Support for suspended surgeon

Novel cable-suspended RoboCrane support

The NIST RoboCrane is a cable-suspended robot with the potential to reduce the disadvantages of conventional cranes. One weakness of the RoboCrane is the need for at least three fixed rigid support points for the six overhead cable connections. In many potential applications, these rigid support points are simply not available. This article presents a new RoboCrane support concept based on rigi...

A Wavelet Support Vector Machine Combination Model for Daily Suspended Sediment Forecasting

Abstract In this study, wavelet support vector machine (WSWM) model is proposed for daily suspended sediment (SS) prediction. The WSVM model is achieved by combination of two methods; discrete wavelet analysis and support vector machine (SVM). The developed model was compared with single SVM. Daily discharge (Q) and SS data from Yadkin River at Yadkin College, NC station in the USA were used. I...

Implant Removal Matrix for the Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic implant removal is a commonly performed procedure. While implant removal can be associated withimproved symptoms, risks of the surgery are notable. Stripped screws, broken and retained hardware, and morbidityassociated with soft tissue compromise during difficult removal are all common. Familiarity with the instruments iscritical to procedure success. The purpose of...

A Short Introduction to Clinical Photography for the Plastic Surgeon

Do Patient Preferences Influence Surgeon Recommendations for Treatment?

Background: When the best treatment option is uncertain, a patient’s preference based on personal values should bethe source of most variation in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Unexplained surgeon-to-surgeon variation intreatment for hand and upper extremity conditions suggests that surgeon preferences have more influence than patientpreferences.Methods: A total of 184 surgeons revie...