Ultrasound abnormalities of the major salivary glands in Egyptian patients with systemic sclerosis.

Introduction/objectives: systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disorder with multiple organs destruction. This study aimed to identify the ultrasonographic changes of major salivary glands in Egyptian scleroderma patients and to detect their association to different disease manifestations.

Methods: Forty-seven SSc patients and 43 apparent healthy volunteers were enrolled.

Comparison between long and lower medial head triceps branches in dual neurotization for shoulder function restoration in upper brachial plexus palsy.

Purpose: In upper brachial plexus injury (UBPI), restoring shoulder function is crucial. This study compares the transfer of long and lower medial heads of triceps branches to the axillary nerve to achieve proper restoration of function.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective comparative study was conducted between two groups of patients with (UBPI).