The load-bearing performance of a RC simply supported beam bridge was comprehensively detected and evaluated. appearance detection results show that there is large area damaged exposed reinforcement in the main girder diaphragm plate bridge. detecting material condition state parameters durability insufficient, risk steel corrosion large, strength concrete poor. load test bearing capacity does ...

Foot injuries are common in athletes. Injuries to the midfoot and, particularly, the Lisfranc joint are less common, but they have a high risk of ending the athlete's season or even career. Lisfranc injuries can be difficult to diagnose, and they often lead to a disastrous outcome when missed. Weight-bearing radiographs of the foot are recommended to confirm the diagnosis, although advanced ima...

In 15% to 20% of self-poisoning cases, the pesticides used are purchased from shops just prior to ingestion. We explored how pesticide vendors interacted with customers at risk of self-poisoning to identify interventions to prevent such poisonings. Two strategies were specifically discussed: selling pesticides only to farmers bearing identity cards or customers bearing pesticide 'prescriptions'...

AIM This study aims to clarify, according to our experience, the correct surgical sequence which should be followed in order to treat double mandibular fractures. MATERIAL OF STUDY From January 2007 to January 2010, we have conducted a retrospective study on a sample of patients operated on in our department. We include only those cases in which the jaw was fractured in 2 places, in particula...

INTRODUCTION Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis can be treated with patellofemoral arthroplasty. CASE PRESENTATION We present two cases of isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis treated with Low Contact Stress patellofemoral arthroplasty; in both cases the polyethylene mobile-bearing of the patellar component dissociated from the metal backing. One patient had a revision to a Richards pat...