[Analysis of plantar pressure patterns among obese population].

Introduction: Although the role of body weight on foot health and load has been widely documented in research, the effect of the extra load due to body weight on plantar pressure characteristics is not well known.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on plantar pressure patterns among the working-age population.

Method: 180 participants were involved.

[Utilization of physiotherapy services for traumatic disorders of the lower extremity in ambulatory care].

Introduction: Limited information is available on physiotherapy treatment of lower extremity injuries.

Aim: The purpose of this study included analysis of the utilization of outpatient physiotherapy services in case of injuries of the lower extremity.

Method: Data derived from the database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration, Hungary.

Osteoscopy for assessment of blood supply to the femoral head: a preliminary study.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to develop a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure (osteoscopy), which is capable of visualizing blood supply and quantitatively assessing circulation to the femoral head at the time of definitive surgery.

Methods: The new diagnostic technique was developed in animal experiments (four piglets) and was subsequently tested in nine consecutive patients requiring surgery for a femoral neck fracture. The direct visualization of the femoral head circulation was performed in the mortise prepared for the implant.

Correlation between risk factors and subsequent surgical management following internal fixation of intracapsular femoral neck fractures in patients under the age of 60 years.

Purpose: Regarding intracapsular femoral neck fractures, the main focus of research is the correlation between fracture-related complications and prognostic factors. To evaluate the correlation between complications required surgery (fracture-related treatment) and, among others, several less extensively investigated prognostic factors (day of surgery, co-morbidities, hospital type) in a 2-year period following internal fixation in patients under the age of 60 years with intracapsular femoral neck fracture.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of femoral neck fractures occurring in Hungary in 2000 was undertaken, based on data obtained from the National Health Insurance Fund Administration.

Transgingival lag-screw osteosynthesis of alveolar process fracture.

Fracture of the alveolar process is a common injury. In some cases, traditional fixation may not be possible. The teeth needed for splinting or mandibulo-maxillary fixation may be missing.