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 +13 more
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The potential role of synthetic computed tomography in spinal surgery: generation, applications, and implications for future clinical practice [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalComputed 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 +3 more
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The Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Depression in the Iranian Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
International Journal of Epidemiologic Research, 2017 Background and aims: Internet is one of the new technologies whose users are increasing, and internet addiction is defined as the excessive use of internet. One of the factors that influence internet addiction is depression.
Sattar Kikhavani +3 more
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Brachial plexus injury mimicking a spinal-cord injury. [PDF]
, 2010 Objective High-energy impact to the head, neck, and shoulder can result in cervical spine as well as brachial plexus injuries. Because cervical spine injuries are more common, this tends to be the initial focus for management.
Aversano, Michael +5 more
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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 +11 more
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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 +11 more
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Clinical Insights Into Hypercalcemia of Malignancy in Childhood
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) is a rare but life‐threatening metabolic emergency in children that occurs in less than 1% of pediatric cancer cases, with a reported incidence ranging from 0.4% to 1.0% across different studies. While it is observed in 10%–20% of adult malignancies, pediatric HCM remains relatively uncommon.
Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz
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Study on Effectiveness of Low Dose Theophylline as Add-on to Inhaled Corticosteroid for Patients with Sulfur Mustard Induced Bronchiolitis [PDF]
Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Background: Theophylline may reverse steroid resistance and decrease inflammation in patients with chronic pulmonary disease and sulfur mustard (SM) induced bronchiolitis.
Yunes Panahi +5 more
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The role of cross-training in swim-related injuries in master’s swimmers [PDF]
, 2019 Orthopedic injuries often interfere with Masters athletes’ pursuit of better performance and might place economic burden on these athletes. PURPOSE: We determined if the incidence of injuries increases with age and the economic burden associated with ...
Baker, Brett Donovan, Jr.
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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 +3 more
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