Fascia

Fascia , pl. fas·ci·ae , adj. fascial is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It interpenetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels and other structures. Fascia is an uninterrupted, three-dimensional web of tissue that extends from head to toe, from front to back, from interior to exterior. It is responsible for maintaining structural integrity; for providing support and protection; and acts as a shock absorber. Fascia has an essential role in hemodynamic and biochemical processes, and provides the matrix that allows for intercellular communication. Fascia functions as the body's first line of defense against pathogenic agents and infections. After injury, it is the fascia that creates an environment for tissue repair. (From the Wikpedia article Fascia.)

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Recent Publications on Fascia:
Hip abductor control in walking following stroke - the immediate effect of canes, taping and TheraTogs on gait. Objective: To confirm previous findings that hip abductor activity...	13th November, 2009	Bildungszentrum Gesundheit Basel Stadt, Studiengang Physiotherapie,	Clin Rehabil. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
Anatomic reconstruction of neglected achilles tendon rupture with autogenous peroneal longus tendon by EndoButton fixation. BACKGROUND: Neglected or chronic rupture of the Achilles tendon usually...	11th November, 2009	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of	J Trauma. 2009 Nov;67(5):1109-12. DOI Direct Link
Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography (MDCT) Analysis of the Supra-Fascial Perforator Directionality (SPD) of the Occipital Artery Perforator (OAP). BACKGROUND: The occipital artery (OA) has three major cutaneous branches,...	10th November, 2009	Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Nippon	J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2009 Nov 6. DOI Direct Link
Development of "extended radical retropubic prostatectomy": A surgical technique for improving margin positive rates in prostate cancer. AIMS: The objective of this study was to introduce a surgical approach...	10th November, 2009	Division of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1,	Eur J Surg Oncol. 2009 Nov 6. DOI Direct Link
[Island cartilage myringoplasty. Anatomical and functional results in 122 cases.] INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In certain situations ("high risk...	10th November, 2009	Servicio de ORL, Hospital Donostia, C/ Dr. Begiristain s/n 20014, San	Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2009 Nov 6. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Fascia:
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BioNews Results for Fascia:
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modifications	Urology Times:  Nov 4 2009 4:43AM Matching: fascia
Swedish HIVIS Prime-Boost Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Tanzania Trial	HIV and Hepatitis.com:  Oct 27 2009 10:27AM Matching: fascia
More options for breast reconstruction after cancer	Pocono Record:  Oct 23 2009 9:00AM Matching: fascia
Pinched nerves	KRGV:  Oct 16 2009 8:57PM Matching: fascia
Fasciitis first before tendinopathy; Does the anatomy hold the key?	British Journal of Sports Medicine:  Oct 15 2009 12:48AM Matching: fascia
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Fascia Clinical Trials:
Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure (VAWC) and Mesh Mediated Fascial Traction - Prospective Study of a Novel Technique for Open Abdomen Closure

Fascia Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7598348	Adiponectin receptor variant, AdipoR2v2
7604648	Direct vision port site dissector
7604663	Medical devices with polymer/inorganic substrate composites
7604993	Combined regulation of neural cell production
7605221	Weatherable, thermostable polymers having improved flow composition
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Wellstar International Trillennium Medical Imaging (TMI) provides functional imaging systems through the use of infrared detection. This technology blends proprietary software with a highly durable and fully calibrated... www.wellstar.us/contact.php        View full profile

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