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Research paper thumbnail of Accuracy of MRI scan in the diagnosis of ligamentous and chondral pathology in the ankle

Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2010

Background: The aim of our study is to determine the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)... more Background: The aim of our study is to determine the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in relation to arthroscopic findings in patients presenting with chronic ankle pain and/or instability. Methods: All patients who underwent arthroscopy of the ankle as well as MRI from December 2005 to July 2008 in our institution were reviewed by the Orthopaedic surgeons. Twenty-four patients were identified and the results of MRI scans were compared with arthroscopic findings. This study specifically looked at anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and osteochondral lesions (OCD). Arthroscopic findings were considered as a gold standard. There were 12 female and 12 male patients with an average age 39 years (11-65 years). Time interval between MRI scan and arthroscopy was 7.0 months (2-18 months). Results: In our study MRI showed 100% specificity for the diagnosis of ATFL and CFL tears and osteochondral lesions. However sensitivity was low particularly for CFL tears. Accuracy of MRI in detecting ATFL tear was 91.7%, CFL tear was 87.5% and osteochondral lesion was 83.3%. Coclusions: We conclude that MRI scan has very high specificity and positive predictive value in diagnosing tears of ATFL, CFL and osteochondral lesions. However sensitivity was low with MRI. In a symptomatic patient negative results on MRI must be viewed with caution and an arthroscopy may still be required for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. However high resolution scans may differ in their ability to pick up these lesions and further research is required to assess their efficiency as evidence is not currently available.

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Gamma Radiation on Collembola Population Growth

Research paper thumbnail of 3D Seismic Data Design, Acquisition and Interpretation of Kolmani Exploratory Field, Upper Benue Trough, Gongola Basin; Nigeria

Day 2 Tue, August 03, 2021, 2021

In an Oil and Gas field development plan, identifying appropriate reservoir location of a field a... more In an Oil and Gas field development plan, identifying appropriate reservoir location of a field and deciding the best design strategy as well as meeting the economic hydrocarbon viability are imperative for sustainability. 3-Dimensional seismic data have become a key tool used by geophysicists in the Oil and Gas industry to identify and understand subsurface reservoir deposits. In addition to providing excellent structural images, the dense sampling of a 3D survey can sometimes make it possible to map reservoir quality and the distribution of Oil and Gas. Primarily, Seismic data sets were retrieved from the ongoing Kolmani exploratory work of upper Benue trough, bordering Gombe-Bauchi communities of Nigeria and Simulation study from improve design was conducted using PETREL and SURFER software's to obtain numerous coordinates from the source and receiver lines respectively and subsequent formation of strategic-designs that shows different arrangements of the prospect area, an in...

Research paper thumbnail of Accuracy of MRI scan in the diagnosis of ligamentous and chondral pathology in the ankle

Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2010

Background: The aim of our study is to determine the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)... more Background: The aim of our study is to determine the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in relation to arthroscopic findings in patients presenting with chronic ankle pain and/or instability. Methods: All patients who underwent arthroscopy of the ankle as well as MRI from December 2005 to July 2008 in our institution were reviewed by the Orthopaedic surgeons. Twenty-four patients were identified and the results of MRI scans were compared with arthroscopic findings. This study specifically looked at anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and osteochondral lesions (OCD). Arthroscopic findings were considered as a gold standard. There were 12 female and 12 male patients with an average age 39 years (11-65 years). Time interval between MRI scan and arthroscopy was 7.0 months (2-18 months). Results: In our study MRI showed 100% specificity for the diagnosis of ATFL and CFL tears and osteochondral lesions. However sensitivity was low particularly for CFL tears. Accuracy of MRI in detecting ATFL tear was 91.7%, CFL tear was 87.5% and osteochondral lesion was 83.3%. Coclusions: We conclude that MRI scan has very high specificity and positive predictive value in diagnosing tears of ATFL, CFL and osteochondral lesions. However sensitivity was low with MRI. In a symptomatic patient negative results on MRI must be viewed with caution and an arthroscopy may still be required for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. However high resolution scans may differ in their ability to pick up these lesions and further research is required to assess their efficiency as evidence is not currently available.

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Gamma Radiation on Collembola Population Growth

Research paper thumbnail of 3D Seismic Data Design, Acquisition and Interpretation of Kolmani Exploratory Field, Upper Benue Trough, Gongola Basin; Nigeria

Day 2 Tue, August 03, 2021, 2021

In an Oil and Gas field development plan, identifying appropriate reservoir location of a field a... more In an Oil and Gas field development plan, identifying appropriate reservoir location of a field and deciding the best design strategy as well as meeting the economic hydrocarbon viability are imperative for sustainability. 3-Dimensional seismic data have become a key tool used by geophysicists in the Oil and Gas industry to identify and understand subsurface reservoir deposits. In addition to providing excellent structural images, the dense sampling of a 3D survey can sometimes make it possible to map reservoir quality and the distribution of Oil and Gas. Primarily, Seismic data sets were retrieved from the ongoing Kolmani exploratory work of upper Benue trough, bordering Gombe-Bauchi communities of Nigeria and Simulation study from improve design was conducted using PETREL and SURFER software's to obtain numerous coordinates from the source and receiver lines respectively and subsequent formation of strategic-designs that shows different arrangements of the prospect area, an in...

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