[Equipment for computerized radiodiagnosis without film].

The paper deals with the problems which have currently arisen in X-ray diagnosis, such as shortage of film because of its high price, modernization of X-ray equipment, reduction in ray loading. A set of computering filmless X-ray diagnostic tools has been proposed to solve these problems. The implementation of this technology is concerned with the developed MCP-92M system operating in combination with a RUM-20M apparatus.

[Posterior selective rhizotomy in the treatment of spasticity and muscular dystonias].

The authors analyse the results of 18 operations in patients with spasmodic torticollis (6 cases), spasmodic tetraparesis in combination with hyperkinesia of the type of torsion dystonia and choreoathetosis (3), spasmodic inferior paraparesis, Little's disease (8), and myelopathy (1). Selective posterior and anterior radicotomy was carried out on the cervical level, in 10 patients posterior selective rhizotomy was performed on the lumbar level with division of three fourths of fibres in each bundle forming the roots. The results of the operation were considered satisfactory in spasmodic torticollis and good in Little's disease and spasticity in the lower limbs.