Phloracetophenone (2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone, THA) is a potent choleretic in the bile fistula rat, although the mechanism is unknown. In the present study, we examined how THA enhances bile secretion. Stepwise infusions of THA (1-4 micromol/min) in the isolated perfused rat liver resulted in an immediate and dose-dependent increase in bile flow (BF), which reached saturation. The increase in...

The activity demands of young patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) have not been clearly defined. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) activity score, Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS), Short Form-12 version 2 (SF-12v2), and Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) questionnaires were administered to 70 young patients who had undergone THA (young THA group; ie,...

Introduction: In my daily practice as a hip surgeon, I have observed some circumstances where urinary incontinence (UI) improves after total arthroplasty (THA). We investigated UI symptoms before and THA at our facility considered the factors that influence UI. Patients Method: The subjects were 113 female patients who underwent primary in facility. An anterior lateral approach was used all cas...

Background: Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is a dreadful complication of primary Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Following revision THA, up to 17% THA can be complicated with PJI. Three-stage should only done if simple debridement fails treat Here we present rare case persistent PJI, treated three-stage and bone grafting.Case Report: A thirty-seven-year-old female patient came chief complai...

Abstract Dual Mobility (DM) implants provide greater stability especially in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty (R-THA) when compared to primary THA. Aim: identify the current evidence regarding outcomes of DM R-THA fixed-bearing (FB) implants. Review accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Structured electronic searches. Primary outcome measure: dislocation rate following R-THA. Secondary measures: im...

Hip arthroscopy is considered one option in preserving the hip. Previous studies have shown age may be a predictor of failure; however, it unclear what factors lead to failure older patient. The purpose this study was determine associated with conversion total hip arthroplasty patient over 40 undergoing arthroscopy. 268 patients were identified who years age, had primary for FAI labral repair. ...

Abstract Background Persistent pain after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a real concern for the surgeon and significant cause of patient dissatisfaction; periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), aseptic loosening, instability are among common causes painful THA. However, few rare have been reported in literature; complex regional syndrome (CRPS) was to occur primary knee arthroplasties. Case pres...

In the present paper, nonlinear behavior of mass concrete simulated by smeared crack model is combined with Endurance Time Analysis (ETA) method for studying seismic response of arch dams. ETA is a time-history based dynamic pushover procedure in which special predesigned intensifying acceleration functions are used for analysis and estimation of structural responses in various performance leve...

BACKGROUND Our purpose was to evaluate outcome following arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in middle-aged patients and to define risk factors for conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS This was a retrospective case series of 79 consecutive patients (40 to 65 years) undergoing arthroscopic treatment of FAI (follow-up ≥12 months). Outcome at follow-up was...

BackgroundScarce data exist on differential opioid prescribing between men and women in the pre-, peri-, postoperative phases of care among patients undergoing total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA).MethodsIn this retrospective population-based study, Truven Health MarketScan claims were used to establish differences (1) year before THA/TKA surgery, (2) amount opioids prescribed at discharge, (3...