BACKGROUND Functional outcomes of lower extremity reconstruction compared with amputation have been evaluated. However, there are little comparative data among the different reconstructive options. With the recent increase in perforator flaps, we compared the functional outcomes of muscle and perforator flaps. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of 136 lower extremity trauma patients ...

The effect of zinc was studied on isolated frog gastrocnemius muscle wich stimulated directly or indirectly and perfused with Ringer containing calcium(Ca2+) deplated Ca2 +. N.ischiadicus-gastrocnemius muscles were obtained from 15 frogs. Isometric force generated in response to supramaximal electrical stimulation measured a transducer peak tension(Pt), contraction time(CT) total time(TCT) anal...

Use of medial gastrocnemius flap is part of the therapeutic array in soft tissue defect reconstruction for the upperthird part of the leg in adults. Indications for this type of flap remain quite rare in children. We will report our experience through two clinical cases and discuss the role of this type of flap in the treatment of soft tissue defect in children.

Use of medial gastrocnemius flap is part of the therapeutic array in soft tissue defect reconstruction for the upperthird part of the leg in adults. Indications for this type of flap remain quite rare in children. We will report our experience through two clinical cases and discuss the role of this type of flap in the treatment of soft tissue defect in children.

Anatomical variation in the attachment of the gastrocnemius muscle to the soleus muscle has not been studied previously. The gastrocnemius muscle may insert directly onto the tendinous superficial surface of the soleus; however, in most cases, the distal end of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis extends for a variable distance as a thin, tendinous sheet void of muscular attachments. Surgeons perform...

motor units (mus) reflect the function of the central nervous motor system. thus, the estimated mu number is a good option to investigate the functional movement disorder in the parkinson’s disease (pd). the purpose of this study was to compare the estimated mus number in the medial gastrocnemius (mg) muscle of the normal rats and those with the parkinsonism. the mg muscle of two age-matched gr...

Recent reports of breast reconstruction with the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap indicate increased fat necrosis and venous congestion as compared with the free transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap. Although the benefits of the DIEP flap regarding the abdominal wall are well documented, its reconstructive advantage remains uncertain. The main objective of this study wa...

BACKGROUND Angiogenic factors which control the angiogenic process represent a promising strategy for restoration of blood flow, but require further evaluation before clinical use. Exercise has also been reported to induce neovascularisation in muscles. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the angiogenic effects of basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) and acidic fibroblast growth factor (a-FGF) on rat ga...

A comparison of biomechanical and biochemical markers muscle soleus gastrocnemius fatigue in rats for two days after 5 using antioxidant C60 fullerene (daily dose was 1 mg·kg-1) performed. It shown that its long-term use to increase strength response against the background by 60-65 35-40% slow fast muscle, respectively. The residual effect water-soluble on remains significant (20-25%) even 2 di...