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M Borovoy

Publications and source records attributed to M Borovoy.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1996

Flashlamp pulsed dye laser (585 nm). Treatment of resistant verrucae.

The treatment of recalcitrant plantar verrucae has represented challenging clinical problems for podiatric physicians. A procedure described by Borovoy et al studying 46 patients initially indicated a success rate of 76.1%. A review of 200 patients who have been treated with refined treatment protocols and modalities is presented, with an overall success rate of 79.9%. The Candella SPTL 1 and 1B have been used in the study. These lasers produce a full 450-microsecond pulse at 585 nm wave length. Hand pieces ranging from 2 mm to 7 mm were used. The energy density (fluence) used ranged from 6 to 9 J/cm2. Discussion will be presented including treatment protocol, modalities, comparisons with other forms of treatment, and overall success rates.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Physics of laser beam interactions with living tissue.

This article examines fundamental laser physics and the manner in which the laser transfers energy to the surface of the body and how living cells react. Topics include the significance of absorption and scattering coefficients, assumptions for analysis of laser-beam interactions with living tissue, depth of vaporization of tissue, and mass of tissue vaporized.

Humans↗
PubMed1992

Carbon dioxide laser studies of defects in articular cartilage.

With this further refinement, the author and colleagues hope to establish a reliable method of calculating the depth of penetration necessary to induce a deficit that will cause chondrogenesis in a predictable, reliable fashion. It is hoped that this will allow for consistent results so this technique may be used for the treatment of cartilage degeneration and certain arthritides. In addition, it is hoped that the fibrous cartilage regenerated from the experiments with animals will produce viable information that will lead to extensive human applications in the near future. The author also hopes that many joint destructive procedures such as arthroplasties and some implant procedures may be eliminated, and that this investigation will lead to advances that will eliminate much of the morbidity of arthritis.

Animals↗
PubMed1987

The treatment of verrucae vulgaris with carbon dioxide laser surgery.

Verrucae vulgaris is a common soft tissue lesion of the foot caused by the human papovavirus. This article reviews the problems associated with conventional treatment and outlines the benefits of carbon dioxide laser treatment. The author describes the laser procedure in detail and provides guidelines for posttreatment management.

Carbon Dioxide↗
PubMed1983

Laser surgery in podiatric medicine--present and future.

Laser surgery in podiatric medicine is now in its most formative stages. Foot surgery lends itself to the utilization of the laser technique very readily. At the present time the laser is utilized in foot surgery at Sinai Hospital in Detroit for eradication of plantar verrucae, for excision of Morton's neuroma, for common nail pathology such as ingrown borders and traumatic ram's horn nails, and for correction of mycotic nail plates.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Pivotal resection of heel spurs in sports medicine: a case study and presentation.

Using the cresentic pivotal saw for resecting a heel spur in a new method whereby a plantar heel spur can be removed in toto with no irregular osseous margins remaining. Consequently, less trauma to the calcaneus occurs and the process of postoperative recovery is enhanced. This technique is new to the literature. Presently, we are developing a more sophisticated blade.

Calcaneus↗
PubMed1977

Fibular sesamoidectomy: an illustrated surgical technique.

The fibular sesamoidectomy, used frequently in a modified McBride bunionectomy for hallux valgus surgical correction, is a difficult procedure to perform. The authors hope that the descriptive drawings and the technique as described in this article will help to simplify the procedure.

Fibula↗