The management of segmental tibial shaft fractures: A systematic review. [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Segmental tibial fractures are complex injuries associated with significant soft tissue damage that are difficult to treat. This study aimed to identify the most effective method of treating segmental tibial fractures.
Hing, CB +4 more
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Repurposing cancer drugs, batimastat and marimastat, to inhibit the activity of a group I metalloprotease from the venom of the Western Diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox [PDF]
, 2020 Snakebite envenomation causes over 140,000 deaths every year predominantly in developing countries. As a result, it is one of the most lethal neglected tropical diseases.
Bicknell, Andrew B. +12 more
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Factors Associated with Persistent Sequelae after Fasciotomy for Acute Compartment Syndrome
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 Purpose. To determine factors associated with persistent sequelae after fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome. Methods. Records of 57 men and 3 women aged 8 to 84 (mean, 31.9) years who underwent fasciotomy of the lower (n=48) or upper (n=12) limbs ...
Mary Dover +4 more
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Fasciotomy Wound Management [PDF]
, 2019 Surgical fasciotomy is the only effective treatment for compartment syndrome. However, it is associated with complications, including long hospital stay, wound infection and osteomyelitis, need for further surgery for delayed wound closure or skin grafting, scarring, delayed bone healing, pain and nerve injury, permanent muscle weakness, chronic venous
Igoumenou, Vasilios G. +2 more
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Muscle force is determined also by muscle relative position: isolated effects [PDF]
, 2004 Effects on force of changes of the position of extensor digitorum longus muscle (EDL) relative to surrounding tissues were investigated in rat. Connective tissue at the muscle bellies of tibialis anterior (TA), extensor hallucis longus (EHL) and EDL was ...
Baan, Guus C. +2 more
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Femoral Artery Injuries in Closed Femur Shaft Fractures: Case Report
The Surgery Journal, 2022 Case 1 and 2 Two young male patients, sustained injury to the superficial femoral artery (SFA) following a closed femur shaft fracture. The arterial injuries were confirmed by computed tomography angiography and both underwent fracture fixation and on ...
Sathya Vamsi Krishna +3 more
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Case report: Compartment syndrome secondary to a snakebite; To cut or not to cut?
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2016 Compartment syndrome, once diagnosed is almost always followed by a decision of fasciotomy, here we present a case of compartment syndrome which turned out to be secondary to a snakebite and where prophylactic fasciotomy is not considered in such a case ...
Marwa Al-Azzawi, Ammar J.K. Al-Azzawi
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Neonatal Extremity Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Diagnosis Requiring Prompt Recognition
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2020 Neonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Nicholas T. Severyn, Kok Lim Kua
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The Surgical Release of Dupuytren's Contracture Using Multiple Transverse Incisions. [PDF]
, 2012 Dupuytren's contracture is a condition commonly encountered by hand surgeons, although it is rare in the Asian population. Various surgical procedures for Dupuytren's contracture have been reported, and the outcomes vary according to the treatment ...
Cho, Sanghun +3 more
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Fasciotomy and rate of amputation after tibial fracture in adults: a population-based cohort study
OTA International. Objectives:. Limb amputation is a possible outcome of acute compartment syndrome. We undertook this study to investigate the occurrence of fasciotomy and amputation in patients with tibial fractures in the Ontario adult population, aiming to evaluate ...
Aurelia Bihari, PhD +7 more
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