Biomechanical evaluation of native acromioclavicular joint ligaments and two reconstruction techniques in the presence of the sternoclavicular joint: A cadaver study.

Background: Where is over 100 reconstruction techniques described for acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstruction. Although, it is not clear whether the presence of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint influences the biomechanical properties of native AC ligaments and reconstruction techniques. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biomechanical properties of native AC joint ligaments and two reconstruction techniques in cadavers with the SC joint still present.

Anatomical relations of anterior and posterior ankle arthroscopy portals: a cadaveric study.

Background: Ankle arthroscopy is an increasingly used technique. Knowledge of the anatomical structures in relation to its portals is paramount to avoid complications.

Methods: Twenty cadaveric ankles were analysed to assess the distance between relevant neurovascular structures to the anteromedial, anterolateral, posteromedial, and posterolateral arthroscopy portals.

Two Doses of oxaliplatin with capecitabine (XELOX) in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Purpose: Phase II/III studies have shown XELOX to be as effective as FOLFOX in patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). The study was designed to evaluate the activity and tolerability of XELOX in CRC. In August 2002, we began a prospective study of XELOX as first-line therapy for patients with metastatic CRC.