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Classification system for partial distal biceps tendon tears: a descriptive 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging study of tear morphology

  • Alex B Boyle;Simon BM MacLean
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.366-372
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    • 2023
  • Background: There is minimal literature on the morphology of partial distal biceps tendon (DBT) tears. We sought to investigate tear morphology by retrospectively reviewing 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (3T MRI) scans of elbows with partial DBT tears and to propose a basic classification system. Methods: 3T MRI scans of elbows with partial DBT tears were retrospectively reviewed by two experienced observers. Basic demographic data were collected. Tear morphology was recorded including type, presence of retraction (>5 mm), and presence of discrete long-head and short-head tendons at the DBT insertion. Results: For analysis, 44 3T MRI scans of 44 elbows with partial DBT tears were included. There were 9 isolated long-head tears (20%), 13 isolated short-head tears (30%), 2 complete long-head tears with a partial short-head tear (5%), 5 complete short-head tears with a partial long-head tear (11%), and 15 peel-off tears (34%). Retraction was seen in 5 or 44 partial tears (11%), and 13 of the 44 DBTs were bifid tendons at the insertion (30%). Conclusions: Partial DBT tears can be classified into five sub-types: long-head isolated tears, short-head isolated tears, complete long-head tears with partial short-head involvement, complete short-head tears with partial long-head involvement, and peel-off tears. Classification of tears may have implications for operative and non-operative management. Level of evidence: III.

Performance Evaluation of Skewed Read-Head for Shingled Magnetic Recording (트랙을 겹쳐서 쓰는 자기기록 방식에서 리드헤드가 틀어진 경우의 성능 분석)

  • Kim, Byungsun;Lee, Jaejin
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.39A no.9
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    • pp.514-518
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    • 2014
  • The shingled magnetic recording method has interference between adjacent tracks. Furthermore, when read-head reads the data along the track, the head can be skewed by some physical effects. In this paper, in order to solve this problem, we propose a two-dimensional equalizer that uses two heads. If the head is skewed, it is possible to complement the performance by positioning the two heads at the center of the current track.

Transient Response of The Optimal Taper-Flat Head Slider in Magnetic Storage Devices

  • Arayavongkul, R.;Mongkolwongrojn, M.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.08a
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    • pp.990-994
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents a method to predict the transient characteristic of the air lubricated slider head in a hard disk drive by using optimization technique. The time dependent modified Reynolds equation based on the molecular slip flow approximation equations was used to describe the fluid flow within the air bearing and the implicit finite difference scheme is applied to calculate the pressure distribution under the slider head. The exhaustive search combined with the Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno method were employed to obtain optimum design variables which are taper angle, rail width and taper length in order to keep the forces and moments acting on the slider head in dynamic equilibrium. The results show that the optimal head slider of the magnetic head has good stability characteristic that can reach the steady state within 0.5 microsecond.

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Design and Fabrication of Micro Laser Module for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (차세대 열 보조 자지기록용 마이크로 레이저 모듈 설계 및 제작)

  • Lee, S.C.;Choi, Y.B.;Kim, Y.J.;Kim, D.S.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Technology of Plasticity Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.68-69
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    • 2009
  • Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) is one of the most promising candidates for high density magnetic storages over 1 Tb/$in^2$ areal density. Since the precise light delivery to the head is a key factor to realize HAMR application, it is required to establish the light delivery using micro laser module and micro actuator. For the careful control of micro actuator, a laser module was designed including laser diode, optical fiber, collimating lens, and fabricated V-groove substrate. In addition, the basic aligning method between the laser module and HAMR head was studied by the detection of current change in photo diode due to the amount of reflected light from the head.

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Conductivity Imaging of a Canine Head using a 3T MREIT System with a Carbon-Hydrogel Electrode: Postmortem Experiment (3T MREIT 시스템을 이용한 실험견 사체의 두부 도전율 영상)

  • Jeong, Woo-Chul;Kim, Young-Tae;Minhas, Atul S.;Kim, Hyung-Joong;Lee, Tae-Hwi;Kang, Byeong-Teck;Park, Hee-Myung;Woo, Eung-Je
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.179-184
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    • 2009
  • Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedance Tomography (MREIT) is a new bio-imaging modality providing cross-sectional conductivity images from measurements of internal magnetic flux densities produced by externally injected currents. Recent MREIT studies demonstrated successful conductivity image reconstructions of postmortem and in vivo canine brain. However, the whole head imaging was not achieved due to technical issues related with electrodes and noise in measured magnetic flux density data. In this study, we used a new carbon-hydrogel electrode with a large contact area and injected 30 mA imaging current through a canine head. Using a 3T MREIT system, we performed a postmortem canine experiment and produced high-resolution conductivity images of the entire canine head. Collecting magnetic flux density data inside the head subject to multiple injection currents, we reconstructed cross-sectional conductivity images using the harmonic $B_z$ algorithm. The conductivity images of the canine head show a good contrast not only inside the brain region including white and gray matter but also outside the brain region including the skull, temporalis muscle, mandible, lingualis proprius muscle, and masseter muscle.

Theoretical Investigation on the Air Film between Magnetic Head and Tape (마그네틱 헤드와 테이프 사이의 공기막에 관한 이론적 연구)

  • 이광진;한동철
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.31-38
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    • 1987
  • This paper describes a theoretical model for the prediction of the spacing profile between a flexible magnetic tape tensioned around a rotating drum and a protruding head mounted on the drum. The analysis is based on the coupled equations controlling the elastic deformation of the tape and the hydrodynamic pressure of the gas film. Some results are presented for a cylindrical head.

Investigation of Head-Disk Impact for Development of Ultra-Low Flying HDI (극저부상 HDI 개발을 위한 Head-Disk Impact 연구)

  • 조언정;박노열
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Conference
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    • 2001.06a
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    • pp.122-126
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    • 2001
  • Magnetic hard disk drive is continually being pushed to reduce head-disk spacing for higher recording densities. The current minimum spacing between the air-bearing slider and disk has been reduced to under 15 nm. In this work, it was investigated if flying height could be lowered under the height of laser bumps. With the reduction of the spinning speed, the flying height was decreased under the height of laser bumps. When a head swept between landing zone and data zone, the head-disk impact was monitored using AE and friction signals. It is demonstrated that magnetic hard disk drive could be operated without tribological failures under the height of laser bumps.

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OBSERVATION OF THE MAGNETIC DOMAIN IN THIN-FILM HEADS BY ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

  • Kobayashi, Kazuo
    • Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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    • v.5 no.5
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    • pp.710-715
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    • 1995
  • Magnetic domains were observed using an image lock-in technique for backscattered electron contrast (Type II) with a 200 kV scanning electron microscope. Backscattered electrons indicate a difference in magnetic domain structures at the upper and lower parts of the upper pole in thin-film heads, changing the acceleration voltage. With this method, it is also possible to observe the domain structure of the thin-film head pole through a 10 to $20\;\mu\textrm{m}$ protective layer, and the upper shield of the MR head through the coil in the resist, alumina overcoat, and upper pole.

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A Simple a.c. Magnetic Susceptometer Using self-inductance Measurement of a Single Coil Mounted on a Cryostat Cold Head

  • Dho, Joong-Hoe
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.177-181
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    • 2008
  • A very simple a.c. magnetic susceptometer for use in a helium closed cycle cryostat is reported in this paper. This simple setup has only a single bobbin-less copper coil, instead of the primary coil and two secondary coils typically used in mutual-inductance types. The single bobbin-less copper coil is directly mounted on the cryostat cold head. A sample is attached on the inside wall of the copper coil using a thermal contact material and its a.c. magnetic susceptibility is obtained from the measurement of the self-inductance of the sample coil using an LCR meter or an impedance analyzer. Experimental details are described and illustrative measurements on magnetic and superconducting materials as a function of temperature are included. The performances and limitations of this simple a.c. magnetic suceptometer are also discussed.