J Bone Joint Surg Br
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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Nov 1987
The microsurgical treatment of lumbar disc protrusion. Follow-up of 60 cases.
The technique and results of microsurgical techniques for lumbar disc protrusions in 60 patients are presented. All patients were followed up for a minimum of 2.5 years, and 91% had good or excellent results. The only patient with a recurrent disc sequestration had a good result after a second operation.
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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Nov 1987
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialEarly mobilisation of Colles' fractures. A prospective trial.
The results of a prospective controlled trial of early mobilisation of Colles' fractures in the elderly are presented. Early mobilisation produced less pain and a stronger grip. ⋯ However, there was no significant improvement in the final range of movement of the wrist. Immobilisation of the wrist for six weeks in plaster is extremely inconvenient for the elderly living alone and the patients greatly appreciated the reduction of this period of time to a minimum.