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This in vitro study evaluated comprehensively the performances of zirconia brackets with varying yttria proportions in manufacturing advanced orthodontic brackets.
Changbum Park+6 more
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The diagnosis and treatment of a special rare type of Monteggia equivalent fractures in children
PurposeTo explore the characteristics, mechanism, treatment, and prognosis of head–neck separation type of Monteggia equivalent fractures in children.MethodsPatients with this injury were reviewed retrospectively.
Fei Su+38 more
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Is There a Patient Profile That Characterizes a Patient With Adult Spinal Deformity as a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Surgery? [PDF]
Study designRetrospective review.ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to evaluate the baseline characteristics of patients chosen to undergo traditional open versus minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for adult spinal deformity (ASD).MethodsA multicenter ...
Akbarnia, Behrooz A+14 more
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Contractions and deformations [PDF]
Minor changes following referee comments.
Donovan, Will, Wemyss, Michael
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Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) comprises a wide spectrum of ligament and tendon failure that may result in significant deformity and disability.
Jensen K. Henry+2 more
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Background Previous studies have reported that rod composition and diameter, as well as the correction technique are key factors associated with thoracic kyphosis (TK) restoration. However, few study has analyzed the correlation between screw density and
Ming Luo+7 more
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Sterile acellular dermal collagen as a treatment for rippling deformity of breast. [PDF]
Prosthetic implants are frequently used for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Unfortunately, long-term aesthetic results of prosthetic breast restoration may be hindered by complications such as rippling, capsular ...
Busse, Brittany+2 more
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Effect of Surgical Fusion on Volitional Weight-Shifting in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]
Study Design Prospective. Objectives The goals of this study were to (1) evaluate the differences in weightbearing symmetry between individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and typically developing controls; (2) observe the effect of ...
Graf, Adam+8 more
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Background and purpose — Motorized intramedullary lengthening nails (ILNs) have been developed as an alternative to external fixators for long bone lengthening. The antegrade approach represents the standard method for tibial ILN insertion.
Bjoern Vogt+7 more
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Biofilms induce microbial-mediated surface roughening and deterioration of cement. In this study, zwitterionic derivatives (ZD) of sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, were added in concentrations of 0, 1, and 3%
Chengzan Wu+8 more
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