This cross-sectional study in a large population revealed a high prevalence of radiographic lumbar spondylosis in elderly subjects. Gender seems to be distinctly associated with KL> or =2 and KL> or =3 lumbar spondylosis, and disc space narrowing with or without osteophytosis in women may be a risk factor for low back pain.

Eighteen elbows in 17 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome were treated by simple decompression using only a 1.5-2.5 cm skin incision with no endoscopic assistance. According to McGowan's criteria, three elbows were classified preoperatively as grade I, six as grade II and nine as grade III. The mean follow-up period was 14 months (range 3-25). Clinical results were evaluated as excellent for four elbows, good for ten and fair for four. Improvement of symptoms occurred in all patients and dislocation of the ulnar nerve was not observed. Simple decompression through a small skin incision can be recommended for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome, if the indication is appropriate.

We examined the incidence and risk factors for falls in men and women. Slower walking speed was a risk factor for falls in men and women. Knee pain was a risk factor for falls in women.

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reported that the most common presentation of degenerative arthritis of the wrist was scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) wrist. This particular pattern of osteoarthritis of the wrist has become an established disorder.