Finite element analysis of modified pedicle screw fixation and traditional lumbopelvic fixation for the treatment of sacroiliac joint disruption. [PDF]
Zhang J+6 more
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This is the first in vivo study to demonstrate that ultrafine‐grained stainless steel possesses potential antibacterial properties capable of resisting the adhesion of bacteria and, subsequently, microcolony formation and biofilm maturation. Incorporating ultrafine‐grained materials in the manufacture of orthopedic implants or medical devices could ...
Mitsuhiro Nishizawa+5 more
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Understanding the Landscape of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections: A Review of Interlaminar, Transforaminal, and Caudal Approaches. [PDF]
Li T+4 more
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ABSTRACT A history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and high body mass index (BMI) are strong risk factors for incident knee osteoarthritis. Limited research has evaluated the interaction between ACLR and high BMI on limb‐level loading and early deleterious changes in cartilage health.
Hyunwook Lee+10 more
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Effects of Age and Muscle Activation on Three-Dimensional Spine Kinematics and Asymmetry in Elderly Adults. [PDF]
Rezaei A+4 more
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Gag Gifting: The Joke and the Poke
ABSTRACT Gag gifting is a ritual involving a gift along with a joke at the expense of the recipient (i.e., a “poke”). This study shows that gag gifting occurs frequently, at various occasions. Findings from a qualitative study illustrate the way gag gifts are purchased or handmade into unique or personalized items.
Robert M. Schindler+2 more
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MRI assessment of sacral injury location and analysis of influencing factors after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for patients with uterine fibroids. [PDF]
Zhou A+5 more
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Medium Term Outcomes for Robotic Sacral Colpopexy With Autologous Fascia Lata
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the medium‐term outcomes of robotic sacral colpopexy (RSC) using autologous fascia lata for the treatment of apical pelvic organ prolapse. Methods An IRB‐approved retrospective review was conducted on patients who underwent RSC with autologous fascia lata at a single institution between November 2017 and August 2022 ...
Ramzy T. Burns+3 more
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Assessment of lumbosacral spinal curvatures before and after surgery using 3D posturography. [PDF]
Łosiński K+4 more
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Partial sacrectomy with en bloc tumor resection without instrumentation. What level is safe? [PDF]
Štulík J+6 more
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