Publications by authors named "L Braeuer"
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- The evolution of suture materials, particularly polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), has improved tendon repair by enabling faster rehabilitation through strong mechanical properties.
- A study evaluated the strength and elongation of various suture materials (PPL, UHMWPE, PTFE) in flexor tendon repairs and demonstrated that UHMWPE and PTFE outperformed PPL.
- PTFE enables tougher repair techniques (four- and six-strand) despite challenges in handling, making it suitable for tendon surgeries that allow earlier active motion rehabilitation.
Introduction: Asian subjects are particularly prone to skin sensitivity. We developed a facial cream and balm containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol to provide skin comfort and a soothing effect for sensitive skin.
Objectives: Assess the dermatological and ophthalmological tolerance and efficacy in improving skin sensitivity of face cream and balm under normal conditions of use by a population known to be particularly prone to this problem.
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- The study aimed to develop a minimally invasive biopsy method for collecting entheseal tissue from patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
- Using human cadavers, researchers established the technique and validated it with second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy to analyze tissue samples.
- The successful retrieval of entheseal tissue from both cadavers and PsA patients demonstrates the technique's reliability and efficiency for further molecular studies.
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- The study aimed to determine the lowest radiation dose needed for effective detection of high-resolution lung structures, pulmonary nodules, and infectious diseases using a preclinical CT trial on a cadaver.
- Results showed significant differences in radiation doses among the different protocols, with high-resolution imaging requiring the most exposure, while the minimum diagnostic (MIN) protocol exhibited borderline image quality for some conditions.
- Overall, individualized chest CT protocols can significantly reduce radiation exposure (up to 97% for MIN) while maintaining sufficient diagnostic quality, potentially benefiting over 50% of patients in a clinical setting.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sutures for flexor tendon repair, comparing their performance against polypropylene (PPL) sutures in terms of strength and mechanical properties.
- Experiments showed that while PTFE sutures had higher linear loading strength, repairs using PTFE ultimately failed due to a specific failure method known as cheese wiring, highlighting a significant flaw in its application.
- When combined with a specific repair technique (Kirchmayr-Kessler core and epitendinous repair), PTFE outperformed PPL in terms of loading strength, indicating potential for improved functional outcomes in flexor tendon repairs when using advanced suturing techniques.