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PubMed1995

T-Fix endoscopic meniscal repair: technique and approach to different types of tears.

Endoscopic meniscus repair using the T-Fix suture device (Acufex Microsurgical, Inc, Mansfield, MA) allows ease of suture placement for meniscus stability without the problems associated with ancillary incisions such as neurovascular compromise. It is ideal for the central posterior horn tears that are difficult using conventional techniques. Vertical tears, bucket handle tears, flap tears, and horizontal tears can be approached using a temporary "anchor stitch" to stabilize the meniscus before T-Fix repair. The basic method of repair and our approach to these different types of tears is presented.

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PubMed1986

Elder abuse.

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Low affinity calcium binding sites of the calcium transport ATPase of sarcoplasmic reticulum membranes.

Calcium binding sites having low affinity constants of less than 10(3) M-1 were titrated in native sarcomplasmic reticulum vesicles as well as in lipid deprived membranes and in the isolated calcium transport ATPase. Short time calcium binding measurements and the determination of the calcium binding heat allow to distinguish low affinity calcium binding sites located on the external surface of th sarcoplasmic reticulum membranes from those present in the section of the transport molecule directed to the vesicular space. The same number of internal binding sites was found for preparations deprived of their lipid content as well as of preparations depleted of their lipids and of their accessorial proteins. Magnesium interferes with calcium binding to the external as well as to the internal low affinity calcium binding sites. The implications of the existence of the low affinity calcium binding sites in the internal section of the calcium transport ATPase are discussed.

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