Surgical fixation of massive osteochondritis dissecans lesion using cylindrical osteochondral plugs.

Abstract The prognosis of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) depends on the age of manifestation and the size of the lesion. Before epiphyseal closure, OCD usually responds well to the restriction of the patient's sporting activities. Surgical intervention is not always necessary.

The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the bout of treatment for soft tissue infections.

Objectives: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is often combined with antibiotic therapy for infections such as gas gangrene and osteomyelitis. Although numerous investigations have been undertaken to assess the effect of adjunctive HBO therapy on the treatment of infections, the bout of treatment has not been referred in the previous investigations. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of HBO therapy on the bout of treatment for soft tissue infections.