Validating a transnational fracture treatment registry using a standardized method.

Aim: Subsequent to a three-month pilot phase, recruiting patients for the newly established BFCC (Baltic Fracture Competence Centre) transnational fracture registry, a validation of the data quality needed to be carried out, applying a standardized method.

Method: During the literature research, the method of "adaptive monitoring" fulfilled the requirements of the registry and was applied. It consisted of a three-step audit process; firstly, scoring of the overall data quality, followed by source data verification of a sample size, relative to the scoring result, and finally, feedback to the registry on measures to improve data quality.

Arthroscopic-assisted hook plate fixation for acromioclavicular joint dislocation.

Purpose: We present a new technique of arthroscopic-assisted AC-hook plate fixation for acromioclavicular joint dislocation with all the advantages of minimally invasive surgery and the possibility to treat concomitant pathologies.

Methods: Initially a glenohumeral arthroscopy is performed to address concomitant intra-articular injuries. Under subacromial visualisation the drill hole for the hook of the plate can be exactly positioned in the acromion.

A single prophylactic dose of pentoxifylline reduces high dependency unit time in cardiac surgery - a prospective randomized and controlled study.

Background: The pathogenesis of the post cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) organ dysfunction syndrome is complex, with inflammation being an important component. The purpose of this prospective, randomized and controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a single dose of pentoxifylline (PTX) prior to CPB on high dependency unit time.

Materials And Methods: We studied 39 patients undergoing aorto-coronary bypass surgery with CPB.