The Fine Wire Technique for Flexor Tenolysis.

Background: Flexor tenolysis surgery for flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis adhesions is a common procedure performed by hand surgeons. Releasing these adhered tendons can greatly improve hand function and improve quality of life. Recent evidence, however, has shown that the outcomes of tenolysis surgeries are often suboptimal and can result in relapsing adhesions or even tendon ruptures.

Impact of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty on Golfing Activity.

Objective: Golf is a widely popular sport in the United States with 29 million Americans participating in the game. With an aging population and increased incidence of glenohumeral degenerative arthritis, the number of active golfers requiring total shoulder replacement is on the rise. This study aims to evaluate the effect of total shoulder replacement on golfing activity.

Standoff detection of high explosive materials at 50 meters in ambient light conditions using a small Raman instrument.

We have designed and demonstrated a standoff Raman system for detecting high explosive materials at distances up to 50 meters in ambient light conditions. In the system, light is collected using an 8-in. Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope fiber-coupled to an f/1.

Distal radioulnar allograft reconstruction after giant cell tumor resection.

Giant cell tumor of bone is considered to be a benign, locally aggressive lesion. When diagnosed early, it can be successfully treated with wide en bloc excision. No reports of complete distal radioulnar allograft reconstruction after en bloc excision of a distal ulnar lesion were found in the literature.