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The impact of clinical use on the torsional behavior of Reciproc and WaveOne instruments

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Torsional overload is a fracture representative parameter for instruments in single-file techniques. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the influence of clinical use, in vivo, on the torsional behavior of Reciproc and WaveOne instruments considering the possibility that they degrade...

A proposal for the study of cementless short-stem hip prostheses

Acta ortop. mex; 30 (4), 2016
Abstract: Background: With the recent evolution of hip arthroplasty, new models of short stems have emerged. So far, we do not have a clear strategy to analyze their outcomes, since there is confusion around the definition of short stem and there is no consensus for their classification. Purposes: The ...

Accuracy of computer-guided surgery

Dental implant fixation techniques are widely studied in order to reduce surgical morbidity. Computer-guided flapless surgery has been considered an efficient alternative that presents several advantages and some limitations. This technique allows the virtual planning and simulation of the prosthetic-sur...

Validation of a new technique to freezing and embedding tissue in Mohs surgery, using an animal model

Acta cir. bras; 31 (8), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To validate the innovative Dry Ice method, comparing it with two standard methods currently used for tissue processing in Mohs surgery, the Heat Sink method and the Miami Special. METHODS: Forty eight samples of pigs kin with the standard beveled Mohs technique were used, and randomly...

A eficácia do cicloergômetro no condicionamento cardiovascular em pacientes com lesão medular

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia do cicloergômetro de membros superiores no condicionamento ardiorrespiratório em pacientes com lesão medular. MÉTODOS: Três pacientes participantes do programa de reabilitação do Hospital Estadual Mário Covas realizaram o programa de condicionamento físico durante 6...

Terapia de Contensão Induzida na função do membro superior parético

A reabilitação do membro superior do paciente com sequelas de acidente vascular encefálico é um dos desafios de maior complexidade para o fisioterapeuta. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o uso da Terapia de Contenção Induzida (técnica recente) isoladamente na melhora funcional do membro super...

¿Es eficiente la protección anti-radiación otorgada por gorros de pabellón de tungsteno-bismuto en cardiología intervencionista?

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (7), 2016
Background: The effectiveness against radiation of tungsten bismuth caps, used in interventional cardiology is not well known. Aim: To determine the degree of radiation protection conferred by these caps in real work conditions. Material and Methods: We compared the gross electric charges received at bra...

Disease burden and medical cost-analysis of acute respiratory infections in a low-income district of Bogotá

Rev. salud pública; 18 (4), 2016
Objective To estimate the burden of disease and related direct medical cost of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) for the health-care system in a low-income district of Bogota, generated by children under age five and senior population over age sixty. Methods A cross-sectional, retrospective, patient lev...

Uso da glicerina para a substituição do formaldeído na conservação de peças anatômicas

Pesqui. vet. bras; 36 (7), 2016
A formalização é a principal forma de conservação de corpos e peças anatômicas, devido principalmente ao seu baixo custo. A técnica baseia-se na utilização do formaldeído (5-20%) como fixador e conservador. Entretanto existem vários fatores negativos à sua utilização, como odor desagradáv...

Use of dynamic clothes in cerebral palsy rehabilitation: systematic review

Introduction: The intensive physical therapy program using dynamic clothing and elastic cords is an innovative approach in pediatric neurology physiotherapy area. Objective: To analyze the benefits of using dynamic clothes in intensive physical therapy protocols in patients with cerebral palsy. Methods: ...