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Cell Biology
Zhenfeng Zhang, Jing Liu, Yejie Xu, Zeyan Chen, Shiwen Luo, Xin Zhang, Guoliang Wang, Liang Cheng
Summary: This study observed the distribution of posterior ramus of the spinal nerve (PRSN) in the dorsal region of the transverse process, providing a detailed anatomical basis for treating spinal pain. The results showed that the intermediate branch mainly distributes in the inner zone, while the lateral branch mainly distributes in the middle zone. Communicating branches between segments were also identified.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Miho J. Tanaka
Summary: Anatomic studies have revealed the presence of additional fibers extending to the quadriceps tendon (MQTFL) in addition to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), leading to the use of the term medial patellofemoral complex (MPFC). However, the specific biomechanical roles and indications for reconstruction of the MPFL versus MQTFL fibers have not been defined.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2023)
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Surgery
Chong-Yi Jiang, Yun Liang, Yin-Tao Chen, Zheng-Shou Dai, Wei Wang
Summary: Understanding the anatomical features of the dorsal pancreatic artery (DPA) is crucial for improving the safety of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). Early ligation of DPA during LPD can significantly reduce blood loss and resection time, leading to improved surgical outcomes and safety.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Ra'ed Al-Sadhan
Summary: This study aimed to describe the radiographic features of the medial depression of the human mandibular ramus (MDMR) on CT images. The MDMR was observed to be a smooth bone concavity with intact medial and lateral cortical plate located on the medial aspect and anterior to the greatest depth of the sigmoid notch, with CT features that help in its identification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Yuanzhi Xu, Ahmed Mohyeldin, Maximiliano Alberto Nunez, Ayoze Doniz-Gonzalez, Vera Vigo, Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol, Juan C. Fernandez-Miranda
Summary: The authors investigated the microvascular anatomy of the hippocampus and its implications for medial temporal tumor surgery, revealing the anatomical variability of the arterial supply and venous drainage of the hippocampus. The study found rich anastomoses between hippocampal arteries and highlighted the importance of understanding the vascular variability and network of the hippocampus for surgery in this region, including anterior temporal lobectomy with amygdalohippocampectomy and transsylvian selective amygdalohippocampectomy.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
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Anesthesiology
Joel Turtle, Scott Miller, Aaron Yang, Robert W. Hurley, Nicholas Spina, Zachary L. McCormick
Summary: Instrumented lumbar spinal fusion can lead to biomechanical changes and increased facet load bearing at adjacent spinal segments, causing facet-mediated pain. Medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation is a treatment option, but the fusion approach must be considered to select the appropriate medial branch nerves.
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Surgery
Yeop Choi, In-Beom Kim
Summary: This study defined all the motor nerve systems passing through the medial canthal area and found that in addition to the angular nerve, the upper medial palpebral branch also serves as a motor supplier in this region, providing motor function to the upper eyelid and the periorbital muscles.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Shoji Hemmi, Katsumi Kurokawa, Taiji Nagai, Toshio Okamoto, Akio Asano, Tatsufumi Murakami, Masahito Mihara, Yoshihide Sunada
Summary: This study evaluated anatomic variations of the SBRN and DBUN in healthy individuals through electrophysiological methods. The results showed that there are considerable variations in nerve supply patterns, with dual innervation found in the lateral and medial sides of the third finger. Additionally, the fourth finger is mainly supplied by the DBUN on the lateral side and the SBRN on the medial side.
Article
Surgery
Yeop Choi, In-Beom Kim
Summary: This study provided detailed anatomical information about the lateral motor supply route to the orbicularis oculi muscle, offering important insights for plastic surgery procedures.
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ramzi El-Hassan, Adam Michalik, James Snyder, Ben L. Laplante, Clifford Everett, Rajeev Patel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the ability of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) to capture the therapeutic effect of first-time medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The study found that RFA for lumbar facet syndrome resulted in statistically significant improvements in PROMIS domains of Physical Function and Pain Interference, but no significant change in Depression.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Erika Chiapparelli, Edward Bowen, Ichiro Okano, Stephan N. Salzmann, Marie-Jacqueline Reisener, Jennifer Shue, Andrew A. Sama, Frank P. Cammisa, Federico P. Girardi, Alexander P. Hughes
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the safety margins for C2 instrumentation. The results showed that around 20% of patients had C2 pedicle to dura distances less than 4 mm, but none had C2 pedicle to spinal cord distances less than 4 mm. Medial screw trajectory is recommended for C2 pedicle instrumentation to avoid potential vertebral artery injury.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sanne Beerens, Rozan Vroman, Jack F. Webster, Christian Wozny
Summary: The hippocampal formation is anatomically and functionally divided into a dorsal and a ventral part involved in processing cognitive tasks and emotional stimuli, respectively. While the ventral subiculum projects to the medial prefrontal cortex, the dorsal subiculum targets the anterior cingulate cortex and other areas of the prefrontal cortex with both excitatory and inhibitory neurons. These novel connections challenge existing anatomical data and refine the hippocampocortical wiring diagram.
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Orthopedics
Rohan Bhimani, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani, Karina Mirochnik, Bart Lubberts, Christopher W. DiGiovanni, Miho J. Tanaka
Summary: By analyzing the radiographic landmarks for the medial patellofemoral complex (MPFC) footprint on the medial femur, it was found that there are significant differences in the radiographic positions of the MQTFL and MPFL fibers compared to the MPFC midpoint. These differences should be taken into consideration during the reconstruction of the MPFC.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yasuyuki Fujii, Ayano Hatori, Miwa Horiuchi, Tomoko Sugiyama-Tamura, Hayato Hamada, Risa Sugisaki, Yuki Kanno, Marika Sato, Michihide Kono, On Hasegawa, Yoko Kawase-Koga, Daichi Chikazu
Summary: We investigated the risk factors for bad splits in the buccal plate of the ramus during sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and found that a thinner width of the ramus towards the back often induces bad splits in the buccal plate. Patients with a bad split had a thicker distal region and smaller curve of the lateral region of the cortical bone compared to those with a successful split. These findings suggest that attention should be paid to patients with a ramus shape that becomes thinner towards the back during future SSRO surgeries.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi Luo, Mengjiao Gao, Xuan Zhao, Lihu Wang, Zhiguo Liu, Lixin Wang, Lili Wang, Jin Zhao, Jiurui Wang, Mengjun Liu
Summary: This study revealed the cytological characteristics and related genes of twisted branches in Chinese jujube through microscopy observation and transcriptome analysis. It was found that unique structures such as collateral bundle, cortical bundles, and internal phloem were formed in the twisted parts of branches. The mutations in ZjTBL43 may cause the branch twisted growth in Chinese jujube.
