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A new technique of threading fascia lata strip. 1983

D Liu, and T M Safran, and O G Stasior

By using disposable needles, we have developed a new technique of threading the fascia lata strip through the stripper or through the eye of a needle. The technique is simple, effective, and needs no special instruments.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D001763	Blepharoptosis	Drooping of the upper lid due to deficient development or paralysis of the levator palpebrae muscle.	Ptosis, Eyelid,Blepharoptoses,Eyelid Ptoses,Eyelid Ptosis,Ptoses, Eyelid
D005205	Fascia	Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
D005206	Fascia Lata	CONNECTIVE TISSUE of the anterior compartment of the THIGH that has its origins on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, and its insertion point on the iliotibial tract. It plays a role in medial rotation of the THIGH, steadying the trunk, and in KNEE extension.	Fascia Latas,Lata, Fascia,Latas, Fascia
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013525	Surgical Instruments	Hand-held tools or implements used by health professionals for the performance of surgical tasks.	Clamps, Surgical,Clips, Surgical,Clips, Tantalum,Forceps,Hooks, Surgical,Plugs, Surgical,Scissors, Surgical,Speculum,Surgical Clamps,Surgical Clips,Surgical Hooks,Surgical Plugs,Surgical Scissors,Surgical Valves,Trocar,Valves, Surgical,Clamp, Surgical,Clip, Surgical,Clips,Hook, Surgical,Instrument, Surgical,Plug, Surgical,Surgical Clamp,Surgical Clip,Surgical Hook,Surgical Plug,Surgical Valve,Valve, Surgical,Clip,Clip, Tantalum,Forcep,Instruments, Surgical,Speculums,Surgical Instrument,Tantalum Clip,Tantalum Clips,Trocars