Background: The hemi-hamate arthroplasty (HHA) can restore joint congruity and stability in chronic fracturedislocationsof the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ). Purpose of this study was to compare the width of the distalhamate articular surface (DHAS) to the width of the base of the middle phalanges (P2) of the fingers. We hypothesizedthe dimensions of the width of the D...

In the chapter on Mendel and Morgan, we saw how the transmission of genes from one generation to another follows a precise mathematical formula. The traits discussed in that chapter, however, were discrete traits—peas are either yellow or green, someone either has a disorder or does not have a disorder. But many behavioral traits are not like these clear-cut, have-it-or-don’t-have-it phenotypes...

Bone perfusion evaluation methods in cadaver studies have yet to be established. The aim of this report was to introduce and validate the feasibility of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography for evaluation of bone perfusion in the femoral medial condyle in cadavers. In 4 fresh nonembalmed cadavers (2 female), the descending genicular artery was dissected and carefully cannulated bila...

tained by milk and nutrient enemata. On the 12th, he could open his mouth to a slight extent ; the symptoms were more favourable, and the spasms had diminished in force and frequency. On passing the flnger into the wound I detected a loose fragment of bone and removed it. The extremity of the lower fragment was sharp or pointed and this I cut off with the saw. From this date he gradually improv...

INTRODUCTION Metallosis involving the knee joint most often results from metal-on-metal contact late in the life of a failing implant following polyethylene wear. We report a case of acute metallosis following knee arthroplasty in a previously healthy 59-year old male. CASE REPORT In June 2011, the patient underwent left knee arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis with necrosis and bone edema...

The comparative study of submerged arc welding (SAW) and laser hybrid (LHW) was carried out for a 690 MPa high strength steel with thickness 20 mm. Microstructure ductile–brittle transition temperature (DBTT) evolution in welded zone were elucidated from the aspect crystallographic structure, particularly, digitization visualization 24 variants. impact toughness each micro LHW joint is better t...

The second quarter of 2009 saw steady advances in bone marrow biopsy (BMB) pathology. The following publications are a personal selection of the highlights. Quality issues in diagnostic immunohistochemistry for BMB have largely been ignored in external quality assurance programmes, and this issue is highlighted. In other areas, publications reflecting advances in flow cytometry and aspirate mor...

The evolution of shear rupture fronts in laboratory earthquakes is analysed with the corresponding functional networks, constructed over acoustic emission friction-patterns. We show that the mesoscopic characteristics of functional networks carry the characteristic time for each phase of the rupture evolution. The classified rupture fronts in network states–obtained from a saw-cut fault and nat...