The 2.5 mm PushLock suture anchor system versus a traditional suture anchor for ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the thumb: a biomechanical study
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 02/10/2010
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Jarrett CD et al. – There were no statistical differences between the two suture anchors under cyclic loading. The 2.5 mm PushLock suture anchor ... stronger resistance to 2 mm gap formation at the repair site and is less likely to fail at the suture–ligament interface. However, there was no difference in the load to failure between the two suture anchors.
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Suture complications in a teaching institution among patients undergoing uterosacral ligament suspension with permanent braided suture
International Urogynecology Journal, 03/05/2010
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Yazdany T et al. – Permanent polyester braided suture for suspension of vaginal vault may lead to an unacceptably high suture erosion rate, cutting the ... suture in clinic results in the highest resolution.
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Occipital sutures and its variations: the value of 3D-CT and how to differentiate it from fractures using 3D-CT
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 02/25/2010
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Choudhary AK et al. – The authors describe the normal anatomy, embryology, normal and variant sutures of occipital bone as published in the literature so far and present a ... of 15 cases of variant sutures. With CT as the primary modality in assessing for head injury now, it is important to know the CT features of these sutures, their appearance, position and variants and be able to utilize 3D–CT to be able to give a more definitive diagnosis.
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Scar Prevention Using Laser-Assisted Skin Healing in Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 02/01/2010
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Capon A et al. – This prospective comparative trial demonstrates that an 810–nm diode laser treatment, performed immediately after surgery, can improve the appearance of a surgical scar. The dose plays a great role in ... scar improvement and must be well controlled. There is interest in LASH for hypertrophic scar revision. LASH can be used to prevent and reduce scars in plastic surgery.
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A novel technique in securing the subcuticular suture—“Loop & Lock” technique
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 02/04/2010
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Rao GS et al. – There are various ways to secure a buried subcuticular suture, but most techniques present problems with excess knot material buried within the wound, a steep learning curve in mastering the ... A novel technique to secure a buried subcuticular suture is described in this report. This technique is simple to master and can secure excellent approximation of the wound with good eversion. Resistance to pull through is observed in clinical applications in repairs of surgical wounds on trunks and ... suture techniques
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Treatment of atrophic cutaneous leishmaniasis scar using autologous fibroblasts and keratinocytes (a case report and literature review)
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 03/05/2010
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Nilforoushzadeh MA et al. – In this case report the authors present a case of wide, deep, atrophic cutaneous leishmaniasis scar that was improved significantly using ... keratinocytes are used in conjunction with dermabrasion for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis scar. They have started this procedure as an extensive research on patients with leishmaniasis scar that will be reported in the future.
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Posterior Glottic Stenosis with a Calcified Interarytenoid Scar Band: CT and Laryngoscopic Correlation
American Journal of Neuroradiology, 02/04/2010
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Liu BP et al. – A 52–year–old man with burn injuries and prolonged intubation developed PGS with hoarseness, dyspnea, and bilateral vocal cord immobility. On CT, a calcified interarytenoid scar band was identified ... interarytenoid scar on laryngoscopy. Endoscopic laser lysis of the calcified scar band relieved the symptoms. The authors present laryngoscopic and CT findings of PGS with interarytenoid calcification along with the postlysis findings.
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Retinoic Acid Enhances Osteogenesis in Cranial Suture-Derived Mesenchymal Cells: Potential Mechanisms of Retinoid Induced Craniosynostosis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 02/05/2010
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James AW et al. – Retinoic acid represses proliferation and enhances osteogenic differentiation of suture–derived mesenchymal cells. These in vitro ... to premature cranial suture fusion via enhanced osteogenesis and Hedgehog and BMP signaling.
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Proper Insertion Angle Is Essential to Prevent Intra-Articular Protrusion of a Knotless Suture Anchor in Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopy, 02/04/2010
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Wong AS et al. – The authors report a case of intra–articular protrusion of knotless anchors, used in the lateral row of a suture–bridging technique for arthroscopic rotator cuff ... length of such devices when compared with traditional suture anchors, the technical aspects of proper device use, the possible patient–related factors such as implant–patient size mismatch, and the importance of additional imaging for the investigation of failure to progress
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Biomechanical Advantages of Triple-Loaded Suture Anchors Compared With Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs
Arthroscopy, 03/05/2010
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Barber FA et al. – Double–row repairs with either crossing sutures or 4 separate anchor points were more likely to fail (5– or 10–mm gap) than a single–row repair loaded with 3 simple sutures
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