Showing papers by "Nicola Maffulli published in 1989"
TL;DR: A survey of glove perforation in 16 orthopedic surgeons during a 6-month period was carried out and evidence of perforations was found in 26 percent of gloves tested.
Abstract: A survey of glove perforation in 16 orthopedic surgeons during a 6-month period was carried out. During this time, the surgeons performed 304 elective operations. In 1,398 pairs of gloves tested, evidence of perforation was found in 26 percent.
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TL;DR: Three different adhesive and two non-adhesive tapes were used by three operators to assess the compressive action exerted on the ankle at the moment of strapping, during different phases of gait, and after some days of treatment in ten volunteers.
Abstract: Three different adhesive and two non-adhesive tapes were used by three operators to assess the compressive action exerted on the ankle at the moment of strapping, during different phases of gait, and after some days of treatment in ten volunteers. Only the adhesive tapes were still able to prevent swelling after five days. They should be used if a prolonged compressive action is required.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors found that anterior ankle pain is a sign suggestive of lumbar spine disorders and associated with the use of sports shoes and with cyclic sports, and can often be confused with a tenovaginitis of the extensor muscles of the toes.