Revista Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, 2022 Objectives: Compare 30-day mortality rate following a proximal femur fracture (PFF) and SARS-CoV-2 infection versus a PFF and no SARS-CoV-2 infection. Design: Retrospective comparative study. Setting: Three university hospitals in Biscay province (Basque
I. Jiménez-Telleria +6 more
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Voluntary activation of quadriceps femoris in patients with unilateral anterior cruciate ligament rupture within 6 months of injury: a cross-sectional observational study [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Deficits in quadriceps femoris strength and voluntary activation have been well documented in chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, but less is known about the acute or early phase after injury.
Dixon, John +2 more
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Does intrauterine crowding affect the force generating capacity and muscle composition of the piglet front limb? [PDF]
, 2019 In the pig, intrauterine competition (IUC) greatly affects postnatal traits, such as birth weight, but also locomotor capacities. In a previous study, our group discovered a lower motor performance in piglets with a low birth weight and low vitality (L ...
Aerts, Peter +5 more
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Journal of Ultrasonography, 2015 Introduction: Sprained ankle is a very common injury in children. Proper treatment of ligament injuries enables full recovery. X-ray and US examinations are commonly available diagnostic methods.
Joanna Szczepaniak +3 more
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What does the vibration therapy add?: a quasi-experimental, pilot study on the short term effects of whole-body vibration as mode of exercise for nursing home residents aged 80+ [PDF]
, 2018 Aims: To compare the responses of nursing home residents aged 80+ to an 8 weeks exercise program performed on a vibratory device and to the same exercise program preformed without vibration on lower limb performance, functional dependence and quality ...
Alfonso Rosa, Rosa Mª +3 more
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Analysis of lower limb internal kinetics and electromyography in elite race walking. [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of this study was to analyse lower limb joint moments, powers and electromyography patterns in elite race walking. Twenty international male and female race walkers performed at their competitive pace in a laboratory setting.
Alkjaer T. +23 more
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Accuracy and performance of a new handheld ultrasound machine with wireless system
Scientific Reports, 2019 We verified the accuracy and performance of a new handheld ultrasound machine, in comparison to a high-end sonographic machine. We performed bilateral measurements of the following tendon districts (supraspinatus, flexor of the middle finger, patellar ...
Enrico Maria Zardi +4 more
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How should we assess the mechanical properties of lower-limb prosthesis technology used in elite sport?: An initial investigation [PDF]
, 2013 Despite recent controversy, it is not yet formally recognised how lower-limb prosthesis should be assessed for their performance. To assist in this process, experiments are undertaken to investigate the linearity, stiffness and assessment of feet based ...
Dyer, Bryce T.J. +2 more
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Reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries in diabetic patients
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2011 Diabetic foot and ankle deformities are secondary to long-standing diabetes and neglected foot care. The concept of surgical correction for these deformities is quite recent. The primary objective of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery is the reduction
Ajit Kumar Varma
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Lymphangiectasis of lower limb: A rare challenging case
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2009 Lymphangiectasis usually occurs in the viscera. Involvement of the lower limb is very rare. It is difficult to establish the diagnosis without detailed investigations.
Bhattacharya Visweswar +4 more
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