Effect of different orthotic concepts as first line treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Background: Evaluation of the effectiveness of three different types of prefabricated foot orthotics in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Methods: Prospective, randomized head-to-head trial in 30 adults (21 women, 9 men) with plantar fasciitis without any anatomic alterations. Three different prefabricated orthotics were tested (thin, non supportive orthotic (NO); soft supportive foam orthotic (FO); foam covered rigid self-supporting plastic orthotic (PO)).

Successful recanalization of late portal vein thrombosis after liver transplantation using systemic low-dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator.

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is an infrequent complication following hepatic transplantation. However, deterioration of liver function and accompanying complications may be life threatening. Several attempts of surgical or percutaneous transhepatic procedures have been described.

Cardiovascular risk factors in long-term follow-up after orthotopic liver transplantation.

In a retrospective study the records of 302 adult patients (167 male, 135 female) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) with a minimum follow-up of 6 months (median follow-up 18 months, maximum 5 yr) were reviewed with regard to cardiovascular risk factors. In 197 patients data concerning the occurrence of arterial hypertension, hyperglycemia, or hypercholesterolemia prior to OLT were available. We found a highly significant increase of cardiovascular risk factors following OLT.