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The High Magnetic Field Phase Diagram of a Quasi-One Dimensional Metal
We present a unique high magnetic field phase of the quasi-one dimensional
organic conductor (TMTSF)ClO. This phase, termed "Q-ClO", is
obtained by rapid thermal quenching to avoid ordering of the ClO anion. The
magnetic field dependent phase of Q-ClO is distinctly different from that
in the extensively studied annealed material. Q-ClO exhibits a spin density
wave (SDW) transition at 5 K which is strongly magnetic field
dependent. This dependence is well described by the theoretical treatment of
Bjelis and Maki. We show that Q-ClO provides a new B-T phase diagram in the
hierarchy of low-dimensional organic metals (one-dimensional towards
two-dimensional), and describe the temperature dependence of the of the quantum
oscillations observed in the SDW phase.Comment: 10 pages, 4 figures, preprin
Prospective blind comparative clinical study of two point fixation of zygomatic complex fracture using wire and mini plates
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The zygomatic maxillary complex (ZMC) fractures are one of the most frequent injuries of the facial skeleton due to its position and facial contour. Assaults, road traffic accidents and falls are the principal etiologic factors that may cause fractures of zygomatic bone. The different fixation methods are applied to treat the zygomatic bone fractures, with many more classifications which have been described in the literature for the ease of management. The type of the fracture, its severity and associated facial fractures usually interferes the treatment modality.</p> <p>Purpose of study</p> <p>The aim of this paper is to show the results of 18yrs prospective blind comparative study using wire and plate osteosynthesis which needed open reduction and internal fixation involving Type II to Type IV Spissel and Schroll ZMC fractures.</p> <p>Materials and methods</p> <p>Total 80 cases included in the study out of 1780 ZMC cases which were treated using wire and plate osteosynthesis over a period of 18 yrs, involving only Type II to Type IV Spissel and Schroll ZMC fractures. Other types excluded from study to prevent observer bias. All the fixations carried out through Standard Dingman's incision using stainless steel 26 gauze wire and titanium 1.5 mm mini plate system under general anesthesia by single maxillofacial surgeon and evaluated by another maxillofacial surgeon who is blinded for surgical procedure after 2 and 4 wks of follow-up for facial symmetry, wound healing, functional assessment (mouth opening, diplopia), and sensory disturbance. All the data tabulated in Excel software (Microsoft) for statistical analysis. P-value calculated to know the Significance of treatment modality in all aspects.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Result shows no significant p-values indicating both the operating techniques are equally efficient in the surgical management of ZMC fracture.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Osteosynthesis by mini plates is simple, logical and effective treatment compared to wire osteosynthesis in regard to stability of fracture fragments. Wire osteosynthesis will be helpful in emergency surgeries or where the mini plates are not available. Even though the wire osteosynthesis is economical compared to mini plate fixation; but the time and skill is required for fixation of wires.</p