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Sound generating devices can assist coping through a number of mechanisms. There is no evidence that they ablate or remove perception of tinnitus. This study contributes novel theory based on patient accounts as to the potential benefits of sound generating device use.

Retrospective case series.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes following revision surgery following Harrington rod instrumentation.

Patients who underwent revision surgery with a minimum of 1-year follow-up for flatback syndrome following Harrington rod instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were identified from a multicenter dataset. Baseline demographics and intraoperative information were obtained. Preoperative, initial postoperative, and most recent spinopelvic parameters were compared. Postoperative complications and reoperations were subsequently evaluated.

A total of 41 patients met the inclusion criteria with an average follow-up of 27.7 months. Overall, 14 patients (34.1%) underwent a combined anterior-posterior fusion, and 27 (65.9%) underwent an osteotomy for correction. Preoperatively, the most common lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) was at L3 and L4 (61%), whereas 85% had a LIV to the pelvis after revision. The mean preoperative pe.7 months follow-up, pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis mismatch and C7 sagittal vertical axis can be successfully corrected and maintained. However, complication and reoperation rates remain high.

The identification of early-stage osteoarthritis (OA) is crucial for the deceleration of its progression; however, no reliable biomarker is available for this purpose. The current study aimed to determine the role of serum calprotectin in the detection of early-stage knee OA.

In a case-control study, serum samples were collected from 84 patients with primary bilateral knee OA and 52 healthy controls. The radiographic grading of knee OA was performed using the Kellgren-Lawrence classification system. Serum concentrations of calprotectin were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

The mean serum calprotectin level was 2908 ± 2516 ng/mL in OA patients and 901 ± 875 ng/mL in healthy control subjects (

< 0.001). Mean serum calprotectin levels were significantly higher in the lower stages of OA 3740 ± 2728 ng/mL in OA grade I, 3100 ± 2084 ng/mL in OA grade II, 2246 ± 1418 ng/mL in OA grade III, and 2035 ± 765 ng/mL in OA grade IV (

= 0.047). Serum calprotectin levels were significantly higher in patients with a disease duration <42 months compared with those with a disease duration >42 months (

= 0.043).

Serum calprotectin level increases significantly in the early stages of OA and shows a reverse association with disease severity. Therefore, it could be suggested as a promising blood-based marker for early-stage knee OA.

Serum calprotectin level increases significantly in the early stages of OA and shows a reverse association with disease severity. Therefore, it could be suggested as a promising blood-based marker for early-stage knee OA.

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is an increasingly popular option for end-stage ankle arthritis. Americans over the age of 80 years grew to 16.7 million in 2010, but there are scarce data assessing the outcomes of octogenarians undergoing TAA. This study evaluated (1) perioperative factors, (2) 30-day postoperative complications compared to a nonoctogenarian cohort, and (3) independent risk factors for adverse outcomes.

A national database registry was queried for patients who had undergone primary TAA. This yielded 1113 patients, under (n = 1059) and over (n = 54) age 80 years. Niraparib Demographics and perioperative data were compared using Fisher's exact, χ

, and independent-samples

tests. Logistic and Poisson regressions were used to calculate odds ratio (OR) of complications and independent risk factors.

The octogenarian cohort had longer in-hospital length of stay (1.9 vs 2.5 days,

< .0001). Octogenarians were not significantly more likely to develop any complication (OR = 1.32; 95% confidence interval = 0.29-6.04;

= .722), or increased number of complications (OR = 1.18; 95% CI = 0.27-5.18;

= .820). Octogenarians had significantly increased risk of being discharged to rehab/skilled nursing (OR = 6.60; 95% CI = 2.16-20.15;

< .001) instead of home.

Although the elderly population may carry inherent risk factors, octogenarians do not present an increased risk of short-term complications following TAA.

Therapeutic, Level III Retrospective cohort study.

Therapeutic, Level III Retrospective cohort study.

The COVID pandemic has had a high psychological impact on healthy populations. Increased levels of perceived stress, depression, and insomnia are expected, especially in people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who seem to be particularly vulnerable. However, the difference in psychological distress frequency between asthma and COPD patients is unknown.

To compare the prevalence of depression, perceived stress related to COVID, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia in asthma and COPD patients at a pulmonology clinic in Santa Marta, Colombia.

A cross-sectional study was designed. The patients were contacted by telephone. An electronic link was sent to those who accepted. The questionnaire asked for perceived stress related to COVID-19, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depressive symptoms, and insomnia risk.

148 asthma patients and 144 COPD patients participated in, between 18 and 96 years. The prevalence of high COVID-19 perceived stress was 10.6% (n = 31); post-traumatic stress risk, 11.3% (n = 33); depression risk, 31.5% (n = 92); and insomnia risk, 57.7% (n = 169). No significant differences were found between asthma and COPD in indicators of psychological distress.

Asthma and COPD patients present similar frequencies of depression risk, COVID-19 perceived stress, post-traumatic stress risk, and insomnia risk during the Colombian lockdown. It is essential to evaluate and manage psychological distress among asthma and COPD patients. It can reduce the risk of exacerbation and improve the quality of life.

Asthma and COPD patients present similar frequencies of depression risk, COVID-19 perceived stress, post-traumatic stress risk, and insomnia risk during the Colombian lockdown. It is essential to evaluate and manage psychological distress among asthma and COPD patients. It can reduce the risk of exacerbation and improve the quality of life.