The musculoskeletal system involves multiple tissues which are constantly exposed to being exposed to various biological and mechanical *** such,isolating and studying a particular system from a complex human clinical...
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The musculoskeletal system involves multiple tissues which are constantly exposed to being exposed to various biological and mechanical *** such,isolating and studying a particular system from a complex human clinical environment is not always a realistic *** top of that,recruitment limitations,in addition to the nature of orthopaedic interventions and their associated cost,sometimes preclude consideration of human trials to answer a clinical ***,in this mini review,we sought to rationalize the rapid evolution of biomedical research at a basic scientific level and explain why the perception of orthopaedic conditions has fundamentally changed over the last *** more detail,we highlight that the number of orthopaedic in vitro publications has soared since *** but not least,we elaborated on the minimum requirements for conducting a scientifically sound infection-related laboratory experiment to offer valuable information to clinical *** also explained the rationale behind implementing molecular biology techniques,ex vivo experiments,and artificial intelligence in this type of laboratory research.
Combined musculoskeletal and vascular injuries of the extremities are conditions in which a multidisciplinary approach is a sine qua non to ensure life initially and limb viability *** injuries as part of musculoskele...
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Combined musculoskeletal and vascular injuries of the extremities are conditions in which a multidisciplinary approach is a sine qua non to ensure life initially and limb viability *** injuries as part of musculoskeletal trauma are usually the result of the release of a high energy load in the wound site so that the prognosis is determined by the degree of soft-tissue damage,duration of limb ischemia,patient’s medical status and presence of associated *** management of these injuries is challenging and requires a specific algorithm of action,because they are usually characterized by increased morbidity,amputation rate,infection,neurological and functional deficits,and they could be life *** vascular injuries are rare and occur either isolated or in the context of major combined musculoskeletal trauma,the high index of suspicion,imaging control,and timely referral of the patient to organized trauma centers ensure the best functional outcome of the extremity in such challenging *** after a successful initial treatment of a combined trauma pattern,long-term follow-up is crucial to prevent and detect early possible *** purpose of this manuscript is to provide an update on diagnosis and treatment of combined musculoskeletal and vascular injuries of the extremities,from an orthopedic point of view.
Sickle-cell intrahepatic cholestasis (SCIC) is an uncommon complication of sickle-cell disease (SCD), which can be life-threating if left untreated. We present the case of a 28-year-old man with SCD, who presented wit...
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Sickle-cell intrahepatic cholestasis (SCIC) is an uncommon complication of sickle-cell disease (SCD), which can be life-threating if left untreated. We present the case of a 28-year-old man with SCD, who presented with jaundice and abdominal pain, one month after hydroxyurea discontinuation. Laboratory investigation revealed solely increased serum bilirubin, mainly conjugated, and imaging studies revealed choledocholithiasis. The patient unterwent an endoscopic sphincterectomy, but his jaundice deteriorated. Sickle-cell intrahepatic cholestasis was suspected and he received aggressive exchange transfusion therapy in combination with hydroxyurea. The jaundice had no signs of improvement;in fact total bilirubin raised up to 1053.7 μmol/L (61.62 mg/dl). Subsequently, the patient was treated with single-pass albumin dialysis (SPAD), in order to remove the excess bilirubin and protect mainly the brain and liver cells from its toxic effects. His laboratory values started to improve after one-and-a-half months of treatment. For the next two months, exchange transfusions were continued and bilirubin gradually returned to baseline values. The successful response appeared after the combined use of exchange transfusion and SPAD, which is being reported for the first time.
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