Evaluation of the Mandibular Function, after Nonsurgical Treatment of Unilateral Subcondylar Fracture: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study

There are no clearly defined guidelines for when an open or closed treatment is indicated for treatment of mandibular condylar fractures. The aim of the study is to analyze the mandibular function after nonsurgical treatment of unilateral subcondylar fractures, in a prospective study. A prospective study was conducted on 30 patients with unilateral mandibular subcondylar fracture undergoing nonsurgical treatment. Clinical and radiographic examinations were done prior to treatment and at 12-month follow-up. Pain, perceived occlusion, mouth opening, protrusion, and horizontal movements of the mandible were evaluated by clinical examination. Radiologic evaluation was done using Panoramic and Reverse Towne's radiographs. At 12-month follow-up, there was minimal pain in the temporomandibular joint region, there was an improvement in the perceived occlusion, and mouth opening did not reduce. There was insignificant absolute difference between left and right lateral mandibular movements. The amount of increase in the protrusion of mandible was insignificant. On radiographic evaluation, the degree of coronal and sagittal displacement was insignificant at follow-up. Mean ramus height pretreatment and 12 months posttreatment were 0.98 ± 0.50 and 0.87 ± 0.47, respectively. Based on this study, patients had adequate mandibular function and minimal pain after nonsurgical treatment. Unilateral subcondylar fractures of the mandible can be treated nonsurgically in patients with minimal occlusal discrepancies, adequate mouth opening, minimal displacement of condyle, and minimal ramus height shortening.

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Uni- and Bilateral Instrumented Posterolateral Fusion of the Lumbar Spine With Local Bone Grafting: A Prospective Study With a 2-Year Follow-up

Yearbook of Neurology and Neurosurgery ◽

10.1016/j.yneu.2012.04.003 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 299-301

Author(s):

R. Riesenburger

Keyword(s):

Lumbar Spine ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Bone Grafting ◽

Posterolateral Fusion ◽

Local Bone ◽

A Prospective Study

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Dynamic Proximal Ulnar Osteotomy for the Treatment of Ununited Anconeal Process in 17 Dogs

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1632614 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 11 (02) ◽

pp. 76-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

B. M. Turner ◽

R. H. Abercromby ◽

J. Innes ◽

W. M. McKee ◽

M. G. Ness

Keyword(s):

Clinical Outcome ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Patient Population ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Radiographic Evaluation ◽

Proximal Ulna ◽

Ulnar Osteotomy ◽

A Prospective Study

SummaryA prospective study was made of 17 dogs with ununited anconeal process treated by osteotomy of the proximal ulna. The effect of the surgery on lameness was evaluated subjectively and the elbows were assessed radiographically for evidence of anconeal fusion and healing of the osteotomy. Whilst clinical outcome was generally good and complications infrequent, relatively few cases achieved anconeal fusion. These results do not compare well with the results of a previous study but this disparity may be due in part to differences in patient population and radiographic evaluation.Further work is required to establish how best to achieve predictable anconeal fusion.Proximal ulnar osteotomy was used to treat 17 dogs with ununited anconeal process. Clinical results were good but anconeal fusion was not achieved consistently. Further work is needed to determine how best to achieve predictable anconeal fusion.

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Spinal Cord Stimulator Improves Pain in Patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Prospective Study with up to 2 Years of Follow-up

10.1055/s-0040-1717411 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

S Weidert ◽

R Ibrahim ◽

D Habersatter ◽

Becker CA ◽

A Greiner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome ◽

Spinal Cord Stimulator ◽

Failed Back Surgery ◽

Back Surgery ◽

A Prospective Study

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Long-term follow-up of patients with papillary and follicular thyroid cancer: a prospective study on 715 patients.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.9701956.10381054 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Sebastiano Filetti ◽

Cosimo Durante

Keyword(s):

Thyroid Cancer ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Follicular Thyroid Cancer ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

A Prospective Study

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A Prospective Study of Posterior (Transpedicular) Approach versus Anterior (Transthoracic/Thoracoabdominal) Approach for Posttraumatic Compression Fracture of Thoracolumbar Vertebra in a Tertiary Care Center: Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes

Indian Journal of Neurotrauma ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1714188 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rahul Varshney ◽

Parthasarathi Datta ◽

Pulak Deb ◽

Santanu Ghosh

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Posterior Approach ◽

Spinal Injuries ◽

Anterolateral Approach ◽

Kyphotic Angle ◽

Posterior Group ◽

Thoracoabdominal Approach ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Anterior Group

Abstract Objective The aim of this article was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of transpedicular decompression (posterior approach) and anterolateral approach in patients with traumatic thoracolumbar spinal injuries. Methods It was a prospective study of patients with fractures of dorsolumbar spine from December 2011 to December 2013. A total of 60 patients with traumatic spinal injuries were admitted during the study period (December 2011–2013), of which 51 cases were finally selected and taken for operations while 3 were eventually lost in follow-up. Twenty patients were operated by anterolateral approach, titanium mesh cage, and fixation with bicortical screws. Twenty-eight patients were treated with posterior approach and transpedicular screw fixation. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed on all 48 patients before and after surgery. Results There were 48 patients of thoracolumbar burst fractures with 40 male and 8 female patients. Range of follow-up was from 1 month to 20 months, with a mean of 7.4. Preoperatively in anterior group, 65% of the patients were bed ridden, 20% patients were able to walk with support, and 15% of the patients were able to walk without support. In posterior group, 78.57% patients were bed ridden, 10.71% were able to walk with support, and 10.71% patients were able to walk without support. Kyphotic angle changes were seen in 16 patients out of 18 in anterior group and 20 patients in posterior group out of 25. Out of 18 patients in anterior group, 14 showed reduction in kyphotic angle of 10 to 100 (improvement), with mean improvement of 4.070. In posterior group, 7 patients showed improvement of 10 to 80 (reduction in kyphotic angle) whereas 13 patients showed deterioration of 1 to 120. The mean improvement was 2.140 in 7 patients and mean deterioration was 4.920. No statistical difference was found (p > 0.05) regarding improvement in urinary incontinence during the follow-up period. Conclusion There are significant differences in anterior and posterior approaches in terms of clinical improvement. Compared with posterior approach, the anterolateral approach can reduce fusion segment and well maintain the kyphosis correction. The selection of treatment should be based on clinical and radiological findings, including neurological deficit.

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326 Effects of local laser treatment on vulvovaginal atrophy for women with breast cancer: a prospective study with long-term follow-up

10.1136/ijgc-2020-esgo.166 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lucie Veron ◽

Delphine Wehrer ◽

Gisèle Annerose-Zephir ◽

Dan Chaltiel ◽

Suzette Delaloge ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Laser Treatment ◽

Vulvovaginal Atrophy ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

A Prospective Study

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Customised gold weight eyelid implantation in paralytic lagophthalmos

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215108001886 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 122 (10) ◽

pp. 1088-1091 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

N Jayashankar ◽

K P Morwani ◽

M J Shaan ◽

S R Bhatia ◽

K T Patil

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Study Design ◽

Study Group ◽

Upper Eyelid ◽

Eyelid Closure ◽

Gold Weight ◽

One Year ◽

A Prospective Study

AbstractGold eyelid implantation is widely considered the procedure of choice to reanimate the upper eyelid in paralytic lagophthalmos. Commercially supplied implants are not readily available in all places and are sometimes cumbersome to import.Objective:We aimed to devise a method whereby every surgeon performing gold eyelid implantation could have easy and quick access to the implant. Furthermore, we aimed to develop a means of creating an implant of the exact weight required for complete eyelid closure.Study design and setting:A prospective study was performed from 1997 to 2005 in a tertiary research hospital, involving 50 subjects requiring gold upper eyelid implantation and using the technique in question.Results:Only patients with a minimum follow up of one year were included in the study group. Symptoms improved in 96 per cent of subjects, who were able to dispense with eyedrops and eye ointments. Visual acuity improved in 92 per cent of patients. There were two extrusions amongst the early cases.Conclusion and significance:Customised gold eyelid implantation offers an alternative in regions where commercial implants are not easily obtained.

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