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Chest injuries associated with head injury

Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2012
Although there have been significant advances in the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI), associated severe injuries, in particular chest injuries, remain a major challenge. This paper analyses the contribution of chest injuries to the outcome of head injuries in the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) and the Memfys Hospital for ...
Wilfred Chukwuemeka Mezue, Chika A Ndubuisi, Uwadiegwu A Erechukwu, Samuel C Ohaegbulam   +3 more
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Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Anterior Decompression and Posterior Stabilization via Posterior Transpedicular Approach in Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Pott's Disease: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal, 2017
Study DesignThis is a retrospective study.PurposeTo determine the efficacy and safety of a posterior transpedicular approach with regard to functional and radiological outcomes in people with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis.Overview of ...
Suryakant Singh, Hitesh Dawar, Kalidutta Das, Bibhudendu Mohapatra, Somya Prasad   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blast Injuries [PDF]

Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 2010
Blasts injuries are responsible for about two-thirds of the conventional combat injuries during any military operation and account for a sizeable number during terrorist activities. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation and urgency of management vary significantly in primary blast injuries.
openaire   +3 more sources

The potential role of synthetic computed tomography in spinal surgery: generation, applications, and implications for future clinical practice [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal
Computed tomography (CT) is widely used for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of spinal pathologies, particularly for pedicle screw placement. However, CT’s limitations, notably radiation exposure, necessitate the development of alternative imaging ...
Shreya Sankar, Jake Michael McDonnell, Stacey Darwish, Joseph Simon Butler   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bladder Recovery Patterns in Patients with Complete Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Single-Center Study [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal, 2018
Study Design Retrospective case series. Purpose Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is associated with etiologies such as lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and lumbar canal stenosis (LCS).
Ashok Pedabelle Reddy, Rajat Mahajan, Tarush Rustagi, Harvinder Singh Chhabra   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Decompression (<8h) versus Delayed Surgical Management Improves Functional Outcome after Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Global Spine Journal, 2016
Introduction Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury affects the individual in a multi-faceted way. Early decompression of the spinal canal is recommended. The optimal time point for this intervention has been under debate for decades.
Lukas Grassner, Christof Wutte, Barbara Klein, Orpheus Mach, Silvie Riesner, Stefanie Panzer, Matthias Vogel, Florian Högel, Volker Bühren, Martin Strowitzki, Doris Maier, Jan Vastmans   +11 more
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The potential of using semitendinosus tendon as autograft in rabbit meniscus reconstruction

Scientific Reports, 2017
Since transplantation of meniscal allograft or artificial menisci is limited by graft sources and a series of adverse events, substitution for meniscus reconstruction still needs to be explored.
Chenxi Li, Xiaoqing Hu, Qingyang Meng, Xin Zhang, Jingxian Zhu, Linghui Dai, Jin Cheng, Mingjin Zhong, Weili Shi, Bo Ren, Jiying Zhang, Xin Fu, Xiaoning Duan, Yingfang Ao   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics and predictors of muscle strength deficit in mechanical ankle instability

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Purpose Muscle strength training is a common strategy for treating chronic ankle instability (CAI), but the effectiveness decreases for mechanical ankle instability (MAI) patients with initial severe ligament injuries.
Zong-chen Hou, Xin Miao, Ying-fang Ao, Yue-lin Hu, Chen Jiao, Qin-wei Guo, Xing Xie, Feng Zhao, Yan-bin Pi, Nan Li, Zhi-yu Zhang, Dong Jiang   +11 more
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Evidence‐Informed Multidisciplinary Consensus Guidance for the Psychosocial Care of Adolescents With High‐Risk Cancer: Recommendations From the Italian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with high‐risk cancer face complex developmental, psychosocial, and ethical challenges that extend beyond disease‐directed treatment. Although international recommendations exist for communication, psychosocial care, pediatric palliative care, survivorship, and shared decision‐making, these have largely evolved within ...
Johanna M. C. Blom, Dorella Scarponi, Giulia Zucchetti, Teresa Perillo, Maria Montanaro, Elisa Marconi, Chiara Rutigliano, Paolo Colavero, Paola Quarello, Marina Bertolotti, Monica Cellini, Carlo Clerici, Maurizio Mascarin, Francesca Bomben, Andrea Ferrari, the expert workgroup   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source