Reconstruction of the Triceps Brachii Using the Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap.

Elbow flexion is essential for the functional use of the hand. The reconstructive procedure may also change depending on the location of the sarcoma. The nonresected muscle may alter the function of the elbow.

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device.

Thoracolumbar (TL) burst fracture is one of the most common indications for minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. Although the indication for surgical treatment of neurologically intact TL fractures remains under debate, studies have demonstrated that posttraumatic malalignment may lead to a deterioration in the patient's quality of life. For burst fractures with malalignment or fragments in the spinal canal, a reduction technique using ligamentotaxis is commonly used to improve long-term outcomes.

Collagen Isolated from Human Adipose Tissue and Its Cellular Affinity.

The use of collagen in cell cultures promotes cell proliferation and differentiation, and it has been commercialized. In this study, we separated and purified collagen from adipose tissue discarded during liposuction and prepared collagen-coated dishes. After collagen was identified from human adipose tissue, type identification and quantification were performed using SDS-PAGE and FPLC.

Observing vessel stumps axially: A novel exoscope for end-to-end microvascular anastomosis.

Although many free tissue transfers have been performed, free flap loss can still occur because of vascular compromise. To facilitate microsurgery, we invented the axial-view microscope (aMS), a new type of microscope that can axially visualize vessel stumps. The aMS was combined with an optical microscope, the so-called bird's-eye-view microscope (bMS).