Publications by authors named "F Werner"
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in the tendon forces needed to cause wrist motion and in the passive range of wrist motion following total wrist replacement (TWR) using a contemporary arthroplasty design.
Methods: Eight fresh frozen cadaver arms were moved through five different wrist motions using a wrist joint simulator before and after the insertion of a TWR. Changes in the peak tendon forces and wrist range of motion were compared.
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- * The study's objective was to gather feedback on a real-time exercise-feedback system called homeSETT, which helps patients perform exercises targeting functional deficits while providing immediate feedback.
- * Data was collected from 9 participants (patients, physiotherapists, physicians) using a movement analysis system and qualitative interviews to assess the usability of feedback visualizations and gather suggestions for improvement.
Background: Implant free medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is an increasingly popular technique to address patellar instability. There remains sparse literature on the biomechanical differences between the most common femoral attachment fixation points including Schottle's point, superficial medial collateral ligament, and adductor magnus tendon. This study compared these reconstruction techniques as well as a novel triangle reconstruction integrating both superficial medial collateral ligament and adductor magnus tendon.
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- Breast cancer is a major health issue for women, and early detection through imaging can save lives; however, traditional imaging methods often lack the detail needed for accurate tumor detection.
- This study introduces UCapsNet, a new model that combines an enhanced U-Net for segmentation with a Capsule Network for classification, improving both the identification and analysis of breast tumors.
- UCapsNet outperformed several established pre-trained models, achieving high precision (98.12%), recall (99.52%), and accuracy (99.22%), showcasing its potential for more reliable and effective use in clinical environments.
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- This study investigates the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in various skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, using advanced analysis techniques.
- Researchers identify three CAF subtypes: myofibroblast-like RGS5+ CAFs, matrix CAFs (mCAFs), and immunomodulatory CAFs (iCAFs), noting that their patterns change with tumor severity.
- The study suggests that targeting specific CAF subtypes could improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy in treating skin cancers, as these cells play distinct roles in tumor progression and immune responses.