[Change in procedure and re-osteosynthesis of the femur. Definition and retrospective analysis].

The change of treatment modality in osteosynthesis is based on two principles. On one hand, one can exchange the implant as part of a two step procedure to reduce side effects of stabilizing fractures. On the other hand, a reosteosynthesis may be required for treatment of complications.

[Initial results of treatment of a two-stage surgical technique of chronic flexor tendon injuries with Kleinert modified early mobilization].

The authors present first results after secondary two-stage flexor-tendon reconstruction and a modified postoperative management according to Kleinert. Between 1990 and 1993 we treated eight men and two women with an average age of 35 (19 to 58) years. All injuries were in zone 2.