Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Clinical and radiological outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty without preoperative 3D digital planning: a single-surgeon retrospective cohort study

This study aimed to evaluate whether reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) can achieve reliable clinical and radiological outcomes when performed using standard instrumentation without preoperative 3-dimensional (3D) digital planning in patients with relatively normal anatomy. We c...

Continuous infusion of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor is associated with an advantage in neutrophil recovery in pediatric oncologic disorders

INTRODUCTION: The use of intensified chemotherapy has significantly improved overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS) in cancer patients. However, it also increases the risk of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN). Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is c...

Three-dimensional evaluation of dental adaptation and skeletal stability following posterior open-contact surgical occlusion

Abstract This study evaluated the effects of different surgical occlusion designs, particularly posterior open contacts, on dental movement, skeletal stability, and occlusal outcomes in orthognathic surgery. A total of 49 skeletal Class III patients were classified into tripod co...

Establishing dementia care core competencies and developing a self-assessment tool in gerontological healthcare students

The rapidly increasing global prevalence of dementia, coupled with the absence of clearly defined professional competencies in many regions, highlights the need to define and assess essential competencies for effective dementia care. Although some international frameworks for dem...

Reoperations After Soft Tissue Release for Spastic Hip Displacement: Which One Matters More-Migration Percentage, Acetabular Index, or Motor Function?

INTRODUCTION: Current treatments for hip displacement in cerebral palsy primarily rely on the migration percentage (MP). The literature highlights various factors contributing to treatment failure, though the significance of each remains debated. This study aimed to identify pred...