Use of a new hemicellulose dressing (Veloderm) for the treatment of split-thickness skin graft donor sites A within-patient controlled study.

A multi-centre, open, within-patient controlled study was performed on 23 adult burnt patients to investigate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of Veloderm in comparison with Algisite M and Jaloskin in split-thickness skin graft donor site care. The areas dressed with Veloderm completely healed within 10-13 days in a significant higher proportion than the other two dressings (47.6% for Veloderm versus 26.

Biomechanical evaluation of scapular girdle in patients with chronic arm lymphedema.

The presence of arm lymphedema can induce alterations in motor functions and posture. Using an optoelectronic system (ELITE 2002), we evaluated these alterations during a set of tests involving walking, resting and fatigue. The results of our biomechanical analysis demonstrated a limited range of motion of the affected arm, particularly a reduction in swinging during walking tests, and in shoulder retroposition and abduction movements for all patients.

Tissue absorption and distribution of ketoprofen after patch application in subjects undergoing knee arthroscopy or endoscopic carpal ligament release.

The diffusion into the target tissues of ketoprofen (CAS 22071-15-4), a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, from a new topical patch has been studied after repeated patch application in comparison with its plasma level. Ten patients (5 women and 5 men) with a mean age of 45.0 +/- 12.

Treatment of venous leg ulcers with 5% amikacin gel: phase IV trial.

A phase IV trial with 5% amikacin gel was carried out on 100 adult in patients of both sexes suffering from venous infected leg ulcers. After 2 weeks' therapy the microbiological culture tests were negative for more than 80% of the patients. The mean ulcer surface area was reduced by 34% and the accompanying symptoms of erythema, inflammation and pain were improved.