One of my breast cancer patients called me today. She recently underwent bilateral mastectomies and immediate breast reconstruction with DIEP flaps. She recovered very well from the surgery but unfortunately her pathology results showed that she had cancer extending almost to the edge of the mastectomy specimen. The exact medical jargon used by the pathologist was.... "invasive carcinoma extending
A US-Russian team of scientists claims that they have reconstructed about two-thirds of the genome of the woolly mammoth using DNA extracted from balls of hair. Now, they hopes that it could provide better insights into the extinction of the mammoth and could also lead to resurrection of long-dead species."One can imagine a new field of ‘museomics’ using the collected samples that are now stor
The following interesting article was published in the "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" journal this month.....Avoiding Denervation of Rectus Abdominis in DIEP Flap Harvest II: An Intraoperative Assessment of the Nerves to Rectusby Rozen W, Ashton M, Kiil B, et al.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:Volume 122(5) November 2008 pp 1321-1325.Background: The deep inferior epigastric artery perfora
Construction of Turkish part of Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway that is 76 kilometers long and will be constructed in Eastern Anatolia region will be officially launched today. President of Turkey Abdullah Gul, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Alliyev and President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili will be attending the opening ceremony.
Agreement on building railway that will connect three neighboring [...]
There are many elements to managing the reconstruction of an existing highway. The theoretical reconstruction of the Russian Federal Highway is very simple in thought but very complex in reality. Taking into consideration the size of the highway, day to day usage, and territorial divides that it crosses, the Russian Federal Highway is one reconstruction project of many managerial obstacles. The
Wendy Rigby- KENS 5 Eyewitness NewsSan Antonio's Methodist Hospital is one of only two facilities in the country offering a new technology to help in breast reconstruction surgery — a system that gives doctors a more precise way to see what they are operating on.Plastic surgeon, Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo is a man on a mission. He wants more breast cancer patients to know that when they face a mastec
By Anne KruegerSunday night, actress Christina Applegate stood in front of a crowd of her peers and millions of viewers at the 60th annual Emmy Awards. And I couldn’t help wondering, how many of them were looking at her chest?After the 36-year-old star of Samantha Who? had a prophylactic double mastectomy, she told Good Morning America that she would be undergoing reconstruction over the next se
A study published in September's edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined the abdominal recovery rates and patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction with different abdominal flaps: the DIEP, SIEA and muscle-sparing free TRAM. The SIEA (superficial inferior epigastric artery) flap is the least invasive method of lower abdominal flap breast reconstruction; however, there are no
Satisfaction Rate 94% - 100%Women who have breast reconstruction after an elective mastectomy are satisfied with their decision, have low complication rates and 98 percent would do it again, reports a study in July’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In addition, breast reconstruction after preventive mastectomy
Can DIEP flap breast reconstruction prevent detection of breast cancer recurrence? This is a very important issue that is often not discussed.A handful of studies have shown that breast reconstruction (with any reconstructive technique) does not impact local recurrence or long term survival in patients with early breast cancer (stage I and II). The rate of local recurrence and length of survival i
If you are a woman facing mastectomy you have a decision to make: do I want breast reconstruction? If the answer is “yes”, plastic surgery holds the key. Although reconstruction cannot replace the breast(s) you were born with or allow you to breastfeed, it can restore your natural silhouette and make you feel “whole” again following mastectomy. Depending on your health, breast reconstructi
By Megan RauscherNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with breast cancer faced with treatment decisions are often not told by their surgeons about the possibility of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, a study confirms. When these conversations do occur, many more women choose mastectomy, researchers found.In a survey of 1,178 women who had breast cancer surgery, only 33 percent reported that t
A study published in the May edition of "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" has shown that patients who have had previous abdominal surgery are at an increased risk of suffering abdominal complications following DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Here is the abstract:DIEP Flaps in Women with Abdominal Scars: Are Complication Rates Affected?Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(5):1527-1531, May
Article by Pam StephanCytori Celution Improves Soft Tissue TransplantationA lumpectomy is less drastic than having a mastectomy, but it leaves you with a scar and a dimple where a smooth, full curve used to be. The breast can also end up much smaller causing significant breast asymmetry in some women. This asymmetry is often exacerbated by the contraction (shrinkage) caused by the radiation therap
Breast Reconstruction Does Not Impede Chemotherapy, Recovery or Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Recurrence. Debunking the myth that women with locally advanced breast cancer must wait until after chemotherapy to have their breast reconstructed, a study presented at the Annual ASPS/PSEF/ASMS Meeting found that immediate free flap breast reconstruction for women with breast cancer is safe and psychologic
Actress Christina Applegate’s public disclosure of her breast cancer, her decision to have a double mastectomy, and plans to go forth with breast reconstruction surgery, calls attention to the need for a medical “team” approach in the treatment and recovery from breast cancer.“A decision to have breast reconstruction is a decision to have plastic surgery. And, that ought to be done by a pl
ASPS Report Examines Reconstruction Innovations for Breast Cancer Patients Including Partial and Full MastectomiesFor Immediate Release: April 2008ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Lumpectomy or breast conservation surgery is the most common type of breast cancer surgery currently performed. A benefit of the surgery is that only part of the breast is removed, but a drawback can be the resulting physical
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2007PRMA of South Texas, a leading cosmetic and plastic surgery practice in San Antonio, Texas is sponsoring a unique effort to inform and educate breast cancer patients about their options after mastectomy.“Life is a Carnival,” a bold approach to mastectomy and breast cancer reconstruction education, is a 14-month calendar featuring photos of women who had
So what are "perforator flaps"?Pioneered in the early 1990's, perforator flap breast reconstruction represents the state of the art in breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. The tissue removed at the time of mastectomy may be replaced with the patient's own warm, soft, living tissue to recreate a "natural" breast.Skin, fatty tissue, and the tiny blood vessels that supply nutrients to the
If one were to reconstruct the form of Islam, which has been made to degenerate over the course of history, re-assemble it in such a way that its spirit could return to a complete body, and transform the present disorientated elements of Islam into that spirit, as if the trumpet of Israfil were to blow in the 20th century over a dead society and awaken its movement, power, spirit, and meaning, it
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that restores shape to your breast after mastectomy — surgery that removes your breast to treat or prevent breast cancer.
One type of breast reconstruction uses breast implants — silicone devices filled with silicone or salt water (saline) — to reshape your breasts. Breast reconstruction with breast implants is a [...]
Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery can have lasting benefits for women’s psychological well-being and body image, a new study suggests.
Research has shown that for women who have a mastectomy to treat breast cancer, reconstructive surgery can provide a psychological lift, helping to improve self-esteem and body image.
But whether those benefits last — and whether they [...]
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) announced on Tuesday that it has provided 8.06 billion yuan (1.17 billion U.S. dollars) in loans to companies and public utilities for reconstruction after the May 12 earthquake.
Another Wednesday (Well Tuesday for most but Wednesday for us), another hilarious episode of Reconstruction.
Looks like Church still can’t use a sniper rifle worth a damn. [Ed: Not that I blame him, I think I am genetically predisposed to being useless with that thing…. These video’s do make me want to play Halo again though]
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By www.thealternativecancertreatment.comIn the tragic cases where a full mastectomy is necessary to treat breast cancer, reconstruction is usually a welcome option. Modern technologies allow for the restoration of your breasts to an appearance that looks natural. These surgeries are conducted by specialized plastic surgeons and are now considered normal for patients undergoing a mastectomy. There
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It’s been a while since there was a regular Red vs Blue episode to look forward to, so we hope you’ll forgive us for missing not one, but two of the latest episodes in the new series, Reconstruction. For those who haven’t seen the new episodes, we can now safely tell you that [...]
RoosterTeeth productions have released the latest episode of Reconstruction. Head over to see it at the official site.
I have to say, while the first episode appeared to start off slowly, it’s picking up in the humour department.
[Ed] I have to say that I thought this was absolutely fantastic… Now we just need some funny video’s [...]
The second episode of the new series of Red vs. Blue was released today, and it’s pretty much a return to the wacky craziness of the first seasons. Check the video to see Sarge’s idea of home security.
Red vs. Blue: Reconstruction - Chapter 2
[Ed]I know these guys want the hits for their advertisers and I [...]
Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture () is proud to announce the publication of Vol. 8, No. 2, 2008: Cartoons, guest edited by Davin Heckman.Featured in the issue:* Davin Heckman, "Suspended Animation: Meditations on the Time and Space of the Moving Image"* Ngwarsungu Chiwengo, "Memory, Ideology, and Exile: J. M Kibushi's Mwana Mboka"* Joanne Knowles, "The Simpsons and the Nuclear Famil
Will Red vs. Blue ever get old? I highly doubt it. The classic machinima is back with “Reconstruction” and things are looking better than ever. These new videos almost make me want to go back to playing Halo 2 again.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on Sunday it would invest 2 billion rubles ($85 million) in an equity project to enable a Siberian oil firm to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
"The project will enable the Irkutsk Oil Company to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its East...
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After the civil war, the fundamental task of the Central Government was to adopt a proper policy of reconstruction and re-union with a view to strengthening the American Federation. But due to various reasons, the task was a complex one.
The sad assassination of President Lincoln made it amply clear that the fanatics were strongly opposed [...]
Two Indian engineers were killed and at least five others injured in April 12 suicide attack in Nimroz province, located in southwestern Afghanistan, when Taliban militants targeted a convoy of road construction workers involved in 218 km strategic Zaranj-Delaram highway project. The slain engineers were working for the Border Road Organization of India (BRO). Saturday’s blatant terror act came immediately after Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak visited India seeking counterterrorism...(read more)
Last summer, in the lull of the August media doze, the Bush Administration's doctrine of preventive war took a major leap forward. On August 5, 2004, the White House created the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, headed by former US Ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual. Its mandate is to draw up elaborate "post-conflict" plans for up to twenty-five countries that are not, as of yet, in conflict. According to Pascual, it will also be able to coordinate three full-scale reconstruction operations in different countries "at the same time," each lasting "five to seven years." [ ... ] Gone are the days of waiting for wars to break out and then drawing up ad hoc plans to pick up the pieces. In close cooperation with the National Intelligence Co
Cosmetic surgeons like Orange County’s Dr.Volunteer official of-the- craft bosom reconstruction to assistant women who’ve been pretended by bosom cancer to regain their feminine non-alphabetical Women who afflict with birth to had a mastectomy or cl exclusively mastectomy are habitually put fully touching turmoil when faced with the likelihood future of losing one of the accustomed symbols of femininity and childbearing.Cosmetic surgery practices volunteer bosom cancer patients the occasion to regain the conviction they may afflict with birth to had before mastectomy, with unembellished looking bosom reconstruction using safe implants.Maturation titty reconstruction techniques today are so advanced that you can secrete your mastectomy!Up on and situation continues, each furthe
Sufficient abdominal fat is the main requirement for a patient to have a reconstructive breast surgery using the DIEP flap method. The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) is the main blood vessel instrumental in this type of breast surgery.Due to the procedures involved, DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery also involves a tummy tuck surgery. Skin, blood vessels and fat from the lower abdominal area is harvested and transplanted in the breast tissue, resulting in a reduction in the tummy size.The perforators occurring in the muscles in the abdomen are removed and connected with those in the breast area. The muscles are left undisturbed and intact, and are allowed to preserve their strength. Classified as a microsurgery (due to the use of microscopes), DIEP flap breast recons
Microsurgical breast reconstruction with perforator flaps (DIEP flap, SIEA flap, and GAP flap) represents the state-of-the art in breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. So what’s it all about? What is a “perforator flap”?
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Most women feel completely restored from a breast reconstruction only after a nipple reconstruction. Doctors perform this procedure as a final step in reconstructive breast surgery mainly because the reconstructed nipple cannot be shifted later. Surgeons make use of an assortment of techniques to reconstruct nipples. Intra-dermal tattooing, flaps using local tissue and skin or cartilage grafting are some of these techniques. Plastic surgeons suggest delaying nipple reconstruction till the body has adjusted to the reconstructed breast. A common complaint of nipple reconstruction is the decrease in projection and flattening of the nipple over time. This causes some people to go in for secondary procedures at times. There are non-surgical nipple options available for patients as well with
A breast reconstruction surgery is performed using one of three main techniques: m Breast implants m Tissue expansion m Tissue reconstruction Due to the complexity of the procedure neither of the breast reconstruction techniques related above can be completed in one operation. The main influencing factors for breast reconstruction involve the amount of breast tissue that has been removed during the mastectomy, the body size and the personal preferences of the patient. Women who are heavy smokers, diabetics, obese and/or have had radiotherapy are completely unsuitable for a plastic surgery procedure like breast reconstruction. After a screening procedure, the plastic surgeon determines the breast reconstruction technique that is suitable for the patient. While breast im
Facial reconstructive surgery is a plastic surgery procedure designed to restore function and create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance using variety of techniques.The goal of the facial reconstructive surgery is to enable the patient to have normal function and appearance.The facial reconstructive surgery focuses on repairing the skin, muscle, cartilage, bone and soft tissue structures.The facial reconstructive surgery is highly individualized and may require several stages to obtain the most optimal result.Swelling and bruising are common following the facial reconstructive surgery and heal within two weeks following the plastic surgery.Sutures are generally removed five to seven days after the facial reconstructive surgery.The recovery period for the facial reconstruction patient
Facial reconstruction is a plastic surgery procedure intended to restore and create a natural appearance using a variety of techniques.The suitable candidates for the facial reconstruction procedure are individuals having congenital defects, cancers on their face, facial burn.The potential facial reconstruction patients should be completely open and honest with the plastic surgeon about their medical history.They should follow the pre operative care measures in order to promote healing and progress towards the new physical appearance.The pre operative care measures include, the facial reconstructive surgery patient should take all the pain medications prescribed by the plastic surgeon. They should refrain from the consumption of alcohol and smoking.The facial reconstruction patients should
Facial reconstruction is a plastic surgery procedure intended to restore and create a natural appearance using a variety of techniques.The suitable candidates for the facial reconstruction procedure are individuals having congenital defects, cancers on their face, facial burn.The potential facial reconstruction patients should be completely open and honest with the plastic surgeon about their medical history.They should follow the pre operative care measures in order to promote healing and progress towards the new physical appearance.The pre operative care measures include, the facial reconstructive surgery patient should take all the pain medications prescribed by the plastic surgeon. They should refrain from the consumption of alcohol and smoking.The facial reconstruction patients should
Facial reconstruction surgery is a plastic surgery procedure designed to restore function and create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance using variety of techniques. Facial reconstructive surgery is often performed on burn and accident victims.Any plastic surgery procedure carries certain risks and complications, by carefully following the post operative care measures the risks and the complications can be reduced.After the facial reconstruction surgery, the plastic surgery patients should avoid the intake of any medications containing aspirin for three days. They should have someone escort them home.The facial reconstructive surgery patient should take all the pain medications prescribed by the plastic surgeon. They should refrain from the consumption of alcohol and smoking.The plast
Facial reconstruction surgery can create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance for people who have suffered from serious trauma involving structural damage to the facial features.The facial reconstructive surgery helps the victims of accidents, trauma, birth defects, diseases, burns, skin cancer, or any other severe condition to restore both the aesthetics and function of the face.Techniques and types of the facial reconstructive surgery depend on the area treated and degree of the facial reconstruction needed. The facial reconstruction surgery is a highly individualized plastic surgery procedure and the recovery period depends on the degree of facial reconstruction needed.Swelling and bruising are common following reconstructive surgery and take approximately two weeks to heal. Suture
All my life I have been drawn to the work of the sculptor Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957). His original studio near Montparnasse, Paris was torn down soon after his death, but Renzo Piano recreated it in this building, situated in Centre Pompidou, to showcase the sculptor’s works in as close to their original light as when they were created, complete with the all-important north-facing window walls/sky lights…
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Issue Announcement: Call for Papers Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary CultureReconstruction is proud to announce the publication of its Vol. 7, No. 4 (2007) open issue, which can be found at http://reconstruction.eserver.org.Featured in the issue:* Said Graiouid, "From Postmodernism to Post-Tradition: The End of Theory in the Age of Global Conservatism"* Tyler Kessel, "Welcoming the Outside: A Reading of Hospitality and the Event in Derrida and Deleuze"* Gary Walton, "The Utopian Limits of Conspiracy Theory Journalism"* Jaroslava Gajdosova, "Social Mnemonics of Style: A Comparative study of Günter Grass' novella Crabwalk and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial"* Paula Cerni, "Unproductive Bodies: A Materialist Critique of the 'Corporeal Turn'"* Katharyn Privett, "Sacred Cyborgs and 21st Century Goddesses"* Tanya Ury, "Theme Park Reconstructed" (Photo essay with a German translation)* Larry Taylor, "An Interview with Fatih Benzer"* Gene McQuillan, "Graphic Travelogues and the Reviva
Breast reconstruction is most commonly performed to restore the size and shape of the breast after a mastectomy for breast cancer. Reconstruction can be carried out for many other reasons as well. For example, an injury may result in a misshapen breast, especially if it occurs during childhood or early development. malformations [...]
Interruption of mandibular continuity, therefore, produces both a cosmetic and functional deformity. The resulting dysfunction after loss of part of the mandible varies from minimal to major.
Tomorrow is the Theme day at Daily City Blogs. So I went to the old parts of Prague to take some pictures. I ended up at Charles bridge and took this picture so you can see how the Great Charles bridge reconstruction began. From the west gate. Still lot of tourists.
The GOP is bailing on the YouTube debate, with Romney disparaging it and Giuliani with a “scheduling conflict.” You’ll hear more from me on that later, just you wait.
This ethanol plant gets 46 units of energy out for every 1 that is put in. It’s a lot better than your car, that’s for sure.
President Bush has subpoenaed Michael Moore over his trip to Cuba in SiCKO. I wonder if Bush really expects Michael to show up, given Bush’s recent lack of respect for subpoena power.
The U.K. has said it will only help the U.S. capture Osama Bin Laden if we promise not to torture him. How far have we sunk when our closest ally has to even ask this question?
And rebuilding in Iraq continues to falter. Even though the U.S. has completed nearly 3,000 development projects, the Iraqi government is refusing to take over control of all but a handful, leaving brand new buildings and infrastructure in the hands of unprepared local leaders and leading to widespread decay a
China's foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, recently discussed Iraq's economic reconstruction at a press conference.
"China has always actively supported and constructively participated in the reconstruction process of Iraq including providing assistance to it. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, on behalf of the Chinese Government, announced that China will offer a grant of RMB 50 million
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Devleopment will raise by $8 million to $32 million the money it will put into a company developing a marine base by the Caspian Sea in the Bay of Bautimo, Kazakhstan. The development company, Balykshi, is owned by Caspian Services Inc of Salt Lake City, Utah.The EBRD agreed to buy up to $10 million in shares in the company provided Caspian puts $29.8 million in the company. Balykshi director Paul Roberts said the EBRD loan and equity pact puts right three years of planning, design and project financing work aimed at providing “an unparalleled range of services to the oil industry exploring the massive reserves of the Kazakhstan sector of the North Caspian Sea”. “The base is an environmental milestone in the region, designed to provide a clean, efficient ship to shore transfer of fuel, sewage, waste, goods, inter alia mitigating the handling exposure,” Roberts said.Via: OiLGas24 Advertise on The ENERGY DATA WAREHOUSEwww.BajaeNergyBLOG
Significant differences in plastic surgery referral practices by general surgeons treating newly diagnosed breast cancer patients partially explain the low rates of breast reconstructive surgery in the United States, according to a new study. Published in the May 1, 2007 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study suggests that only one quarter of general surgeons refer most breast cancer patients for a reconstruction consultation at the time of treatment planning.Despite the fact that insurance covers the procedure, only 16 percent of breast cancer patients treated with a mastectomy receive breast reconstruction in the US. Studies have shown that age and race predict low rates of this reconstructive procedure. However, studies also suggest that healthcare providers have an impact on utilization through their referral and information sharing practices.Dr. Amy Alderman from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and co-investigators surveyed 456 g
Let me be the first to congratulate fellow blog contributer Dave Logerstedt, for putting this interesting case series together for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. It is a great accomplishment and I look forward to his future research projects. Great job Dave!Read the article at the JOSPT website (subscription required).Case Series Utilizing Drop-out Casting for the Treatment of Knee Joint Extension Motion Loss Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionDavid Logerstedt, Brian J. SennettJ Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007;37(7):404-411 Save This Page
Photo - Lt. Col. Joeseph Birchmeier (standing) commander 4-1 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, gives a briefing on the ongoing service projects in the Rashid District of Baghdad.
One of the key aspects of fighting an insurgency is winning "hearts and minds." It works, if you study the history of such things. The alternative, brutal repression, Soviet or Saddam Hussein style is not the style of Americans despite what Michael Moore insists. I'll give references later.
Reconstruction Advisory Team working with Iraqis in Baghdad
Thursday, 14 June 2007
By Sgt. 1st Class Robert Timmons
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs
BAGHDAD — When President George W. Bush ordered troops to “surge” into Baghdad he was not just sending Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, he was also sending little-known teams of reconstruction experts as well.
One of those teams operates out of Forward Operating Base Falcon with the 4th “Dragon” Brigade
Some interesting research developments in the field of anterior cruciate healing via this article on webmd.com. Yes, it is still experimental and they have only performed it on pigs, but who knows? Stay tuned.Torn Knee Ligament: Can It Be Healed?New Technique May Some Day Allow Torn ACL to Be Healed, Not Just ReplacedBy Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Medical News Save This Page
It was that kind of morning, cold when he was hoping for warmth, dark when it should have been well past sunrise. His cold was doing little to improve the mood he was in. Normally he was thrilled at the prospect of riding through a still sleepy city. He liked knowing that there were fewer people capable of angering him with their lack of road sense at that time of the morning. The cold was seeping in to chill him through two layers of clothing. Inside the helmet his eyes were crying rivulets as tendrils of cold insinuated themselves through gaps between the plastic visor and the rest of the helmet. It was cooler than the city’s inhabitants were used to and at fifty kilometres an hour, his exposed fingers felt ready to fall off. He had covered fifteen kilometres in approximately twenty minutes and estimated arriving at his destination within the next ten minutes placing him at his destination half hour earlier than required.
Even his jeans were falling short in their ability to pr
A recent article featured in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looked at the results of a modified technique to reconstruct the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the elbow in throwers. The study looked at 100 throwers who underwent a docking technique for reconstruction of the medical elbow ligament, with a mean follow-up of 36 months.Traditionally, athletes have undergone the Tommy John surgery or Jobe surgery, in which a tendon from the individual's forearm is grafted into the elbow. This docking technique, was modified from the Jobe procedure where a muscle-splitting approach is used through the posterior one third of the common flexor pronator mass. The muscles are not detached and thus the ulnar nerve is untouched, minimizing the risk for post-operative ulnar nerve symptoms.Postoperatively, the arm was maintained in a plaster splint for 1 week, then the elbow was placed in a hinged brace. Initially, motion was allowed from 30° of extension to 90° of flexion, then advanced
9/11 harmed all major airlines but two : CIA Airlines and United Terror. None can be dubbed "no-thrill" and in spite of what the former claims, only the latter is a low cost company with genuine Qaeda members as frequent flyers.
Code sharing allows Chechens and other exotic partners to flock in numbers in Somalia or Afghanistan, where Talibans rule again and whack entire families without much reaction from peacekeepers stretched to the limit by the Rummy Doctrine.
Terrorism is stronger than ever, thank you. US casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq will soon reach 3,000 - not even one tenth of all deaths caused by this so-called "war on terror". Even in Paris, it's getting more and more difficult for a Muslim woman not to wear a scarf.
And the beauty of it is everything was planned from the start : for a majority of neocons who actually thought they would change the World for the better, only a minority of fundamentalists knew exactly what the said change for the better would mean.
