[Insufficient legal rights of traffic accident victims. Insurance companies should force more active compensation claims].

According to law, persons injured in road traffic accidents are entitled to compensation. In almost 92% of cases, victims accept a modified solution suggested by the insurance company involved. If an agreement cannot be reached, or the disability is 10% or more, the case is referred to The Road Traffic Injuries Commission (TSN).

Walking ability after internal fixation of trochanteric hip fractures with Ender nails or sliding screw plate. A comparative study of gait.

The influence of several clinical and radiographic parameters on the functional outcome of 92 patients with trochanteric hip fractures treated at random with either Ender nails or a sliding screw plate (SSP) was prospectively investigated. Apart from other clinical variables such as pain, the use of walking aids, and walking distance, the walking ability of patients was assessed by gait analysis performed on an electronic walkway. The parameters investigated were the maximal vertical force (MVF) and single-limb support phase (SLS).

Healing complications after internal fixation of trochanteric hip fractures: the prognostic value of osteoporosis.

In a 3-year prospective randomized trial, the prognostic value of osteoporosis in terms of predicting healing complications due to implant failures or loss of fracture reduction has been studied in 113 patients with inter-trochanteric hip fractures treated with either a sliding screwplate or Ender nailing. According to the Barnet and Nordin's osteoporosis index, 66 patients were considered to have moderate or severe osteoporosis. There were no differences between patients with or without osteoporosis as regards the number of fractures with collapse in varus > 10 degrees, redislocation > 10 mm, or compression exceeding 10 mm.

Clinical features and walking ability in the early postoperative period after treatment of trochanteric hip fractures. Results with special reference to fracture type and surgical treatment.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the functional outcome during the early postoperative period (six weeks) in patients with trochanteric fractures. A consecutive series of 149 patients were randomized to treatment with either the DHS or Ender operative technique. 120 patients were available at review six weeks after surgery.

A prospective randomized study of the use of sliding hip screws and Ender nails for trochanteric fractures of the femur.

The functional outcome of trochanteric hip fractures was investigated prospectively in a group of 92 patients treated at random with either Ender nails or a sliding hip screw. Apart from clinical variables, the walking ability of the patients was assessed by gait analysis performed on an electronic walkway. No perioperative complications were noted.

Postoperative improvement of walking capacity in patients with trochanteric hip fracture: a prospective analysis 3 and 6 months after surgery.

Between 1982-1985, 149 patients with trochanteric fractures were randomly selected for treatment with either Ender nails or a sliding nail plate. Ninety-two patients were able to perform walkway tests on an electronic walkway and were considered the best prospects for rehabilitation. Thirty-seven patients' fractures were stabilized with Ender nails and 55 with a sliding nail plate.

Mobility of the pubic symphysis. In vivo measurements with an electromechanic method and a roentgen stereophotogrammetric method.

Mobility of the pubic symphysis can be measured in vivo by two new methods. One is electromechanic (EM), with steel pins inserted into the bone. The other is roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (RSA), with tantalum bone markers implanted into the hip bones.

Stabilization of the pelvis with the Hoffmann frame. An aid in diagnosing pelvic instability.

Pelvic instability is a controversial concept. The symptoms and signs are believed to be due to pelvic joint hypermobility. Differentiation from low back pain can often be difficult.

Symphysiodesis with a new compression plate.

A specially designed compression plate has been used in symphysiodesis for chronic symphysiolysis with pelvic pain and discomfort suspected to be due to pelvic instability. Eight patients have been operated with this technique, and stable symphysiodesis was achieved in all. No signs of plate loosening were observed in any case.

Mobility of the pubic symphysis. Measurements by an electromechanical method.

Two pins were inserted, one on each side of the symphysis in 15 volunteers and four cadavers. Movements between the pins were registered by two transducers. Symphyseal movements were small.

Motion of the pubic symphysis in pelvic instability.

Pelvic instability is a term widely used to describe a clinical entity characterized by pain localized to the pubic symphysis and/or sacroiliac joints. The pain often radiates down the leg. Hypermobility of the pelvic joints has been suggested as the cause of pain.

Operative treatment of ulnar nerve neuropathy in the elbow region. A clinical and electrophysiological study.

Thirty-three patients with ulnar nerve neuropathy due to a lesion in the ulnar groove were operated upon during a 5-year period. All the patients were analyzed preoperatively. One-third of the patients had a history of alcohol abuse.