Publications by authors named "A G Jeffs"
Global declines in wild mussel populations and production have been linked to the impacts of climate change and pollution. Summer die-offs of mussels (Perna canaliculus), spat retention issues, and a severe decline in mussel spat settlement have been reported in the Marlborough Sounds, an important area for mussel farming in New Zealand. Preliminary evidence suggests that naturally occurring contaminants and changing land use in the surrounding areas, could contribute to the decline of this species.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFractional Dolphin Tenotomy for Boutonniere Deformity: A Cadaveric Study.
J Hand Surg Glob Online
November 2024
Purpose: Terminal extensor tenotomy or Dolphin tenotomy, is a described treatment for the management of distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint hyperextension in chronic boutonniere deformity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of incremental partial Dolphin tenotomy in correcting boutonniere deformity, with a focus on evaluating the improvement in DIP joint hyperextension deformity and documenting the development of iatrogenic mallet finger.
Methods: Thirty-eight fingers from 10 cadaveric hands were used.
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) may be a viable alternative for treating recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, as opposed to the traditional open revision method.
- A study examined 30 patients with a history of open or mini-open CTR, finding that 92% of those who had endoscopic revisions reported symptom improvement after 6 months.
- Intraoperative challenges were noted, especially in patients with previous open CTRs, leading to a 16% conversion rate to open release during procedures.
The decline in coastal shellfish populations, attributed to anthropogenic stressors such as harvesting via dredging, can deplete the seabed of vital biogenic habitat. This removal of shellfish significantly reduces habitat complexity, biodiversity, and the hard substrate required for the natural recovery of some key species. A common method for oyster restoration involves deploying oyster shell material to provide habitat and substrate for settling larval oysters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The purpose of this study is to assess differences in language characteristics in personal statements written by male and female applicants to an orthopedic surgery residency program.
Design: This is a blinded retrospective analysis of personal statements from all applicants to an orthopedic surgery residency training program during 1 application cycle. Language characteristics were analyzed using a linguistic analysis software.