Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
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Background: The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalised patients is reported to be between 16 and 55 % across disciplines. Within hospital care, screening for malnutrition is required. However, in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, there is still no generally accepted recommendation for the methods for such a data survey. ⋯ Summary: The present study demonstrates high prevalence of malnutrition among the geriatric trauma patients. Because of its easy and rapid application, the NRS has an advantage in clinical use. It was shown that the two methods of data survey were highly correlated.
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Introduction Patellar dislocation is one of the commonest knee injuries in adolescents. Although treatment usually leads to good results, the influence of anatomical and functional factors on therapeutic strategy has been underestimated, especially in cases of recurrence. Patients and Methods The course of treatment has been analysed in 88 patients with 136 patellar dislocations. ⋯ Primary patellar dislocations without serious concomitant injuries may be treated conservatively. In the event of recurrence, the indication for surgery is given, even in young patients and in any patient with an osteochondral flake fracture. Tightening reconstruction of the MPFL used to be frequently performed, but is associated with a high rate of recurrence.