there are many studies about epidural fibrosis after surgical manipulation of the spine. we have studied formation of the post laminectomy epidural fibrosis after application of two materials (silicone and teflon) in this report. this expriment is on two groups of rats. two separated laminectomies were done in each rat, one serving as control while in the other laminectomy spaces silicone was u...

Palmar fasciitis and polyarthritis syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome that has been reported mainly for ovarian cancers. It is thought to be a tumour-associated autoimmune disorder. It is associated with polyarthritis and rapid flexion contractures of hands with palmar nodules due to palmar fasciitis. Similar paraneoplastic features in gastric cancers have seldom been reported. Here, I ...

Trigger finger is a common disease, and operative treatments are often applied for it. Digital nerve injury is one of the complications of this surgical treatment, and paresthesia and sensory disturbance occur early after the operation. This paper presents a case of trigger finger appearing gradually as increasing digital nerve disorder after surgical treatment. In the second surgery, scar tiss...

Introduction. The Integrated Management of Childhood and Neonatal Illness (IMNCI) recommends the use palmar pallor to diagnose anaemia. Earlier studies to validate palmar pallor as clinical sign for anaemia were largely done in African context. There was a need to test validity of palmar pallor to detect anemia in different settings. Objective. To study the validity and interobserver agreement ...

A randomised, double-blinded, controlled trial was performed to compare traditional digital blocks with single subcutaneous palmar injection blocks at the base of the finger. A search for randomised controlled trials of digital blocks through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register and CBM was conducted and a meta-analysis including the current trial was performed. The current tria...

OBJECTIVES Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) is a common dysfunctional disorder, with endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) being the most popular treatment method. However, until now, there is little improvement to this technique. In this paper, we present a new alternative to the conventional surgical method. METHODS We performed ETS with flexible thoracoscopy under deep sedation without intubati...

Flexor pronator muscles (FPMs) play a key role in stabilizing the elbow joint against valgus forces. However, no studies have investigated the in vivo kinematics of FPMs against these forces on the elbow. This study aimed to clarify the in vivo contribution of each FPM as a dynamic stabilizer in a clinical situation.Twelve healthy volunteers participated in this study. Verbal informed consent w...

The timing and frequency stability provided by the Deep Space Atomic Clock (DSAC) is nearly commensurate to Network’s ground clocks enables one-way radiometric measurements with accuracy equivalent current two-way tracking data. A demonstration unit of clock was launched into low Earth orbit on June 25, 2019, for purpose validating DSAC’s performance in space environment. Global Positioning Sys...

OBJECTIVE Despite a reduction in the incidence, deep-neck space infections are still seen today with definite potential for significant morbidity and even mortality. DESIGN The authors present their experience in the management of 16 patients with 19 deep-neck space abscesses. The distribution of the abscesses were: 5 Ludwig's angina, 4 parapharyngeal abscesses, 3 retropharyngeal abscesses, 3...