[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 mortality in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture with 5-year follow-up].

Unlabelled: Hip fractures are associated with increased mortality in the elderly. There are only a few studies based on large patient number covering a nationwide health care system.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the mortality following primary treatment in patients over 60 with acute, monotraumatic femoral neck fracture on monthly and annual base during a 5-year follow-up period; and to evaluate the effect of different risk factors on mortality during the follow-up.

Positioning of the wrist for scaphoid radiography.

Purpose: The purpose of this cadaver study was to determine the ideal position of the wrist for scaphoid radiography.

Materials And Methods: Four cadaver wrists were rotated around their longitudinal axis in 15 degrees increments and exposures were taken. Seven postero-anterior images were taken as well.

Effect of surgical delay on early mortality in patients with femoral neck fracture.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the delay between surgical treatment and mortality occurring within 30 days post-injury in patients aged 60 or older with femoral neck fracture. Data derive from the nationwide database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyse the relationship between 30-day mortality and surgical delay in four groups of patients operated on within 12 h, between 12-24 h, 24-48 h or over 48 h post-injury.

[Analysis of health insurance costs in cases of patients under 60 years old with medial femoral neck fracture treated primarily with screw fixation or hip replacement].

Aim: The aim of the study is to analyse the cost of patients under the age of 60 with medial femoral neck fracture up to 2 years follow up after the primary treatment including cost of acute and chronic inpatient care, outpatient care, sickness pay and changes in ability to work according to the most frequently used surgical methods and Garden classification.

Patients And Methods: Patients were identified from the financial database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration and a questionnaire was used for further analysis. The costs of patients were analysed in three groups I) all patients, (II.

Submental endotracheal intubation in concurrent orthognathic surgery: a technical note.

Introduction: Achieving the necessary occlusion for orthognathic surgery is not possible with conventional oral intubation since the tube interferes with the occluding teeth. Sometimes nasotracheal intubation is impossible due to developmental malformations requiring repair. Also, the oral or nasotracheal tube may interfere with the operation or may be damaged during the procedure.

A randomized study to assess the effectiveness of orally administered pilocarpine during and after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.

Background: This prospective randomized study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of oral pilocarpine chloratum (Salagen) during and after radiotherapy.

Patients And Methods: Between October 1999 and December 2003, 66 patients received 60 Gy of irradiation to their head and neck cancer. Half of the patients received 5 mg oral pilocarpine 3 times a day from the beginning of radiotherapy over a period of 12 weeks.

Examination of a novel, specified local antibiotic therapy through polymethylmethacrylate capsules in a rabbit osteomyelitis model.

Chronic bone and soft tissue suppurations have become more frequent recently due to the increasing number of high-energy injuries. There are certain antibiotic beads available for local administration, but they cannot always be applied specifically against the pyogenic microorganisms. In the present study, a new technique of local antibiotic therapy for the treatment of infections is described.

Biomechanics of the membranous flexor tendon sheath: the role of Grayson's ligaments.

Background: The biomechanical integrity of the tendon sheath of the fingers has a significant effect on the success of flexor tendon surgery. As nonweightbearing elements, the membranous parts of the sheath have received little attention, and their contribution to sheath movement is still obscure. The authors presumed that Grayson's ligaments, which have been described as force-transmitting elements, might play a role in the biomechanics of the membranous flexor tendon sheath.

Comparative study of antibiotic-containing polymethylmetacrylate capsules and beads.

Background: This study aimed at making local antibiotic therapy wider in cases of chronic suppurations by administering antibiotics which previously could not be given in this way through the conventional polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA) carrier techniques. Capsules from this material were produced with a pressing machine designed and laid out by us. The characteristics of antibiotic penetration from this novel carrier were compared to those of PMMA beads.

[Cost analysis of peritrochanteric fractures according to types of surgical treatment and progressive care from the viewpoint of financial providers].

Aim: The aim of this study to calculate the health insurance cost of treatment of patients with pertrochanter fracture of femur from the first hospital admission for 18 months follow up period according to different surgical methods and progressivity levels.

Data And Methods: Recruitment criteria were: 1) all patients with a hip fracture in 2000 defined by the International Classification of Disease (ICD) as "S7210"; 2) working age between 18-60 and 3) first admission to surgical unit, and had an operation. The cost analyses include the cost of acute and chronic in-patient care, outpatient care and sick pay.