Effect of primary and secondary wartime below-knee amputation on length of hospitalization and rehabilitation [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2002 The results of below-knee amputations in 36 war wounded (mean age 35,42) were reviewed. The majority of the patients was wounded by land mines (94.4%). Most of them were between 25 and 35 years old. Bilateral amputation was done in 2.8% of cases.
Jandrić Slavica, Topić Brano
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Effect of lower‐leg trauma and knee arthroscopy on procoagulant phospholipid‐dependent activity
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2022 Background Lower‐leg injury and knee arthroscopy are both associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). The mechanism of VTE in both situations is unknown, including the role of procoagulant microparticles.
Carolina E. Touw +9 more
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Penetrating injury of the lungs and multiple injuries of lower extremities caused by aircraft bombs splinters [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2010 Introduction. Injuries caused by aircraft bombs cause severe damages to the human body. They are characterized by massive destruction of injured tissues and organs, primary contamination by polymorph bacterial flora and modified reactivity of the body ...
Golubović Zoran +9 more
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Versatility of the medial gastrocnemius muscle flap in reconstructing lower limb soft tissue lesions [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Covering complex lower limb wounds is a major challenge. The medial gastrocnemius muscle flap is usually indicated for reconstruction of loss of substance of the knee and proximal third of the leg.
Jefferson Lessa Soares de Macedo +5 more
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Bilateral Asymmetries Assessment in Elite and Sub-Elite Male Futsal Players [PDF]
, 2020 This study aimed to investigate morphological, functional, and neuromuscular asymmetries on futsal players’ lower limbs at different competitive levels. Sixteen male elite futsal players from the Spanish National Futsal League and thirteen male sub-elite
Colino, Enrique +5 more
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مجله پژوهش در علوم توانبخشی, 2018 Introduction: Medial tibial stress syndrome or shin splints is one of the most common overuse injuries in active people, that its risk factors are unknown.
Effat Hoseinzadeh +3 more
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The Effects of Injury Experience in Lower Extremities on Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Extensibility, and Dynamic Stability in Elite Volleyball Players [PDF]
Cheyuk gwahag yeon-gu, 2023 PURPOSE This study investigates the impact of injury experience on ankle dorsiflexion, quadriceps extensibility, and dynamic stability in elite adolescent and adult volleyball players. METHODS A total of 485 players (adolescents=337, adults=115) reported
Taegyu Kim +3 more
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Low incidence of leg and foot injuries in colour-ringed marsh tits Poecile palustris [PDF]
, 2015 Marking birds with individually identifiable metal leg-rings (bands) is a common research tool, and the additional use of plastic colour-rings has facilitated numerous studies of bird ecology, yet there is limited information for the impact of these ...
Broughton, Richard K.
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Enhancing Splinting Confidence through Inter-Residency Education: An Educational Workshop [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction. The initial treatment for many orthopaedic injuries is splinting. Unfortunately, formal musculoskeletal training is limited in primary care leading to deficiencies in competency and confidence. Suboptimal splints can result in complications
Dart, Bradley +5 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020 Introduction: The effect of leg dominance on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has been studied with some studies noting a propensity for injuries in the non-dominant leg. Its effect on post-ACL reconstruction recovery, however, is not well known.
HC Boo, TS Howe, Joyce SB Koh
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