AIM Mini incision techniques for carpal tunnel release have become increasingly popular for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The main advantages of mini incision techniques are shorter recovery and return-to-work time. However, the risk of neurovascular injury still remains worrisome. We present a novel method to release the carpal tunnel by using nasal instruments. This novel technique...

Ihedioha U, et al. BMJ Case Rep 2017. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-219648 DESCRIPTION A 31-year-old man presented to the accident and emergency department with a penetrating injury to his left posterolateral chest wall. He was haemodynamically stable, and there was no significant bleeding from the entry point. Plain anterior radiography (figure 1) of the chest revealed a knife embedded within the extra...

To determine whether patient specific numerical simulations of irreversible electroporation (IRE) of the prostate correlates with the treatment effect seen on follow-up MR imaging. Computer models were created using intra-operative US images, post-treatment follow-up MR images and clinical data from six patients receiving IRE. Isoelectric contours drawn using simulation results were compared wi...

1. Inflammatory phase, duration 1-2 days 2. Degenerative and vascularization phase, until day 14 after injury onset 3. Cell-stimulating, proliferative, and fibrotic phase, until day 28 after injury onset 4. Remodeling phase, up to 3 to 6 months after injury onset Inflammatory Phase Cryotherapy to the affected area Analgesic drugs such as acetaminophen based on pain intensity Elevation of the af...

Lateral luxation of permanent teeth is a common injury, and the most frequent post-injury complications is Pulp Canal Obliteration (PCO) followed by pulp necrosis and root resorption. This report presents two different prognoses for symmetrical immature maxillary central incisors after lateral luxation in a 7-year-old boy. Both teeth were laterally luxated and the gingiva distal to the left inc...

The use and effectiveness of current stroke reperfusion therapies are limited by the complications of reperfusion injury, which include increased cerebrovascular permeability and haemorrhagic transformation. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is emerging as a potent modulator of vascular integrity via its receptors (S1PR). By using genetic approaches and a S1PR2 antagonist (JTE013), here we show tha...

The brachial artery is rarely injured in closed posterior dislocation of the elbow, unlike the high rate of vascular injury seen after dislocation of the knee. Despite the anatomical proximity of the brachial artery to the elbow joint, most cases of brachial artery injury after dislocation of the elbow are related to an associated fracture, an open injury or high-energy trauma. A high index of ...

7 The execution and maintenance of all brain functions are dependent on a continuous flow of 8 blood to meet the metabolic needs of the tissue. To ensure the delivery of resources required for neural 9 processing and the maintenance of neural homeostasis, the cerebral vasculature is elaborately and 10 extensively regulated by signaling from neurons, glia, interneurons, and perivascular nerves. ...

Introduction. The aim was to present and evaluate strategy of avoidance the inferior alveolar nerve injury during implantation procedure using the advanced technology (3D x-ray and piezosurgery) in cases of the emphasized mandibular atrophy. Cases Report. 3 healthy females and 9 males, aged 47-60 years, were treated by implant supported dentures using the advanced technology. Patients were trea...

This case report illustrates the neuroanatomy and neurovascular anatomy of the cervical spinal cord by exploring the pathophysiology of cervical cord infarction secondary to vertebral artery injury. The spinal cord is made up of several important tracts, including the dorsal column medial lemniscus system, corticospinal tracts, and the anterolateral system. Injury to one or more of these pathwa...