Aesthetic surgery of the lower limbs in current orthopedic practice

Introduction Correction of the shape of the lower extremities for aesthetic purposes has specific features that are associated with the role of the patient in the treatment process and assessment of results. An important element is the relationship between the appearance of the limb and changes in the axes of the skeleton. Aim of study Assessment of many-years of experience in orthopedic correction of the shape of the lower extremities for aesthetic purposes, discussion of possibilities, analysis of problems and search for possible ways to prevent them. Methods The material of the study was 123 patients who underwent aesthetic surgical correction in the period from 2005 to 2020. Their results were followed in the period from 6 months to 11 years. In all cases, operations were performed simultaneously on both limbs. The total number of operations, thus, amounted to 246. The main indication for surgery was the so-called true O-shaped curvature (varus deformity) of the lower extremities. In all cases, the main elements of the operation were osteosynthesis with the Ilizarov apparatus and osteotomy of the tibia. Wires and half-pins were used as transosseous elements. To assess the main reference lines and angles (RLA), X-ray examination of the lower extremities was performed with the capture of the hip and ankle joints. Results and discussion Corrective manipulations in the group of patients led to a change in the position of the main RLA. Before treatment, MAD value was 15 ± 7 mm, after correction MAD = -2 ± 4 mm, before surgery MPTA = 85 ± 40, after correction MPTA = 91 ± 20. Subjective satisfaction was reported in 114 (92.7 %) cases. Subjectively unsatisfactory results were recorded in 4 (3.3 %) cases; objectively unsatisfactory results were detected in 5 (4.1 %) cases. Conclusions Aesthetic surgery of the lower extremities is a part of orthopedic practice and has its specific features due to the goal of realizing the patient's wishes about changing the appearance of the lower extremities indirectly by performing operations on the skeleton. Corrective interventions should be considered as a preventive measure aimed at preventing the development of gonarthrosis in old age. The key to a good result is careful selection of candidates for surgery and their compliance, along with a thorough explanation of the principles and features of correction.

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DE REDACTEUR EN HET BUITENLAND

De Moderne Tijd ◽

10.5117/dmt2019.1.001.vand ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 2-27

Author(s):

Wouter Egelmeers ◽

Joris Vandendriessche

Keyword(s):

Creative Process ◽

General Circulation ◽

International Level ◽

Historical Knowledge ◽

Historical Texts ◽

Disciplinary Field ◽

Dutch History ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

IMPORTING TEXTS FROM ABROAD Editors’ reuse of foreign historical texts in Dutch periodicals, 1780-1860 This article explores the ways in which the editors of five Dutch history journals and three magazines for general circulation copied historical texts from abroad, between 1780 and 1860. By comparing original texts with reprinted versions, we show that the editors’ work involved not only ‘passive’ duplication (reprinting in full), but also more active forms of intervention, from the selection of text fragments to their translation, modification or critical review. These varied editorial practices point to a broader creative process through which historical knowledge was tailored to an emerging and nationally-oriented academic audience. Editors here assumed the role of mediators, gatekeepers even in the sense that their judgment determined the very choice of texts. At a time when the study of history was evolving at both the national and international level, and when the relationship between actors making up the disciplinary field was also in flux, editors thus became influential figures.

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The Weight of Fear of Violence in Household Budgets

Criminal Justice Review ◽

10.1177/07340168211038382 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 073401682110383

Author(s):

Bruno Truzzi ◽

Marcelo Justus ◽

Henrique C. Kawamura ◽

Thomas V. Conti

Keyword(s):

Instrumental Variables ◽

Regularization Method ◽

Household Level ◽

Household Spending ◽

Goods And Services ◽

Level Ii ◽

The Stability ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

This article investigates the relationship between the perception of violence and the spending on security goods and services in households. Individual microdata from a random national survey on family budget carried out in Brazil in 2008-2009 were used for modeling the household spending using two instrumental variables. The stability of results was checked by applying the Lasso-Gaussian regularization method in the selection of the statistically significant variables. Positive relationships were found between household spending on security goods and services and (i) the fear of insecurity at the household level, (ii) the neighbors’ spending on security, and (iii) the registered criminality, but no evidence was found on the relationship between the role of police on household spending on security goods and services.

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The Influence of Internet and Social Media on Purchasing Decisions in Kuwait

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ◽

10.11591/ijeecs.v10.i2.pp792-797 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 792

Author(s):

Khalid Abdulkareem Al-Enezi ◽

Imad Fakhri Taha Al Shaikhli ◽

Sufyan Salim Mahmood AlDabbagh

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Networking ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Purchasing Decisions ◽

The Social ◽

Digital Scanning ◽

Networking Tool ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

<span>This research aims to measure the role of social networks in influencing purchasing decisions among consumers in Kuwait; the research used the quantitative methods, and analytical the technique to get the results, and the research developed a measure to study the relationship between the variables to the study and selection of a sample of consumers of (100). The results indicated that the social networking variables (exchange of information, evaluation of product) possess influence on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, the results indicate that majority of respondents do their digital scanning more often before intend to go to the store. The unexpected results came from the question “traditional advertising (TV, Newspaper, Magazine, Billboards) are more effective than the social networking; 23% agreed, 36% said no, and 41% said sometimes. In light of these findings, the study made a series of recommendations; the most important are; The executives and sales representatives need to understand the benefits offered by social networks, and understand the advantages and functions and tools of social communication, and knowing how to apply them effectively and efficiently, and then use the appropriate social networking tool.</span>

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Relevansi Delimitasi Perbatasan Maritim Dengan Faktor Lingkungan

Balobe Law Journal ◽

10.47268/balobe.v1i2.650 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 76

Author(s):

Evi Purwanti

Keyword(s):

Environmental Factors ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Environmental Law ◽

Mineral Resources ◽

Conceptual Approach ◽

Environmental Considerations ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

Introductioan: This article discusses the relevance of maritime border delimitation with environmental factors that affect the determination of delimitation.Purposes of the Research: The purpose of this study is to analyze the urgency of the role of the environment in the maritime border delimitation process. Specifically focused on analyzing whether there is a positive relationship between environmental considerations and the development of the delimitation process and to determine the environmental factors that influence the delimitation.Methods of the Research: This research uses normative research with a conceptual approach. Researchers use relevant environmental law concepts in the maritime border delimitation process.Results of the Research: The results of the study show that there is a relevance of environmental factors in determining maritime border delimitation, among others from factors: conservation of wildlife reserves, the principle of natural prolongation, the principle of sustainable development, mineral resources, and fisheries. The relationship between environmental factors and the delimitation process occurs in two ways: First, environmental considerations show a direct influence in the selection of the delimitation method. Here environmental factors are an important motive in the delimitation process. Second, environmental factors affect the delimitation process indirectly where there are a number of delimitation agreements that do not include specific provisions regarding the environment, but the evidence shows that the parties are motivated by environmental factors in negotiating delimitation.

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PERANAN SUASANA KERJA TERHADAP KEINGINAN PINDAH KERJA PADA KARYAWAN PT HASNUR JAYA UTAMA

Jurnal Ecopsy ◽

10.20527/ecopsy.v1i2.488 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Maya Irka Anggriani ◽

Hemy Heryati Anward ◽

Rooswita Santia Dewi

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Coefficient Of Determination ◽

Simple Linear Regression ◽

Close Relationship ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya peranan suasana kerja terhadap keinginan pindah kerja karyawan. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh karyawan PT. Hasnur Jaya Utama. Jenis pengambilan sampel yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah Purposive Random Sampling yaitu pemilihan sampel secara acak sesuai dengan karakteristik yang ditentukan berdasarkan tujuan penelitian yang berjumlah 60 orang. Sedangkan metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan skala suasana kerja, skala kepuasan kerja dan kuesioner keinginan pindah kerja. Dalam penelitian ini analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil analisis peranan suasana kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja, diperoleh koefisien korelasi R sebesar 0,759 artinya hubungan suasana kerja dan kepuasan kerja erat. Ditemukan juga koefisien determinasi (R2) yang menunjukkan peranan suasana kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja sebesar 57,5% dan untuk analisis t observasi (8,882) > t tabel (1,672) menunjukkan ada peranan suasana kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja. Kemudian, hasil analisis peranan kepuasan kerja terhadap keinginan pindah kerja ditemukan koefisien regresi R (0,680) artinya kepuasan kerja dan keinginan pindah kerja memiliki hubungan yang cukup erat. Selanjutnya, diperoleh juga (R2) yang menunjukkan peranan kepuasan kerja terhadap keinginan pindah kerja sebesar 46,3% dan untuk analisis t observasi (-7,069) t tabel (1,672) menunjukkan ada peranan kepuasan kerja terhadap keinginan pindah kerja dengan signifikan negatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa suasana kerja dan kepuasan kerja pada karyawan perlu diperhatikan oleh perusahaan agar dapat meminimalkan keinginan pindah kerja karyawan. Kata Kunci: Suasana kerja, kepuasan kerja, keinginan pindah kerjaThis study purposed to determine whether there is the influence of the working atmosphere to intention turnover on employees. The population in this study are all employees of PT. Hasnur Jaya Utama. Type of sampling conducted in this study is Purposive Random Sampling is the selection of a random sample according to the characteristics that are determined based on the research goals of 60 people. The methods of data collection by using the scale of the working atmosphere, the scale of job satisfaction and intention turnover questionnaire. In this study analyzes the data using simple linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis of the influence of working atmosphere to job satisfaction, the correlation coefficient R of 0.759 means that the relationship working atmosphere and job satisfaction is quite close. Also found the coefficient of determination (R2) which indicates the role of working conditions on job satisfaction at 57.5% and for the analysis of observation (8.882) > t table (1.672) which indicates means that the influence of the atmosphere to job satisfaction. Then, the results of the analysis of the influence of job satisfaction to intention turnover a correlation coefficient R (0.680) means that job satisfaction and intention turnover to have a close relationship. Furthermore, also obtained (R2 ) which indicates the role of job satisfaction to intention turnover of 46,3% and for the analysis of t observation (-7.069) > t table (1.672) which indicates means that the influence of job satisfaction to intention turnover with a significant negative . Based on these results it can be concluded that the working atmosphere and job satisfaction in employees need to be considered by the company in order to minimize intention turnover ob the employees. Keywords: The working atmosphere, job satisfaction, intention turnover.

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Explicit self-esteem, loneliness, and pathological Internet use among Chinese adolescents

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2016.44.6.965 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 965-972 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Weinan Zeng ◽

Kaiyin Ye ◽

Ying Hu ◽

Ze-Wei Ma

Keyword(s):

Internet Addiction ◽

Mediation Analysis ◽

Internet Use ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Pathological Internet Use ◽

The Relationship

We explored the mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between explicit self-esteem and pathological Internet use in a sample of 624 Chinese adolescents. The participants were administered a series of measures, including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3), and Young Internet Addiction Test. The results suggested that greater pathological Internet use was associated with lower explicit self-esteem and greater loneliness, but loneliness was positively correlated with pathological Internet use. The mediation analysis indicated that loneliness completely mediated the association between explicit self-esteem and pathological Internet use among adolescents, implying that lower explicit self-esteem was correlated with greater loneliness, which was then associated with greater pathological Internet use. Accordingly, enhancing adolescents' self-esteem and decreasing their feelings of loneliness may function as a preventive measure to help teenagers relieve their levels of pathological Internet use.

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Microtubules are required in amoeba chemotaxis for preferential stabilization of appropriate pseudopods

Journal of Cell Science ◽

10.1242/jcs.107.8.2071 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 107 (8) ◽

pp. 2071-2079 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M. Ueda ◽

S. Ogihara

Keyword(s):

Relative Stability ◽

Physarum Polycephalum ◽

Leading Edge ◽

Microtubule Inhibitors ◽

Locomotive Activity ◽

Tightly Coupled ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

Amoebae of Physarum polycephalum exhibit chemotactic responses to glucose and to cAMP. The chemotaxing amoebae exhibit alternating locomotive movements: relatively linear locomotion and movements that change the direction of the locomotion. Such locomotive activity is tightly coupled with the changes in the number and the positions of the pseudopods; cells have one pseudopod at the leading edge during their linear locomotion, while they have multiple pseudopods when they are changing the direction of locomotion. Treatment of cells with microtubule-disrupting reagents inhibited the chemotaxis of the cells. To characterize the role of the microtubule system in chemotaxis, we quantitatively analyzed the relationship between the positions of multiple pseudopods of the amoebae and the relative stability of the pseudopods during reorientation. No significant differences were observed in the pseudopod dynamics between the untreated and the treated amoebae. In both cases, one pseudopod at the leading edge continued to expand during linear locomotion. It then split into two to three pseudopods in the reorientation phase, and the positions of the multiple pseudopods were random. Among multiple pseudopods, however, the pseudopods closer to the microneedle tip were selectively stabilized more often than those distant from the tip in the presence of the microtubule system. By contrast, such preferential stabilization of the appropriate pseudopods was completely abolished by microtubule inhibitors. The microtubule-dependent selection of appropriately located pseudopods enables amoebae to turn correctly at the reorientation step.

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Research and selection of rational parameters of a refrigerated container terminal

Innotrans ◽

10.20291/2311-164x-2021-3-32-38 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 32-38

Author(s):

Nazirjhon M. Aripov ◽

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Daurenbek I. Ilesaliev ◽

Jamshid R. Kobulov ◽

Shahboz R. Abduvahitov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mutual Influence ◽

Container Terminal ◽

Technological Support ◽

System A ◽

Parametric Description ◽

A Site ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

The article considers the role of transport and refrigerated warehouse complexes in continuous refrigerating supply chains (CRSCs). A summary diagram of technical and technological support is formed, describing the relationship and mutual influence of the elements of the CRSC system. A structural and parametric description of a refrigerated container terminal is carried out. The classification of the parameters of a refrigerated container terminal according to various characteristics is developed. The relationships between the parameters of a refrigerated container terminal are presented in the form of mathematical models. The dependence of the capacity of a refrigerated container terminal with respect to the length of a site is obtained.

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Integrating CALL and Genre Theory: A proposal to increase students' literacy

ReCALL ◽

10.1017/s095834400800061x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 67-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

María Martínez Lirola ◽

María Tabuenca Cuevas

Keyword(s):

New Technologies ◽

Genre Theory ◽

Grammatical Awareness ◽

Writing Competency ◽

Writing Students ◽

Text Types ◽

Second Year ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

AbstractThe use of computer programs that can be used to correct and assess students' written work in the EFL classroom has become more commonplace within the last decade. This paper discusses the role of CALL in the process of data collection, standardisation of assessment criteria and compilation of the number of errors in the areas of grammar learning and its application to L2 writing. Students benefited from the correction process and showed increased grammatical awareness through the corrected feedback. However, the analysis of the results after the first correction phase demonstrated that the students had improved less than expected. For this reason, in the second year, Genre Theory was adopted as a theoretical framework so that students would become aware of the relationship between the structure and shape of texts in order to be effective in a particular context, and to achieve the goals of a particular culture. As proponents of the genre approach, we argue that making the genres explicit and showing how to write them will help students to be aware of how knowledge is structured in different written genres. A careful selection of text types was made at the beginning of the year so that improvement in the students' writing not only depended on the CALL system being used, but also on the different genres or text types used as class material. In this study, we intend to demonstrate that the combination of new technologies in the classroom and Genre Theory helped students to increase their writing competency. Our research highlights the relationship between literacy, new technologies, and effective writing with an emphasis on the educational application.

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RAISED LEVEL OF LIPOPROTEIDE(A) AS A PREDICTOR OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATION POST REVASCULARIZATION OF THE LOWER ExTREMETIES ARTERIES

Russian Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.15829/1560-4071-2018-8-7-12 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 7-12

Author(s):

N. A. Tmojan ◽

О I. Afanasieva ◽

A. Е. Zotikov ◽

E. A. Klesareva ◽

M. M. Abdulgamidov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Independent Predictor ◽

Lower Extremities ◽

Cardiovascular Death ◽

Cardiovascular Complications ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Repeat Revascularization ◽

Extremity Amputation ◽

Fatal Myocardial Infarction

Aim. Lipoproteide (a) (Lpa) is a pathogenetic risk factor of cardiovascular atherosclerotic disease. On the role of Lpa in the development of cardiovascular complications (CVC) after lower limbs arteries revascularization, there is lack of data. The aim of the study was assessment of Lpa relation to CVC occurrence after revascularization of lower extremities during 1 year follow-up.Material and methods. In the study, 111 patients were included (97 males, 14 females, mean age 66±9 y.o.), who had undergone revascularization of lower libms arteries due to atherosclerosis. As CVC during 1 year follow-up, the following were taken: recurrent intermittent claudication, lower extremity amputation, ischemic stroke, transient cerebral ischemia, non-fatal myocardial infarction, unstable angina, repeat revascularization and cardiovascular death. In all patients, in the blood serum, there were measured lipids and Lpa.Results. Within 1 year after revascularization there were 45 (41%) CVC. In the group with raised Lpa ≥30 mg/dL there were more CVC than in Lpa <30 mg/dL: relative risk 2,1 (95% CI 1,3-3,5; p=0,004). Hence the increased level of Lpa is an independent predictor of CVC after revascularization of lower extremities arteries.Conclusion. In prospective study, during 1 year after revascularization the level of Lpa ≥30 mg/dL is associated with double increase of the risk of CVC.

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