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Generalised joint hypermobility and excess knee hyperextension are associated with an increased risk for second ACL injury, but not primary ACL injury, in female football players: A 5‐year follow‐up

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the association between generalised joint hypermobility, knee hyperextension, knee laxity, and static standing alignment with the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in a cohort of female football players with an ACL‐reconstructed (ACLR) knee and in knee‐healthy controls.
Anne Fältström, Joanna Kvist, Martin Hägglund   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Real-time simulation of three-dimensional shoulder girdle and arm dynamics [PDF]

, 2014
Electrical stimulation is a promising technology for the restoration of arm function in paralyzed individuals. Control of the paralyzed arm under electrical stimulation, however, is a challenging problem that requires advanced controllers and command ...
Blana, D, Chadwick, EK, Kirsch, RF, van den Bogert, AJ   +3 more
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Clinical Outcome Assessments for Functional Performance in Spastic Paresis: Systematic Review, Critique, and Recommendations

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Spastic paresis, resulting from central nervous system lesions, significantly impairs functional performance. In the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, functional performance was defined as functioning at the activity level in relation to the impairment of body functions and ...
Martina Hoskovcova, Marjolaine Baude, Bo Biering‐Sørensen, Ota Gal, Mary P Galea, Jean‐Michel Gracies, Carmen Rodriguez‐Blazquez, Theodore Wein, Michelle Hyczy de Siqueira Tosin, Álvaro Sánchez‐Ferro, Tiago A Mestre, Matej Skorvanek, Robert Jech, The members of the MDS Clinical Outcome Assessments Scientific Evaluation Committee and MDS Spasticity Study Group   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Total posterior leg open wound management with free anterolateral thigh flap: case and literature review. [PDF]

, 2013
Soft tissue coverage of the exposed Achilles tendon is a unique reconstructive challenge. In this report, we describe the management of a large posterior leg wound with exposed Achilles tendon using a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap. A careful review
Chou, Stephanie, Osman, Soleiman, Rosing, James, Sahar, David E   +3 more
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Variables influencing the frictional behaviour of in vivo human skin [PDF]

, 2013
In the past decades, skin friction research has focused on determining which variables are important to affect the frictional behaviour of in vivo human skin. Until now, there is still limited knowledge on these variables.
Heide, E. van der, Masen, M.A., Veijgen, N.K.   +2 more
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Integrated diagnostic approaches for superficial radial neuropathy: The role of ultrasonography in enhancing morphological assessments

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ultrasonography is useful for evaluating cutaneous nerve lesions. Objective To investigate the clinical utility of ultrasonography in accurately localizing nerve abnormalities in distal superficial radial neuropathy, based on clinical symptoms and electrodiagnostic test results. Design Retrospective descriptive study.
Hong Bum Park, Young Kwang Choi, Jong Chan Lim, Dong Hwee Kim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Preventing Amputation in Severe Crush Injury due to Earthquake in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment modality whose indications expand over time. Although its use is not as widespread in children as in adults, HBOT can also be applied in pediatric patients with similar indications.
Muhittin Döndü, Ayhan Işık Erdal, Ebru Azapağası, Nazmi Mutlu Karakaş   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reproductive Challenges of the Ageing Female: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Changes in societal norms over the last few decades have resulted in novel family planning trends, notably delayed childbearing and increased maternal age at the birth of the first child. Despite advances in reproductive medicine, ageing poses significant challenges.
Sofia Bitzika, Meletios P. Nigdelis, Angelos Daniilidis, Erich‐Franz Solomayer, Irene Lambrinoudaki, Efstratios M. Kolibianakis, Dimitrios G. Goulis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grip and muscle strength dynamometry in acute burn injury: Evaluation of an updated assessment protocol [PDF]

, 2018
External stabilization is reported to improve reliability of hand held dynamometry, yet this has not been tested in burns. We aimed to assess the reliability of dynamometry using an external system of stabilization in people with moderate burn injury and
Edgar, Dale W, Gittings, Paul M, Hince, Dana A, Wand, Benedict M, Wood, Fiona M   +4 more
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Animating Human Muscle Structure [PDF]

, 2007
Graphical simulations of human muscle motion and deformation are of great interest to medical education. In this article, the authors present a technique for simulating muscle deformations by combining physically and geometrically based computations to
Chang, Jian, Yang, Xiaosong, Zhang, Jian J.   +2 more
core   +1 more source