Regenerative Capacities of Chitosan-Nanoselenium Conduit on Transected Sciatic Nerve in Diabetic Rats: An Animal Model Study

Darab Faraji; Mohsen Ebrahimi; Babak Paknezhad; Zahra Hami; Alireza Jahandideh

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 10-18

Abstract
  Objective: To assess regenerative capacities of chitosan-nanoselenium conduit on transected sciatic nerve in diabetic rats.Methods: A 10-mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using a chitosan-nanoselenium conduit filled with phosphate buffered saline. In chitosan group, the chitosan conduit was ...  Read More

Trampoline Park Injuries and Their Burden on Local Orthopaedic and Emergency Services

Stevan J. Jordan; Roozbeh Shafafy; Amelia E. Davidson; Christopher J. To; Kathryn Gill; Matthew C. Solan

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 162-168

Abstract
  Objective: To investigate the incidence of trampoline park injuries (TPIs) at a local recreational facility and to quantify the burden on emergency and orthopaedic services at our institute.Methods: All patients that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) from the trampoline park via ambulance from ...  Read More

Local Administration of Methylprednisolone Laden Hydrogel Enhances Functional Recovery of Transected Sciatic Nerve in Rat

Ali Mehrshad; Mohammad Shahraki; Shahin Ehteshamfar

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 231-239

Abstract
  Objective: To determine the effects of methylprednisolone-laden hydrogel loaded into a chitosan conduit on the functional recovery of peripheral nerve using a rat sciatic nerve regeneration model was assessed.Methods: 10-mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using a chitosan conduit (CHIT/CGP-Hydrogel) ...  Read More

Effects of Chitosan-Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Conduit on Transected Sciatic Nerve: An Animal Model Study

Maryam Iman; Mostafa Araghi; Yunes Panahi; Rahim Mohammadi

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 240-248

Abstract
  Objective: To determine the effects of chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite conduit on transected sciatic nerve in animal model of rat.Methods: Sixty male White Wistar rats were used in this study. A 10-mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using a chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite conduit (CZON) filled with ...  Read More