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Linking Prioritized Occupational Performance in Patients Undergoing Spasticity-Correcting Upper Limb Surgery to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Occupational Therapy International, 2022
Background. Spasticity is generally caused by damage to the spinal cord or the areas of the brain that controls movements, which poses significant limitations in occupational tasks. Objectives.
Therese Ramström, Johanna Wangdell, Carina Reinholdt, Lina Bunketorp-Käll   +3 more
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Measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in total hip arthroplasty patients

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2021
Plain English summary Measurement qualities of PROMIS instruments are mainly assessed for computer adaptive testing but not for non-adaptive short questionnaires.
Anika Stephan, Vincent A. Stadelmann, Michael Leunig, Franco M. Impellizzeri   +3 more
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Arm activity measure (ArmA): psychometric evaluation of the Swedish version

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2021
Background Patient Reported Outcomes Measure (PROM) are commonly used in research and essential to understand the patient experience when receiving treatment.
Therese Ramström, Lina Bunketorp-Käll, Johanna Wangdell   +2 more
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Immediate effect of lower extremity joint manipulation on a lower extremity somatosensory illusion: a randomized, controlled crossover clinical pilot study

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022
Objective: This study explored the influence of lower extremity manipulation on the postural after-effects of standing on an inclined surface.Methods: Eight healthy individuals (28.0 ± 4.1 years) were recruited for this open-label, crossover study ...
Shannon Schueren, Hugh Hunger, Huong Pham, Dean L. Smith, Charles Layne, Christopher A. Malaya, Christopher A. Malaya   +6 more
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Measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in patients receiving knee arthroplasty

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2023
Background While there are a few studies on measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, nothing is known about the measurement properties in patients with knee arthroplasty.
Anika Stephan, Vincent A. Stadelmann, Stefan Preiss, Franco M. Impellizzeri   +3 more
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Feasibility and Aesthetic Results of Small Bilateral V-Y Advancement Flaps in the Extremities and Back [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2017
Background Random type small V-Y advancement flap is widely used for facial reconstruction with advantages including good color and texture match. However, the flap is not as widely used in the extremities and back as in the face because of apprehension ...
Dong Yeon Kim, Jong Hyun Choi, Suk-Ho Moon, Deuk Young Oh   +3 more
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Degree of Soft Tissue Injury is a Major Determinant of Successful Arterial Repair in the Extremity: A New Classification of Extremity Arterial Injury?

Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2022
Background This study aimed to investigate outcomes after extremity arterial injury repair and examined the association between outcomes and the degree of soft tissue injury and vascular repair methods.
Peijun Deng, Jiantao Yang, Jacques Henri Hacquebord, Bengang Qin, Honggang Wang, Ping Li, Liqiang Gu, Jian Qi, Qingtang Zhu   +8 more
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Motorcycle extremity injuries in South-East Nigeria: A multicenter study

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2020
Background: Motorcycle extremity injuries are an important public health concern in developing countries though under-reported. This study aimed to determine the pattern of motorcycle extremity injuries and identify the potential areas to facilitate ...
Njoku Isaac Omoke, Ndubuisi Onu Onyemaechi, Omolade Ayoola Lasebikan   +2 more
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Exosomes for gene therapy effectively inhibit the endothelial-mesenchymal transition in mouse aortic endothelial cells

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021
Background Heterotopic ossification (HO) can limit joint activity, causes ankylosis and impairs the function and rehabilitation of patients. Endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of HO, and high ...
Zhenyuan Wei, Yang Zhao, Peichun Hsu, Shang Guo, Chi Zhang, Biao Zhong   +5 more
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Regulating the production and biological function of small extracellular vesicles: current strategies, applications and prospects

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2021
Numerous studies have confirmed the great application potentials of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) in biological medical field, especially in tissue repair and regeneration.
Lei Luo, Zhi Wu, Yang Wang, Haiyan Li
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