The search for a universal definition of quality has yielded inconsistent results. Such a
global definition does not exist; rather, different definitions of quality are appropriate under …

Reconstruction of long-bone fractures with compression plates may give rise to stress
shielding under the metal plate, which may be associated with late clinical problems due to …

A retrospective review of a large series of open fractures in adult blunt trauma managed in a
standardized fashion at a regional trauma referral center suggests that delay within the first …

Existing definitions of quality have not been universally accepted or effective. Because the
output of all organizations is a combination of products and services, a definition of quality …

Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare condition that usually presents with acute, severe pain
at the location of the hemorrhage, with radiation to the extremities. It can rapidly develop to …

This investigation was designed to identify and describe perceived commu nicator style
characteristics which may be systematically associated with managerial performance. …

After institutional review defined an unacceptable mortality rate in nonoperative treatment of
elderly patients with odontoid process fracture without neurological deficit, we undertook a …

Study Design: Human tissues specimens were examined for the presence of neural end-organs
under light and electron microscopy. Objectives: To define the innervation of the …

Objectives. To investigate the relationship between intervertebral motion, intravertebral
deformation and pain in chronic low-back pain patients. Design. This study measured vertebral …

This paper explains how interaction analysis, a methodology from the communication
literature in which oral messages are systematically coded and analyzed, can extend existing …