Gluteal implants

BACKGROUND: Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a common treatment for patients with urinary and faecal incontinence. A close contact of the tined lead electrode with the targeted nerve is likely to improve functional outcome. The aim of this study was to compare the position of the SNM lead in relation to the sacral nerve by comparing different implantation techniques. METHODS: This cadaver study was conducted at the Division of Anatomy of Vienna's Medical University in October 2020...

The frequent monitoring of a horse's body temperature post strenuous exercise is critical to prevent or alleviate exertional heat illness (EHI) from occurring. Percutaneous thermal sensing microchip (PTSM) technology has the potential to be used as a means of monitoring a horse's body temperature during and post-exercise. However, the accuracy of the temperature readings obtained, and their relationship to core body temperature are dependent on where they are implanted. This study aimed to document the relationship between core body temperature, and temperature readings obtained using PTSM implanted in different muscles, during exercise and post application of different cool-down methods...

PURPOSE: Cutaneous metastases as an extrahepatic metastasis from hepatomas (HCC) is extremely rare and always carry a poor prognosis and less survival time. Previously, there has been a limited number of literature that reported skin metastasis in a large number of cases, which has rarely been discussed in the empirical treatment and therapy of cutaneous metastasis, especially for non-iatrogenic implantation. It is necessary to discuss this kind of metastasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We summarize cases from our medical center from 2013 to 2021, there are 12 patients diagnosed with non-iatrogenic implantation of cutaneous metastasis after HCC...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to describe the use of a double-branched custom-made iliac branch device (IBD) for the endovascular repair of an aorto-bi-iliac aneurysm with concomitant bilateral hypogastric aneurysms. TECHNIQUE: A 61-year-old man on peritoneal dialysis underwent a computed tomography (CT) of the infrarenal aorta before planned kidney transplantation. The CT showed an asymptomatic aorto-bi-iliac aneurysm of 54 mm involving the hypogastric artery (HA) bilaterally (right HA 31 mm; left HA 40 mm)...

AIMS: The aim of the HIPGEN consortium is to develop the first cell therapy product for hip fracture patients using PLacental-eXpanded (PLX-PAD) stromal cells. METHODS: HIPGEN is a multicentre, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. A total of 240 patients aged 60 to 90 years with low-energy femoral neck fractures (FNF) will be allocated to two arms and receive an intramuscular injection of either 150 × 106 PLX-PAD cells or placebo into the medial gluteal muscle after direct lateral implantation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty...

PURPOSE: To compare gluteal wound healing after dermis fat graft (DFG) implantation in patients with and without local application of kinesiotapes. METHODS: In this prospective, single-center analysis, 16 patients who underwent DFG implantation were randomized in two groups. Wound healing was compared 4-6 weeks after therapy and 3 months later (after application of 2 cycles of kinesiotaping for 2-3 weeks in the case and no specific therapy in the control group)...

BACKGROUND: Women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction without radiation therapy have reconstruction methods available with uncertain long-term costs associated with complications requiring surgery and revisions. We evaluated cost-effectiveness of nine methods of immediate breast reconstruction for women with localized breast cancer. METHODS: Markov modeling was performed over 10-years for unilateral/bilateral breast reconstructions from healthcare/societal perspectives...

We report a case of an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome induced by gluteal silicones in a transgender woman living with HIV following the start of antiretroviral therapy. This case resembles the autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) syndrome that has been described as a complication of insertions of materials such as injected or implanted silicones. The potential of developing an inflammatory response in patient with injected or implanted silicones/foreign substances should be considered in patients who have recently started antiretroviral therapy...

BACKGROUND: With the increase in popularity of fat transfer to the buttocks in body contouring surgery, new patient subsets are emerging. The gender confirmation patient has specific characteristics that must be addressed to achieve the best outcomes. METHODS: The authors performed an observational prospective study including 36 consecutive patients who underwent body feminization as a gender affirming operation using large-volume fat transplantation with or without gluteal implants...

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Instrumented fusion with rods and pedicle screws is often performed for the surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity (ASD). One of the complications of such long construct fusions is that of pseudoarthrosis, which can present with implant loosening, failure, and rod breakage. However, migration and spontaneous extrusion of the rod is relatively rare and has yet to be reported in the literature. We report a gentleman with previous long construct instrumented fusion done six years ago for ASD, who presented with gluteal pain...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the use of a wire and catheters embedded with optical fiber (Fiber Optic RealShape [FORS]) to catheterize tortuous target vessels avoiding radiation. TECHNIQUE: A virtual biplane vies was simulated coupling traditional x-ray system, preoperative CT scan, and FORS system to treat an isolated hypogastric aneurysm. Despite the complex anatomy, catheterization of all target vessels was possible in 12 minutes with 19 seconds of fluoroscopy time (Radiation Exposure 3...

Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a significant contributor to low back pain. Percutaneous SI joint fusion is a minimally invasive procedure that can provide excellent pain relief for patients, but it is not without complications, especially in patients with abnormal lumbosacral anatomy. We report the case of a 71-year-old man with sacral dysmorphism who had a painful SI joint that was refractory to conservative therapy. After undergoing an elective percutaneous SI joint fusion, he was discharged in stable condition...

The number of gluteal augmentation procedures with implants has increased in the last years. However, due to high complication rates related to the placement of the implants, surgeons have started to avoid using implants. The objective of the present study was to describe the details of the submuscular gluteal augmentation technique together with lipoplasty techniques and to increase the prevalence of its use. Methods: All methods are complementary to each other rather than being superior to each other...

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the associated injuries, fixation constructs, and outcomes of extra-articular unstable iliac fractures. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Level I trauma center. PATIENTS: Thirty-three extra-articular unstable iliac fractures treated over a 20-year period. INTERVENTION: Percutaneous or open fixation of iliac fractures at the pelvic brim AND/OR iliac crest. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Incidence of union, fixation failure, and angiography at the time of injury...

Biodegradable and implantable materials having elastomeric properties are highly desirable for many biomedical applications. Here, we report that poly(lactide)- co -poly(β-methyl-δ-valerolactone)- co -poly(lactide) (PLA-PβMδVL-PLA), a thermoplastic triblock poly(α-ester), has combined favorable properties of elasticity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. This material exhibits excellent elastomeric properties in both dry and aqueous environments. The elongation at break is approximately 1000%, and stretched specimens completely recover to their original shape after force is removed...

OBJECTIVE: Direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (DAA THA) has gained significant popularity in the last decade as it is a muscle-sparing procedure. Modern techniques for DAA THA utilize both a standard operating table and an orthopedic traction table. As the use of an orthopedic traction table shows technical ease and predictability, this article will focus on the use of the orthopedic table or table extension to facilitate DAA THA. INDICATIONS: Primary or secondary arthritis requiring THA; revision surgery-both acetabular and femoral...

INTRODUCTION: In Mexico, body modeling with injectable biomaterials such as liquid silicone is a common practice in non-certified clinics by non-medical personnel; These materials produces a series of complications described as Foreign modeling agent reaction (FMAR) with variable spectrum of severity. CASE PRESENTATION: 38-year-old female with history of biomaterial injection in a non-certified cosmetic clinic 10 years prior to evaluation. Presents with intermittent symptoms characterized by fever, erythema, induration and pain in the gluteal region...

OBJECTIVES: Iliosacral (IS) and transsacral (TS) screws are commonly used to stabilize pelvic ring injuries. The course of the superior gluteal artery (SGA) can be close to implant insertion paths. The third sacral segment (S3) has been described as a viable osseous fixation pathway (OFP) but the proximity of the SGA to the S3 screw path is unknown. METHODS: Fifty uninjured patients with contrasted pelvic computed tomograms (CTA) were identified with an S3 path large enough for a 7...

IMPORTANCE: Women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction often require chemotherapy. The effects of chemotherapy on reconstruction are not well described. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy with complications and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in immediate reconstruction. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: The Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium Study is a cohort study that prospectively assessed PROs and retrospectively evaluated complications in patients undergoing immediate implant-based or autologous reconstruction at 11 centers from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017...