Bioenergetic comparison of a new energy-storing foot and SACH foot in traumatic below-knee vascular amputations.

In this study, the metabolic performances of a new energy-storing foot (Proteor) and of the solid-ankle cushion heel (SACH) are compared. Twelve patients with traumatic below-knee amputations (mean age: 50.0 +/- 19.

[Effect of rehabilitation after myocardial infarction on muscular metabolism. Contribution of phosphorus 31 NMR spectroscopy].

P 31 NMR spectroscopy is a recent technique which allows a non-invasive and direct analysis of oxidative metabolism and pH changes, an indicator of acidosis due to lactic acid accumulation in the skeletal muscles. The authors investigated oxidative muscular metabolism of the sural triceps in 10 patients after myocardial infarction by performing a study after the acute phase and repeating the study after a programme of physical training. At rest, there were no significant differences.

The energetic cost of some daily activities: a comparison in a young and old population.

We compared the energetic costs of some daily activities in two groups, 10 young people (24.3 +/- 2.8 years) and 10 old people (74.

Transcutaneous oxygen pressure. An effective measure for prosthesis fitting on below-knee amputations.

After amputation for arterial occlusive disease of the lower limbs, healing and local adaptation to a prosthesis depend on the oxygen ratio in the tissue. Transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2) is a noninvasive microcirculatory exploration. Forty six below-knee stumps were selected without any prosthetic problem excepting vascular, with a follow-up mean duration of 23 months.

[Long-term results (May 1989-May 1990) concerning the mandatory use of restraining systems --safety belt and car chair-- for children in Italy].

Results of one year follow-up of children restraint system mandatory use in Italy are exposed: transgression are not pursued and a frequent traumatical pathology for the childhood takes place.