Concentrations of selected acute phase proteins in patients with chronic venous insufficiency treated with Sulodexide. Part 1.

Introduction: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a widespread and serious social problem. The pathogenesis of the disease is multifactorial and one of the important factors in its development is inflammation.

Aim: Assessment of the concentration of selected acute phase proteins: C-reactive protein (CRP) and α1 antitrypsin (AAT) in the blood serum of patients with CVI before and after treatment with Sulodexide.

[Effect of a compression load on intradiscal pressure of the cervical spine: in vitro investigation].

Background And Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the effects of intervertebral fusion (Cloward and Robinson-Smith techniques) on the intradiscal pressure at the adjacent levels exposed to compression loads.

Material And Methods: A biomechanical study was performed using cadaveric cervical spine. 12 cervical spines exposed to a compression load were analyzed.