BACKGROUND No clear trend has emerged from the literature regarding three-dimensional (3D) translations of the humerus relative to the scapula in shoulders with rotator cuff tears (RCTs). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the kinematics of RCT shoulders using 3D-to-two-dimensional (2D) model-to-image registration techniques. METHODS Dynamic glenohumeral kinematics during scapular plan...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Shoulder function may be changed after healing of a nonoperatively treated clavicular fracture, especially in cases of clavicular shortening or mal-union. We investigated scapular orientations and functional outcome in healed clavicular fractures with and without clavicular shortening. PATIENTS AND METHODS 32 participants with a healed nonoperatively treated midshaft cl...

Proprioception is a specialized sensory modality that gives information about extremity position and direction of movement. This kind of afferent sensory feedback is probably important in mediating muscular control of the shoulder joint. As this articulation is minimally constrained, such a coordinated dynamic control of muscles about the joint is necessary for stability during arm motion. The ...

The DROOPING LEAF (DL) gene has an important function in rice development. Loss-of-function mutation of DL fails to form midrib, a strong structure formed in the central region of the leaf, resulting in a drooping leaf phenotype. In addition, severe mutation in DL causes a floral homeotic change, i.e., replacement of the carpels by the stamens. Thus, DL regulates midrib formation in the leaf an...

Background Stroke in a migraine with aura has been documented in several cases, even deserving the merit of a classification as complicated migraine. Herein, we present a rare case of migrainous infarct without aura. The diagnosis was challenging due to lack of risk factors. The patient was unique in not having any other comorbidities. Case Presentation The case is of a 21-year-old female pre...

Although this metaphor has been used (and sometimes abused) over the years, it certainly seems entirely appropriate at this particular time and place as I take over the role of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) from Amira Klip, PhD, who for the past three years has provided outstanding editorial guidance to the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism (AJPEndo). This issue marks the offi...

Ladies and gentlemen, today as we begin the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, I am truly excited by the fact that we are well beyond our 5year survival, and it is my hope that, as we increase in importance, this Society will be truly representative of our subspecialty. I do not have the vision to look into the future with prophesy and prediction: I do not wish to ...