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Initial Multicenter Experience With the New Castor Arch Branched Device in Europe: A Middle-term Results Study
Authors: Żołnierczuk Michał , Rynio Paweł , Rybicka Anita , Głowiński Jerzy , Milnerowicz Artur , Pormanczuk Kornel , Kostka Andrzej , Oszkinis Grzegorz , Hobot Jacek , Gutowski Piotr , Kazimierczak Arkadiusz 
Published: December 2024

Background: Published reports demonstrate that the use of Castor stent-graft is a promising treatment of aortic pathologies with the need to land in zone 2. However, there is a lack of publications on the medium-term results of Castor in the European population. This research evaluates the mid-term results of the Castor stent-graft in several Polish centers for the treatment of aortic pathologies and enriches the current knowledge of Castor stent-grafts. Material and methods: Twenty-one patients from 5 polish vascular surgery centers in subacute phase of type B aortic dissection (TBAD) with at least 1 classic risk factor of aneurysmatic degeneration, thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) exceeding 5.5 cm, subacute phase of intramural hematomas (IMHs) and penetrating aortic ulcerations (PAUs) with at least 1 indication to endovascular treatment. Structure of the aortic arch and factors of aneurysmal degeneration for TBAD were highlighted. Early complications, long-term complications, and reinterventions after Castor device implantation are reported in the study. Results: Twenty (95.24%) patients survived, of which a technical success involving implantation of the Castor device in the correct location with a patent branch for the left subclavian artery, and no endoleaks were noted in 19 (90.48%) patients. After the procedure, there were 2 (9.52%) cases of type I endoleak (in which technical success was not achieved) and 2 (9.52%) cases of bird beak. In addition, 1 case of access site hematoma, 1 case of pseudoaneurysm, and 1 case of access iliac artery rupture requiring implantation of a Viabahn device were observed. During the follow-up period (mean 14 months; range = 1-40 months), 1 patient required reintervention due to type I endoleak and 1 patient due to left subclavian artery (LSA) branch thrombosis. Two patients required subsequent branched endovascular aortic repair procedure due to unfavorable remodeling and fast aneurysm formation in visceral aorta, regardless of Castor results. Conclusion: The Castor device is an easy-to-use stent-graft with good medium-term results. It is an excellent option in cases requiring LSA revascularization during TEVAR. Clinical Impact In this study, we investigate the medium-term results of the Castor stent graft in patients with type B aortic dissection, thoracic aortic aneurysm, intramural hematoma and penetrating aortic ulceration. The medium-term results of treatment with the Castor device are not yet well studied. Currently, there are only a small number of publications on the safety, complications and success of Castor device implantation.
The Efficiency of Preoperative Embolization in the Management of Shamblin Type III Carotid Body Tumor: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Authors: Lu Huaxiang , Wu Zhaoyu , Wei Weiqing , Lu Xinwu 
Published: December 2024

Background This study aims to determine the efficacy and safety of preoperative embolization in the management of Shamblin type III carotid body tumors (CBT). Method In this retrospective study, patients with Shamblin type III CBT were included between January 2005 and January 2017. A total of 48 Patients were divided into preoperative embolization (SRE, n = 25) and non-preoperative embolization group (SR, n = 23). Result Mean surgical time (145.24 ± 19.86 min vs 186.91 ± 17.808 min, P < 0.05) and intraoperative blood loss (271.4 ± 73.001 mL vs 380.36 ± 39.822 mL, P < 0.05) were markedly reduced in the SRE group compared with SR group. The preoperative tumor volume in the SRE group was larger than that in the SR group, but the volume was similar between the two groups after surgery. The number of tumor residual cases was higher in the SR group. The incidence of complications and duration of hospitalization were comparable between the two groups. Conclusion This study demonstrates the efficacy of preoperative embolization in reducing the duration of surgery and volume of blood loss during the process of CBT resection. More prospective, well-designed studies are urgently needed to validate the current findings.
Enhancing Familiarity and Utility: A Pre–Post Survey Study on Mental Practice Workshop Outcomes
Authors: Hölzing Carlos , Gordon Benjamin , Meybohm Patrick , Spitznagel Nadia , Hearns Stephen , Happel Oliver 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVES Mental practice, a cognitive technique for practicing skills without physical movement, holds promise for enhancing clinical outcomes in emergency medicine. This study investigates its recognition and the impact of a basic workshop on emergency physicians’ attitudes toward mental practice. METHODS This pre–post survey study involved 20 medical professionals who participated in a 2-day workshop. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS Initial findings revealed that 65% of participants were aware of mental practice, and only 10% utilized it in clinical settings. Postworkshop, familiarity, and perceived helpfulness significantly increased from 2.2 to 4.1 and 3.9 to 4.7, respectively, with marked improvements in confidence and the intention to apply these techniques clinically by 100% of the participants. CONCLUSION The results suggest that brief educational interventions can substantially influence medical professionals’ engagement with mental practice, advocating its inclusion in medical training curricula to enhance procedural skills and patient care.
Liberating Enslaved Humanity
Authors: Kabir Humayun 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article presents an analysis of the life and work of Abul Hashim (1905–1974), an important but somewhat forgotten political leader and scholar from Bengal, as an example of decolonial political thought. Like that of many other decolonial thinkers, Hashim's political thought contains profound and powerful critiques of modern political ideas and institutions, including nationalism. Writing in the context of the emergence of the new state of Pakistan and the onset of the cold war, Hashim's comparative approach presented Islamic political philosophy as a better alternative than both liberal capitalism and socialism, not only for Pakistan but also as a universal ideology. Building on the discourses of Islamic modernism dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, Hashim produced a particular reading of Islam as the pastoral political philosophy of “Rubbaniyat” that was egalitarian, tolerant, and progressive, while being critical of both traditional views of the ulema and of the Muslim nationalism of the modern opportunist politicians. Hashim's political thought, this article argues, helps us better appreciate diversities within Islamism, recover its critical edge rooted in the decolonial project, and challenges the contradiction between Islam and progress supposed in much of both Bangladeshi and global contemporary political discourses.
Introduction
Authors: Chubb-Confer Francesca , Rogahn Kristina , Subramaniam Shiv 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
A significant portion of the South Asian archive is expressed in nonnarrative literary forms. This special section is dedicated to formulating ways of reading adequate to these forms. Since South Asia's nonnarrative genres present scholars with similar interpretive challenges, we propose to study them together as the object of a common subfield of literary critical inquiry. The word we have chosen to designate this object of analysis is “lyric.”
From Istanbul to Dakar and Dar es Salaam
Authors: Güner Ezgi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article studies the formation of (borrowing Wilson Chacko Jacob's terminology) efendi masculinity, through the conceptual lens of adab (proper conduct). It combines interviews with members of Süleyman Efendi Cemaati in Dakar, Senegal, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and digital ethnography of Islamic forums in order to develop a historically informed cultural analysis of gendered and raced sartorial practices within the Cemaat. It argues that the Cemaat's culturally specific dress code—an ironed shirt tucked into trousers—is produced by tensions and convergences between civilizational discourses emanating from European metropoles, the modernizing reforms of the Kemalist state, and Islamic pedagogies of civility. At the intersection of these competing and concurring civilizing projects and processes is situated the figure of “Istanbul efendisi” (the gentleman from Istanbul) as the embodiment of civilized Muslim masculinity championed by Süleyman Efendi Cemaati. The article explores efendi masculinity within the Cemaat's pedagogy of adab, as a legacy of the Kemalist modernization project and the Turkish state's civilizing mission, by analyzing the discourses of order and hygiene in dormitories and the adoption of European-style male clothing. It examines how in Muslim Africa these legacies intersect with those of European colonialism and its civilizing mission.
Analysis the Burden of Breast Cancer Among Adolescents and Young Adults Using the Global Burden of Disease 2021
Authors: Zhang Min , Yuan Linlin , Cui Meimei , Chen Jiayi , Jia Jingjing , Zhao Ming , Zhou Dan , Zhu Liling , Luo Limei 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background
Unique features and worse outcomes have been reported for breast cancers among adolescents and young adults (AYAs; age 15–39 years). However, there are few up-to-date and comprehensive data to analyze the disease burden of AYA breast cancer.

Patients and Methods
The data of incidence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) owing to breast cancer was obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. We computed estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) of each indicator to capture the secular trend in breast cancer and conducted a decomposition analysis to examine factors behind DALYs changes. We also predicted the incident cases, deaths and DALYs to 2044.

Results
From 1990 to 2021, the age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) experienced an increasing trend globally [EAPC: 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.77–0.97]. The age-standardized rates (ASRs) of male AYAs breast cancer were all on the rise. The most significant increase trends in ASRs among female AYAs occurred in North Africa and Middle East, while male AYAs showed the highest increases in East Asia. Population growth contributed the most to the growth of DALYs in East Asia. Frontier analysis showed that despite limited resources, some underdeveloped countries still exhibit superior performance, while other countries with higher sociodemographic index have great room for improvement.

Conclusions
The global burden of AYAs breast cancer is grim, especially in North Africa and Middle East. The significant increase in male AYAs breast cancer burden, targeted prevention strategies may need to be developed for AYAs breast cancer by sex and countries.
ALL-POLY TIBIA: EARLY MID-TERM RESULTS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS. OLD IS GOLD!
Authors: Shah Dhruv , Shah Ashit 
Published: December 2024

Introduction & AimThe use of All-Poly Tibia has been in practice since the early 1970's. Recently due to the reports on wear and osteolysis in other articulations, this component has generated significant interest. In the current study we aim to report early medium-term results of All-poly Tibial components in elderly (>70 years) patients.MethodStudy of 455 cases done between 2005-2020. All the cases were performed by a single surgeon. All-Poly Tibial component implantations were performed using Standard mechanical jigs and the same posterior-stabilized implant was used for all cases.Results20 cases were lost to follow-up. 25 patients died due to natural causes. Mean age at index surgery was 74 years (70 - 91 years). Preop KSS average was 47 (31- 62). Post operative at the last follow up was 87 (71- 93). Of the 410 cases there were 8 revisions, 6 for deep sepsis and 2 for periprosthetic fractures. There were no revisions for aseptic loosening or osteolysis. All cases are performing well functionally and clinically. 18 cases had a non-progressive radiolucent line beneath the Tibial component.The combination of perfect alignment and soft tissue balance creates an environment for a successful TKR. The choice of the All-Poly Tibial component for functionally low demand age group patients reduces the chances of premature wear and osteolysis. In elderly patients the implant should outlive the patient. Here it is observed that at 5-7 years aseptic loosening and subsequent revision chances are low. The all-poly Tibial component is significantly cheaper as compared to its metal back counterpart.ConclusionAn excellent clinical result in our hands for this group of patients supports the continued use of this implant strongly.
THE NEXT UPGRADE FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURE-BASED ASSESSMENTS: CLINICAL VIDEO FOOTAGE
Authors: Naik Aarjav , Patel Priya , Batta Vineet , Osmani Humza , Gray Jim 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionVideo recording to teach and assess both technical and non-technical skills is well-established within medical education. Trainees’ clinical and practical competencies are evaluated using Procedure-Based Assessments (PBAs). However, there is limited research describing how these PBAs truly reflect trainee performance.We sought to:assess the duration between the procedure and PBA completionassess the perceived viability of supplementing assessments using intra-operative camera footage andclarify medico-legal considerations for the use of cameras in theatre.MethodWe undertook a survey of Orthopaedic trainees in the East of England Deanery, United Kingdom. A six-item questionnaire was designed and provided to trainees (paper and online) to assess the time between procedure and filling in PBA forms, level of consultant input, time to PBA sign-off and trainees’ views on current PBA methods, operative video recording and retrospective access to clinical footage.ResultsThe survey response rate was 75%. 60% felt current PBAs do NOT allow them to highlight their strengths and weaknesses; a higher percentage felt retrospective access to a video recording would aid reflective practice (87.5%) and completion of PBAs (70%). 49% stated they did not complete their PBAs with their Consultant.ConclusionThis paper highlights potential limitations in existing forms of trainee assessment and feedback. We suggest use of trainees’ clinical footage to evaluate skills and performance, enhance feedback & learning in PBAs which has resonated well with trainees, the intended beneficiary. We also consider the medicolegal implications of cameras in operative training, with possible limitations to their adoption in current practice.
FIXATION OF ACETABULAR FRACTURES USING ANATOMICALLY DESIGNED PLATES: MAINTENANCE OF REDUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES AT A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS’ FOLLOW-UP
Authors: Fraser T , Khalefa M , Chesser T , Ward A , Acharya M 
Published: December 2024

ObjectivesAcetabular fractures with quadrilateral plate involvement have been shown to have a high rate of complications. Anatomic suprapectineal plating systems have been developed to manage these injuries with good short-term outcomes, however long-term maintenance of anatomical reduction and functional outcomes is yet to be established. Efficacy of maintenance of reduction and functional outcomes at a minimum of 5-years follow-up is the aim of this study.Design and MethodsA retrospective cohort study examining patients aged over 16 years following fixation of acetabular fractures with quadrilateral plate involvement at a trauma centre in the United Kingdom. All patients had acetabular fracture fixation with an anatomically designed suprapectineal plate. Patients were admitted from March 2014 to January 2017. Primary outcomes included objective radiological outcomes such as reduction quality, maintenance of reduction, metalwork failure, complications (such as reoperation, neurological deficit and mortality) and subjective patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) using the Oxford Hip Score and EuroQol EQ5D Score at a minimum of 5-years post-operatively.Results16 patients met our eligibility criteria in this cohort. Post-operative mean Oxford Hip Score (OHS) at a minimum of 5-years was 40.5 (SD 11.9) with a median score of 45. Post-operative mean EuroQol EQ-5D scores at a minimum of 5-years were 0.83 (SD 0.25). Comparison of OHS and EQ5D at 1-year and 5-years showed no significant difference (OHS p = 0.27 / EQ5D p = 0.128).Radiographic outcomes were assessed with AP and Judet plain radiographs at a minimum of 5-years follow-up. Rate of conversion to total hip replacement was 6.25%. 56.3% showed some evidence of dome comminution with 18.8% demonstrating dome impaction. 93.7% showed evidence of quadrilateral plate involvement. 12.5% showed evidence of femoral head injury.ConclusionMaintenance of reduction and functional and patient reported outcomes using anatomically contoured suprapectineal plates do not change significantly between 1 year and 5 years follow-up.
SAFETY, EFFICACY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF OUTPATIENT VERSUS INPATIENT JOINT REPLACEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Authors: Ponugoti Nikhil , Mccann Emma , Ramappa Manju 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundThe rise in the adoption of outpatient arthroplasty has been attributed to its cost-effectiveness, although safety concerns persist. In this meta-analysis, we compare inpatient and outpatient joint arthroplasty with a primary focus on readmission and complication rates, using exclusively high-quality prospective data. Cost-effectiveness was used as a secondary outcome measure.MethodsA literature search was performed in Medline, Embase and Cochrane Library from inception to October 2023. A predefined strategy was used to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis. Twelve studies were deemed eligible for inclusion. These were critically appraised using RoB analysis and MINORS criteria. Overall readmission rate, readmission rate for THA, readmission rate for TKA, complication rate and cost-analysis were selected as outcomes of interest. Forest plots were extracted using RevMan 5.3.5 software.ResultsThe twelve studies included 2470 patients, of which 1052 were outpatients and 1418 inpatient subjects undergoing arthroplasty. Forest plot analysis showed no significant difference in safety outcomes (readmission and complication rates). However, there were significantly lower costs in the outpatient group compared to the inpatient group. The results of the analysis were; overall readmission rate (Odds ratio 0.66; P= 0.29; I2=18%), readmission rate in THA (odds ratio 0.62; P=0.10; I2=51%), readmission rate in TKA (odds ratio 0.67; P=0.56; I2=0%), overall complication rate (odds ratio 0.77; P=0.12; I2=38%) and cost analysis (RR −2.88; P<0.00001; I2= 93%).ConclusionsThis meta-analysis demonstrates that outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a safe option, when compared to inpatient surgery. However, it is clear that further prospective studies and long-term randomized clinical data are necessary for a more comprehensive understanding.
Is Pilates an effective tool for the management of kinesiophobia in musculoskeletal disorders?
Authors: Sivrika Aikaterini , Sivrika Panagiota , Morakis Andreas , Lamnisos Demetris , Georgoudis George , Stasinopoulos Dimitrios 
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND
Kinesiophobia is a common condition often manifested in patients with musculoskeletal disorders within the process of rehabilitation. Recently, the literature has been investigating whether Pilates could contribute to the management of kinesiophobia in various musculoskeletal disorders. However, aggregated data regarding its effectiveness are absent from literature.
AIM
To evaluate recordings of the Pilates method in kinesiophobia related to musculoskeletal disorders.
METHODS
PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Pedro databases were all scrutinized for randomized controlled trials, by two or more intervention groups, where at least one group received a Pilates-based intervention and which had been conducted in patients aged 18-65 years with musculoskeletal disorders, having assessed at least one outcome related to kinesiophobia. The systematic review was based on the PRISMA guidelines.
RESULTS
We have identified five studies, with a total of 366 patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Three of them showed that a Pilates-based intervention by either mat or equipment can combat kinesiophobia in patients with musculoskeletal conditions, while another showed that Pilates exercises with equipment may have better long-term effects on kinesiophobia compared to Pilates mat.
CONCLUSION
Overall, a strong level of research evidence has been amassed for the Pilates intervention as well as a moderate level of research evidence for the effectiveness of equipment-based Pilates in reducing kinesiophobia in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. While the underlying mechanisms driving such a result remain unknown, it appears that Pilates can influence both biological and psychological factors in musculoskeletal disorders, thus resulting in the management of kinesiophobic behaviours.
Design of a microwave photonic filter using FBG-based delay lines and the FIR filtering technique for photonic integrated circuits
Authors: Ankita Rani , Sengupta Somnath 
Published: December 2024

A new method, to our knowledge, for designing microwave photonic filters (MWPFs) using fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based delay lines, employing a zero-pole placement approach, has been proposed and successfully demonstrated. This technique leverages the concept of linear phase finite impulse response (FIR) filters. The focus of this work is on calculating the filter tap coefficients for various delay-line-based MWPF configurations to achieve a specified spectral response. The resulting filter coefficients are real and positive, representing the reflectivities of the cascaded FBGs. Lowpass and multi-bandpass MWPFs have been developed to operate within the 0.1–24.5 GHz microwave frequency range. The performance of these filters has been evaluated in terms of bandwidth, order, and size, with the core component of the filter or the overall FBG-based delay line measuring from 0.5 cm to 30 cm. Both theoretical and experimental simulations of the filter have been conducted, yielding strong agreement between the two. The suggested design method is applicable to infinite impulse response (IIR) filters and all other types of filters. This compact filter can be utilized in photonic integrated circuits.
Directional polarization vortex nanofocusing with a plasmonic lens
Authors: Zhou Yujie , Zhou Hailong , Fu Dongzhi 
Published: December 2024

The plasmonic lens, enabling researchers to focus the input light to a
specific spatial position in the form of surface plasmon polaritons,
is attracting much interest benefiting from the tight focusing and
nanoscale confinement of light. Traditional plasmonic lenses mainly
concentrated on the chiral and the structured light with a circularly
polarized state or a phase vortex, while the polarization vortex was
ignored. Here, we put forward a plasmonic polarization vortex lens
(PPVL) to directionally manipulate the input polarization vortex beam
to the designated focus. Two-mode nanofocusing is realized by
combining two orthogonal PPVLs. It exhibits a high extinction ratio of and a full width at half-maximum of
0.6–1 µm. These findings can motivate the
applications for on-chip manipulation of polarization
vortices and extend the applications of plasmonic lenses in integrated
optics.