Background: Tibial diaphyseal fracture is the most common fracture of long bones. In Iran plating and undreamed tibial nailing (UTN) are the most commonly used methods and because of paucity of equipments such as c-arm and reaming sets, the reamed method is rarely used. This study compares these two methods. Methods: In a randomized clinical trial study including 100 patients (78 males, 22 fema...

Patterns of nematode fecundity were investigated for infections of the caecal worm Heterakis gallinarum in the ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). Worm length was a good predictor of parasite fecundity. After controlling for worm length no other factors, including parasite intensity, were related to worm fecundity. Density dependence in worm size was detected in natural infections at pa...

a three-member family from tehran referred with variety of nasopharyngeal symptoms including sneezing, coughing and nasal discharge following consumption of barbecued liver (kabab).  thirteen worm-like nymphs of linguatula serrata were separated from larynx, nose and gum of these patients. the adult parasites live in the nose and paranasal sinuses of dogs and other carnivores.  although this in...

We describe 11 cases of suspected Dracunculus medinensis infection in which the worm recovered was identified as Onchocerca volvulus. Identification was based on morphology of the examined specimen.

BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of acetabular fractures is one of the greatest challenges for orthopedic surgeons. Fixation of most displaced fractures requires extensive exposure, which may lead to complications, including blood loss, neural or vascular injury, postoperative infection, wound healing problems, and heterotopic bone formation. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was conducted to certif...

Background and Purpose: Arthrosis of the first MTP joint is a common condition. Among available arthrodesis methods, plate/screw screw methods are current treatment choice. In this study, we investigate whether there difference between these two methods.
 Methods: Thirty-four toes 32 patients with advanced arthrosis were included in study. Eighteen fixed plates/screws 16 cross-screws. radi...