Application of the Kvaal Method in Age Estimation of the Serbian Population Based on Dental Radiographs.

This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of the Kvaal method in determining the age of a Serbian population. In this retrospective descriptive study, 170 dental patients (age range 16-77 years) were included. The measurements of six types of teeth were performed on digital orthopantomography radiographs according to the Kvaal method.

Cardio-microcurrent device for chronic heart failure: first-in-human clinical study.

Aims: Most devices for treating ambulatory Class II and III heart failure are linked to electrical pulses. However, a steady electric potential gradient is also necessary for appropriate myocardial performance and may be disturbed by structural heart diseases. We investigated whether chronic application of electrical microcurrent to the heart is feasible and safe and improves cardiac performance.

The effect of final irrigation with MTAD, QMix, and EDTA on smear layer removal and mineral content of root canal dentin.

To compare the smear layer removal ability and mineral content of root canal dentine after initial irrigation with NaOCl and final irrigation with MTAD, QMix, and 17% EDTA. Forty extracted human maxillary incisors before root canal preparation and irrigation with NaOCl were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10) according to the type of final irrigants used: MTAD, QMix, 17% EDTA, and control (sterile distilled water). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to assess the presence of smear layer.

Land-use evaluation for sustainable construction in a protected area: A case of Sara mountain national park.

The process of making decisions on sustainable development and construction begins in spatial and urban planning when defining the suitability of using land for sustainable construction in a protected area (PA) and its immediate and regional surroundings. The aim of this research is to propose and assess a model for evaluating land-use suitability for sustainable construction in a PA and its surroundings. The methodological approach of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis was used in the formation of this model and adapted for the research; it was combined with the adapted Analytical hierarchy process and the Delphi process, and supported by a geographical information system (GIS) within the framework of ESRI ArcGIS software - Spatial analyst.

Effect of Plyometric Training on Vertical Jump Performance in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Plyometric training is an effective method to prevent knee injuries in female athletes; however, the effects of plyometric training on jump performance in female athletes is unclear.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effectiveness of plyometric training on vertical jump (VJ) performance of amateur, collegiate and elite female athletes.

Methods: Six electronic databases were searched (PubMed, MEDLINE, ERIC, Google Scholar, SCIndex and ScienceDirect).

THE IMPACT OF COMBINED MENISCUS TEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION.

Introduction: An anterior cruciate ligament injury represents a significant epidemiological problem worldwide, especially due to involving young, sporty and active working-age population. This study has been conducted in order to compare the quality of life of patients who had isolated anterior cruciate ligament tear and of those who suffered from anassociated meniscal injury.

Material And Methods: This study included 185 patients who had undergone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in Novi Sad from January lst, 2012 to December 31st 2012.

CONCOMITANT INJURIES OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT AND MENISCUS.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between meniscal injuries with injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament, as well as risk factors for those associated injuries.

Material And Methods: This study included 496 operated patients. Almost half of patients with meniscal injury were between the ages of 2l and 30 years.

QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER BILATERAL ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTIONS.

Introduction: The aim of study was to analyze the influence of bilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions on life quality of patients and their return to sports activities.

Material And Methods: Thirty-two operated patients took part in this survey during the period of ten years. There were 5 women and 27 men, their average age being 30.

RISK FACTORS FOR BILATERAL ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES.

Introduction: The aim of this study has been to identify which risk factors can influence bilateral anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Material And Methods: Thirty-two operated patients took part in this survey during the period of ten years. There were 5 women and 27 men, with average age of 30.

Solitary synovial chondromatosis as a cause of Hoffa's fat pad impingement.

Introduction: Synovial chondromatosis is a benign disease of synovial membrane usually affecting knee, elbow and shoulder joints. It rarely appears as a solitary formation and exceptionally within Hoffa's fat pad.

Case Report: We report a case of solitary synovial chondromatosis within Hoffa's fat pad as a cause of its impingement in a female patient aged 63.

Changes in soft tissue profile using functional appliances in the treatment of skeletal class II malocclusion.

Introduction: The effects of orthodontic treatment are considered to be successful if the facial harmony is achieved, while the structures of soft tissue profile are in harmony with skeletal structures of neurocranium and viscerocranium. In patients with skeletal distal bite caused by mandibular retrognathism, facial esthetics is disturbed often, in terms of pronounced convexity of the profile and change in the position and relationship of the lips.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the extent of soft tissue profile changes in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with three different orthodontic appliances: Fränkel functional regulator type I (FR-I), Balters' Bionator type I and Hotz appliance.

Contractile reserve assessed by dobutamine test identifies super-responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Introduction: In this study, we sought to determine whether myocardial contractile reserve (CR) assessed by dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) can identify patients who experience nearly complete normalization of left ventricular (LV) function after the implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacemaker.

Material And Methods: The study group consisted of 55 consecutive patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, LV ejection fraction (LVEF) < 35%, and prolonged QRS complex duration, who were scheduled for CRT pacemaker implantation. The DSE (20 µg/kg/min) was performed in all patients.

The relationship between posterior tibial slope and anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify an increased posterior tibial slope as a possible risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Material And Methods: Sixty patients were divided into two groups (with and without anterior cruciate ligament rupture). The posterior tibial slope on the lateral and medial condyles was measured by sagittal magnetic resonance imaging slices by means of computerized method using circles to determine tibial axis.

Infections after reconstructions of anterior cruciate ligament.

Introduction: Infections after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions are rare, but, on the other hand, they are difficult to be treated. The aim of this study was to analyze causes of infections, risk factors, diagnostics, and possibilities of their prevention.

Material And Methods: Seventeen deep infections (1.

Quadriceps tendon rupture - treatment results.

Introduction: Quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare but rather serious injury. If this injury is not promptly recognized and early operated, it may lead to disability. This research was aimed at pointing out the results and complications of the quadriceps tendon rupture surgical treatment.

[Comparative analysis of the position of the graft in the femur after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction done through the front inner portal and through the shin bone].

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most common surgically treated knee ligament. If we take into account the fact that incidence of ACL injuries is growing, it is clearly that the interest of orthopedic surgeons for this pathology is also growing. Increasing number of this operations leads to increasing of complications, which requires its analysis.

Quadriceps tendon injuries.

Introduction: The aim of study was to analyze risk factors, mechanisms of injury, symptoms and time that elapsed from injury until operation of complete quadriceps tendon ruptures.

Material And Methods: This retrospective multicenter study included 30 patients operated for this injury, of whom 28 (93.3%) were men.

A misinterpretation of the left ventricular non-compaction-adult patient with primary pulmonary hypertension.

Non-compaction of the left ventricle is a rare cardiac malformation, defined as a primary cardiomyopathy caused by genetic malformations. Although the pathogenesis of this cardiomyopathy is unknown, there are two possible hypotheses (congenital and acquired) which lead to arrest in intrauterine endomyocardial morphogenesis. We are presenting a case of a 60-year-old woman, with a history of bradyarrhythmia, syncope and cyanosis.

Comparison of the results of treatment of humeral shaft fractures by different methods.

The aim of this study was to compare the functional results of non-operative and different operative techniques of managing humeral shaft fractures. The average follow-up was one year after the trauma in 61 patients with united fracture, where the initial method of treatment was the definitive one. The patients were divided into four groups: 22 were treated with hanging cast, 20 with intramedullary nails, 10 with dynamic-compressive plates and screws and 9 with external fixators.

[Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament by using two different techniques].

Introduction: Modern literature concerning reconstructions of Anterior Cruciate Ligament is mostly focused on the choice of graft (hamstring or bone-tendon-bone), its placing, tensioning and fixation. The bone-hamstring-bone graft consists of compressed cancellous bone on its ends and it has been developed to achieve a more rigid fixation of the graft. The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative results in surgically treated patients two years after the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament.

Causes of anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

In order to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injuries it is necessary to define risk factors and to analyze the most frequent causes of injuries--that being the aim of this study. The study sample consisted of 451 surgically treated patients, including 400 sportsmen (65% of them being active and 35% recreational sportsmen), 29% female and 71% male; of whom 90% were younger than 35. Sports injuries, as the most frequent cause of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, were recorded in 88% of patients (non-contact ones in 78% and contact ones in 22%), injuries occurring in everyday activities in 11% and in traffic in 1%.

Financial stress, attitudes toward money, and scores on a Dream Inventory.

During stock market losses in 2009 and high unemployment, ratings on the KJP Dream Inventory were correlated with factors of the Money Attitude Scale and items on the Contemporary Financial Stress Inventory for 71 graduate students in Counseling Psychology and Education. Correlations were significant for Retention on the Money Attitude Scale with Dissociative Avoidance (-.31), Dreams of falling (.

[Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator oversensing due to electric shock].

Introduction: We described the first case of oversensing due to electric shock in Serbia, in a 54-year-old man who had implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

Case Outline: In July 2002, the patient had acute anteroseptal myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation (VF) which was terminated with six defibrillation shocks of 360 J. Coronary angiography revealed 30% stenosis of circumflex artery, the left anterior descending coronary artery was recanalized and the right coronary artery was without stenosis.