An Anatomical Study of the Feasibility of the Pectoralis Minor Transfer for Subscapular Deficiency: An Investigation of the Association Between the Transferred Muscle and the Musculocutaneous and Axillary Nerves.

Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of transferring the pectoralis minor (PM) in its entirety and assess its relationship with the musculocutaneous nerves (MCN) and axillary nerves (AXN). Methods Sixteen fresh transthoracic cadaver specimens were used. After PM transfer, the following measures were obtained: (a) the distance between the coracoid process (CP) and the subscapularis insertion on the lesser tubercle during external, neutral, and internal rotation.

A Novel Surgical Treatment Management Algorithm for Elbow Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI) Based on the Common Extensor Origin Integrity.

: Here, we introduce a comprehensive treatment algorithm for posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow, a condition affecting elbow mobility. We outline a diagnostic approach and a novel surgical management plan through the arthroscopic surgeon's point of view. : The central focus of this management approach is the integrity of common extensor origin (CEO).

Correlation of Cruciate Ligament Histological Findings with Coronal Plane Deformities and Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in older adults. The majority of cruciate ligament injuries progress to OA through numerous mechanisms. The aim of this study was to identify the histological changes of cruciate ligaments in OA knees from patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) as well as possible correlations with coronal plate deformities and patients' characteristics.

Finite Element Method for the Evaluation of the Human Spine: A Literature Overview.

The finite element method (FEM) represents a computer simulation method, originally used in civil engineering, which dates back to the early 1940s. Applications of FEM have also been used in numerous medical areas and in orthopedic surgery. Computing technology has improved over the years and as a result, more complex problems, such as those involving the spine, can be analyzed.

Fears and Health Needs of Patients with Diabetes: A Qualitative Research in Rural Population.

Introduction: Insulin-dependent patients are individuals with chronic disease who are well adapted to living and dealing with any health needs and fears arising. An important aspect in the process of adaptation to chronic illness is the provision of nursing care in the early stages of the disease, because this contributes to its acceptance and the early identification and management of potential complications.

Purpose: To investigate the health needs and self-management problems faced by patients with diabetes daily, especially those who use insulin.

Mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix. A diagnostic dilemma?

Mucocele of the appendix due to mucinous cystadenoma is a rare clinical finding. Approximately half of the patients are asymptomatic. It's defined as the dilatation of the appendiceal lumen due to abnormal accumulation of mucus in to it.