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Leptin expression by heterotopic ossification-isolated tissue in rats with Achilles' tenotomy

open access: yesSaudi Medical Journal, 2009
To set up heterotopic ossification (HO) models according to McClure and determine whether leptin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) and protein are expressed in HO-isolated tissue.This study was performed in the Department of Spine and Orthopedics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China from November 2007 to June 2008.
Jun-Chang, Xu   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The percutaneous needle tenotomy in the treatment of tendon contractures in brain damaged patients: Pilot study

open access: yes, 2015
ObjectiveAssessment of the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous needle tenotomy in patients with neuro-orthopedic disorders secondary to impairment of the central nervous system.Material and methodFourteen patients were followed in the Physical ...
Coroian, F.O., Coulet, B., Laffont, I.
core   +1 more source

Improved gait capacity after bilateral achilles tendon lengthening for irreducible pes equinus due to hereditary spastic paraplegia: A case report

open access: yes, 2021
OBJECTIVE: Toe walking due to progressive shortening of the calf muscles is common in people with hereditary spastic paraplegia. Achilles tendon lengthening is a treatment option, but clinicians are often hesitant to use this procedure, as it may result ...
Geurts, A.C.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Are bilateral idiopathic clubfeet more severe than unilateral feet? A severity and treatment analysis

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
Introduction: Evidences suggest that different subgroups of idiopathic clubfoot exist with differences in severity and treatment outcomes. This study compares the severity and treatment outcomes of unilateral and bilateral clubfoot. Material and methods:
Anil Agarwal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A polyaxial fixation brace for the treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in newborns

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019
Background Treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is challenging for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The Ponseti method is an effective protocol for treatment due to its technique of manipulation, casting, and limited surgery ...
Yuxi Su   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cross-sectional descriptive study of characteristics of infants with congenital talipes equino varus requiring and not requiring tendo-Achilles tenotomy post Ponseti casting

open access: yes
Background: Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is a common musculoskeletal anomaly with prevalence ranging from 0.4-7.0 per 1000 live births. The Ponseti method has revolutionized CTEV management, though percutaneous Achilles tenotomy requirements ...
Varute, Sharvari P.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Effect of norbixin-based poly(hydroxybutyrate) membranes on the tendon repair process after tenotomy in rats

open access: yes, 2019
Purpose: To determine the efficacy of norbixin-based poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) membranes for Achilles tendon repair. Methods: Thirty rats were submitted to total tenotomy surgery of the right Achilles tendon and divided into two groups (control and ...
Rayssilane Cardoso de Sousa (4697620)   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Early detection of heterotopic ossification using near‐infrared optical imaging reveals dynamic turnover and progression of mineralization following Achilles tenotomy and burn injury [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the abnormal formation of bone in soft tissue. Current diagnostics have low sensitivity or specificity to incremental progression of mineralization, especially at early time points.
Perosky, Joseph E.   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Functional and clinical results achieved in congenital clubfoot patients treated by Ponseti's technique

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Ortopedia
OBJECTIVES: To analyze and evaluate functional and clinical results in patients with congenital clubfoot treated with Ponseti's technique. METHODS: This study evaluated 31 patients diagnosed with 51 congenital clubfeet, treated between April 2006 and ...
Pedro Augusto Jaqueto   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ponseti Casting for Severe Club Foot Deformity: Are Clinical Outcomes Promising?

open access: yesAdvances in Orthopedics, 2015
Between 2007 and 2010, a prospective study was done on 85 patients with severe idiopathic nonsyndromic clubfeet, in our center. Demographic features, severity of the deformity before and after serial casting according to Diméglio classification, and ...
Mohammad Hallaj-Moghaddam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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