High resolution scanning tunneling microscopy of a 1D coordination polymer with imidazole-based N,N,O ligands on HOPG.

Novel κ(3) -N,N,O ligands tend to form 1D coordination polymer strands. Deposition of 1D structures on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) was achieved from diluted solutions and polymer strands have been studied on HOPG by AFM/STM. Single strands were mapped by STM and their electronic properties were subsequently characterized by current imaging tunneling spectroscopy (CITS).

Regular high-nuclearity species from square building blocks: a triangular 3 × [2 × 2] Ni12 complex generated by the self-assembly of three [2 × 2] Ni4 molecular grids.

A dodecanuclear 3 × [2 × 2] nickel(II) complex has been obtained via the self-association of three tetranuclear [2 × 2] molecular grids. X-ray diffraction shows a "propeller-like" structure of the [Ni(4)](3) scaffold with a central μ(3)-hydroxide. The dodecanuclear species remains stable in solution and can be deposited without decomposition on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite surfaces.

A short term experience of management of open and osteoporotic intercondylar fractures of the distal humerus using a mini-external fixator.

Seven cases of intercondylar fractures of the distal humerus were treated by a mini-external fixation technique. The average range of motion was 30 degrees to 110 degrees. All fractures united with radiologic and clinical evidence of union at 10-12 weeks.

Studies on Ender's intramedullary nailing for closed tibial shaft fractures.

Low cost multiple flexible Ender's nails can be used in tibial shaft fractures in a non-ideal operating room set-up in India, also because of easy methodology. It is commonly used in femur and humerus but not in tibia. So we made the study in which prospective and consecutive patients were taken based on selection criteria.