Objective: To quantify the spatial heterogeneity of displacement during voluntary isometric contraction within and between the different compartments of the quadriceps.
Toshiaki Oda +4 more
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Primary giant hydatid cyst of the thigh: An unusual location
Key Clinical Message Primary hydatid cyst of the thigh is a rare condition requiring prompt recognition and accurate diagnosis for timely management and prevention of complications.
Faten Limaiem +2 more
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Rectus femoris tendon avulsion in an amateur athlete: case report diagnosed by magnetic resonance
Introduction: the rectus femoris muscle is the most frequently injured muscle of the quadriceps group during repetitive kicking and sprinting. Avulsions of the rectus femoris are rare injuries. Pain located at the proximal thigh and disability in flexing
Thaís Amanda Frank de Almeida +4 more
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Relationships between Thigh and Waist Circumference, Hemoglobin Glycation Index, and Carotid Plaque in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes [PDF]
Background This study investigated the relationships of thigh and waist circumference with the hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Myung Ki Yoon +5 more
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Use of a flap based on the superior lateral genicular artery to cover lower limb injuries: case reports [PDF]
The knee is one of the main joints in the human body, and due to its conformation and functionality, it is easily susceptible to injuries. Surgical reconstruction of injuries around the knee and proximal region of the leg represents a major challenge due
Pedro Henrique Silva Benevides +7 more
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Adjunctive Use of Point of Care Ultrasound to Diagnose Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh
Compartment syndrome is a medical emergency and must be considered in patients who present with severe limb pain. Compartment syndrome is a clinical diagnosis, classically described as presenting with the 5 ‘P’s (pain, pulselessness, pallor ...
Neil Long, Justin S. Ahn, Daniel J. Kim
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Thigh fat and muscle each contribute to excess cardiometabolic risk in South Asians, independent of visceral adipose tissue. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To compare fat distribution and associations between fat depots and cardiometabolic traits in South Asians and Europeans. METHODS: Five hundred and fourteen South Asians and 669 Europeans, aged 56-86.
Chaturvedi, N +8 more
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Nosocomial mucormycosis of the thigh
We describe a case of nosocomial mucormycosis of the thigh in an immunocompromised patient admitted with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Carl Boodman, Matthew P. Cheng
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Skin thickness of the anterior, anteromedial, and anterolateral thigh: a cadaveric study for split-skin graft donor sites [PDF]
Background: The depth of graft harvest and the residual dermis available for reepithelization primarily influence the healing of split-skin graft donor sites.
Chan, Jeffrey C.Y. +4 more
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Aims: The risk of postoperative complications after resection of soft-tissue sarcoma in the medial thigh is higher than in other locations. This study investigated whether a vessel sealing system (VSS) could help reduce the risk of postoperative ...
Yu Toda +7 more
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