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The nonsalvageable tibia: amputation and prosthetics
OTA International. Mangled extremities are a challenging problem for the orthopaedic surgeon. The decision for salvage versus amputation is multifactorial. Several work groups have attempted to create scoring systems to guide treatment, but each case must be regarded ...
Steven Rivero, MD, Nicole M. Stevens, MD
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 Background The decision of fasciotomy or amputation in crush syndrome is controversial and challenging for surgeons. We aimed to share our experiences after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, to predict the severity of crush syndrome and mortality, and to ...
Bugra Kundakci +7 more
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 ObjectiveWith the development of osteosarcoma treatment, limb salvage surgery is gradually replacing amputation as the primary surgical option. Most pediatric osteosarcomas of the limbs undergo limb-salvage surgery.
Jinkui Wang +8 more
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Surgical amputation of a limb 31,000 years ago in Borneo
Nature, 2022 AbstractThe prevailing view regarding the evolution of medicine is that the emergence of settled agricultural societies around 10,000 years ago (the Neolithic Revolution) gave rise to a host of health problems that had previously been unknown among non-sedentary foraging populations, stimulating the first major innovations in prehistoric medical ...
Tim Ryan Maloney +15 more
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.In this contribution, it is shown that miniaturized nerve stimulation implants can be used in collaborative networks. Inductive links and ultrasound are combined to supply these implants with energy and data; the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as safety risks and possibilities for improvement are discussed and the best ...
Benedikt Szabo +5 more
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Penile replantation: report of two cases and review of the literature
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2013 【Abstract】Penile amputation and successful re-plantation is very uncommon, and there is no routine stan-dardized procedures for dealing with this medical condition.
LI Gui-zhong +5 more
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The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]
, 1985 The treatment protocol of 15 patients with a primary tumor of the femur, including osteosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma and chondrosar-coma is presented. All patients had been selected for resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis.
Göeken, L.N.H. +10 more
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An Ultrathin and Lightweight Soft Inflatable Actuator for Natural Tactile Sensory Feedback
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.A lightweight, ultrathin soft actuator mimics natural touch by delivering strong, multimodal haptic feedback through pressure and vibration. Tested on both able‐bodied individuals and amputees, it achieves high sensory precision in a compact form. Its simplicity, power, and adaptability hint at transformative applications in prosthetics, immersive ...
Hanna Scherer +7 more
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A case report of cutaneous mucormycosis of the hand after minor trauma in a patient with acute myeloid leukaemia [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Mucormycosis is a rare but life-threatening infection, caused by fungi of the Mucorales order, which can be found in soil, rotting leaves or on animals. Through characteristic angioinvasive growth, infections with mucor spores can occur as a
Maleitzke, Tazio +3 more
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