Singap Med J
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This paper is a retrospective review of arthroscopic abrasion arthroplasty plus debridement. This procedure was performed on 52 knees in 44 patients during the period January 1985 to June 1987 in the Sinagpore General Hospital. Follow-up period ranged from 3 to 27 months. ⋯ There was improvement in 74% of the patients with normal alignment. Results were compared with those in world literature. Although results are encouraging, further research is required to reduce the proportion of patients with unsatisfactory results.
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Fifty consecutive unmarried women seeking termination of pregnancy in Toa Payoh Hospital were analysed to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection as compared to gonococcal infection. Cases harbouring chlamydial infection were followed up to exclude postabortal pelvic infection. ⋯ Results from the data analysed showed that chlamydial infection was significantly more prevalent than gonorrhoea in our local women seeking therapeutic abortion. However, further research to define the exact size of the problem is indicated.