Injury
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of medical training therapy on injury rehabilitation and sports-specific performance in elite rock climbers: A randomized controlled trial.
Medical training therapy (MTT) is an advanced, individualized rehabilitation approach that integrates multiple methods to improve physical function. It is widely applied to rehabilitate sports injuries. This randomized study evaluated MTT's effects on physical injury rehabilitation, mental function, and athletic performance in elite rock climbers. ⋯ MTT is an ideal method for the rehabilitation of injuries in elite rock climbers and for facilitating their early return to sport. It addresses the majority of athletes' physical injuries and reduces the concentration of injuries in high-risk areas. Additionally, it specifically improves athletes' performance in specialized tests to alleviate the symptom of anxiety.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of head & facial skin wound healing complications with GLUBRAN® Tiss 2 skin adhesive Vs Non-absorbable nylon suture.
Wound healing is an essential process for the body to repair damaged tissue and restore normal function. Over the years, there have been advancements in wound closure techniques, with skin adhesive and sutures being two common methods. In this article, we will evaluate the healing complications associated with GLUBRAN® Tiss 2 (2-cyanoacrylate) skin adhesive in comparison to traditional sutures. ⋯ The use of GLUBRAN® Tiss 2 skin adhesive in patients with head or face lacerations may provide a less painful and complication-free alternative to traditional wound healing with sutures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
An endpoint adjudication committee for the assessment of computed tomography scans in fracture healing.
Endpoint Adjudication Committees (EACs) benefit the quality of randomized control trials (RCTs) where outcomes depend on subjective interpretations. However, assembling a committee to adjudicate large datasets is cumbersome. In a recent RCT, the primary outcome was time to union following operative fixation of scaphoid non-union, with real or placebo adjunctive ultrasound treatment. Union status was determined with computed tomography (CT) scans interpreted by treating surgeons and radiologists. An EAC was established to deliberate discrepancies between radiologists' and surgeons' interpretations of union status. ⋯ This adjudication process provides a valuable research tool for reference by other clinical investigators whose RCTs' outcomes are dependent on interpretation of radiographic images.