The feet of 13 spina bifida patients who had undergone triple arthrodesis in adolescence were reviewed at an average of 10 years after operation. Fifteen of 18 feet were considered satisfactory (83%); of the remaining three, two had recurrent planovalgus deformities and one a painful pseudarthrosis. Three feet had required revision of the triple arthrodesis, and there was one postoperative infe...

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Uma S.V, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sapthagiri institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, No.15,chikkasandra,Hesarghatta main road, Bangalore-560090, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: [email protected] Background: A good understanding of morphometry of glenoid cavity of the scapulae is essential for proper designing of glenoid prosthesis. Moreove...

The purpose of this study was to compare the aerobic fitness of two groups of male college students: 32 Anglo-Saxon males (age range 16-18 years) with 27 Indian males, born in England, (age range 16-23 years), none of whom was highly active in any particular sport. Maximal oxygen uptake was estimated by submaximal test on a cycle ergometer and percent body fat was assessed by skinfold calipers....

All surgeons who treat injuries of the cervical spine would agree that their aim is to produce a stable, painless neck and to diminish any risk of continued or recurrent pressure oIl the spinal cord. There is, however, a wide difference of opinion about the best way to achieve this aim. For dislocations, B#{246}hler(1933) advised infiltration with local anaesthetic at the site of dislocation fo...

1. Reiber JH, van der Zwet PM, Koning G, et al. Accuracy and precision of quantitative digital coronary arteriography: observer-, short-, and medium-term variabilities. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1993;28:187-198. 2. Uehata A, Matsuguchi T, Bittl JA, et al. Accuracy of electronic digital calipers compared with quantitative angiography in measuring coronary arterial diameter. Circulation. 1993;88:1...

INTRODUCTION: There is no universally accepted severity scale for unilateral cleft lip that quantifies the spectrum of disease. Furthermore, measurement systems utilizing calipers are cumbersome, time-consuming and difficult to standardize. Facial Dysmorphology Novel Analysis technology (FDNA, Inc, Boston MA) enables automatic detection and evaluation of subtle craniofacial dysmorphology, as we...

A study of excision arthroplasty (Girdlestone's pseudarthrosis) for infected total hip replacements is presented. Twenty-two patients were reviewed with a minimum follow-up of one year. Reduction in pain was significant but the functional results were poor. Factors contributing to poor function were old age, poor medical condition and arthritis of the contralateral hip; these were in addition t...

In recent years, a growing chorus of researchers has argued that psychological theory is in state crisis: Theories are rarely developed way indicates an accumulation knowledge. Paul Meehl raised this very concern more than 40 years ago. Yet the ensuing decades, little improved. We aim to chart better path forward for by revisiting Meehl’s criticisms, his proposed solution, and reasons solution ...