BARRIERS TO PERFORMING SOFT TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES AMONG ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES: RESULTS OF A SURGICAL SKILLS TRAINING COURSE

Background:.Appropriate management of soft tissue injury associated with orthopedic trauma is challenging in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to the lack of available reconstructive surgeons.The Surgical Management and Reconstructive Training (SMART) course teaches orthopedic surgeons reconstructive techniques aimed at improving soft ti

The development of renewable energy technologies is of global importance.To realize a sustainable society, fossil-resource-independent technologies, such as solar- and wind-power generation, should be widely adopted.Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) is one such potential renewable energy technology.PRO requires salt water and fresh water, both of whi

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition Drink Bottle with an unknown aetiology that causes cartilage and bone to erode.The ineffectiveness and side effects of the current therapeutic agents, such as glucocorticoids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), highlight the ne

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