[Fat embolism syndrome following lower limb fracture despite rapid external fixation. Two case reports and review of the literature].

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare complication occurring in 0.9-2.2% of patients following long bone fractures.

[Intestinal perforation following blunt abdominal trauma in patients with pre-existing inguinal hernia].

Background: Intestinal perforation following blunt trauma to the abdomen is a rare but life-threatening complication in patients with pre-existing inguinal hernia.

Material And Methods: We examined retrospective case series of patients with intestinal perforation following blunt abdominal trauma.

Results: Within 2 years, three patients with pre-existing inguinal hernia were referred to our clinic following simple falls while cross-country skiing.

[Femoral neck fracture and femoral head necrosis].

In this study we wanted to demonstrate the relationship between the fracture of the femoral neck and femoral head necrosis. For this purpose we reviewed the new literature, the dates of the ASIF documentation and some cases from the Davos Hospital. Head necrosis appears in all types of fractures and is independent of the implant.

[Snow board accidents. Multicenter Swiss snow board study 1992/93 with the cooperation of the bfu].

Snowboarding has become increasingly popular in recent years. A prospective multicenter study was therefore performed during the winter 1992/93. 345 injuries were analysed and compared with 305 healthy snowboarders on the slopes.

[Meniscus ultrasound--a reliable way for diagnosis of meniscus lesions?].

Controversies exists about the value of sosgraphy in diagnosis of meniscal injuries. We therefore examined 179 knee joints. In a prospective study of 177 patients with knee problems, ultrasound was utilized to assess its values as a screening tool for meniscal tears.