Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Feb 2010
The Influence of Bone Cement Implantation in Primary Hip Arthroplasty on S100B Protein Serum Concentration and Patients' Cognitive Functions as Markers of Brain Damage.
The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of the bone cement used during primary hip arthroplasty on brain functions assessed at the biochemical and clinical levels. The S100B protein is a biochemical marker of brain damage. Its plasma concentration was compared with the results of neuropsychological tests, conducted during the perioperative period. ⋯ There was a relationship between bone cement implantation during primary hip arthroplasty and elevated S100B protein plasma concentration during the short postoperative period, but the results of the neuropsychological tests did not reflect this.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Feb 2010
Inframesocolic Abdominal Aortic Injury and Lumbar Vertebral Body Fracture Secondary to Hyperextension with Blunt Trauma.
This case study describes an abdominal aortic injury and lumbar vertebral body fracture after blunt trauma. Abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of blunt abdominal trauma. Recent data reveal seven other reports in the literature. We describe a case of an inframesocolic abdominal aortic injury and lumbar vertebral body fracture from blunt trauma in a 16-year-old male after a hyperextension injury while body board surfing.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Feb 2010
A Reliable Screening Test to Predict Liver Injury in Pediatric Blunt Torso Trauma.
We determined the validity of serumaspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase(ALT) as screening tests in the identificationof liver injuries in pediatric torso trauma patients. ⋯ A serum AST > 200 IU/l or an ALT> 125 IU/l are strong predictors of liver injury in childrensustaining blunt torso trauma. We recommend theroutine use of serum transaminase levels as screeningtests in hemodynamically stable patients.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Feb 2010
Bone Fracture Healing with Umbilico-Placental Mononuclear Cells: A Controlled Animal Study.
Fracture healing is a significant process in orthopedics. In this controlled animal study, our aimis to expose the healing effects of cord blood umbilico-placental mononuclear cells (UPMNCs) on bone fractures. ⋯ The effects of umbilico-placental mononuclear cells on bone healing are histopathological healing priority, increased osteoblastic and osteoclastic activities (bone turnover), and better mechanical stability.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Feb 2010
MRI Appearance of Nerve Regeneration in a Surgically Repaired Ulnar Nerve.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings for surgical repair of a transected nerve have not been published. We describe the first reported postoperative MR imaging findings of a repaired transected ulnar nerve. ⋯ To our knowledge, the MRI appearance of a repaired transected nerve has not been previously described. We believe that the MRI findings may be used to assess the anatomic progress of nerve healing and, when combined with a series of progressively favorable results from a focused neurologic exam, provide convincing evidence of nerve regeneration.