abstract：:In order to clearly understand the synovial metabolic pathway of 5-HT, which is interesting as an inflammatory mediator and a pain producing substance, in patients with RA and with OA, determinations were made of 5-HIAA levels and of the activities of MAO-A and MAO-B, in the synovial fluid and the blood. With respect ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Igari T,Shimamura T

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the child born with sacral agenesis, the management of arthrogrypotic-like deformities, spinal and multisystem abnormalities poses several problems to the orthopedist. A clinical evaluation was undertaken on 17 patients and available parents in an effort to define better the heredity and proper management of this d...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Andrish J,Kalamchi A,MacEwen GD

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of replantation of a completely severed forefoot which was divided through the distal tarsus by a samurai sword cut. Primary reconstruction of bone, vessels, nerve and skin was carried out 2 hours following amputation. Neither the long extensor nor the long flexor tendons were repaired. Three years fo...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Tsai TM

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomas of the pelvic girdle may produce signs and symptoms indistinguishable from those of herniated lumbar disks. Five patients are described in which the diagnosis was more difficult than in patients with intraspinal or vertebral neoplasms because they demonstrated isolated nerve root abnormalities, a positive his...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Wilkes LL,Cannon CL,Ham OE

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthopedic management of the various complications resulting from musculo-skeletal bleeds in the hemophiliac, has now become standard and routine. However, the orthopedist should never minimize the threat of iatrogenic disease resulting from his surgery, or from the hemostatic control necessary for all operations. Ope...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Houghton GR,Duthie RB

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In experiments involving disuse osteoporosis induced by plaster cast immobilization, 2 commonly used commercial feeds (Wayne Lab Blox and Purina Laboratory Chow) gave different results. Preliminary evidence suggests that this dichotomy of results is due to an interaction between metabolic changes caused by physiologic...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Martin RB

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 131 comminuted fractures of the femoral shaft in 123 patients were externally fixed by the ASIF plating method. Of the 126 fractures in 118 patients, that could be reviewed one to 3 years postoperatively, 115 of 92% presented a good functional result. The most common complication was a fatigue fracture of ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Rüedi TP,Lüscher JN

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred cases of intracapsular femoral neck fractures have been treated with a multiple parallel pin technique similar to that originated by Austin Moore. The technique employs a personally designed guide which facilitates insertion of multiple parallel pins. The fixation obtained satisfactorily resists shear stre...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Modny MT,Kaiser AJ

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthopedic problems are an important feature of the adult, chronic or non-neuropathic form of Gaucher disease. Thirty-five South African patients have been investigated and of these 29 had significant skeletal complications. Twenty-one had nonspecific bone pains, 14 had episodes of pseudoosteomyelitis and 2 had acute ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Goldblatt J,Sacks S,Beighton P

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marlex mesh is a synthetic material which has been used clinically to replace ligamentous structures. It serves as a scaffold for infiltration of the fibroblasts eventually becoming mature fibrocytes. In dogs, almost totally mature fibrocytes appear within the framework of the Marlex mesh prosthesis by the end of 3 mo...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Winston LA,Terry AF,Jardine JH,Parrish FF

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven intraoperative femur fractures occurred during 605 total hip replacements at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, an incidence of 1.8%. Fractures occur more often in women, are usually located in the proximal femur, and mostly occur during femoral reaming. The main predisposing factors were osteoporosis and previous hip...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Taylor MM,Meyers MH,Harvey JP Jr

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nodules of fibrocartilage, calcified fibrocartilage, or bone may be found in the adult ligamentum nuchae. These are generally asymptomatic but may mimic fractures or, as in the case presented here, tumors. ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Lewinnek GE,Peterson SE

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a lateral dislocation that is unreducible by closed methods, one should suspect that the tendon of the tibialis anterior muscle may be preventing reduction because of its interposition. In such a situation an open reduction is mandatory. ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： DeBenedetti MJ,Evanski PM,Waugh TR

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle transplantation in deltoid paralysis in poliomyelitis has been practiced only sporadically and considered ineffective. Trapezius transfer to humeral shaft with fascia lata extension was performed to restore abduction power of the shoulder in 24 patients between 4--10 years of age. It is recommended that the mus...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Yadav SS

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 37 of 43 cases (86%) the late results of fasciotomy for chronic lateral epicondylitis were excellent or good. The initial result was maintained for an average of 8.0 years. The procedure is simple and morbidity is minimal. Patient selection and technical factors appeared to account for the failures. ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Posch JN,Goldberg VM,Larrey R

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of prompt surgical repair of complete ligament ruptures was quantitated using 38 rabbits with standardized transection injuries ofthe medial collateral ligament of one knee. Tensile testing of the mechanical properties, coupled with histological evaluation allowed assessment of the integrity of suture r...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Kappakas GS,Brown TD,Goodman MA,Kikuike A,McMaster JH

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skeletal system manifestations of thalassemia are characterized by severe osteoporosis, frequent fractures and delayed healing. Permanent deformity and disability can complicate the fractures. Surgical correction of deformity by osteotomy of severely osteoporotic bone and immobilization without internal fixation w...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Scott WN,Dines DM,Insall JN

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 50 black children with 70 slipped capital femoral epiphyses, a satisfactory result was obtained in 87% of the hips. Chondrolysis developed in 6% of the hips, occurring only when there was persistent intraarticular protrusion of the transepiphyseal fixation device. The chondrolytic process resulted in a relatively p...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Bishop JO,Oley TJ,Stephenson CT,Tullos HS

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The is a report of a 5-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta, an uncommon abnormality considered to encompass several distinct disorders and biochemically classified as a connective tissue disease. Affected individuals, in the more severe form of the disease, often die in utero or shortly thereafter secondary to ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Firlit GS,Bunch WH

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 100 cases of the 135 THARIES surface replacement procedures with 4--32 months follow-up, are evaluated in terms of clinical results, radiographic information and complications. The short but detailed follow-up suggests that this procedure was an excellent alternative for the younger and more active populatio...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Amstutz HC,Graff-Radford A,Gruen TA,Clarke IC

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limb lengthening is not uncommon after total hip replacement and may cause subjective problems for patients. We have studied 150 total hip replacements to investigate the operative change in limb length. A radiologic evaluation is used and is shown to be accurate. One hundred forty-four limbs were lengthened an averag...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Williamson JA,Reckling FW

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bipartite patellae, though not unusual as an incidental roentgenographic finding, are rarely painful. This is a report of bilateral medial bipartite patella in a 20-year-old woman, which seems not to have been previously described in the literature. The symptoms were significantly relieved by an excision of the access...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Halpern AA,Hewitt O

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of forearm compartment syndrome by clinical findings alone has been difficult and inconsistent. This study was designed to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of forearm compartment syndromes. We evaluated several forearm incisions and determined their effectiveness by measuring compartment pressures u...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Gelberman RH,Zakaib GS,Mubarak SJ,Hargens AR,Akeson WH

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen human trabecular bone biopsies were obtained from sites located in the ilium and in the area of the greater trochanter of the femur. Patients ranged from 19 to 85 years old and included men and women. All bone surfaces observed contained osteoid. Flat, branched fibroblastic-like cells were observed lining bone...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Vander Wiel CJ,Grubb SA,Talmage RV

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cement-free bioceramic aluminum oxide double cup endoprosthesis is under investigation as an alternative to the cemented stem endoprosthesis. Nine patients with 11 operated hips are without complaints after an average of 20.8 months (range 8--28 months). Early loosening of 2 femoral components occurred because of te...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Salzer M,Knahr K,Locke H,Stärk N

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Replantation Team was instituted in Vienna 3 years ago. This team is the oldest in Europe. One hundred and eighty-one complete and incomplete amputated parts of 118 patients were replanted during this period. A survival rate of 86% and a useful functional result ("integrated parts") in 78% of the cases was obtained....

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Berger A,Millesi H,Mandl H,Freilinger G

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this series of 62 free flap transfers, 48 (80%) have been successful. There have been a significant number of vascular complications, 39% of which the majority were arterial thrombosis. Fifty per cent of those which thrombosed were salvaged on exploration and revision of the vessels. The frequency of complications ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Morrison WA,O'Brien BM,MacLeod A

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinematic and kinetic parameters of gait have a significant dependency on subject age and walking velocity. Hip flexion-extension, stride length, hip resultant force, hip resultant moment, and hip contact force all increase with increasing velocity. All of these parameters except hip resultant force are significantly ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Crowinshield RD,Brand RA,Johnston RC

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data was collected on 300 cadaver knees dissected for the prime purpose of studying chondromalacia of the patella. Simultaneous observations were also made on the state of the meniscus and the articular cartilage in the tibio-femoral joint. The data did not seem to support the oft-repeated statement that the torn meni...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Casscells SW

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report on a University of Illinois Hospital series of cases of extracapsular base of the neck osteotomy for slipped capital femoral epiphyses. The osteotomy was performed on 20 hips in 16 patients, with a 71/2 year average follow-up. The results of this procedure are encouraging and illustrate the advantages...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Barmada R,Bruch RF,Gimbel JS,Ray RD

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Longstanding untreated congenital torticollis in adults is uncommon and surgical release in such a case can be hazardous or fraught with many possible complications. A two-stage, open, bipolar surgical division of the contracted sternocleidomastoid muscle in a 33-year-old woman who developed pain and paresthesiae in t...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Oh I,Nowacek CJ

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction in the hand, evaluated in 25 fingers in 20 patients with an average followup of 5 months, were graded on the basis of total range of active flexion and combined extension loss. Two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction can significantly improve the functional status o...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Schmitz PW,Stromberg WB Jr

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral simultaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendons is very rare and occurred in an 82-year-old man. This may be the fifth case to have been reported in the English literature. Only minor stress on extensor mechanisms preceded the ruptures. Interrupted mattress sutures restored muscle continuity and function. A "...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Siwek KW,Rao JP

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical procedures are performed on the nonfunctional upper extremity following stroke to correct spastic flexion contractures that cause pain or prevent adequate hygiene. In the upper extremity surgical procedures are most commonly performed to improve extension at the wrist, fingers or thumb. If the deformity is pr...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Waters RL

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cystic fibrosis have an increased risk for developing kyphosis and scoliosis. The risk for both kyphosis and scoliosis increases with age. The severity of kyphosis did not appear greater in the older age groups. Patients with retarded bone age may be more likely to have a significant spinal deformity. Th...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Erkkila JC,Warwick WJ,Bradford DS

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine patients with tibial non-union or delayed union were treated by onlay grafting, using long struts from the ipsilateral fibula and without disturbing the non-union site. Internal fixation and excessive dissection can be avoided. Follow-up in 28 patients showed solid healing in all; 20/28 patients united the...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Dawson WJ,Mead NC,Sweeney HJ,Schafer MF

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-three complete acromioclavicular separations were treated by 2 operative methods. Acromioclavicular wiring gave 73% acceptable results while wire or Dacron coracoclavicular loop gave 94% acceptable results. Complications, especially broken, bent, or backed-out wires were common with acromioclavicular wiring. Of ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Bargren JH,Erlanger S,Dick HM

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-two rabbits were used experimentally to study the effect of cortisone in bone, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Cortisone does induce abnormal increases in the serum cholesterol, fatty metamorphosis of the liver and the fatty emboli of the subchondral vessels of the femoral heads. Clofibrate therapy appeared to modif...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Wang GJ,Moga DB,Richemer WG,Sweet DE,Reger SI,Thompson RC

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Except in emergencies, the physician's obligation is not to relieve pain, but to diagnose and treat pathology. Psychological factors complicate organic pain, and make the diagnosis of "psychogenic" pain virtually impossible on the basis of psychological tests alone. In acute (short-term) pain, anti-anxiety agents are ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Sternbach RA

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on the biomechanics of the intervertebral disk is reviewed with emphasis on biomechanical--biochemical--morphological correlative studies. The deficiency of definitive correlative studies is apparent and an appeal is made to interested investigators to fill in the voids in this extremely important area ...

journal_title：Clinical orthopaedics and related research

authors： Akeson WH,Woo SL,Taylor TK,Ghosh P,Bushell GR

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00