Autografting for B2 Glenoids [PDF]
The Walch B2 glenoid is characterized by a biconcave glenoid deformity, acquired glenoid retroversion, and posterior subluxation of the humeral head. Surgical reconstruction of the B2 glenoid is often challenging due to the complexity of the deformity. Bone graft augmentation using humeral head autograft is a valuable adjunct to anatomic total shoulder
Siddhant K Mehta, Jay D Keener
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Connexin: a potential novel target for protecting the central nervous system?
Connexin subunits are proteins that form gap junction channels, and play an important role in communication between adjacent cells. This review article discusses the function of connexins/hemichannels/gap junctions under physiological conditions, and ...
Hong-yan Xie +3 more
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A Randomized Control Trial Comparing Local Autografts and Allografts in Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Using a Stand-Alone Cage [PDF]
Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Purpose To compare the functional and radiological outcomes of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using local graft and allograft Overview of Literature The choice of bone grafts for ACDF varies among
Rishi Mugesh Kanna +3 more
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Terminal Sterilization of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Allografts: A Systematic Review of Outcomes [PDF]
Introduction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common and reconstruction can be completed with either autograft or allograft tissue. However, there is concern about an increased failure rate with allograft tissue.
Golijanin, Petar +6 more
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The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]
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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Effect of rejection on electrophysiologic function of canine intestinal grafts: Correlation with histopathology and na-k-ATPase activity [PDF]
To investigate whether electrophysiologic changes can detect the early onset and progress of intestinal rejection, changes in in vitro electrophysiologic function, intestinal histopathology, and Na-K-ATPase activity were studied in dogs.
Billiar T R +27 more
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Previous diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) studies regarding pediatric patients with motor dysfunction have confirmed the correlation between DTI parameters of the injured corticospinal tract and the severity of motor dysfunction.
Jin Hyun Kim, Yong Min Kwon, Su Min Son
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The phytoestrogen puerarin has been shown to protect neurons and astrocytes in the brain, and is therefore an attractive drug in the treatment of Alzheimer′s disease, Parkinson′s disease and cerebral ischemia.
Shu-Yong Wei +7 more
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Cranioplasties: surgical reconstruction strategies [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Reconstruction of the skull bones can prove challenging. There are three indications for carrying out cranioplasty: (1) recovery of protection against trauma, (2) recovery of the cranial contour, and (3) treatment of the syndrome of the ...
Pablo Maricevich +7 more
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Two-Blade Guillotine Technique for Nipple Graft Harvest
The nipple-sharing technique for nipple reconstruction offers excellent tissue matching. The method used for nipple graft harvesting determines the quality of the graft and hence, the success of nipple sharing.
Allen Wei-Jiat Wong +2 more
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