Kinematic Foot Types in Youth with Equinovarus Secondary to Hemiplegia [PDF]
, 2015 Background Elevated kinematic variability of the foot and ankle segments exists during gait among individuals with equinovarus secondary to hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Clinicians have previously addressed such variability by developing classification
Corcos, Daniel M. +6 more
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Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy in Bionanotechnology: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) enables the nanoscale mapping of electrostatic surface potentials. While widely applied in materials science, its use in biological systems remains emerging. This review presents recent advances in KPFM applied to biological samples and provides a critical perspective on current limitations and future directions for
Ehsan Rahimi +4 more
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Estimating the risk of adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women undergoing non-obstetric surgery using routinely collected NHS data: an observational study [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Previous research suggests that non-obstetric surgery is carried out in 1 – 2% of all pregnancies. However, there is limited evidence quantifying the associated risks.
Aylin, P +6 more
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Fabric‐Based Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Gloves: Advancements and Challenges
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review highlights interdisciplinary technological advances in fabric‐based robotic gloves, focusing on progress in design, fabrication, actuation, sensing, control, and power and energy requirements. It also addresses performance testing and validation, including biomechanical, strength, functional, user experience, and durability assessments, to ...
Ayse Feyza Yilmaz +2 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic ReportsIntroduction: Foot drop (FD) results from neurological, muscular, or skeletal disorders, with common peroneal nerve (CPN) palsy as a frequent cause. Tibialis posterior tendon (TPT) transfer has become a standard surgical treatment in refractory cases ...
Dushan Piyarathne, Ralinda Pallawala
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Posterior tibial tendon transfer
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2017 Category: Ankle, Basic Sciences/Biologics, Tendon Transfer, Dropfoot Introduction/Purpose: Posterior tibial tendon transfer (PTTT) is performed for a variety of pathologies where loss of dorsiflexion is compensated by the transfer, e.g.
Emilio Wagner MD +7 more
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Treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears by different surgical technigues: comparative analysis of early outcomes [PDF]
Travmatologiâ i Ortopediâ RossiiBackground. Massive rotator cuff tears are up to 40% and can progress to the stage of irreparable ones. Nowadays, there are many treatment options available for irreparable rotator cuff injuries, from conservative treatment and arthroscopic ...
Andrei M. Shershnev +4 more
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Flexural behavior of two-span continuous prestressed concrete girders with highly eccentric external tendors [PDF]
, 2005 [Abstract]: It is generally known that the flexural strength of beams prestressed with external tendons is comparatively lower than that of members with internal bonded tendons.
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Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization With Incorporation of a Comminuted Bony Bankart Lesion. [PDF]
, 2017 Bony Bankart lesions are a common finding in patients with anterior glenohumeral dislocation. Although there are no defined guidelines, small bony Bankart fractures are typically treated arthroscopically with suture anchors.
Bernardoni, Eamon D +4 more
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Magnetic Textiles: A Review of Materials, Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Magnetic textiles (M‐textiles) are emerging as a programmable materials platform that merges magnetic matter with hierarchical textile structures. This article consolidates magnetic material classes, textile architectures, and fabrication and magnetization strategies, revealing structure–property–function relationships that govern magneto‐mechanical ...
Li Ke +3 more
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