2D reconstruction and quantification of synapse orthogonal projections (shado\VS) are proposed as apractical approach to obtain information about differences in their actual configuration. Thequantification of the shadows implies estimation of size parameters (area and perimeter) and shapefunctions (i.e. second order moment invariants independent of location and size). The method wa...

BACKGROUND Our goals were to analyze cost and efficiency of performing carpal tunnel release (CTR) in the main operating room (OR) versus the ambulatory setting, and to document the venue of carpal tunnel surgery practices by plastic surgeons in Canada. METHOD A detailed analysis of the salaries of nonphysician personnel and materials involved in CTR performed in these settings was tabulated....

Comparative study of two plastic materials, i.e. frozen cortical allobone and demineralized perforated (perfoost) was performed. Testing the samples from same part tibia carried out using Zwick 1464 apparatus. It showed that firmness perfoost lower than allobone: during compression - by 33%, switching 66%, bending 46% for metaphyseal sample 70% diaphyseal one. Perfoost possesses rigidity allows...

Objective: Postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare but potentially devastating condition for surgical patients. While pyoderma gangrenosum has 2 subtypes, typical and atypical, each can be further classified by its heralding features. These include ulcerative, pustular, bullous, and vegetative. The presentation can be a result of trauma or, as mentioned before, postsurgical. The plastic and...

Radiative heterogeneity in greenhouses significantly influences crop activity, particularly transpiration and photosynthesis. This is especially true for plastic tunnels, which are the most commonly used greenhouse type in the Mediterranean basin. A computer model was generated for this study based on sun movement, greenhouse geometry, transmittance of the cover and weather conditions. Experime...