The topic of this paper is the so-called trifocal tensor (TFT), which describes the relative orientation of three uncalibrated images. The TFT is made up of 27 homogenous elements but only has 18 DOF. Therefore, its elements have to fulfil 8 constraints a new form for these constraints is presented in this paper. Furthermore, a new minimal parameterization for the TFT is presented having exactl...

OBJECTIVES (a) To compare the magnitude of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata activation between a group of subjects with clinical unilateral hip osteoarthritis and a group of healthy older adults. (b) To compare the magnitude of activation of the gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between sides in a group of subjects with clinical unilateral hip osteoarthritis and a group of healthy olde...

The fascial system is an integral part of the musculoskeletal system. It is a three-dimensional network of connective tissue spreading ubiquitously throughout the body, surrounding muscles, bones, internal organs, nerves, vessels, and other structures. The basic biophysical properties of the fascial system are determined by its structure and chemical composition. This study aimed to determine t...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment of patients with chronic lesions in the posterolateral corner of the knee with reconstruction of the fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon and popliteofibular ligament and with autografts of the biceps femoris and fascia lata. METHOD A total of 129 patients with injuries of the posterolateral corner of the knee that lasted ...

PURPOSE To compare the length and strength of fascia latae after gamma sterilisation and different durations of deep-freezing. METHODS 50 pieces of fresh porcine fascia latae were randomly divided into 5 groups. Group 1 acted as controls, which were not gamma irradiated and deep-frozen. In groups 2 to 4, fascia latae were incubated in phosphate buffer solution for 4 hours, and then gamma irra...

Of a total of 30 autologous fascia lata aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve replacements in 25 patients, opening sounds were heard or recorded in association with 24 valves. Murmurs were heard during forward flow across 26 of the valves. In no patients did the sounds or murmurs develop or progress during the period offollow-up but were present immediately after operation. It is felt that these ...

PURPOSE Involutional entropion is a common condition in Asian countries, including Japan. One cause of involutional entropion is weakening of the capsulopalpebral fascia (CPF). The aged, thin, membranous nature of the CPF limits the results of correction by the original Jones procedure (CPF tightening) alone, so we added the modified Hotz procedure to the entropion repair. We then compared the ...

In this study, an attempt is made to correlate fascia1 configurations in the abdomen and pelris of the adult as they are interrelated one to the other. The method of approach is developmental, following the progressive alterations in the transition from a simple primitive state to the complex adult pattern. The alteration exhibits a logical sequence toward predictable adult fasciae. Minor vagar...