Introduction One of important factors to achieve stable postoperative results is to obtain proper soft tissue balance at the time of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). With a goal of accurate gap balance during TKA, we developed a tensor called Joint Dependent Kinematics (JDKmini II, Stryker, Tokyo, Japan) and presented the tensor in this meeting last year. Computer navigation has been proven to be...

Achieving correct soft tissue balance and preparing equal and rectangular extension and flexion joint gaps are crucial goals of TKA. Intraoperative gap balances would change postoperatively; however, changes in joint gap balances between pre- and postoperation remain unclear. To explore these changes associated with TKA, we prospectively investigated 21 posterior cruciate ligament retaining TKA...

statement of the problem: in the evolution of orthodontics, the changes in soft tissue, especially smile line attracts considerable attention. purpose: the present study was carried out to evaluate the correlation of the smile line with the vertical parameters of anterior part of face. materials and methods: forty-six iranian adults, aged between 18-25 years were selected. five quantitative and...

background and aim: oral mucosal lesions have various prevalence rates among different populations. few studies have evaluated the frequency of oral mucosal lesions in iranian population. this study aimed to determine the frequency of oral mucosal lesions and the related factors.                        materials and methods: this descriptive study was conducted based on the data in the archives...

the investigation and determination of the significance of neovascularization in the progression of soft tissue sarcoma is currently of increasing clinical importance. microvessel density is the morphologic evidence of neoangiogenesis in the process of malignant progression of sarcomata. this brief review of the markers commonly used in clinical practice was undertaken to determine the validity...

objective: at present, growth factor-containing products such as enamel matrix derivatives, recombinant bone morphogenetic protein (rh-bmp), recombinant platelet derived growth factor and platelet rich plasma (prp) have gained increasing attention. prp is an autologous source of platelet growth factors used to enhance healing of soft and hard tissues. prp has gained popularity due to its autolo...

extra renal extra cranial malignant rhobdoid tumors (mrt) are rare, frequently lethal and affect mostly children. no definite treatment has been made and the role of radiation therapy is poorly defined. this report explains a 14 year old girl with mrt in her neck soft tissue. she is alive with no evidence of disease 18 months after diagnosis. through the experience with this case, we suggested ...

granular cell tumor (gct) was first described by abrikossoff in 1926. gct is a rarely seen soft tissue tumor and is generally benign. while the tumor can be seen in all parts of the body it is generally located on the head and neck region, and especially on the tongue. gct is rarely seen in the anal-perianal region. in accordance with literature this case was reported because it was thought to ...