Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve beneath the flexor retinaculum on the medial ankle. Several intrinsic or extrinsic factors may contribute to pain over the medial plantar aspect of the foot that is aggravated by activities. In the ...
Peripheral neuropathies, including entrapment or injury, are quite common and are encountered frequently. To ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for these conditions, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of peripheral nerve anatomy and assessment t...
Objective: The objective of this nationwide, long-term follow-up study was to explore the connection between congestive heart failure (CHF) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in Korea.
Methods: Patient information was collected from the Health Screen...
Objective: To clearly identify the symptoms of sciatica in patients with piriformis syndrome, we retrospectively reviewed patients whose symptoms significantly improved over long-term postoperative follow-up.
Methods: Among patients who underwent sciatic nerve decompression fo...
Objective: Kummell's disease (KD) is a form of delayed vertebral compression fracture. However, its incidence and predictors remain unclear. We investigated the incidence rate and predictors of KD in patients with benign vertebral compression fractures.
Methods: We retrospectiv...
The increasing prevalence of pyogenic spondylitis in older adults is primarily driven by Staphylococcus aureus. Cases caused by anaerobic bacteria are rare. This report focuses on a 71-year-old man diagnosed with spondylitis due to an anaerobic bacterial infection. The causative...
Glioblastomas, which are the most common primary malignant brain tumors in adults, occasionally exhibit radiological features similar to those of other diseases. However, instances of them mimicking meningiomas are rare. This article describes a rare case of a glioblastoma prese...
Isolated spinal artery aneurysms are rare vascular lesions of the spinal cord. Due to their rarity, the natural disease course and treatment guidelines have not been clearly defined. Here, we report a case of an angiography-negative isolated spinal aneurysm in the thoracic spine...
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a rare complication that can occur due to dural defects during spinal surgery, hindering the improvement of the surgical site and increasing the possibility of infection. DuraSeal® is a dural sealing adhesive that prevents CSF leakage and is ...
Marjolin’s ulcer is a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer that often presents significant surgical challenges due to the complex anatomy of the pelvis and the necessity for wide excision to avoid recurrence. This case report highlights the innovative use of a 3-dimensional ...
