[Latissimus dorsi transfer for treatment of irreparable rotator cuff lesions].

The paper presents results of treatment of irreparable rotator cuff lesions by means of latissimus dorsi transfer. Material consists of 10 patients treated in our center in 2003-2006. 9 male and 1 female patients were operated.

Pre- and postoperative principles of rehabilitation in arthroscopic treatment of painfull shoulder.

Pain of the shoulder is becoming a serious clinical problem. A proper diagnosis, surgical, physiotherapycal, pharmacological and psychological treatment allow to achieve the best result. This shoulder's problem is very common in young, working people, who expect a quick and effective treatment.

The reconstruction of inveterate rotator cuff lesions and lesions of the glenoid labrum of the shoulder with open and arthroscopic techniques.

Background. The purpose of the paper is to present the treatment results of patients with injured rotator cuff, based on 6 months study, major limb dysfunction and severe pain.
Material and methods.

Impingement and rotator cuff lesion an arthroscopic treatment.

There has been dynamic increase in arthroscopic treatment of shoulder diseases. This paper presents etiology, classification and symptoms of the rotator cuff disease. Indications and arthroscopic treatment have been also described.

Arthroscopic treatment of traumatic shoulder instability.

Background. Traumatic shoulder instability is a common sequel following first shoulder dislocation, especially in young population (< 30 y.a).

Arthroscopy surgery of atraumatic instability of the shoulder.

Background: [corrected] Atraumatic shoulder instability makes roughly 4% of all instability cases. Subluxation or dislocation may either have no actual cause or be the result of minor accident. Because of its multi-directional character and coexisting disturbances, atraumatic instability is a serious therapeutic issue.

Magnetic resonance artfrography of the shoulder.

Background. There is constant increase in number of patients seeking medical help due to shoulder diseases. Imaging techniques may facilitate making the diagnosis and decide about the treatment modality, including decision on operative treatment.

Proprioception in pathophysiology and treatment of shoulder instability.

Shoulder is a complicated anatomical and functional structure. It's normal function depends on stability and neuromuscular control. Static stabilization relies mostly on capsulolabral complex, whereas dynamic stabilizers consist of scapulo-thoracic and glenohumeral muscles.

[Application of microscopic MR for evaluation of cartilage repair].

Magnetic resonance imaging is gold standard for noninvasive evaluation of articular cartilage damage and has been also used for monitoring cartilage repair. The aim of this study was to find correlation between histological microscopy and microscopic MR in evaluation of the repair of osteochondral defects in articular cartilage. Study was based animal model (rabbit).

Hand surgery in the 90 years of Polish Orthopaedics.

Surgery of the hand is one of the youngest branches of surgery. It is concerned with the restoration of function of the entire upper limb, treating malfunctions due to disorders, injuries or congenital malformations. The author discusses the origin and history of development of hand surgery in the world as well as presenting the successive stages of the development of this discipline in Poland.

[Wrist arthroscopy].

Wrist arthroscopy has found its place in surgeons armamentarium. Since its introduction the value of wrist arthroscopy has been developing. Current indications for wrist arthroscopy include three groups: diagnostic, evaluation (staging) and therapeutic.

Rehabilitation after operative treatment of carpal instability.

Wrist joints form one of the most complicated mechanism of the human body. Both, mobility and stability of the wrist needs a balance between structural elements and applied force. Wrist instability has a complex pathology and the advancement in its understanding helps in operative treatment and rehabilitation.

Treatment of injury of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC).

Background. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) supplies stability and cushioning for proper wrist function. TFCC lesions, a common cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain, can be traumatic (Palmer I) or degenerative (Palmer II) in nature.

Instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ): a description of the problem and own experience.

Introduction. The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is important for rotation of the forearm and stability of the ulnar wrist. Any DRUJ injury can cause limitation of the range of motion, decreased strength, pain, and instability.

[Value of collagen scaffolds in surgical reconstruction of articular cartilage].

Articular cartilage has a very limited capacity for regeneration and the untreated injuries of this tissue may lead to osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of collagen scaffolds in surgical reconstruction of articular cartilage. A group of 28 rabbits was used in the study.