Outcomes of electrical stimulation of the neurogenic bladder: results of a two-year follow-up study.

Introduction: The complications of neurogenic dysfunction of the urinary bladder still constitute an important cause of death among spinal cord injury patients.

Aim Of Study: The aim of this study was to assess transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the urinary bladder as a treatment for micturition disorders in patients after spinal cord injury (SCI) over 2 years of follow-up.

Material And Methods: The study involved 28 patients (22 men and 6 women) with neurogenic bladder dysfunction following a spinal cord injury.

Clinical evaluation of deep cerebellar stimulation for spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy.

Background And Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present the results of deep cerebellar stimulation in spasticity as a main symptom of cerebral palsy (CP).

Material And Methods: Thirteen patients suffering from CP were surgically treated with deep cerebellar stimulation of the superior cerebellar peduncle region between April 2003 and April 2007. Outcome was evaluated in 11 out of 13 patients (two patients had their stimulators removed due to infections).

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of urinary bladder in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Introduction: The treatment of neurogenic dysfunctions of micturition, both surgical and conservative, aims primarily to protect upper urinary tract function. This goal can be achieved by lowering intravesical pressure and increasing urinary bladder capacity in the urine collection phase or by facilitating bladder emptying.

Objective: The objective of this paper was to assess the outcome of transcutaneous stimulation of the urinary bladder in the treatment of neurogenic disorders of micturition.

[The functional status in patients with discopathy of the lumbar spine receiving only conservative therapy or operative therapy].

Unlabelled: Discopathy of lumbar spine inevitably leads to decreased quality of life in patients. Decrease of the backbone dysfunction at the degree which makes leading a life close to the normal style of family, social and professional life impossible, is the key therapeutic task. Evaluation of the functional disability can be the objective method of evaluation of the treatment efficacy.

[Comparative analysis of the neurological status in patients with lumbar discopathy receiving conservative or operative therapies].

Unlabelled: Neurological examination is one of basic assessment methods of the patients with discopathy of the lumbar spine. Neurological status of the patients can significantly change depending on progression of the disease of the intervertebral disc. It often determines a selection of the treatment method; it is also important criterion for assessment of efficacy of the accepted procedure.

[Comparative analysis of the professional activity in patients with discopathy of the lumbar spine receiving only conservative therapy or operative therapy].

Unlabelled: Pain syndromes of the lower spine are considered as a serious economical problem throughout the world. They are one of the main reasons of limitation or total disability to work. Social expenses connected with treatment costs are accompanied by deterioration of the patient's financial situation and his family.

Physical exercise in treatment of patients with lumbar discopathy.

Background: The beneficial effect of physical exercise in the treatment of patients with intervertebral lumbar discopathy is generally known. Regular exercise has a beneficial effect on motor performance of the spine, increasing the degree of active stabilization. Exercise also improves posture control, coordination and precision of movement, preventing spinal fatigue and micro injuries.

Pancreatic cross-section: an elliptical model.

Background: Pancreatic surgery has developed over the last 60 years. A pancreaticoduodenectomy of the pancreatic head and duodenal papilla is the most common procedure. The most popular pancreatic cross-section site of a pancreaticoduodenectomy is the isthmus of the gland.

[Comparative retrospective analysis of pain afflictions in patients with lumbar discopathy receiving conservative or operative therapies].

Unlabelled: Pain afflictions are the basic problems in patients with discopathy of the lumbar backbone. Pain control is the key therapeutic task in patients with a disease of the intervertebral disc. Degree of reduction of the pain sensations is one of the most important criteria in assessment of the treatment efficacy.