Wrist ultrasound examination – scanning technique and ultrasound anatomy. Part 2: Ventral wrist
Ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal system is an important element of the diagnostic and therapeutic protocol. Clinical decisions, including those regarding surgical procedures, are often based solely on ultrasound imaging.
Cyprian Olchowy +5 more
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Bond Strength Degradation for Prestressed Steel and Carbon FRP Bars in High-Performance Self-Consolidating Concrete at Elevated Temperatures and in Fire [PDF]
Novel structures are emerging utilizing high performance, self-consolidating, fibre-reinforced concrete (HPSCC) reinforced with high-strength, lightweight, and non-corroding prestressed reinforcement.
Bisby, L. +3 more
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Introduction Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living(ADLs). This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disperate regions of England: Salford(urban) and Norfolk(rural).
Mehreen Somro +6 more
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Obesity: The Impact on Host Systems Affecting Mobility and Navigation through the Environment
Obesity is known to affect a high percentage of both adults and children in developed countries. Individuals with obesity are at risk of developing a number of comorbidities, as well as metabolic syndrome, which can create a low-grade systemic ...
David A. Hart, +4 more
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Characteristics and outcomes of male participants in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study (ASCS).
Objective To determine the differences in demographic, serologic and clinical characteristics between male and female patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in an Australian cohort. Methods Retrospective observational study using data from the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study (ASCS). Males (M) were compared to females (F) using chi‐squared, Wilcoxon
Emily Lin +14 more
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Morphology and Morphometry of the Pectoralis Minor Muscle: A Cadaveric Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Shoulder pain is a common clinical presentation and can be attributed to an anatomically anomalous insertion of the Pectoralis Minor (PMn) muscle tendon into the glenohumeral joint capsule.
Bheemesh Pusala +4 more
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Exposure of a tendon extracellular matrix to synovial fluid triggers endogenous and engrafted cell death: A mechanism for failed healing of intrathecal tendon injuries [PDF]
Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of normal synovial fluid (SF) on exposed endogenous tendon-derived cells (TDC) and engrafted mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) within the tendon extracellular matrix. Methods: Explants from equine
Dudhia, J +3 more
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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The Implication of Substance P in the Development of Tendinopathy: A Case Control Study. [PDF]
It was reported that substance P had beneficial effects in the healing of acute tendon injury. However, the relationship between substance P and degenerative tendinopathy development remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of
Ahn, Heejung +13 more
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Discordance between patient and physician global assessments in early systemic sclerosis
Objective This study aims to identify factors associated with patient and physician global assessments and discordance between them in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods Data from adults with early SSc (< 5 years) from the CONQUER registry were included.
Ellen Romich +35 more
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