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Closed reduction and internal fixation for tillaux fractures, based on pre-operative three-dimensional computed tomography
This study aimed to propose treatment protocol and identify patterns of tillaux fractures using three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) analysis and to describe an effective reduction technique.
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Risk factors for pubic ramus fracture nonunion after conservative treatment of pelvic ring injuries: a retrospective cohort multicenter study
To determine the incidence of nonunion, clinical and radiological outcomes, and risk factors for nonunion in conservatively treated pubic ramus fractures among patients diagnosed with pelvic ring injury.
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Suprapatellar intramedullary nail combined with screw fixation has comparable surgical outcomes to minimally invasive locking plate fixation in ipsilateral tibial plateau and shaft fractures
To compare union rate, union time, alignment, and complication rate in ipsilateral tibia plateau and shaft fractures treated via suprapatellar intramedullary nailing with screw fixation and minimally invasive ...
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Comparison of suprapatellar intramedullary nailing versus minimal invasive locked plating for proximal tibia fractures
To compare the radiological alignment, union time, union rate, and complication rate between suprapatellar intramedullary nails and minimally invasive locking plate fixation in the treatment of proximal tibial...
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Open AccessSafety of surgical hip dislocation in femoral head fracture and dislocation (FHFD) and avascular necrosis risk factor analysis of FHFD: midterm results confirmed by SPECT/CT and MRI
The study aim was to report the treatment outcomes of trochanteric flip osteotomy (TFO) with surgical hip dislocation (SHD) for femoral head fracture and dislocation (FHFD) and to investigate the risk factors ...
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Modified ACL Reconstruction with Over-the-Top Augmentation Technique
Modified ACL reconstruction with over-the-top augmentation technique (OA-ACLR) was designed to allow one-stage revision regardless of tunnel conditions as well as to offer firm stability by hybrid double-fixat...
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Open AccessValidity of the EOS-determined pelvic parameters and orientation with pelvic positional variation: a phantom study
The EOS is a medical imaging system that incorporates simultaneous orthogonal images, producing three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions of the whole skeletal system in various functional positions. Despite grow...
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Lateral locked plating for distal femur fractures by low-energy trauma: what makes a difference in healing?
The objective of this study is to investigate healing outcome of lateral locked plating for distal femoral fractures caused by low-energy trauma. In addition, we sought to determine predictable factors associa...
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Larger medial femoral to tibial condylar dimension may trigger posterior root tear of medial meniscus
The major meniscal functions are load bearing, load distribution, and shock absorption by increasing the tibiofemoral joint (TFJ) contact area and dissipating axial loads by conversion into hoop stresses. The ...
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Value of stress ultrasound for the diagnosis of chronic ankle instability compared to manual anterior drawer test, stress radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and arthroscopy
Clinicians frequently diagnose chronic ankle instability using the manual anterior drawer test and stress radiography. However, both examinations can yield incorrect results and do not reveal the extent of an...
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New surgical algorithm for femoral head split fractures with anatomical study
The femoral head split fracture line is usually located in the anterior–inferior portion of the head. Proper fixation is difficult using the conventional approach without tenotomy, and thus, the authors sought...
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Decomposition of greenhouse gases by plasma
The topic of decomposition and reduction of greenhouse gases is becoming an important issue in tackling the global warming effect since several years ago. Several technologies, including plasma-utilized proces...
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The kinetic studies of direct methane oxidation to methanol in the plasma process
The research outlined here includes a study of methanol production from direct methane conversion by means of thermal and plasma method. The kinetic study, derived from thermal-based approach, was carried out ...
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Methane conversion over nanostructured Pt/γAl2O3 catalysts in dielectric-barrier discharge
Spherical nanostructured γ-Al2O3 granules were prepared by combining the modified Yoldas process and oil-drop method, followed by the Pt impregnation inside mesopores of the granules by incipient wetness method. ...
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A kinetic study on the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons in a radio-frequency discharge
This study investigated methane conversion with direct current discharge at low pressure in a radio frequency. The main gaseous products of the reaction were ethane, ethylene, acetylene and propane. This study...
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Reduction of COD and color of acid and reactive dyestuff wastewater using ozone
Wastewaters obtained from bromamine acid dye and reactive dye manufacturing were treated by ozone bubbling in a cylindrical batch reactor for the purpose of reducing COD to below 150 mg/L, which is the environ...
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Effect of Electrical Pulse Forms on the CO2 Reforming of Methane Using Atmospheric Dielectric Barrier Discharge
Methane conversion using an electric discharge has been studied for many years. Recently, many research groups have developed high-frequency pulsed plasma reaction for methane conversion to higher hydrocarbons...
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Reaction pathways of methane conversion in dielectric-barrier discharge
Conversion of methane to C2, C3, C4 or higher hydrocarbons in a dielectric-barrier discharge was studied at atmospheric pressure. Non-equilibrium plasma was generated in the dielectric-barrier reactor. The effect...
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Optimal operation of the pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process for CO2 recovery
The operation of PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) processes is a highly nonlinear and challenging problem. We propose a systematic procedure to achieve the optimal operation of a PSA process. The model of the P...
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The Effect of Vibrational Excitation of Molecules on Plasmachemical Reactions Involving Methane and Nitrogen
An experimental study of plasmachemical reaction involving CH4 and N2 molecules in rf discharge was studied in order to know the effect of vibrational excitation of N2 molecules. When the relative nitrogen concen...
