Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Mar 2007
Interbody fusion and transpedicular fixation in the treatment of spondylolisthesis.
This is a retrospective analysis of long-term results of treatment of dysplastic, isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis with interbody fusion and transpedicular screw fixation. ⋯ 1. Transpedicular fixation with interbody fusion is an effective technique for the treatment of spondylolisthesis. 2. Partial reposition of spondylolisthesis with neural decompression makes it possible to avoid neurological complications. 3. The "Bialstab" fixation system fulfills the criteria for good transpedicular stabilization.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Mar 2007
Comparative StudyComplications of dislocated calcaneal fractures.
Calcaneal fractures are the most common of all tarsal fractures, with the majority being the result of high energy injuries causing comminution of bone and lesions of the posterior articular surface. If the bone fragments are left dislocated or non-operative reduction is attempted, the outcome is poor, often with chronic disability. On the other hand, operative treatment does not always lead to a good result and there is an inherent risk of devastating complications. ⋯ 1. Complications of calcaneal fractures significantly worsen the therapeutic outcome. 2. Proper care based on meticulous evaluation of the foot in the early period is crucial for reducing the incidence of complications.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Mar 2007
Restrainer of pelvis and lower limbs in thoracic and lumbar range of motion measurement--preliminary report.
Range of motion (ROM) is a parameter of prime importance for clinical assessment of spinal function. Many spinal ROM assessment techniques of varying reliability are currently in use. Immobilization of the pelvis and lower extremities improves control of the neutral position and decreases the error resulting from compensatory hip motion during measurement. To present a prototypic station for active 3-dimensional spinal ROM assessment; to analyze repeatability of measurements and reproducibility of the neutral position. ⋯ Validated spinal ROM measurements are useful in monitoring patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Immobilization of the pelvis and lower limbs improves repeatability of thoracic and lumbar ROM assessment and reproducibility of a neutral position. The prototype enables highly repeatable measurements, but requires technical improvements.