The Dynamic Martin Screw: an Alternative for Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures?

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether the fixation device known as the dynamic Martin screw (DMS) offers a reasonable alternative for stabilizing intracapsular femoral neck fractures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 63 patients with intracapsular femoral neck fractures, stabilized between 1993 and 1997 with the DMS, were followed up in this retrospective study in both 1999 and 2002. The patients were on average 64 years of age, with 30 younger and 33 older than 65.

[New strategies for the treatment of thermally injured hands with regard to the epithelial substitute Suprathel].

The treatment of thermally injured hands has changed in the last 20 years. An early necrectomy and grafting with split-skin grafts is recommended by most burn specialists. The outcome in regard to cosmetic and functional results could be improved by early grafting.

[Osteosynthetically-treated intracapsular femoral neck fractures].

Aim Of The Study: Treatment of intracapsular femoral neck fractures, especially in elder patients, has been a topic of ongoing discussion. This study analyzes the results of 97 osteosynthetically-treated femoral neck fractures. It had to be proved whether the Dynamic Martin Screw (DMS) represents an alternative to the already existing implantation devices.

Suprathel-an innovative, resorbable skin substitute for the treatment of burn victims.

Autologous split skin grafts are the most reliable method for closing third degree burns. Under this scheme, donor sites as well as second degree burns under conservative treatment, however, would benefit from rapid wound closure. For this treatment, biological as well as synthetic materials are available.

[Two-line triceps surae augmentation-plasty. An alternative treatment concept in surgery of Achilles tendon rupture].

From January 1990 to December 1992 a total of 62 patients with subcutaneous Achilles tendon ruptures underwent surgical treatment. The majority of ruptures were caused by sports injuries. In a retrospective study, 25 cases who had a two-line triceps surae augmentation graft in addition to standard repair were evaluated.