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| Johannes M BoonSummaryAffiliation: University of Pretoria Country: South Africa Publications
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Evaluation of clinical relevance of problem-oriented teaching in undergraduate anatomy at the University of PretoriaJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Surg Radiol Anat 23:57-60. 2001..30). It seems evident that the integration of clinically relevant content facilitates and encourages the understanding of anatomy and thus aids in the development of clinical thinking...- Cricothyroidotomy: a clinical anatomy reviewJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Unit of Clinical Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Clin Anat 17:478-86. 2004..This review is building on their work and contribute further to the understanding of the anatomical framework, particularly the pitfalls and complications related to performing a cricothyroidotomy... - The anatomy of the subscapularis tendon insertion as applied to rotator cuff repairJohannes M Boon
Section of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 13:165-9. 2004..High collagen content was microscopically confirmed at different sections, and the collagen was densely distributed along the horizontal axis of the tissue samples... - A safe area and angle for harvesting autogenous tendons for anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Section of Clinical Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, 0001 Pretoria, South Africa
Surg Radiol Anat 26:167-71. 2004..9 cm with a safe angle of incision of 52.5 degrees. The results may assist orthopedic surgeons performing ACL reconstruction with semitendinosus and gracilis tendons to avoid cutaneous nerve damage and, therefore, patient discomfort... - A paramedian approach for epidural block: an anatomic and radiologic descriptionJohannes M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Section of Clinical Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, and Little Company of Mary Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
Reg Anesth Pain Med 28:221-7. 2003.... - Finding an ideal site for intraosseous infusion of the tibia: an anatomical studyJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Clin Anat 16:15-8. 2003..An insertion site of at least 10 mm distal to the tibial tuberosity is therefore recommended to avoid epiphyseal growth plate injury and ensure ease of insertion... - Variations of the position of the colon as applied to percutaneous nephrostomyJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Surg Radiol Anat 23:421-5. 2001..Adequate radiographic evaluation is essential before performance of percutaneous nephrostomy procedures, especially to evaluate the position of the colon as related to the inferior poles of the kidneys... - Congenital undescended scapula (Sprengel deformity): a case studyJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Clin Anat 15:139-42. 2002..Dissections on 16 cadavers were done to identify structures in danger of injure before operating on the patient. Surgeons need to take specific note of the dorsal scapular nerve... - Clinical anatomy as the basis for clinical examination: development and evaluation of an Introduction to Clinical Examination in a problem-oriented medical curriculumJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Clin Anat 15:45-50. 2002..We conclude that medical students recognize the importance of anatomy as the basis for clinical examination when exposed to an appropriate integrated presentation format... - Lumbar puncture: anatomical review of a clinical skillJ M Boon
Department of Anatomy, Unit of Clinical Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Clin Anat 17:544-53. 2004..With a thorough knowledge of the contraindications, regional anatomy and rationale of the technique, and adequate prior skills practice, a lumbar puncture can be carried out safely and successfully...