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Managing Neuroma and Phantom Limb Pain in Ontario: The Status of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. Painful neuromas (PN) and phantom limb pain (PLP) are common following amputation and are unreliably treated, which impacts quality of life.
Sasha G. Létourneau, MS   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Standardization of surgical treatment of acute electrical trauma [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Electrical burns are responsible for 5% to 15% of cases of burn accidents. The majority is associated with workplace accidents, in which high-voltage injuries (>1,000 V) predominate in male patients.
Edmar Maciel Lima Junior   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +3 more sources

Type 2 Diabetes‐Associated Phenylacetylglutamine Induces Deleterious Inflammation Cycle in Myeloid Cells through β2 Adrenergic Receptors and Impedes Wound Healing

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
The microbiota‐derived metabolite phenylacetylglutamine (PAGln) is elevated in type 2 diabetes and tightly associated with poor healing in both diabetic and non‐diabetic human patients. PAGln promotes mouse inflammation and impairs healing through a transmissible β2‐adrenergic receptor–mediated trained‐immunity loop.
Lu Huang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The nonsalvageable tibia: amputation and prosthetics

open access: yesOTA 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
doaj   +1 more source

Amputation Predisposes to Higher Cancer-Specific Mortality Than Limb Salvage Surgery in Pediatric Patients With Osteosarcoma of the Limbs: A Propensity Matching Analysis

open access: yesFrontiers 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
doaj   +1 more source

Engineering Osteoimmune Responses with Functionalized Orthopedic Implants for Post‐Operative Osteosarcoma Treatment

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor with limited treatment options and a terrible prognosis. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent development of osteoimmunomodulatory implants for post‐operative osteosarcoma treatment, of which the potential utility in evoking durable anti‐osteosarcoma immunity and accelerating bone
Yilong Dong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Penile replantation: report of two cases and review of the literature

open access: yesChinese 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
doaj  

The phantom limb [PDF]

open access: yes, 1951
Thesis (M.D.)—Boston ...
Freed, Murray
core  

Smart Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket with Motorized Cable‐Driven System

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study presents an innovative transfemoral socket featuring a motorized cable‐driven system and a sensorized liner, designed to adapt to changes in residual limb volume while monitoring interface pressures. Users can seamlessly control the socket in both open‐ and closed‐loop modes via a customized mobile application, enhancing comfort and ...
Linda Paternò   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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