Radiological and functional outcomes of modified Metaizeau technique in displaced radial neck fractures.

The management of displaced radial neck fractures in children is still a controversial topic. The objective of this study is to examine the outcomes of modified Metaizeau technique in the children with displaced radius neck fractures. The retrospective study included 15 children with displaced radial neck fracture with an angulation of more than 30° who were managed with the use of leverage technique by mosquito clamps and internal fixation with elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN).

Effect of Using Different Kinds and Ratios of Vegetable Oils on Ice Cream Quality Characteristics.

The aim of this study was to develop ice cream products using different types of oils, a sensory ballot to focus on the textural attributes of new ice cream products, evaluate physicochemical properties of these products and physical measurements. Milkfat, hazelnut oil and olive oil were mixed at different concentrations for a total of 12% fat. Control sample contains 12% milk fat while the other formulations contain different proportion of milk fat, hazelnut oil and olive oil as the fat content.

Giant clinodactyly and macrodactyly of the hand associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Macrodactyly is a rare congenital deformity of the extremities, and with clinodactyly is even rarer. Both conditions may also be associated with a lipofibromatous hamartoma of the median nerve. We report an adult woman with clinodactyly and macrodactyly of the fourth and fifth fingers of her left hand associated with a carpal tunnel syndrome.

Iloprost inhibits fracture repair in rats.

Background: Previous studies have shown that prostaglandins (PGs) dramatically stimulate healing processes in bone. However, the effect of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) on fracture healing remains unclear. To investigate the effect of PGI2, a study on fracture healing process in closed tibia fractures was designed.

Biomechanical comparison of Achilles tenotomy and achilloplasty techniques in young rats: an experimental study.

Background: Tendo Achillis lengthening is performed by means of Z-plasty in the classic treatment of clubfoot. In the Ponseti method for treating clubfoot, Achilles tenotomy is performed percutaneously for residual equine deformity. A randomized study was designed to compare tendon healing after tenotomy versus Z-plasty.

Seprafilm interposition for preventing adhesion formation after tenolysis. An experimental study on the chicken flexor tendons.

Background: Hyaluronic acid and its derivatives have become increasingly popular for preventing adhesions in primary tendon repair. Their use in tenolysis, however, has not been established yet. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of Seprafilm, a combination of carboxymethylcellulose membrane and hyaluronate, in prevention of adhesion formation after tenolysis.