerging condition. Various treatment options are available, but none have been established as the definitive "gold standard" for managing this disease. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) is one

A multidisciplinary bone metastases clinic at Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre - A review of the experience from 1999 to 2005.

Our objective in this study was to review the experience of a one-stop multidisciplinary bone metastases clinic (BMC) that offers a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer patients with bone metastases in a tertiary cancer centre. Patients with symptomatic bone metastases were referred to BMC and assessed by a team of specialists in various disciplines - interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, palliative medicine, and radiation oncology. At initial consultation, patient demographics, reasons for referral, and case disposition were recorded. From January 1999 to Febru

Combined Microwave Ablation and Osteosynthesis for Long Bone Metastases.

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) in combination with open surgery nail positioning for the treatment of fractures or impending fractures of long bone metastases. Material and Methods: Eleven patients (four men, seven women) with painful bone metastases of the humerus, femur or tibia with non-displaced fractures (one case) or impending fractures (10 cases) underwent open MWA in combination with osteosynthesis by locked nail positioning. Pain intensity was measured using a VAS score before and af

Indwelling time of peripherally inserted central catheters and incidence of bloodstream infections in haematology patients: a cohort study.

BackgroundWe aimed to assess whether longer indwelling time of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) increases risk of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in haematology patients.MethodsMulticentre retrospective cohort study among haematology patients receiving PICCs between 2013 and 2015. Occurrence of CLABSI based on CDC definitions was assessed. We calculated incidence rates, determined risk factors for CLABSI and used Poisson regression models to assess the risk of developing CLABSI as a function of PICC dwell time. We compared diagnoses and treatment character

Current Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression and Its Postintervention Care: A Comprehensive Review.

Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a serious oncological emergency that can result in neurological impairment and significant pain. It is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and a decrease in quality of life. This review reviews the current literature concerning diagnosis, guidelines, timely intervention, and management options in oncology patients with MSCC. A literature search of PubMed using relevant keywords and MeSH terms yielded 604 articles. Of these, 31 studies met the predefined inclusion criteria and were selected for detailed data extraction and synthesis into a narr

Протеиновый ингибитор смягчает белку в мышах Lmx1b с дисфункциональной доменой LIM.

Мутации в коэффициенте транскрипции LMX1B были определены в качестве причины синдрома автосомали-доминантного заболевания гвозди-пареллы. Он проявляется в небольших или отсутствующих пателле и диспластике или в отсутствии пальцев и ногтей, но прогноз пациентов определяется появлением почечных симптомов из-за дисфункциональных подоцитов. Патогенетические механизмы, ведущие к повреждению подоцита, и их связь с конкретными мутациями в гене LMX1B не понимаются, что препятствует разработке конкретных терапевтических стратегий. Здесь мы идентифицируем патогенетический механизм, затрагивающий многих

Fracture Risk of Long Bone Metastases: A Review of Current and New Decision-Making Tools for Prophylactic Surgery.

Long bone pathological fractures very much reflect bone metastases morbidity in many types of cancer. Bearing in mind that they not only compromise patient function but also survival, identifying impending fractures before the actual event is one of the main concerns for tumor boards. Indeed, timely prophylactic surgery has been demonstrated to increase patient quality of life as well as survival. However, early surgery for long bone metastases remains controversial as the current fracture risk assessment tools lack accuracy. This review first focuses on the gold standard Mirels rating system.

A comprehensive review on pain: Model, target, therapy, and prospect (Review).

Pain serves as both a protective physiological response essential for species survival and a global health issue affecting human well‑being and societal development. The present review systematically summarized and analyzed the research progresses on pain through a multidimensional analytical framework encompassing animal models, molecular targets, therapeutic approaches and future prospects. In animal modeling, neuropathic pain paradigms have evolved from traditional mechanical compression to composite models that combine dynamic displacement and chemical stimulation. Cancer‑induced pain mode

Налтрексон для острого управления навязчивыми сексуальными и одержимыми симптомами у пациента с неевроразвитым расстройством.

Навязчивое сексуальное расстройство (CSBD) характеризуется постоянной сложностью контроля за сексуальными желаниями и поведением, связанным с явными расстройствами или расстройствами. Данные, основанные на населении, свидетельствуют о том, что ~8.6% , взрослых американцев испытывают трудности, связанные с борьбой с сексуальными желаниями, чувствами и поведением, в то время как крупные международные исследования в области скрининга показывают, что ~5% ОСББ может подвергаться высокому риску, однако лишь меньшинство обращается за лечением. Диагностическая классификация по-прежнему сопряжена с тру

Exploring the Efficacy of Combining Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation or Microwave Ablation with Vertebroplasty for Pain Control and Disease Management in Metastatic Bone Disease-A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Interventional radiology techniques have become pivotal in recent years in managing metastatic bone disease, which frequently results in skeletal complications such as fractures and severe pain. Thermoablative methods like radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA), when combined with vertebroplasty (VP), are proving increasingly beneficial for these patients. METHODS: The search was independently conducted by two radiologists on MEDLINE databases, using specified strings up to April 2024. Methodological quality was assessed using PRISMA guidelines. Studies meeting

2023 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Montréal, Canada, 19 March–April 1 2023: Posters

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Advances in the mechanism and therapies of achondroplasia.

Achondroplasia (ACH), is the prevailing type of genetic dwarfism in humans, caused by mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) that are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. FGFR3 is mainly expressed in condensed mesenchyme, chondrocytes, and mature osteoblasts and osteoclasts, in which it regulates the formation, development, growth, and remodeling of the skeletal system. Mutations in FGFR3 causing ACH result in enhanced FGFR3 signaling through combined mechanisms including enhancing FGF dimerization and tyrosine kinase activity and stabilizing FGF receptors. In ACH, supp

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… During surgical limb lengthening, the cortical long bones are cut through the osteotomy, and external fixators are subsequently positioned both proximal and distal to the osteotomy site. …