BACKGROUND Determining the validity of current median sensory nerve conduction techniques for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS Eighty five patients with clinical diagnosis of CTS were compared with the same number of healthy people. The validity of electrodiagnostic tests were compared in a case-control manner. These electrodiagnostic techniques included long-segment, short-...

The aim of this study was to compare the upper-limb kinematics and coordination of the short grip and classic drives in field hockey. Ten elite female players participated in the experiment. The VICON system was used to record the displacement of markers placed on the stick and the players' joints during five short grip and five classic drives. Kinematic and coordination parameters were analyze...

OBJECTIVES To report the application and clinical outcome of the treatment of radial carpal bone fracture in five dogs using a variably-pitched, headless cannulated compression screw (Acutrak). METHODS Arthroscopy was performed prior to surgical repair in three cases. In two cases, a fissure within the radial carpal bone was more clearly apparent when oblique indirect illumination was employe...

One of the causes of abrasive wear is the use of abrasive tooth pastes and tooth brushes. This may lead to dentin sensitivity if exposed.The aim of this study is to examine 1,526 upper anterior and premolar teeth for evidence of abrasive wear. The segment of teeth were selected because of their preeminence in the smile line.1,526 upper anterior and premolar teeth were examined using key-feature...

Stress analysis of bridge abutment teeth having cemented dowels was conducted using a two-dimensional finite element method. The results obtained are as follows: 1. In fixed-fixed bridges, compressive stress was found concentrated within the dowel, on the mesial side of the dowel apex, and in the distocervical part of the crown. 2. In cantilever bridges, tensile stress was found concentrated in...

Resumo Introdução A dessecação de pré-colheita tornou-se comum no cultivo soja, principalmente pela necessidade antecipação da colheita para grãos ou sementes. Contudo, existem poucos herbicidas registrados esta prática, podendo ainda apresentar efeitos distintos conforme a região cultura. Objetivo Diante disto, este trabalho teve o objetivo avaliar os nas características agronômicas e na quali...