The Hip Lag Sign--prospective blinded trial of a new clinical sign to predict hip abductor damage.

This study introduces and validates the Hip Lag Sign, a new clinical parameter to determine hip abductor damage, which appears to be one major cause for greater trochanteric pain syndrome. 26 patients who underwent standardized MRI-examination were prospectively enrolledbetween October 2009 and March 2012. A standard physical examination of the hip was performed, including the Hip Lag Sign as it is defined for the first time in this work.

Long-term outcome analysis of liver transplantation for severe hepatic trauma.

Background: Liver transplantation (LTX) for severe hepatic trauma and its sequelae is a rare but potentially lifesaving option at the far end of the operative spectrum.

Methods: This study analyzes 12 cases with LTX for hepatic trauma and its consequences from two transplant centers. A total of 2,701 consecutive liver transplants unrelated to trauma served as a control group.