The denomination of “accessory peroneal muscle” (APM) refers usually to two muscles: the peroneus quartus (PQua) and the peroneus digit quinti (PQui) which were believed to be variants of a same muscle. Their morphology ...

The movement of the fingers of the hand is thought to be limited in extension due in part to the presence of the juncturae tendinum (JT) in the dorsal webspaces. Clinically, these structures may help surgeons in identifying ...

Purpose We investigated the outcomes of the antegrade intramedullary nailing (AIMN) compared to other surgical modalities in the treatment for fifth metacarpal neck fractures via a systematic review. Methods Pain, ...

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is a complication of diabetes that can impose great risk of morbidity and mortality. Classically, DFU treatment is based on local debridement, topical agents and non-surgical offloading. When ...

Study design Systematic review of comparative studies. Background Partially threaded (PT) cancellous screws are a common method to fix medial malleolar fractures but with reported complications due to the hardware. ...

Background: Gross anatomy is no longer considered a science, as it is no longer considered a research-led discipline. Looking to the current status of anatomical teaching, there is worldwide unanimity regarding the steady ...

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) remains a therapeutic challenge for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). The majority of these patients are young with high functional demand, and show an increased ...

There are various educational methods used in anatomy teaching. While three dimensional (3D) visualization technologies are gaining ground due to their ever-increasing realism, reports investigating physical models as a ...

Aim of the study: Methods based on the positive linear relationship existing between stature and long bones are most commonly used to estimate living stature in forensic anthropology. The length of the sternum and its ...

Being considered an exclusive human structure for a long time, fibularis tertius (FT) is believed to have a secondary function of foot dorsiflexion and eversion. This study is an attempt to approach the issue from an ...