Biomedical subjects

R S Bassi

Publications and source records attributed to R S Bassi.

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PubMed2004

Average versus maximum grip strength: which is more consistent?

The average of three consecutive measurements is the most frequently used method for grip strength assessment. The purpose of this study was to compare the consistency of the maximum value with that of the average value of three consecutive measurements of grip strength. One hundred healthy volunteers participated in this study. Three measurements of grip strength were taken on two occasions separated by 2 weeks. For each hand, two average values and two maximum values were obtained. Ninety-five per cent limits of agreement for the average method were - 8.3 (-23%) to +7.2 (+20%)kg and for the maximum method were - 8.8 (-23%) to + 8 (+21%)kg. Both methods of grip strength assessment were found to be highly consistent with no statistically significant difference.

Adult↗

PubMed2003

Palmar cortical angle of the distal radius: a radiological study.

Fifty lateral radiographs of normal wrists were viewed to determine the palmar cortical angle of the distal radius. The palmar cortical angle is different to its previously described palmar tilt or angulation. The mean value for the palmar cortical angle was 37 degrees (range, 26-50 degrees). This may be clinically important in the design of palmar plates for the distal radius.

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PubMed2003

The position of the centre of the distal radial articular surface in the sagittal plane: a radiological study.

Using a digital vernier calliper, measurements of the position of the centre of the distal radial articular surface in the sagittal plane with respect to the long axis of the distal radius were made on 50 lateral radiographs of normal wrists. In all 50 cases, the centre of the distal radial articular surface was palmar on the long axis of the radius. The mean value for this palmar position was 5.3mm (44% of the radial shaft width). There was no correlation between the position of the centre of the distal radial articular surface and either the width of the radial shaft, the length of the articular surface of the distal radius or the age or sex of the individuals. However, the position of the centre of rotation was found to correlate with palmar tilt. The palmar position of the centre of the distal radial articular surface on the long axis of the radius may be biomechanically important.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2003

Superior dislocation of the patella; a case report and review of the literature.

Superior dislocation of the patella is a rare diagnosis. A 72 year old woman attended the accident and emergency department of the hospital with a painful right knee after a knock to the knee. Clinical examination and radiographs confirmed a superior dislocation of the patella, which was reduced and closed with the aid of simple analgesia. The authors present the case report and discuss the relevant literature.

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