Low cost locally prepared fibrin glue for clinical applications: reported of 145 cases. Committee of Bangkok International Hemophilia Training Center.

Fibrin glue (FG) is one of the blood products known to be very useful for local hemostatic measure and as a medically valuable tool for adhesion, sealing, anastomosis, repair microvascular and nerve grafts in medical and surgical procedures. Before 1996, FG was used to a limited extent in Thailand due to the high cost. Technology for locally prepared FG was transferred to Bangkok International Hemophilia Training Center of the World Federation of Hemophilia (IHTC-WFH) in July 1996 by Prof.

Primary reconstruction of traumatic bony defects using allografts.

We retrospectively reviewed 207 patients suffering from traumatic bone defect who had been treated at our institution between 1973 and 1993. Three types of traumatic bone defects were identified: I, minor; II, major cortical; III, major articular. Each type was further subdivided into: A, open injury; B, closed injury.

The use of fibrin tissue adhesive to reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusion after total knee arthroplasty. A prospective, randomized, multicenter study.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty is associated with major postoperative blood loss of approximately 800 to 1200 milliliters, and blood transfusion is frequently required. With the increased concern about the risks of blood transfusion, various methods of blood conservation in orthopaedic surgery have been studied. The most appropriate solution, however, is to reduce the loss of blood during and after an operation.

Cost-utility analysis of total hip arthroplasties. Technology assessment of surgical procedures by mailed questionnaires.

A retrospective study comparing 700 consecutive total hip arthroplasties, utilizing four types of implants, was performed. Questionnaires based on hip scores were sent to 593 living patients. Useful responses were received from 363 (61%) patients.

Preadmission psychosocial screening of older orthopedic surgery patients: evaluation of a Social Work Service.

A preadmission social work intervention was evaluated for impact on length of hospital stay (LOS) and patient satisfaction. Psychosocial issues related to function and post-discharge needs were assessed at an exploratory level. A modified post-test only control group design was used.