In order to test the regenerative capacity of atrophic axons, a constricting ligature was placed around the proximal tibial nerve of the rabbit, and the nerve crushed at the ankle one week later. Axonal atrophy with altered g ratios was subsequently confirmed in fibres distal to the site of ligature and proximal to the site of crush. In nerves with tight proximal ligatures the reinnervation of ...

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conclusions in this case series study, the fixation of different types of tibial plateau fractures with 3.5 mm simple non-locking and non-precontoured plates was associated with acceptable clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes. based on the advantages and costs of these plates, the authors recommend using 3.5 mm simple plates for different types of tibial plateau fractures. results th...

The locking compression plate (LCP) is an angle-stable fixator intended for intracorporeal application. In selected cases, it can be applied externally in an extracorporeal location to function as a monolateral external fixator. We describe one patient with Schatzker V tibial plateau fracture and one patient with Gustillo IIIB open tibia shaft fracture treated initially with traditional externa...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of tibial plateau leveling on joint motion in canine stifle joints in which the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) had been severed. STUDY DESIGN In vitro cadaver study. ANIMALS Six canine cadaver hind legs. METHODS Radiographs of the stifle joints were made to evaluate the tibial plateau angle with respect to the long axis of the tibia. The specimens were mo...

abstract the leg is a complex district with functions of weightbearing support, stability, and motility. the management of extensive and complex defects is more challenging and often results in leg amputation or shortening. leg amputation is a severe mutilation that alters the patient’s work and social life by limiting ambulation and self-sufficiency. during a 3 years period we treated four pat...

Introduction Posterior tibial plateau fractures (PTPF) have a high impact on functional outcome and the optimal treatment strategy is not well established. The goal of this study was to assess relationship between trauma mechanism, fracture morphology in large multicenter cohort define possible strategies improve outcome. Methods An international retrospective conducted five level-1 centers. Al...

Background: The amount of anterior tibial translation during rehabilitation exercises is a key factor in organizing exercise regimen after anterior cruciate ligament injury. Excessive anterior tibial translation could increase the magnitude of tension imposed on injured and reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament knees. Forward lunge and open-kinetic knee extension exercises are commonly used ...

Despite general agreement on the effects of knee valgus and internal tibial rotation on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading, compelling debate persists on the interrelationship between these rotations and how they contribute to the multi-planar ACL injury mechanism. This study investigates coupling between knee valgus and internal tibial rotation and their effects on ACL strain as a quanti...

background: several systemic factors and hormones are thought to regulate the fracture healing process. vitamin d has emerged as a compound or hormone that actively participates in the regulation of calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. objectives: the aim of this study is to determine the serum changes in the level of vitamin d during the acute healing period of tibial and femoral shaft fra...