#variable angle

[siorasurgicalsblog]

How Does the Locking Mechanism in a Variable Angle Plate Enhance Stability?

Orthopedic surgical techniques have significantly evolved over recent years, and one of the most groundbreaking innovations is the variable angle plate. These plates are commonly used in trauma and reconstructive surgeries to stabilize fractures and promote healing. A key feature of these plates is the locking mechanism, which plays a critical role in enhancing stability. In this blog, we will delve into how the locking mechanism in a variable angle plate works and how it contributes to improved outcomes in orthopedic procedures.

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Starting Dogcember day one! I think breed clubs should hire me to do their illustrated standards because I'm about to bite every club without an illustrated standard

[oswaldddavis]

(They think the other is a idiot)

[softdaemons]

thinking about if rin lived and naruto growing up around her and being rins little shadow

[siiorasurgicals]

What Is an Orthopedic Locking Variable Angle Plate and How Does It Work?

In orthopedic surgery, advancements in technology and design have continually enhanced the precision, stability, and outcomes of bone fixation devices. One of the notable innovations in recent years is the orthopedic locking variable angle plate, a device that plays a crucial role in bone fracture treatment and recovery. These plates are particularly advantageous in complex fractures where traditional plating techniques might fall short. This article will provide an in-depth look at what orthopedic Locking variable angle plates are, their purpose, how they work, and the benefits they offer to patients and surgeons alike.

[toolacademy]

The Best Accessories for Your Variable Speed Angle Grinder

A variable-speed angle grinder is a versatile power tool, capable of handling various tasks, from grinding and cutting to polishing and sanding. However, to maximize its potential, the right accessories are essential. This article highlights the best variable speed angle grinder accessories you can invest in to improve your angle grinder's functionality, efficiency, and longevity.

1. Cutting Wheels

Cutting wheels are indispensable for an angle grinder. They come in various materials, including aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and diamond, making them perfect for different surfaces such as metal, stone, and tile. The key is to choose the right wheel for the material you’re working with.

Aluminum Oxide Cutting Wheels: Ideal for ferrous metals like steel.

Silicon Carbide Cutting Wheels: Perfect for cutting non-ferrous metals, including aluminum.

Diamond Cutting Wheels: Best suited for hard materials like tiles, concrete, and stone.

Pro Tip: Always check the RPM rating of the cutting wheels to ensure they are compatible with your variable speed grinder.

2. Grinding Discs

Grinding discs are essential for tasks such as smoothing welds, beveling edges, and preparing surfaces. Like cutting wheels, they come in different grit levels, allowing you to achieve various finishes.

Coarse Grinding Discs: Perfect for heavy-duty metal removal.

Fine Grinding Discs: Better suited for surface finishing or light material removal.

Ensure you’re selecting the right disc based on the material and your desired finish to get optimal results.

3. Flap Discs

Flap discs are an ideal alternative to traditional grinding wheels for material removal and finishing. They consist of overlapping abrasive flaps, which provide a smooth finish while being aggressive enough to remove material. They are great for blending, sanding, and deburring.

Zirconia Flap Discs: Long-lasting and suitable for most metals.

Ceramic Flap Discs: Excellent for tougher materials like stainless steel.

4. Wire Brushes

Wire brushes are another versatile accessory for your variable speed angle grinder. They are designed for rust removal, paint stripping, and cleaning metal surfaces before welding.

Cup Brushes: Perfect for large flat surfaces.

Wire Wheels: Ideal for corners and tight spaces.

Twisted Wire Brushes: Great for heavy-duty rust removal.

These brushes are available in carbon steel and stainless steel, depending on your material and corrosion resistance needs.

5. Sanding Pads and Discs

Angle grinders can also be used for sanding wood or removing paint from metal surfaces. The sanding pads or discs are usually attached to a backing pad, allowing for easy and quick changes between grits.

Coarse Grit Sanding Discs (40-60 grit): Great for heavy material removal.

Fine Grit Sanding Discs (120+ grit): Ideal for finishing and smoothing surfaces.

6. Diamond Polishing Pads

If you're working with stone, concrete, or even metal surfaces that need a polished finish, diamond polishing pads are a must-have. They come in different grits, just like sandpaper, for achieving varying levels of smoothness.

Coarse Grit Pads (50-100 grit): Used for heavy grinding.

Fine Grit Pads (800-3000 grit): Ideal for achieving a polished, mirror-like finish.

Pro Tip: Use water when polishing with diamond pads to reduce heat buildup and prolong the life of your pad.

7. Angle Grinder Attachments for Drilling and Cutting

Some attachments allow you to convert your angle grinder into a mini saw or even a drill.

Angle Grinder Saw Blade Attachments: These attachments allow your grinder to cut wood and even perform some light carpentry tasks.

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits: Ideal for drilling through stone, tile, or concrete using your angle grinder.

8. Dust Shrouds and Extraction Attachments

Using an angle grinder can produce a lot of dust, particularly when cutting or grinding concrete, stone, or tile. To manage the mess and protect your health, a dust shroud attachment is essential. It helps to contain the dust and, when connected to a vacuum, keeps your work area clean.

9. Safety Accessories

Never underestimate the importance of safety when using a variable speed angle grinder. Protective gear and attachments can make a world of difference.

Safety Guards: Many grinders come with adjustable safety guards, but if yours doesn't, invest in one. This shield protects you from sparks and flying debris.

Handle Attachments: Some angle grinders allow you to attach handles for better control and reduced vibration.

10. Backing Pads and Polishing Bonnets

Backing pads are used to attach sanding discs, polishing pads, or even buffing bonnets. These accessories are necessary for woodworkers, metal fabricators, or automotive enthusiasts working on paint correction or surface polishing.

Foam Polishing Pads: Ideal for achieving a high-gloss finish on metal or painted surfaces.

Wool Buffing Pads: Great for removing minor scratches and enhancing shine.

FAQs

1. What is the best accessory for cutting metal with an angle grinder?

The best accessory for cutting metal is an aluminum oxide cutting wheel. These are designed specifically for cutting ferrous metals and provide a quick, clean cut when used with the proper safety precautions.

2. Can I use my angle grinder for polishing stone or metal?

Yes, you can use diamond polishing pads for polishing stone, concrete, or even metal. Start with a coarse grit pad and gradually work your way up to finer grits to achieve a smooth, polished finish.

3. Are wire brushes safe to use with angle grinders?

Yes, wire brushes are safe when used correctly. Always ensure the brush is rated for the speed of your grinder, and wear protective equipment, as wire bristles can break off and fly towards you.

4. How can I reduce dust when cutting concrete with an angle grinder?

Use a dust shroud attachment and connect it to a vacuum. This setup helps capture the majority of dust, making your workspace cleaner and reducing the health risks associated with inhaling dust particles.

5. What is the difference between grinding discs and flap discs?

Grinding discs are solid and rigid, designed for aggressive material removal. Flap discs, on the other hand, are made of overlapping abrasive flaps, making them better suited for blending, finishing, and light material removal.

6. Can I use wood-cutting blades with an angle grinder?

Yes, but it's essential to use specific wood-cutting blade attachments designed for angle grinders. Standard wood-cutting blades for circular saws are not safe to use with grinders due to the speed difference.

7. Why should I use a variable speed grinder over a fixed speed one?

A variable speed grinder offers more control. You can adjust the speed based on the material and task at hand, making it more versatile. For example, polishing requires lower speeds, while grinding and cutting benefit from higher speeds.

Conclusion

Investing in the right accessories for your variable speed angle grinder can significantly enhance its versatility and performance. Whether you’re cutting, grinding, polishing, or sanding, using the appropriate attachments ensures that you get the job done efficiently and safely. From cutting wheels to diamond polishing pads, these tools are designed to help you tackle a wide range of materials and projects. Don't forget the importance of safety gear, such as safety guards and dust shrouds, which protect both you and your workspace.

[siorasurgical-post]

An International Standard Range of Foot and Ankle Locking Plate

As the name suggests, Foot and ankle locking plates are used for treating fractures affecting the bones in the foot and the ankle region. These locking plates are anatomically contoured and are known to keep broken bone fragments in their correct anatomy. Their locking design ensures fixed-angle fixation and this prevents any movement of the fracture fragments after surgery. They are available in different sizes and structural configurations. Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is a world-class manufacturer of a CE-certified range of trauma implants and instruments. The company supplies its products to hundreds of clients based in 50+ countries.

[siora-surgicals]

Variable Angle Locking Plate – Improving Fracture Surgery

A variable angle locking plate as the name suggests is an orthopedic implant that can be applied at different angles depending on the fracture pattern. These plates can accommodate different fracture patterns. Hence, they give surgeons the liberty to fix screws at different angles to hold fractured bone fragments in the correct anatomy. Their locking structure helps provide a rigid fixation while preventing the displacement of bone fragments. Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted name when it comes to manufacturing orthopedic devices including variable angle plates. They have an in-house production facility and each implant is tested to meet set international standards.

[blacksails2017]

storyboarding is so hard for me like i will take 25 minutes on a single static shot that will be on screen for 3 seconds to figure out the best exact combo of variables.

[karingottschalk]

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Behind Closed Doors

Prohero Katsuki x reader

Genre/Warnings: Domestic Fluff, soft moments, slight emotional variability for katsuki, katsukis attitude

Synopsis: —his love for you is hidden in the small, everyday acts of affection.

Note: I like to imagine katsuki becoming a completely different person when he's left alone with you 🍒

w.c: 2,211

The difference in Katsuki’s behavior always caught you off guard, no matter how long you’d been together. In public, he stormed through crowds with an intensity that left everyone around him on edge. His voice would rise above the noise, sharp and commanding, as he ordered others around or shut down any attempt at small talk with a single glare. He hated being slowed down and hated when people got in his way. But when his gaze flickered to you, just for a moment, there was something else—something quieter, softer, that only you could see.

It wasn’t that Katsuki toned it down in public—not by a long shot—but there was a certain way he carried himself when you were beside him. As if you were the exception to the rule, the one person he didn’t mind sticking around. Even when surrounded by fans or reporters, his body would instinctively angle toward you, a subtle shield between you and the world. His touch was always firm, but never rough, as though he was unconsciously protecting the one part of his life he wanted to keep safe from the chaos.

One night, after a particularly long day, Katsuki came home more irritable than usual. You heard it the moment the door slammed shut, his heavy boots stomping across the floor. He tossed his keys onto the counter with a sharp clink, his jaw tight, and his scowl deeper than normal.

“—fucking idiots…” he muttered under his breath, running a hand through his messy blonde hair. “Can’t even do their damn jobs, right”

You watched him from the couch, knowing better than to approach him immediately when he was like this. Katsuki needed time to cool down to let the frustration simmer until it dulled. Still, you couldn’t help the small smile tugging at your lips. He was all bark out there, terrifying to anyone who crossed his path, but you knew that in just a few minutes, he’d come over, sit next to you, and let out that sigh—the one that meant he was done being a hero for the day.

And, just as expected, he did. After a few moments of grumbling to himself, Katsuki crossed the room and dropped down beside you with a huff, his head falling back against the couch cushions. You didn’t say anything, just reached out and placed your hand on his thigh, grounding him with a simple touch. His shoulders relaxed almost instantly, the tension melting away as he exhaled deeply.

“Rough day, huh?” you asked quietly, giving his leg a gentle squeeze.

“Tch. Yeah.” He closed his eyes, one hand covering his face. “Just sick of dealin’ with everybody out there all day.”

There was a pause, the room settling into a comfortable silence before he added, his voice quieter, almost sheepish, “Missed you…”

It was in those moments you realized how much he relied on you to recharge. He wasn’t the type to come home and fall apart, but there was a vulnerability in the way he leaned into you, even when he tried to play it off. Katsuki didn’t need grand gestures or declarations; he showed his love in the way he let his guard down when it was just the two of you.

Later that night, after you both settled into bed, Katsuki turned toward you, his movements slower, more deliberate as the day’s tension ebbed away. Without a word, he tugged you into his chest, his strong arm wrapping securely around your waist, pulling you close. The heat of his body seeped into yours, and the familiar rhythm of his heartbeat thudded softly beneath your ear. He nuzzled into the crook of your neck, his breath warm as it brushed against your skin, sending a wave of comfort through you.

His grip was firm, possessive, but tender, as if holding you was the only thing keeping him grounded. For a long moment, he said nothing, just breathed you in, his hand tracing lazy circles on your lower back. Then, with quiet vulnerability, Katsuki’s voice rumbled softly against your neck, thick with the weight of sleep and affection he rarely voiced.

“Can’t stand anyone else… but you,” he mumbled, his lips brushing your skin in a way that sent shivers down your spine. “But with you… everything feels right.”

The words were so soft they could’ve easily been lost to the night, but in the quiet of your room, they wrapped around you like a warm blanket. Your heart swelled, warmth spreading through your chest at the rare, intimate admission. Turning in his arms, you pressed a lingering kiss to his cheek, your lips brushing the corner of his mouth. Katsuki’s hold tightened instantly, his hand sliding up to cradle the back of your head, as if the simple act of being this close wasn’t enough.

He exhaled deeply, the last of his tension melting away as he pulled you impossibly closer, his forehead resting gently against yours. “You’re not goin’ anywhere,” he murmured, his voice softer now, a whispered promise in the quiet. "Not without me."

In that moment, there was no one else in the world but the two of you—wrapped up in each other, his love woven into every touch, every breath, every heartbeat.

It was in these moments, when the world outside faded away and it was just the two of you tangled in the sheets, that you truly understood how much Katsuki cared. How deeply he loved, even if he didn’t always say it out loud. You saw it in the way he relaxed when you were near, the way his fiery temper cooled into something soft and unguarded, a side of him no one else ever got to see.

Katsuki might hate the world—hell, he made no secret of how unbearable he found most people—but when it came to you, it was different. You were the calm in his storm, the quiet he sought after the chaos of hero work. And in return, he gave you a side of himself no one else would ever know. That alone was enough to show you just how much he cherished you.

The next morning, you woke to the smell of coffee and the sound of Katsuki moving around the kitchen. When you padded out, rubbing sleep from your eyes, you found him already dressed in his hero uniform, his back to you as he flipped something in a pan.

“You’re up early,” you remarked, leaning against the doorframe.

“Yeah, well,” he grunted, glancing over his shoulder with a smirk. “Figured I’d make you breakfast before I head out. Can’t have you starvin’ while I’m out dealin’ with idiots, can I?”

You laughed, moving over to wrap your arms around his waist from behind, pressing your cheek to his broad back. “I love you, Katsuki.”

“Tch… love you too,” he muttered, but you could hear the smile in his voice.

The warmth of Katsuki’s back against your cheek, combined with the rich smell of breakfast, made you want to stay wrapped around him for the rest of the morning. You lingered there for a moment longer, savoring the rare quiet before he had to face the demands of the day.

He turned off the burner with a sharp flick of his wrist, then nudged you gently with his elbow, his tone playfully gruff. “Go sit down, idiot. I made all this for you, not so you could just stand around and get in the way.”

You smiled at the familiar edge to his words, knowing the affection that lay underneath. “Okay, okay,” you teased, stepping back and heading to the table. As you sat down, Katsuki brought over a plate piled with perfectly golden toast, eggs cooked just the way you liked them, and a small portion of your favorite fruit. The meal was simple, but you could feel the care in every detail.

He placed the plate in front of you, then leaned down, brushing a quick kiss to the top of your head before heading back to the kitchen to grab his own breakfast. “Eat up,” he said over his shoulder, his voice softer than before.

You dug in, and the taste of the food, combined with Katsuki’s quiet gestures of love, made your chest feel full. It wasn’t grand or elaborate, but that was what made it so special—the quiet moments when it was just the two of you, sharing something as simple as breakfast.

As Katsuki sat down across from you, he kept glancing up from his plate, watching you eat with a soft expression that only you ever got to see. He didn’t say much, just occasionally asked if you needed more coffee or wanted another piece of toast. There was a contentment in the air, one that spoke of a love that didn’t need constant words to be understood.

When the meal was finished, you stood to clear the table, but Katsuki stopped you with a firm hand on your wrist. “I got it,” he grumbled, already starting to collect the dishes.

You tilted your head at him, a smile playing at your lips. “You’re spoiling me today, Katsuki.”

“Tch. Don’t get used to it,” he muttered, though there was a teasing glint in his eye. “Just thought I’d do somethin’ nice before I head out and have to deal with all those extras.”

His words made you laugh, and the sound seemed to soften the lines of his face even more. Katsuki wasn’t a man of many words when it came to expressing his feelings, but in moments like these, you didn’t need them. The way he made breakfast, the way he took care of the dishes, and the way he kept checking in on you—it was all Katsuki’s way of showing how much he cared.

When he was done cleaning up, he grabbed his hero jacket from the back of a chair and shrugged it on, his movements fluid and practiced. You walked over to him, your hands naturally finding their place on his chest as you helped him adjust the collar. He looked down at you, eyes soft despite the serious set of his mouth.

“Be careful out there, okay?” you murmured, your fingers lingering on the fabric of his jacket.

Katsuki huffed, but you could hear the affection in his voice. “I’m always careful, idiot. Don’t worry ‘bout me.”

You stood on your tiptoes and pressed a kiss to his lips, slow and lingering, and for a moment, Katsuki’s hand came up to cup your cheek, holding you in place just a little longer. When you pulled away, his red eyes were dark with something you couldn’t quite name, but you could feel the weight of his affection in that look.

“Get some rest today,” he said, his voice low and serious now. “I’ll be back before you know it.”

You nodded, watching as he stepped back and adjusted his gloves, his usual sharp, determined expression settling back in place. But before he opened the door, he turned back one last time, that softer version of him peeking through once again.

“Love you,” he said, and it was quiet—so quiet you almost missed it. But it was there, and that was enough.

“I love you too, Katsuki,” you whispered, your heart swelling as you watched him leave, already looking forward to the moment when he’d come back and the world would quiet down again, just for the two of you.

The hours passed slowly after Katsuki left. You tried to keep busy, flipping through a book or scrolling absentmindedly through your phone, but your mind kept wandering back to him. It was always like this when he was out on patrol. You trusted him more than anything, knew he was one of the strongest heroes out there, but that didn’t stop the small flutter of worry from creeping in now and then.

It was late in the afternoon when your phone buzzed with a message from him.

"On my way back. Be there in 20. Don’t start dinner without me"

You smiled at the screen, already feeling the familiar warmth in your chest. Katsuki was always direct, even in his texts, but the fact that he let you know he was coming home—that he was thinking of you—made your heart skip a beat.

When he finally walked through the door, there was none of the usual tension from his long day. He dropped his bag by the door and kicked off his boots, heading straight for you without a word. You barely had time to set down the book you’d been reading before his arms were around you, pulling you into a tight hug that left no room for anything but the two of you.

“Missed you,” he murmured against your hair, his voice quiet but full of that raw, unspoken affection you had come to know so well.

“I missed you too,” you replied, your arms wrapping around his neck as you leaned into him, letting the steady thrum of his heartbeat beneath your cheek wash away the last traces of the day.

And just like that, the world outside faded away, leaving only the quiet warmth of Katsuki’s presence and the simple, steady rhythm of your life together.

Gimmie soft pro bakugo ..I guarantee this man would treat you with respect u deserve

[siorasurgicalsprivatelimited]

Locking Variable Angle Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate 3.5/4.0mm

Locking Variable Angle Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate is intended to be used for the surgical fixation of proximal tibia fractures like comminuted, simple, and depression in adults & adolescents. Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. manufactures these plates in medical-grade stainless steel and titanium. They can also be availed in left & right directional configurations.

[karenchasity]

God as my witness - Out of the Depths of Hell - chapter one

content and trigger warnings- blood/gore, death, involuntary manslaughter, first degree murder, swearing (of course)

The plan would be simple. They get in, he.. pisses himself, supposably, and they get out. And he leaves them alone until graduation. That was the plan. that would stay the plan.

Grace grins at them as she explains herself. She points around the whiteboard in her room as she talks, carefully detailing exactly how the night would go.

- She unlocks the Waylon Hall. Her dad is the realtor, he has the keys.

- They get inside. Richie will set up two stationary camera angles, one facing the door, one facing where Ruth will be as the skeleton, if that has to happen. Richie will film the entire process.

- Ruth and Pete will change into their respective costumes. Grace and Steph will find where they need to sit to be hidden from Max the whole time.

- Richie finds the angle he needs to film Max as he moves through the room.

- Max arrives. Richie films.

- They let Max call for Steph. He calls for almost thirty seconds before Pete jumps out to scare him.

- He gets scared. If he doesn’t, send Ruth.

- Prosper.

Steph doesn’t think it’ll work, if she’s honest. There are too many variables, not enough for-sures. She texts Max anyway, and shows up at The Waylon Place exactly when she’s supposed to.

Grace unlocks the Waylon Hall. If everything goes to plan, her dad will never even notice they had stepped foot on the property.

It’s dark- Steph figured that much- and it’s wet. It hadn’t rained in days. She can’t pin point if it smells like mold or not. She figures it must, if she can’t tell. Pete winces as the floorboards creak. She finds herself having to stop herself from reaching for him, for Ruth and richie. grace seems to know exactly where to step to be quiet. she points at a weak board and tells them quietly to avoid it.

They get inside. Richie will set up two stationary camera angles, one facing the door, one facing where Ruth will be as the skeleton, if that has to happen. Richie will film the entire process.

Steph doesn’t know where Grace got the cameras she hands Richie. She figures she probably doesn’t want to ask. They seem to be good quality- they look similar to the ones her dad uses for interviews sometimes. They’re good cameras, and based on Richie’s squeal, he’s never held something so expensive. He's gentle with them as he and Ruth set up the tripods in dark corners. There are plenty of dark corners in the waylon hall. Both Ruth and Richies disappear as they work.

Richie turns on the third camera with a grin.

Ruth and Pete will change into their respective costumes. Grace and Steph will find where they need to sit to be hidden from Max the whole time.

Ruth is a skeleton- a shitty costume from spirit halloween that grace had bought that morning. Her mask fogs up and gets wet in nearly thirty seconds. Steph watches her quietly, carefully ignoring Pete stripping on the other side of the room. She doesn’t need to look at him. That'll make it all worse.

He’s a ghost. The costume is a combination of three or four different ones that were probably out of Grace’s basement. Stephs pretty sure she doesn’t want to ask about them. They don’t seem clean. Pete's hands shake, and they make eye contact. Richie is saying something, waving his hands wildly. Pete flushes, and snaps at his friend quietly. Richie's arms drop, seemingly defeated. Grace grabs her arm with a grin, pointing to their hiding spot. Steph nods, and Grace dashes back off.

Richie finds the angle he needs to film Max as he moves through the room.

Steph’s pretty sure Richies had the angle since they got there. He practices his movement, mapping out exactly where Pete will be, where Max should be, when, why- all to himself, just too quiet to understand. Pete watches him, fiddling with the strings on his costume. Ruth has herself shoved in a corner with her bag, headphones on high. Steph has to wonder if this will give any of them a heart attack. Then, she wonders if she cares.

She does.

Max arrives. Richie films.

Max gets to The Waylon Hall early. Pete is barely out of sight when he bursts through the door, calling for Steph. repeatedly. She wonders if there's anything in this place that him yelling could wake up. Anger. She figures it doesn’t matter.

Pete steps out. Max, to his credit, doesn’t freak. She remembers, once, that Max was scared of stuff like this. like, terrified. ..They were seven. It's fine. It'll be fine.

*********

Max yelps, and backs away, talking loudly. He says something to himself, stomps a beer can, and charges. Pete yelps, shutting his jaw and all but jumping off the stair he’s on into a small hole, knocking into a camera, much to Richie’s audible displeasure. Max grins, flexing as he crows about his supposed victory. He didn’t seem to notice richies groan or the camera falling. Steph bites her lip, glancing at Grace, who seems displeased.

Steph decides this is where the plan is beginning to go off the rails.

Ruth is sent out, visibly trembling, and despite Max’s initial, incredible strong fear, he doesn’t see to have any qualms with charging her, too. He shouts something about his dad and.. cucking, and grabs Ruth's shitty costume shirt. Grace grins suddenly, pulling her phone out to personally film the encounter.

Max doesn’t get to do much more than spit in the skele’ens face before Steph decides she needs to do something. Anything. She tears herself away from Grace, and calls to Max.

His first reaction, weirdly, is to throw Ruth to the side and grab Steph, wrapping his arm around her almost protectively. It reminds her for a second of how he used to. Before he was Max Jagerman. He's shaking.

“We gotta get outta here, Annie, it’s not safe. This place is hella haunted.”

Steph groans. “Its not real, stupid! That's not a ghost, it’s-” Pete steps out, and she almost falters. He looks different, with his glasses off. “It’s Peter Spankoffski.”

Max blinks down at her, then at Pete, then at Ruth, who’s maskless and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Richie, who doesn’t seem to be filming anymore. Grace is standing a few feet away, fuming. Max perks up.

“Wait.. you nerds did this for me?” He sounds like his dad. Collectively, they nod slowly. Max grins. “Man, really? ..Huh. Maybe y’aren’t so nerdy.” Pete scratches at his neck. Max’s attention snaps to the movement, pointing at Pete excitedly. “The ghost! oh, you came out, dude, and my heart was like, pounding!” He smacks his chest for emphasis. Pete flinches, but manages a smile. Max’s grin grows. Steph wonders if his tail would be wagging, if he had one. He looks almost dopey.

Max whips around, grinning now at Ruth, who shuffles behind Richie anxiously. Max points at her, climbing up onto the stairs for emphasis as he speaks, “Dude, the skele’un?” Ruth winces, eyes wide and trained not on Max’s face, but his fists. “That? was really special. bravo, Fleming.” He bows, seemingly only half serious, leaning just so on the board of the stair he stands on.

And he falls. Richies camera hits the floor with a slightly metallic thunk as the stair boards snap and Max screams as he drops into what must be total darkness. He screams like he used to, when Steph and Kyle would team up on him in sports before he was twice their size. Like he used to, when Alice Woodward would tell them scary stories. Like he used to, when they were young.

And then, the screaming stops. And theres nothing. If steph didn’t know any better, she would’ve jumped down the hole after him. She wouldn’t have bothered with the stairs that Richie pulls her down.

***

Max is.. not good, when they manage to get light in the basement. Grace warned them not to go down here that morning. Steph agrees. Richies phone flash is the first to illuminate Max. Or, what was Max.

There's a board snapped in half sticking out of his abdomen. It's the first, and for a second only thing she can see. The board, covered in blood and guts and dust and dirt and Max can’t recover from that, can he?

A stabbing is bad. her dad taught her that, when she was younger. Max stares at her, alarmed. Nobody’s moving. Stabbing is bad, but manageable. Impalement is bad, and not manageable. Impalement is rarely survivable, depending on the object. She watches her step as she moves towards him.

He doesn’t react to her voice, or her touch. He doesn’t react to Grace, or Pete or Ruth. Even Richie gets close, nothing. Steph has to wonder if he’s already dead, from shock or blood loss or something thats wrong with him. He's breathing, his heart is beating, but he doesn’t look alive.

He blinks. Grace huffs. “Steph.”

“Max,” she murmurs. “You’re okay, Max.”

“I'm.. gonna die, Steph.”

Steph flinches, forcing his gaze away from his injury. “You’re okay,” she repeats. “We’re going to get help. Pete's going to call an ambulance.” She says it more to point Pete where he should go. The shape of the boy doesn’t move in the corner of her eye. Max’s chest slows.

“Don’t,” he murmurs. “Don’t bother. ‘sa lotta money.”

She rolls her eyes. “I don't care how much money it costs, Max. We’re going to get you help.”

He doesn’t respond for a moment. Then, “‘kay. ‘m sorry.”

Keeping one hand on his cheek, Steph combs her hand through his hair. The gel in it is starting to lose its hold, and she breaks up any remaining chunks keeping his curls back. If he’s going to die, she’ll see him as Max first. “You’re gonna be okay,” she promises quietly. “We’re gonna keep you safe.”

Max closes his eyes for a moment. Had he not been wheezing, it would’ve made her panic.

Then, his eyes snap open, staring directly at Ruth across the room. She yelps quietly, moving to hide behind Richie, who hides behind Pete. Pete doesn’t move, eyes trained on Max's stomach.

“You.” Max's voice is loud and guttural, his eyes are bright. “You fucking nerds did this to me. You stupid, nerdy prudes.”

Steph blinks, pulling back in shock before she can even decide to. Max keeps speaking. “I’m going to die, and it’s your fault. Your fault, for bringing me here,” He seems to be using the last of his life to be mean. Violent. “Your fault, for trying to scare me. Your fault for killing me. It is your. Fault.”

He doesn’t say anything else. there's a small amount of blood on his lips, from his.. innards or from biting his cheek while he fell, she’s not sure. His letterman is soaked and torn, his shirt is nearly gone around the board in his chest. There's a tear running down his cheek, tinted pink. Stephs eyes can’t stay on his face very long.

She looks back down at his chest, gone still. He’s not breathing. Stephs not sure whether she should cry or scream or run. She doesn’t know what to do at all. She checks his pulse with a shaky hand, and finds nothing. She's not surprised.

Pete wraps a hand around hers, tugging her away from Max, away from Max’s body. From the body. She’s pulled far enough away that she can’t see him anymore. She stays to the side while Grace pulls bleach, an ax and tarp from a small hole in the floor.

She’s handed the ax, Grace smiles at her gently, and she’s directed to the body. There are already… pieces, spread out across the floor. The body’s head is gone, its arms are too. There's one leg left. Grace points her to it, and demonstrates how to bring the ax down hard enough to get the leg away.

She obeys. Grace's hands are on her shoulders as she brings the blade down, and finishes the job. She doesn’t know who did the head. She doesn’t want to.

She doesn’t want to know she even did this. She helps put the body in the hole, and ignores whatever Grace is saying. They’re all shaking. Grace seems to be ignoring the tears streaming down her cheeks on purpose.

They disperse quickly and quietly. Pete promises they’ll meet in the library in the morning.

Sleep doesn't come easy once she gets home. She debates calling Jason, or Stacy, but she decides that even speaking to them after what she’s just done.. she doesn’t think she could. She doesn’t call either of them. She wonders how devastated the four of them will be when they find out Max is.. gone.

She cries herself to sleep, if she sleeps at all.

[flowering-darkness]

they're real again!! ^-^

I haven’t yet decided how I’m going to be posting about Missing Link (whether to do it here or on my actual KH blog, how much to really say, etc.) - but you can rest assured that I definitely will once I start playing it, since I once again got into the beta test

[siiorasurgicals]

Football-Related Shoulder Injuries You Must Know

We are living in a fast-paced world and sports played here are also fast. We are talking about football; it is a sport that requires quick movement, direction changes, splints, and even sudden awkward movements. In this process, players become prone to getting orthopedic injuries, and sometimes they are so serious that surgery is required to fix the injury. Surgeries often require implants like Variable angle plate, locking plate, or others depending on the condition to correct the anatomical position of fractured bone fragments.

In this article, we will discuss some of the common shoulder injuries faced by footballers along with the basic treatment that is given. But remember, the treatment will depend upon the individual.

Shoulder Injuries Seen in Footballers

Tendonitis in Shoulder

Football not only requires frequent leg movements and direction changes but also requires strong shoulders to throw the ball to the right player and in the right direction. This is why shoulder tendonitis is considered to be one of the common injuries occurring in footballers. This injury is characterized by the inflammation of tendons present in the shoulder causing pain. Players suffering from this injury tend to have a limited range of movement in the shoulder. Rest is the best possible non-operative treatment for this injury. While application of an ice pack will help too.

Dislocation of Shoulder

As the name suggests, this injury involves the shoulder joint. One of the most common causes of this injury in footballers is a high-impact collision with other players. Besides this, overly strenuous arm movement could also result in shoulder dislocation. It is very painful and may require surgical intervention for the treatment. In certain cases, rest or application of a splint or cast may fix the situation.

Separation of Shoulder

This is another injury that is commonly seen in footballers and it occurs when a high-impact blow is seen on the shoulder during the game. This injury is characterized by the tearing of ligaments from the shoulder blade that stabilize the collarbone. A separated shoulder condition is painful and may require surgery for treatment. However, the doctor always tries to fix the injury without surgery. Surgical intervention is only preferred in serious cases.

Instability of Anterior Shoulder

In this condition, the humeral head slips in and out from the shoulder socket. In footballers, this injury occurs due to repetitive throws to a far distance. This is a painful condition that limits the ability of the shoulder to work properly. It requires proper rest and assessment by an expert to prevent being converted into a serious complication.

Orthopedic injuries while playing football are not uncommon and one of the most common locations for such injuries is the shoulder. In this post, we have discussed some common shoulder injuries faced by footballers. These injuries could be serious requiring trauma implants for surgical fixation. Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is a leader in the orthopedic implant manufacturing industry and is also looking for distributors of Orthopedic implants in Ukraine. The company is more than 30 years old and in this period; Siora has established a good reputation in the global market.