Improvements in upper extremity isometric muscle strength, dexterity, and self-care independence during the sub-acute phase of stroke recovery: an observational study on the effects of intensive comprehensive rehabilitation.

Background: Stroke often impairs upper extremity motor function, with recovery in the sub-acute phase being crucial for regaining independence. This study examines changes in isometric muscle strength, dexterity, and self-care independence during this period, and evaluates the effects of a comprehensive intensive rehabilitation (COMIRESTROKE).

Methods: Individuals in sub-acute stroke recovery and age- and sex-matched controls were assessed for pre- and post-rehabilitation differences in primary outcomes (grip/pinch strength, Nine Hole Peg Test [NHPT], Action Research Arm Test [ARAT]).

Fatigue failure of the sliding hip screw - clinical and biomechanical analysis.

The study was aimed at the clinical and biomechanical analyses of the sliding hip screw breakage with the use of finite element method. We have identified two patients with the sliding screw breakage. In the first patient, the biomechanical analysis revealed the reduced stress values σ not exceeding the yield limit or strength limit of the implant.

The results of primary repair after distal biceps tendon rupture.

Objective: The aim of the study was to present the long term results of primary tenodesis in the treatment of distal biceps tendon rupture.

Methods: Patients previously treated for distal tendon rupture were evaluated. In all cases anatomical reattachment with a single-incision through the anterior approach was performed with either a screw and washer (modified McReynolds technique) or a Mitek Anchor.

[Complications of dynamic hip screw treatment for proximal femoral fractures].

Purpose Of The Study: To present the results of Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) osteosynthesis for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures with a focus on specific complications of this method. MATERIAL From 1997 till 2007, the authors performed 367 DHS osteosyntheses to treat 341 patients with fractures of the proximal femur. The average patient age was 81.

[Evaluation of surgical repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To present the results of surgical repair of ruptures of the distal tendon of the biceps brachii muscle and thus show the adequacy of this treatment. MATERIAL Between 1987 and 2006, 19 patients had surgery for distal biceps tendon rupture. Only one side was affected in each patient.