Subperiosteal ganglion is a rare lesion with an unclear pathogenesis that develops from the periosteum with cortical erosion. It most commonly occurs in the tibia and occurs less frequently in the upper extremities. We report a case of subperiosteal ganglion at the ulnar side of the metaphysis of the distal radius in a 27-year-old woman, and we describe the diagnosis and treatment.

Subperiosteal ganglion is a rare lesion with an unclear pathogenesis that develops from the periosteum with cortical erosion. It most commonly occurs in the tibia and occurs less frequently in the upper extremities. We report a case of subperiosteal ganglion at the ulnar side of the metaphysis of the distal radius in a 27-year-old woman, and we describe the diagnosis and treatment.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by the compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The use of Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose this condition is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the nutcracker phenomenon and the variability of its symptoms, which can fluctuate with changes in patient posture and respiration. This review emphasizes the critical role of Doppler ultrasonography in identifying and managing nutcracker syndrome. It also explores the various subtypes of the nutcracker phenomenon and discusses how Doppler ultrasonography can improve patient outcomes by enabling management strategies that are informed by dynamic assessments of left renal vein compression.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by the compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The use of Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose this condition is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the nutcracker phenomenon and the variability of its symptoms, which can fluctuate with changes in patient posture and respiration. This review emphasizes the critical role of Doppler ultrasonography in identifying and managing nutcracker syndrome. It also explores the various subtypes of the nutcracker phenomenon and discusses how Doppler ultrasonography can improve patient outcomes by enabling management strategies that are informed by dynamic assessments of left renal vein compression.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by the compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The use of Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose this condition is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the nutcracker phenomenon and the variability of its symptoms, which can fluctuate with changes in patient posture and respiration. This review emphasizes the critical role of Doppler ultrasonography in identifying and managing nutcracker syndrome. It also explores the various subtypes of the nutcracker phenomenon and discusses how Doppler ultrasonography can improve patient outcomes by enabling management strategies that are informed by dynamic assessments of left renal vein compression.

Subperiosteal ganglion is a rare lesion with an unclear pathogenesis that develops from the periosteum with cortical erosion. It most commonly occurs in the tibia and occurs less frequently in the upper extremities. We report a case of subperiosteal ganglion at the ulnar side of the metaphysis of the distal radius in a 27-year-old woman, and we describe the diagnosis and treatment.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by the compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The use of Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose this condition is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the nutcracker phenomenon and the variability of its symptoms, which can fluctuate with changes in patient posture and respiration. This review emphasizes the critical role of Doppler ultrasonography in identifying and managing nutcracker syndrome. It also explores the various subtypes of the nutcracker phenomenon and discusses how Doppler ultrasonography can improve patient outcomes by enabling management strategies that are informed by dynamic assessments of left renal vein compression.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by the compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The use of Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose this condition is challenging due to the dynamic nature of the nutcracker phenomenon and the variability of its symptoms, which can fluctuate with changes in patient posture and respiration. This review emphasizes the critical role of Doppler ultrasonography in identifying and managing nutcracker syndrome. It also explores the various subtypes of the nutcracker phenomenon and discusses how Doppler ultrasonography can improve patient outcomes by enabling management strategies that are informed by dynamic assessments of left renal vein compression.

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between intraoperative motor evoked potential (MEP) improvement after decompression surgery for cervical compressive myelopathy (CCM) and postoperative neurological outcomes, and preoperative factors influencing MEP improvement. Methods: MEP amplitudes were measured prospectively before and after decompression in 38 patients with CCM. The patients were categorized into three groups according to whether the intraoperative MEP slightly decreased, slightly increased, or significantly increased. Functional outcomes were assessed using the recovery rate (RR) and absolute improvement (AI) of the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score on postoperative days (PODs) 7 and 28. The preoperative characteristics and intraoperative MEP changes among the three groups were compared. Additionally, the correlation between the increase in MEP amplitude during surgery and the extent of improvement in functional outcomes was investigated. Results: The significantly increased MEP group had a lower baseline MEP amplitude (152.46 µV; p=0.009). In the slightly decreased MEP group, the RR was 27.98 ± 32.29% at POD 7 (p=0.010) and 11.61 ± 69.84% at POD 28 (p=0.200); the AI was 0.79 ± 0.80 at POD 7 (p=0.010) and 0.79 ± 1.42 at POD 28 (p=0.100). In the slightly increased MEP group, the RR was 23.75 ± 28.36% at POD 7 (p=0.040) and 28.47 ± 43.38% at POD 28 (p=0.070); the AI was 1.00 ± 1.21 at POD 7 (p=0.030) and 1.08±1.88 at POD 28 (p=0.100). In the significantly increased MEP group, the RR was 41.06 ± 32.01% at POD 7 (p=0.009) and 59.78 ± 34.52% at POD 28 (p=0.006); the AI was 3.08 ± 2.07 at POD 7 (p=0.009) and 4.33 ± 2.54 at POD 28 (p=0.006). Greater intraoperative MEP improvement correlated with better postoperative recovery at 1 month (RR, p=0.010; AI, p<0.001). Conclusion Intraoperative MEP monitoring is valuable for predicting postoperative neurological outcomes in CCM patients, particularly those with lower baseline MEP amplitudes. Significant intraoperative MEP improvements are associated with better functional recovery. These findings underscore the importance of MEP monitoring in optimizing surgical strategies and predicting neurological recovery.

Recent advances in robotics technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked increased interest in humanoid robots that resemble humans and social robots capable of interacting socially. Alongside this trend, a new field of robot research called human-robot interaction (HRI) is gaining prominence. The aim of this review paper is to introduce the fundamental concepts of HRI and social robots, examine their current applications in the medical field, and discuss the current and future prospects of HRI and social robots in spinal care. HRI is an interdisciplinary field where robotics, AI, social sciences, design, and various disciplines collaborate organically to develop robots that successfully interact with humans as the ultimate goal. While social robots are not yet widely deployed in clinical environments, ongoing HRI research encompasses various areas such as nursing and caregiving support, social and emotional assistance, rehabilitation and cognitive enhancement for the elderly, medical information provision and education, as well as patient monitoring and data collection. Although still in its early stages, research related to spinal care includes studies on robotic support for rehabilitation exercises, assistance in gait training, and questionnaire-based assessments for spinal pain. Future applications of social robots in spinal care will require diverse HRI research efforts and active involvement from spinal specialists.