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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Endocapsular deep-wedge-removal phacofracture.

29 Sep 2009 We present a nucleus disassembly technique that allows safe debulking of two thirds of the nucleus by removal of a deep, central, equilateral triangular wedge of nucleus with no manipulation or rotation. The resulting equilateral triangular ... Read more...

A split-face comparison of a new hyaluronic acid facial filler containing pre-incorporated lidocaine versus a standard hyaluronic acid facial filler in the treatment of naso-labial folds.

30 Aug 2009 This split-face, single-blind study compared the comfort and ease of injection of a new hyaluronic acid facial filler containing pre-incorporated lidocaine (Juvederm ULTRA 3) versus the established hyaluronic acid facial filler Restylane-Perlane. A ... Read more...

Comparison of surgically induced astigmatism after coaxial phacoemulsification through 1.8 mm microincision and bimanual phacoemulsification through 1.7 mm microincision.

30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE: To compare surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) after coaxial 1.8 mm microincision cataract surgery (MICS) and bimanual 1.7 mm MICS calculated with 3 mathematical methods. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lodz, ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Viscosupplements'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Endocapsular deep-wedge-removal phacofracture. 29 Sep 2009
• A split-face comparison of a new hyaluronic acid facial filler containing pre-incorporated lidocaine versus a standard hyaluronic acid facial filler in the treatment of naso-labial folds. 30 Aug 2009
• Comparison of surgically induced astigmatism after coaxial phacoemulsification through 1.8 mm microincision and bimanual phacoemulsification through 1.7 mm microincision. 30 Aug 2009
• Transient, complete loss of vision secondary to posterior diffusion of an ophthalmic viscosurgical device-lidocaine solution during complicated phacoemulsification. 30 Jul 2009
• Endothelial keratoplasty: the use of viscoelastic as an aid in reattaching the dislocated graft in abnormally structured eyes. 7 Jul 2009
• Osteoarthritis: Hyaluronic acid is not effective in symptomatic hip OA. 29 Jun 2009
• Effects of hyaluronan on vascular endothelial growth factor and receptor-2 expression in a rabbit osteoarthritis model. 3 Jun 2009
• Use of hyaluronic acid for vaginal stenosis in a woman with a history of imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum: a case report. 30 May 2009
• Microfracture technique in combination with intraarticular hyaluronic acid injection in articular cartilage defect regeneration in rabbit model. 30 May 2009
• Anterior-assisted levitation for the posteriorly dislocated intraocular lens. 30 May 2009
• Submucosal injection of stabilized nonanimal hyaluronic acid with dextranomer: a new treatment option for fecal incontinence. 30 May 2009
• Knee vs hip single-joint intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection in patients with both hip and knee osteoarthritis: a pilot study. 18 May 2009
• [What's new in aesthetic dermatology: filler and laser treatments] 29 Apr 2009
• Canaloplasty: circumferential viscodilation and tensioning of Schlemm canal using a flexible microcatheter for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma in adults: two-year interim clinical study results. 29 Apr 2009
• Clinical inquiries. Do hyaluronic acid injections relieve OA knee pain? 29 Apr 2009
• Bimanual microincisional phacoemulsification combined with viscocanalostomy plus deeper sclerectomy. 29 Apr 2009
• [Treatment of facial lipatrophy] 28 Apr 2009
• Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: an open label trial of 76 patients treated with arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic acid injections. 27 Apr 2009
• [Esthetic and corrective dermatology: clinical applications and social role] 20 Apr 2009
• Therapeutic home exercise versus intraarticular hyaluronate injection for osteoarthritis of the knee: 6-month prospective randomized open-labeled trial. 30 Mar 2009

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Technical information about 'Viscosupplements'

Definition: Viscoelastic solutions that are injected into JOINTS in order to alleviate symptoms of joint-related disorders such as OSTEOARTHRITIS.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D055675

Alternative terms: Viscosupplements; Viscosupplement;

Related Mesh Headings: Viscosupplementation;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D27.720.556.500; D27.720.944.500;

History Note: 2009