: Wound healing relies on a coordinated process with the participation of different mediators. Natural products are a source of active compounds with healing potential. Isoorientin is a natural flavone recognized as having several pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory effects, making it a potential treatment for wounds.
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August 2024
Introduction: Isolated musculocutaneous nerve injuries occur rarely due to their anatomical location. We present our patient with a musculocutaneous nerve injury in a motorcyclist.
Case: The patient was initially treated for a motorcycle accident.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
February 2024
Introduction: Radial nerve palsy after humeral shaft fractures is often associated with formation of a neuroma in continuity. The current standard of treatment is neuroma resection and nerve grafting with contentious results. Anterior transposition of the radial nerve may reduce the length of its path, allowing reconstruction by primary suture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: It is often questioned whether to perform replantation or revision amputation for amputation injuries in elderly patients and smokers. According to the current indication criteria, neither old age nor smoking in the absence of other risk factors are considered to be risk factors for replantation failure. However, many microsurgeons still may make the decision not to perform digital replantation based solely on these factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we conducted a retrospective survey of 63 giant anteaters () using the Federal University of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais State, Brazil as reference site for wild animals. We analyzed the clinical records of 63 animals from January 2016 to February 2020. The information obtained included the location where the anteater was found, the reason for rescue, estimated life stage, gender, weight, general condition of the animal, clinical signs, diagnosis, and destination.
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