Publications by authors named "L N Arsenault"
The next step in the evolution of static 3-dimensionally (3D) printed models may be the creation of "smart" models, where subcomponents can be seamlessly interacted with through a feedback mechanism, with potential applications in trainee education and patient counseling. Considering the complexity of the ventricular and cisternal systems, they were chosen for segmentation, using Materialize InPrint with outward hollowing using 2.5-mm wall thickness.
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- Spasticity is linked to increased muscle tension and hyperactive spinal reflexes, and noxious stimuli like bladder stones can amplify this condition after spinal cord injury.
- A case study showed that after removing a bladder stone, a male subject experienced improved gait kinematics, such as reduced knee recurvatum and increased ankle dorsiflexion over three months.
- The findings suggest a potential connection between the noxious stimulus from the bladder stone and increased spasticity, indicating that spinal reflexes can influence muscle tone and movement in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Context: Since William Garner Sutherland's inception of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine (OCMM), osteopathic physicians have practiced with the knowledge that cranial sutures exhibit motion. We hypothesize that the complexity of suture interdigitation in humans may provide clues to elucidate the concept of OCMM.
Objectives: We compared the interdigitation of sagittal, coronal (left and right), and lambdoid (left and right) sutures in computed tomography (CT) scans of humans and five nonhuman primate species (, , , , and ).
3D printing (3DP) is a rapidly evolving innovative technology that has already been utilized for the development of educational anatomic models. Until recently, it was difficult and tedious to create multi-colored models and especially labels due to technological constraints. In this technical note, a comprehensive guide for creating labeled and color-coded anatomic models was created using free software, Blender.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Microlearning has been found to be beneficial in other areas of healthcare education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a microlearning module compared to a traditional online learning module in undergraduate medical education.
Design: A microlearning module was developed to cover the etiology and management of gallbladder disease.