Shiori Tanaka

Does transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum alter the natural history of developmental dysplasia of the hip?

Aims The aim of this study was to clarify the natural history of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), borderline DDH (BDDH), and normal hips, and to determine whether transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum (TOA) alters the long-term joint survival in DDH and BDDH. Methods...

A needle-mounted guide for improving needle visualization during ultrasound-guided needle insertion: a simulation study in novice operators

Abstract Background In ultrasound-guided needle insertion, continuous needle visualization is crucial for accurate needle placement, particularly for beginners. Novice operators may have difficulty maintaining the spatial relationship between the needle trajectory and the ultraso...