Functional results following surgical repair of post-traumatic hand tendon injuries [PDF]
Introduction: The study aims to determine whether early physical therapy following hand tendon repair gives better results and to look at any possible limiting factors locally.
Bugeja, Mark, Mifsud, Max, Zammit, Jason
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Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries in Hand [PDF]
Peculiar anatomy of human hand with flexing fingers and opposing thumb give human beings clear edge over other existing living beings. We use hands for carrying out most of our daily activities.
Ahmad, Tawheed+2 more
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A Fabric Soft Robotic Exoskeleton with Novel Elastic Band Integrated Actuators for Hand Rehabilitation [PDF]
Common disabilities like stroke and spinal cord injuries may cause loss of motor function in hands. They can be treated with robot assisted rehabilitation techniques, like continuously opening and closing the hand with help of a robot, in a cheaper, and less time consuming manner than traditional methods.
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Treatment interventions for hand fractures and joint injuries: a scoping review of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
The aim of this study was to identify and assess all existing randomized studies on treatment interventions for hand fractures and joint injuries, to inform practice and plan future research.
Deshmukh, Sandeep+5 more
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Mitochondrial DNA disorders in neuromuscular diseases in diverse populations
Abstract Neuromuscular features are common in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) disorders. The genetic architecture of mtDNA disorders in diverse populations is poorly understood. We analysed mtDNA variants from whole‐exome sequencing data in neuromuscular patients from South Africa, Brazil, India, Turkey and Zambia. In 998 individuals, there were two definite
Fei Gao+34 more
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The Burden of Hand Injuries at a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background. Hand injuries are common worldwide and lead to heavy financial losses in terms of treatment, job loss, and time off duty. There is paucity of data on hand injuries in sub-Saharan Africa.
P. Makobore+3 more
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Cerebral autoregulation in patients with acute lacunar infarction: a reliable predictor of outcome
Abstract Objective To further investigate the association between dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) and the outcomes in patients with acute lacunar infarction. Methods Patients were prospectively and consecutively enrolled at The First Hospital of Jilin University between 2016 and 2023. dCA was monitored at 1–3 and 7–10 days after the stroke.
Xiang‐Kun Si+7 more
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Epidemiology and Impact of Hand and Wrist Injuries in Major and Minor League Baseball
Background: Professional baseball players are at risk of acute and chronic injuries to their upper extremities. Methods: Major League Baseball’s Health and Injury Tracking System, a prospective injury surveillance system, was used to identify and ...
P. Rhee+6 more
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ABSTRACT Dietary manipulations like ketogenic diets are established interventions for recalcitrant epilepsy. However, it remains unknown whether specific macronutrient exposure through dietary environments could possibly extend to primary preventive qualities, associated with changes in epilepsy disease burden (prevalence and incidence).
Duan Ni+4 more
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Pattern of hand injuries reported in a tertiary care setting of North India [PDF]
Background: Hand injuries are very common in this industrialized world. Significant number of patients report every day to the emergency department with various patterns of hand injuries.
Dewan, Deepika+3 more
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