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Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of anterior tension band wiring technique using two cannulatedcancellous screws in patients with transverse (AO34-C1) or transverse with mildly comminuted (AO34-C2) patellar fractures. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of 25 patients with transverse fracture or transverse fracture with mildly comminuted patella fractures. All the patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using two parallel cannulated screws and 18G stainless steel wire as per the tension band principle.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a pathology of the temporomandibular joint and / or of the muscles responsible for chewing. Its etiology is multifactorial, being the occlusal splint therapy a favorable application in the treatment of TMD. The stabilizing oclusal appliance, also called conventional or michigan miorrelaxing oclusal splint is the most used one, a removable device, usually made out of acrylic, which covers the surfaces of the teeth of an arch, creating a homogenous contact with the teeth of the opposite arch.

Background: Speed, jump, agility are important components in basketball. Lack of skills in a variety of directions and in an uncontrolled manner has been shown to predispose a person to several musculoskeletal injuries and significantly affect a person’s level of performance. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of PNF stretching and Low Intensity Plyometrics training for improving vertical jump height and agility. Method: 60 participants of college basketball players were allocated into two groups (30 participants in each group). The outcome measure used was SVJT and IA test.

Introduction: Gingival recessions constitute, by definition, displacement of the gingival margin apically to the amelocemental junction. The triggering factors are: traumatic brushing, inflammation, radicular hypersensitivity, unsightly appearance, non-carious cervical lesions, predisposition to root caries and etc. Objective: The objective of this study was to present the clinical sequence and the ideal surgical technique for the accomplishment of the connective tissue graft, improving the aesthetics and sensitivity reported by the patient, making the patient satisfied.

Study Objectives: To determine if there are therapeutic effects of Kinesio tape on a grade I lateral ankle sprain, using an ASO as the control group. Design: comparative study. Setting: Subjects were taken from 9 different high schools in 2 sister counties Methods: All 25 subjects are athletes, who suffered a grade I lateral ankle sprain. 12 athletes were in the Kinesio tape group and 13 of the athletes were in the ASO brace group (control group).

Caries is an infectious and contagious pathological process that causes a demineralization in the dental tissues, by acids originated from the fermentation of carbohydrates ingested in the diet, through the bacteria. When diagnosed early, it is possible to reestablish the health of the mouth more easily, through the intervention of the professional. The progression of the carious lesion can also be interrupted with the correct hygiene of the oral cavity and control of dietary sugar intake.

Liver is a vital organ play a major role in metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. Liver cell injury is generally caused by various toxic chemicals (certain anti-biotic, chemotherapeutic agents, carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), thioacetamide (TAA) etc.), excessive alcohol consumption and microbes is well-studied. The available synthetic drugs to treat liver disorders in this condition also cause further damage to the liver. Hence, Herbal drugs have become increasingly popular and their use is wide-spread.

This research aims to identify the socio-demographic characteristics and obstetric history of pregnant women attended in a primary health care and to identify the morbidities that affected those pregnant women. This descriptive, retrospective, documentary, exploratory, quantitative study was conducted between August and December 2016, data collection was taken from the pregnant women medical records of those who received prenatal care and have been attended for the nurse. Outcomes pointed participants ranged in age from before 18 to 42 years.

Establishment of accurate working length is very crucial for the success of endodontic therapy. With the advent of electronic apex locators, working length determination can be done without exposing the patient for X-ray radiation. These electronic apex locators can be affected by generation of electromagnetic interference by the cell phones radiation. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of cell phone radiation on electronic apex locator. A total no. of 30 patients with single rooted teeth with Type I anatomy indicated for root canal treatment were selected.

Background: Subclinical changes in LV function can be identified by quantifying myocardial strain. Early detection of diabetic heart disease is important for the timely interventions resulting in the prevention for the future development of heart failure.The aim of this study was to assess the ability of subtle differences in LV principal strains to characterize features of subclinical LV systolic dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without systemic hypertension and apparently preserved LV systolic function.