Acute sprains and ruptures of the lateral ankle ligaments are the most common injuries of the ankle joint. They are often related to sporting activity and predominantly affect individuals under 40 years old. Lateral ligament injuries occur due to supination trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-exhaust emissions have gained increasing attention during the last years, with the upcoming EURO 7 regulation defining maximum PM emission factors for tire and brake emissions for the first time. This study, therefore, focusses on broadening the knowledge on chemical composition and physical characteristics of brake dust to define emission factors for heavy metal and organic pollutants. Particles from two pads were analyzed utilizing the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) brake cycle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Femoral bone metastases (FBM) or lesions (FBL) can lead to loss of mobility and independence due to skeletal-related events (SRE), e.g. pain, deformity and pathological fractures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This retrospective study analyzed zygomatic implant (ZI) survival and implant success (based on ORIS criteria) in patients treated for maxilla atrophy or after reconstruction failure.
Material And Methods: Implants were placed as quads (4 ZIs) or hybrids (ZIs and conventional implants in premaxilla) in edentulous patients using various surgical approaches, evolving from the sinus slot to Chow's extended sinus lift technique with or without Bichat fat pad. The procedure was followed by immediate loading, while clinical and radiographic evaluations spanned at least 1 year after implantation.