Publications by authors named "S Pokar"

A resorbable composite augmentation cord braided of poly(L-lactide) and poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) fibers was designed for the temporary protection of repaired cruciate ligaments. This study examined the biocompatibility of the new device and the influence of augmentation duration on ligament healing in a sheep model. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was cut close to the femoral insertion and reinserted with sutures.

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Unlabelled: In a prospective study we investigated the value regarding muscle strength of two stairclimbers with either coupled or non-coupled pedals at either high or low stepping frequency. Following autologous patellar tendon graft surgery 14 patients for each group completed a strict exercising program. After 6 weeks of training a clear advantage was found for the group stepping at low speed with coupled pedals when measuring: At 60 degree/s the average maximum torque of extension increased from 37.

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is among the most frequent injuries of the joints. Actually, there is no doubt regarding the necessity for surgical treatment. However, little is known about the progression of osteochondral damages and their distribution following reconstruction of the ACL.

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This study presents the five-year follow-up-results (range 56 to 63 months) of 76 of 119 patients who had had arthroscopically assisted reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with use of the central third patellar tendon for acute rupture (19 patients = group A) or chronic ACL insufficiency (57 patients = group B) between may 1991 and october 1993 in the Department of Trauma Surgery University Hospital Ulm. The average Lysholm knee score was 94.6 points (group A = 97.

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Recently, the retrograde femoral nailing has become a procedure with increasing acceptance. Indications for the retrograde femur nail are distal femoral fractures including dia- and transcondylar fractures, supracondylar osteotomies and distal periprosthetic femur fractures after total knee joint replacement. Controversial discussion is carried on about the implant removal, which is potentially afflicted with further damage to the knee joint.

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