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In brief: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). has become a standard diagnostic technique in many medical facilities for evaluating the menisci of the knee. MRI provides superior soft-tissue contrast with high resolution and takes little time (typically less than 30 minutes). It does not require intra-articular contrast media and is not limited to surface abnormalities, as are arthrography and arthroscopy. Unlike MRI, both arthrography and arthroscopy cause disturbances to the external capsule of the knee, with associated patient discomfort and limited physical activity for some time following the procedure. The author discusses the advantages of MRI and presents a case report in which it was used to make the diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment modality.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709574

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: High-altitude pulmonary edema afflicts 1% to 2% of sojourners above 10,000 to 11,000 ft. It is at the severe end of a spectrum of high-altitude illnesses; symptoms can be subtle or overt and can rapidly progress to coma and death. The best prevention is acclimatization—slow, gradual ascent that allows the body to adapt to a hypoxic environment. The author reviews the signs and symptoms and how to recognize them, the pathophysiology, and the prevention and management of this avoidable, but potentially fatal, condition.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709575

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: A 40-minute cooling period was used to treat artificially induced acute inflammatory reactions in human tissue. Results showed no significant change in the volume of the inflammatory reaction at one hour, though a transient attenuation during the first 15 minutes was detected. The addition of mild pressure (10 mm Hg) to mild cooling (range, 15°to 25°C) produced a highly significant reduction in swelling from 15 minutes onward, This effect was sustained as long as swelling was detectable. Pressure alone (20 mm Hg) had a nonsignificant effect. The authors compare two cooling devices, an inflatable cooling cuff and an evaporative bandage, which were both found to be effective. The authors suggest that these devices could be used more routinely in emergency medicine.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709576

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: The frequency of eye injuries in sports raises numerous questions about preventive eye care for athletes: What style of frame and type of lens material provide the best protection for athletes, especially those who play racket sports? Are polycarbonate lenses available in sunglasses? Whatispolycarbonate? What standards are used to ensure that an eye protector is safe and effective? Should the government intervene by mandating the use of protective eye wear for certain sports? The author addresses these and other issues.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709577

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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Rotator cuff problems plague many recreational and professional athletes. Now some physicians are questioning the role of primary impingement in a deficient or torn cuff, while trying new surgical procedures as alternatives to the traditional open acromioplasty.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709578

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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Scotland—where golf was invented—is a veritable treasure trove for dedicated golfers. However, the country's 19th-hole attractions—restaurants and pubs, castles and gardens, beaches and lochs—should not be overlooked.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709579

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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Walking is perhaps the most g basic form of exercise, yet the recent walking boom has produced many new styles—and names—for it. Is walking the same by any name? What are the merits of these different forms?

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709580

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709581

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709582

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709583

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor