Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the functional and radiological results and complication rates after locking plate osteosynthesis of unstable distal radial fractures in elderly patients as a function of the bone mineral density (BMD). The hypothesis that reduced BMD is accompanied by poorer function and a higher rate of complications was investigated. ⋯ The hypothesis that a reduced BMD is accompanied by a poorer function and a higher rate of complications was refuted. Analysis of complications showed a trend to more BMD-dependent complications in the osteoporosis group.
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In Germany, Austria and Switzerland the "Habilitation" (postgraduate qualification) is currently the highest ranked university degree which qualifies candidates to perform high ranking autonomous research and teach the specific subject at university level. Although it is legally not an academic degree, the habilitation is a mandatory qualification for the later appointment and employment as a professor. The habilitation process is a complex assessment of diverse prerequisites which differ highly in terms of uniformity among the medical faculties in Germany. ⋯ The requirements for habilitation have substantially increased by 44% from 1998 to 2010 in Germany. This is mainly based on higher requirements in terms of publications, teaching and board certification.