Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Oct 1990
The dorsal antiglide plate in the treatment of Danis-Weber type-B fractures of the distal fibula.
The results of 93 of 107 consecutive antiglide plate internal fixations of Danis-Weber Type-B fractures of the distal fibula are reported with a follow-up period of just over one year. Using the ankle evaluation scale of Weber, 66.7% excellent, 27.9% good, and only 5.4% poor results were found. ⋯ Stabilization is better with the antiglide plate, especially in older patients with osteoporotic bone. Because of these advantages and the biomechanically sound technique, the antiglide plate is recommended for stabilization of the Danis-Weber Type-B fracture of the distal fibula.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Oct 1990
Biography Historical ArticleThe martyrdom of Doctor Andreas Vesalius.
The development of modern medicine began in the 16th century when Dr. Andreas Vesalius overthrew the previously uncontested medical dogma of the Greek physician Galen. Medical progress had been hindered for more than a millennium by strict adherence to Galen's authority. ⋯ After almost 20 years in Spain, he became involved in an unfortunate incident that incurred the condemnation of the Inquisition. The royal court's intervention saved Vesalius from being burned at the stake, however, and he was ordered to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to atone for his error. On the return voyage, he became ill and died on the Greek island of Zante.