Effects of passive exoskeleton support on EMG measures of the neck, shoulder and trunk muscles while holding simulated surgical postures and performing a simulated surgical procedure

In his famous novel, published in 1856, Flaubert describes the circumstances of a failed surgical procedure ending up in a major amputation. Flaubert, whose father was a physician in Rouen/France, mocks at the medical profession and its victims and proves himself to be compassionate at the same time. About his writing, he explained: "I only measure shit into doses." ("Je ne fais autre chose que de doser de la merde.")

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Estimation of EMG activity of trunk muscles in manual lifting tasks based on trunk dynamics using the fuzzy relational rule network

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e576972012-022 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

Waldemar Karwowski ◽

Adam Gaweda ◽

William S. Marras ◽

Kermit Davis ◽

Jacek Zurada

Keyword(s):

Trunk Muscles ◽

Emg Activity ◽

Manual Lifting

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Sternal plate closure: Indications, surgical procedure and follow up

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon ◽

10.1055/s-0029-1191402 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 56 (S 01) ◽

Author(s):

A Plass ◽

J Grünenfelder ◽

U Schurr ◽

M Pilsl ◽

G Zund ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Procedure

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Laser lead extraction and subcutaneous-ICD implantation in one surgical procedure

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon ◽

10.1055/s-0032-1332665 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 61 (S 01) ◽

Author(s):

B Sill ◽

N Gosau ◽

A Aydin ◽

H Reichenspurner ◽

H Treede

Keyword(s):

Surgical Procedure ◽

Lead Extraction ◽

Icd Implantation ◽

Subcutaneous Icd ◽

Laser Lead Extraction

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Achilles Tenorrhaphy in Five Dogs: A Modified Surgical Technique and Evaluation of a Cranial Half Cast

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1632549 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 11 (04) ◽

pp. 205-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

H. Burbidge ◽

E. Firth ◽

S. Fox ◽

S. Guerin

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Surgical Technique ◽

Surgical Procedure ◽

Normal Function ◽

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

Bone Apposition ◽

Cast Material ◽

Bilateral Lesions ◽

Bone Tunnels

SummaryAchilles mechanism rupture in four of five dogs was treated with tenorrhaphy using a modified surgical technique designed to optimise accurate apposition of tendon to bone. Two bone tunnels were drilled in the calcaneal tuber from a plantomedial - dorsolateral, and plantolateral – dorsomedial direction respectively. The distal ends of the tendons were sutured to the calcaneal tuber using a Krachow suture pattern. The remaining dog had a mid-tendon Achilles mechanism rupture. A resinous half cast was placed on the cranial aspect of the tarsocrural joint of all five dogs, for a minimum of six weeks, in order to provide limited post operative support. Du e to insufficient cast material two of the support splints failed and one of these cases also required a second surgical procedure. A varying amount of soft tissue irritation was noted in each case. All of the five Achilles mechanisms healed, and all of the dogs returned to normal function.Five dogs with surgical reconstruction of the Achilles mechanism were stabilised postoperatively with a resinous half cast placed on the cranial aspect of the tarsocrural joint for a minimum of six weeks. Two of these casts failed at the tarsocrural joint when six folds of casting material were used; all subsequent cases had eight folds applied. Variable soft tissue irration was observed under the cast in each case. A modified surgical technique using a Krachow suture pattern allowed good tendon-bone apposition. All five Achilles mechanisms healed, and all dogs returned to normal function. Bilateral lesions were identified in 3 of the 4 dogs examined.

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Medical or Surgical Procedure Requiring Relocation of Lead

10.32388/wnto17 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Surgical Procedure

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Management of oesophageal anastomosis dehiscence after oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer

Perspectives in Surgery ◽

10.33699/pis.2020.99.5.200-206 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 99 (5) ◽

pp. 200-206

Keyword(s):

Oesophageal Cancer ◽

Surgical Procedure ◽

Anastomotic Dehiscence ◽

Gastric Conduit ◽

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

High Morbidity ◽

Therapeutic Algorithm

Oesophagectomy is being used in treatment of several oesophageal diseases, most commonly in treatment of oesophageal cancer. It is a major surgical procedure that may result in various complications. One of the most severe complications is anastomotic dehiscence between the gastric conduit and the oesophageal remnant. Anastomotic dehiscence after esophagectomy is directly linked to high morbidity and mortality. We propose a therapeutic algorithm of this complication based on published literature and our experience by retrospective evaluationof 164 patients who underwent oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. Anastomotic dehiscence was present in 29 cases.

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Thyroid hormone-catecholamine interrelationships during exposure to cold

Acta Endocrinologica ◽

10.1530/acta.0.0970091 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 97 (1) ◽

pp. 91-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

H. Storm ◽

C. van Hardeveld ◽

A. A. H. Kassenaar

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Plasma Concentration ◽

Thyroid Hormone ◽

Sympathetic Nervous System ◽

Plasma Levels ◽

Surgical Procedure ◽

Exposure To Cold ◽

Basal Plasma ◽

Sympathetic Nervous

Abstract. Basal plasma levels for adrenalin (A), noradrenalin (NA), l-triiodothyronine (T3), and l-thyroxine (T4) were determined in rats with a chronically inserted catheter. The experiments described in this report were started 3 days after the surgical procedure when T3 and T4 levels had returned to normal. Basal levels for the catecholamines were reached already 4 h after the operation. The T3/T4 ratio in plasma was significantly increased after 3, 7, and 14 days in rats kept at 4°C and the same holds for the iodide in the 24-h urine after 7 and 14 days at 4°C. The venous NA plasma concentration was increased 6- to 12-fold during the same period of exposure to cold, whereas the A concentration remained at the basal level. During infusion of NA at 23°C the T3/T4 ratio in plasma was significantly increased after 7 days compared to pair-fed controls, and the same holds for the iodide excretion in the 24-h urine. This paper presents further evidence for a role of the sympathetic nervous system on T4 metabolism in rats at resting conditions.

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