OBJECTIVE We aimed to analyze the intracapsular pressure of the hip joint following femoral neck fracture and its relationship to the position of the hip or to traction and (using superselective arteriography) to evaluate the blood supply to the femoral head and the influence of traction and hip position on the blood supply. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Twenty-six cases of fresh Garden type I-III fem...

Electric railway traction chains (ERTCs) emerged at the end of the nineteenth century. Over the years, they have been consolidated as a better solution than their counterparts, i.e., the traction systems with generating power on board (e.g., diesel or steam-based systems). In terms of performances, ERTCs show the highest power-to-weight ratio, fastest acceleration and highest traction effort on...

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The efficacy and safety of 3 methods used in legal termination of pregnancy in the second and early third trimester was assessed in 258 women in Jordan randomly assigned to receive Foley catheter (with and without traction) or prostaglandin E2 vaginal tablets. The failure rate of termination and the total insertion-to-termination time was higher with Foley catheter without traction (16.5%, 16.5...

BACKGROUND Spinal flexibility is determined preoperatively by manipulating the spine and assessing, radiographically, to what extent the amount of deformity reduces. Quantifying spinal flexibility is important when determining the approach to the planned operation in order to achieve the most optimal spinal correction and balance. Currently, supine traction radiography is a popular method used ...

BACKGROUND Neck pain is a frequently reported complaint of the musculoskeletal system which can be disabling and costly to society. Mechanical traction is often used as an adjunct therapy in outpatient rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of mechanical traction for neck disorders. SEARCH STRATEGY A research librarian searched computerized bibliographic databases without language...

Vitreomacular traction and vitreomacular traction with macular hole are conditions associated with visual disturbance and decreased visual acuity. Recent studies have demonstrated that ocriplasmin is effective and safe in specific patient groups with vitreomacular traction, and hence is recommended as a treatment option. We present here a case report of a patient treated with intravitreal ocrip...

BACKGROUND Flexibility evaluation methods were only used to assess the changes of coronal Cobb angle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Little attention was attached to the vertebral rotation in these methods. MATERIAL AND METHODS 21 patients with severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were enrolled in this study. Coronal flexibility and rotation correction were compared on...

Within most baseball fields there is a non-turfed basepath surface in addition to a turfed playing surface that can be either natural or synthetic. Two important properties of any playing surface are its ability to absorb the energy generated upon impact (surface hardness) and the level of traction it provides to the athlete during play. Studies were conducted to determine the effects of varyin...