scholarly journals Internal and External Radiofrequency Assisted Lipo-Coagulation (RFAL) in the Control of Soft Tissue Contraction during Liposuction: Part 2 “Outside In” RFAL Thermal Tissue Tightening

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Stephen Mulholland
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Thermal Stimulation ◽  
Thermal Coagulation ◽  
Soft Tissue Envelope ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Tissue Contraction ◽  
Contraction Effect ◽  
Positively Charged ◽  
Coated Electrodes

The new Morpheus8 is a novel external RFAL device that uses the proven soft tissue contraction of BodyTite in an external, non-invasive procedure. This external RF applicator, which is also powered by BodyTite, inserts up to 40 positively charged, coated electrodes 8 mm into the subcutaneous, soft tissue envelope. A monopolar ablative lesion is generated from the tip of the electrode, stimulating contraction of the FSN and adipose coagulation. The RF then flows up to the distant negative, return electrodes on the surface of the skin, providing a non-ablative thermal stimulation to the papillary dermis. The “burst” feature of the Morpheus8, delivers simultaneous multiple levels of internal coagulation in a single one second pulse, amplifying the adipose ablation and contraction effect. Studies, show, that the combination of BodyTite internal thermal coagulation and external Morpheus8 at the time of liposuction can result in 60–70% area skin contraction, greatly improving the soft tissue contours and Body shaping outcomes following lipo-contouring procedures.

scholarly journals Internal and External Radiofrequency Assisted Lipo-Coagulation (RFAL) in the Control of Soft Tissue Contraction during Liposuction: Part 1 “Inside Out” Thermal Tissue Tightening

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Stephen Mulholland
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
The Body ◽  
Thermal Regulation ◽  
Contact Impedance ◽  
Internal Electrode ◽  
Thermal Coagulation ◽  
Tissue Contraction ◽  
Inside Out ◽  
Positively Charged

Radiofrequency Assisted Lipo-coagulation (RFAL) BodyTite is a contact, impedance, internal and external thermal regulation controlled, internal, minimally invasive, non-excisional procedure providing soft tissue lipo-coagulation and contraction that has been used for over 10 years to optimize skin and soft tissue contraction during liposuction procedures. The device deploys a bipolar applicator inserted into the liposuction zone. The internal, coated, electrode is positively charged and emits a coagulative, ablative injury that results in adipose liquification and Fibroseptal Network (FSN) contraction. The RF flows from the internal electrode after ablation and coagulation up to the external negatively charged return electrode moving on the skin, which heats and tightens the papillary dermis non-ablatively. The body areas that most benefit from this BodyTite technology and procedure include those areas most in need of non-excision contraction include the abdomen, upper arms, inner thighs, bra-line, neck and jaw line. Studies, show, that the combination of BodyTite internal thermal coagulation and external Morpheus8 (see Part 2) at the time of liposuction can result in 40–70% area skin contraction, greatly improving the soft tissue contours and Body shaping outcomes following lipo-contouring procedures.

scholarly journals Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome: A Brief Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 454-461
Author(s):  
Pande Ayu Naya Kasih Permatananda ◽  
I Gusti Agung Made Adnyana Putra
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Somatic Mutations ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Severe Bleeding ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Weber Syndrome ◽  
Vasculogenesis And Angiogenesis ◽  
Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital vascular disease. The pathogenesis of this syndrome is unclear, but it is thought that most cases are the result of somatic mutations that affect genes that play a role in vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. Some patients come with a triad of capillary malformation (hemangioma or port-wine stain), venous varicosities and bony or soft tissue hypertrophy. Clinical presentation of this syndrome can lead to significant morbidities and mortalities due to severe bleeding and emboli. Although the number of cases is low, a doctor must be able to distinguish Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome from other rare vascular disorders. Parkes Weber syndrome is usually similar to Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, except in the arterial malformations associated with capillary malformations and soft tissue to skeletal or bone hypertrophy. The diagnosis of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is carried out clinically and is quite difficult to do even with experienced doctors because there is no precise pathognomonic test.  There are several options in relation to the management of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome and non-invasive procedure is considered to be the most important of therapy modalities. Early diagnoses, progression monitoring, and proper intervention should be carried out for better prognosis and preventing complication.

scholarly journals Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome: A Brief Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 387-394
Author(s):  
Pande Ayu Naya Kasih Permatananda ◽  
I Gusti Agung Made Adnyana Putra
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Vascular Disease ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Port Wine Stain ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Vascular Disorders ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Vasculogenesis And Angiogenesis ◽  
Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome

A B S T R A C TKlippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital vascular disease. The pathogenesisof this syndrome is unclear, but it is thought that most cases are the result of somaticmutations that affect genes that play a role in vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. Somepatients come with a triad of capillary malformation (hemangioma or port-wine stain),venous varicosities and bony or soft tissue hypertrophy. Clinical presentation of thissyndrome can lead to significant morbidities and mortalities due to severe bleedingand emboli. Although the number of cases is low, a doctor must be able to distinguishKlippel-Trenaunay Syndrome from other rare vascular disorders. Parkes Webersyndrome is usually similar to Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, except in the arterialmalformations associated with capillary malformations and soft tissue to skeletal orbone hypertrophy. The diagnosis of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is carried outclinically and is quite difficult to do even with experienced doctors because there is noprecise pathognomonic test. There are several options in relation to the managementof Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome and non-invasive procedure is considered to be themost important of therapy modalities. Early diagnoses, progression monitoring, andproper intervention should be carried out for better prognosis and preventingcomplication.

scholarly journals Non-invasive diagnostics in fossils - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of pathological belemnites

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mietchen ◽  
H. Keupp ◽  
B. Manz ◽  
F. Volke
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Clinical Diagnostics ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Invasive Diagnostics

Abstract. For more than a decade, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been routinely employed in clinical diagnostics because it allows non-invasive studies of anatomical structures and physiological processes in vivo and to differentiate between healthy and pathological states, particularly of soft tissue. Here, we demonstrate that MRI can likewise be applied to fossilized biological samples and help in elucidating paleopathological and paleoecological questions: Five anomalous guards of Jurassic and Cretaceous belemnites are presented along with putative paleopathological diagnoses directly derived from 3D MR images with microscopic resolution. Syn vivo deformities of both the mineralized internal rostrum and the surrounding former soft tissue can be traced back in part to traumatic events of predator-prey-interactions, and partly to parasitism. Besides, evidence is presented that the frequently observed anomalous apical collar might be indicative of an inflammatory disease. These findings highlight the potential of Magnetic Resonance techniques for further paleontological applications.

scholarly journals Palpreast—A New Wearable Device for Breast Self-Examination

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Arcarisi ◽  
Licia Di Pietro ◽  
Nicola Carbonaro ◽  
Alessandro Tognetti ◽  
Arti Ahluwalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Self Examination

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Although targeted screening programs using mammography have facilitated earlier detection and improved treatment has resulted in a significant reduction in mortality, some negative aspects related to cost, the availability of trained staff, the duration of the procedure, and its non-generalizability to all women must be taken into consideration. Breast palpation is a simple non-invasive procedure that can be performed by lay individuals for detecting possible malignant nodules in the breast. It is a simple test, based on the haptic perception of different stiffness between healthy and abnormal tissues. According to a survey we carried out, despite being safe and simple, breast self-examination is not carried by women because they are not confident of their ability to detect a lump. In this study, a non-invasive wearable device designed to mimic the process of breast self-examination using pressure sensing textiles and thus increase the confidence and self-awareness of women is proposed. Combined with other screening methods, the device can increase the odds of early detection for better prognosis. Here, we present the physical implementation of the device and a finite element analysis of the mechanics underlying its working principle. Characterization of the device using models of large and medium breast phantoms with rigid inclusions demonstrates that it can detect nodules in much the same way as does the human hand during breast self-examination.

scholarly journals Reconstruction of input functions from a dynamic PET image with sequential administration of 15O2 and H215O for noninvasive and ultra-rapid measurement of CBF, OEF, and CMRO2

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 780-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuyuki Kudomi ◽  
Yukito Maeda ◽  
Hiroyuki Yamamoto ◽  
Yuka Yamamoto ◽  
Tetsuhiro Hatakeyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rate Constants ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Sequential Administration ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Arterial Input Functions

CBF, OEF, and CMRO2 images can be quantitatively assessed using PET. Their image calculation requires arterial input functions, which require invasive procedure. The aim of the present study was to develop a non-invasive approach with image-derived input functions (IDIFs) using an image from an ultra-rapid O2 and C15O2 protocol. Our technique consists of using a formula to express the input using tissue curve with rate constants. For multiple tissue curves, the rate constants were estimated so as to minimize the differences of the inputs using the multiple tissue curves. The estimated rates were used to express the inputs and the mean of the estimated inputs was used as an IDIF. The method was tested in human subjects ( n = 24). The estimated IDIFs were well-reproduced against the measured ones. The difference in the calculated CBF, OEF, and CMRO2 values by the two methods was small (<10%) against the invasive method, and the values showed tight correlations ( r = 0.97). The simulation showed errors associated with the assumed parameters were less than ∼10%. Our results demonstrate that IDIFs can be reconstructed from tissue curves, suggesting the possibility of using a non-invasive technique to assess CBF, OEF, and CMRO2.

scholarly journals Redefining Knee Balance in a Medially Stabilized Prosthesis: An In-Vitro Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1165-1172
Author(s):  
Philippe Van Overschelde ◽  
Vera Pinskerova ◽  
Peter P. Koch ◽  
Christophe Fornasieri ◽  
Sandro Fucentese
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Lateral Release ◽  
Soft Tissue Release ◽  
Iliotibial Band ◽  
Soft Tissue Envelope ◽  
Medial Side ◽  
Fresh Frozen

Background: To date, there is still no consensus on what soft tissues must be preserved and what structures can be safely released during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a medially stabilized implant. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a progressive selective release of the medial and lateral soft tissues in a knee implanted with a medially stabilized prosthesis. Method: Six cadaveric fresh-frozen full leg specimens were tested. In each case, kinematic pattern and mediolateral laxity were measured in three stages: firstly, prior to implantation; secondly, after the implantation of the trial components, but before any soft tissue release; and thirdly, progressively as soft tissue was released with the trial implant in place. The incremental impact of each selective release on knee balance was then analyzed. Results: In all cases sagittal stability was not affected by the progressive release of the lateral soft tissue envelope. It was possible to perform progressive lateral release provided the anterior one-third of the iliotibial band (ITB) remained intact. Progressive medial release could be performed on the medial side provided the anterior fibers of the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) remained intact. Conclusion: The medially conforming implant remains stable provided the anterior fibers of sMCL and the anterior fibers of the ITB remain intact. The implant’s sagittal stability is mainly dependent on its medial ball-in-socket design.

scholarly journals What is a balanced knee replacement?

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 614-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy C. Walker ◽  
Nick D. Clement ◽  
Kanishka M. Ghosh ◽  
David J. Deehan
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Knee Replacement ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Soft Tissue Envelope ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Uneven Wear ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Revision Tka

For multifactorial reasons an estimated 20% of patients remain unsatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Appropriate tension of the soft tissue envelope encompassing the knee is important in total knee arthroplasty and soft tissue imbalance contributes to several of the foremost reasons for revision TKA, including instability, stiffness and aseptic loosening. There is debate in the literature surrounding the optimum way to achieve balancing of a total knee arthroplasty and there is also a lack of an accepted definition of what a balanced knee replacement is. It may be intuitive to use the native knee as a model for balancing; however, there are many difficulties with translating this into a successful prosthesis. One of the foundations of TKA, as described by Insall, was that although the native knee has more weight transmitted through the medial compartment this was to be avoided in a TKA as it would lead to uneven wear and early failure. There is a focus on achieving symmetrical tension and pressure and subsequent ‘balance’ in TKA, but the evidence from cadaveric studies is that the native knee is not symmetrically balanced. As we are currently trying to design an implant that is not based on its anatomical counterpart, is it possible to create a truly balanced prosthesis or to even to define what that balance is? The authors have reviewed the current evidence surrounding TKA balancing and its relationship with the native knee. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:614-619. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180008.

scholarly journals Lasers in Orthodontics – A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Nilesh Mote ◽  
N G Toshniwal ◽  
Shubhangi Mani ◽  
Ashwini Nalkar ◽  
Vishal Dhanjani
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Hard Tissue ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Dental Lasers

Introduction: In past few years, there is huge improvement in orthodontics. Different innovation in orthodontics made the procedure easier and less time consuming. Application of laser is one of them. Many types of dental lasers are currently available that can be efficiently used for soft and hard tissue applications in the field of orthodontics. Two types of lasers are there. One is hard tissue laser, and another is soft tissue laser. Laser therapy is advantageous because it often avoids bleeding, can be pain free, is non‑invasive and is relatively quick. The high cost is its primary disadvantage. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview regarding safe and proper use of soft-tissue lasers in orthodontics

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