Objectives: Propofol may adversely affect the function of mitochondria and the clinical features of propofol infusion syndrome suggest that this may be linked to propofol-related bioenergetic failure. We aimed to assess the effect of therapeutic propofol concentrations on energy metabolism in human skeletal muscle cells.
Design: In vitro study on human skeletal muscle cells.
Purpose: Fractures of the scapular, or glenoid, neck are strongly debated in the relevant literature. Analysis of the respective studies, however, revealed a considerable confusion in terms of definition, terminology and diagnosis. In addition, there are few studies, primarily case reviews, dealing in detail with these fractures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArch Orthop Trauma Surg
August 2013
Anatomical neck fractures of the scapula are rare. The authors have found in the literature only four radiologically documented fractures of the anatomical neck of the scapula. Two of them were published by Hardegger et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe authors operated on 22 patients with scapular body fractures, with a mean age of 35 years. The minimal follow-up was 12 months. All patients were treated from the Judet posterior approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe authors present a group of five men who sustained a displaced fracture of the medial end of the clavicle. In all cases, the diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomographic scan. Three young men with extra-articular fractures were treated operatively with a very good result.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhen internal fixation of the scapular neck and body fractures is performed, a problem may occur with reduction and retention of position of the lateral border of the scapula during surgery. For this purpose, the authors have developed their own technique of stabilization using a K-wire in a novel way. The technique is indicated in a 2-part shear unstable fracture of the lateral border.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate patients with Bosworth-type fibular entrapment injuries of the ankle.
Design: Retrospective clinical study and analysis of the literature.
Setting: University hospital.
Objective: To evaluate patients with pertrochanteric fractures (Type 31A1 + 2 ASIF/OTA classification) treated surgically and who subsequently developed avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH).
Setting: University hospital.
Design: Retrospective clinical study and analysis of the literature.