Elasticity mapping of gastrocnemius fascia and myotendinous junction of the medial gastrocnemius during passive ankle and knee dorsiflexion [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingBackground and purposeMuscle strain is a common side-effect of exercise. In this context, many scholars have focused primarily on the biological characteristics of the muscle, generally overlooking the importance of myofascial elasticity.
Xingxian Situ +4 more
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“Superior Pectus Carinatum” (Currarino–Silverman Syndrome) in a 66-year-old woman: a case report [PDF]
Digital Diagnostics, 2022 The premature fusion of some of the sternal ossification centers and the obliteration of the manubrio-sternal joint caused a rare deformity called CurrarinoSilverman syndrome.
Domenico Mannatrizio +2 more
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Folate-dependent hypermobility syndrome: A proposed mechanism and diagnosis
Heliyon, 2023 Hypermobility involves excessive flexibility and systemic manifestations of connective tissue fragility. We propose a folate-dependent hypermobility syndrome model based on clinical observations, and through a review of existing literature, we raise the ...
Jacques Courseault +7 more
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Acupuncture, autonomic nervous system and biophysical origin of acupuncture system [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020 nema
Matić Zoran, Bojić Tijana
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BMC Surgery, 2021 Purpose To investigate the urogenital fascia (UGF) anatomy in the inguinal region, to provide anatomical guidance for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR). Methods The anatomy was performed on 10 formalin-fixed cadavers.
Yi Li +7 more
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Acute leg compartment syndrome after exertion [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2005 A case of a 22-year old soldier, with a history of pain in the leg during heavy exercise, which desisted at rest, was presented. One day before admission, the patient had felt an extreme exertion-induced pain in his right leg which had not lessened at ...
Mišović Sidor +3 more
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Thoracic wall reconstruction using myocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flaps in patients with locally advanced and metastatic breast cancer [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2018 Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Locally advanced breast cancer is characterized by clinical stage IIIb or IV and accounts for 20- 25% of all cases.
Joel Abdala Junior +2 more
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Fascia Lata Alterations in Hip Osteoarthritis: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study
Life, 2021 The present study compares the structure and composition of fascia lata in healthy subjects and in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA), to evaluate any differences in the amount of Collagen type I, Collagen type III, and Hyaluronan. Fascia lata samples
Ilaria Fantoni +8 more
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Fibroblasts – the cellular choreographers of wound healing
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Injuries to our skin trigger a cascade of spatially- and temporally-synchronized healing processes. During such endogenous wound repair, the role of fibroblasts is multifaceted, ranging from the activation and recruitment of innate immune cells through ...
Samuel Knoedler +14 more
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Effects of Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery on Abdominal Muscles and Fasciae
Medicina, 2020 Background and objectives: Possible disorders after delivery may interfere with the quality of life. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether abdominal muscles and fasciae differ in women depending on whether they experienced transverse cesarean ...
Chenglei Fan +9 more
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