Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to A Blonstein.
Three hundred and nine patients complaining of cervical, dorsal or lumbar pain or sciatica were explored by digital subtraction epidurography then treated with local steroids. This treatment was very efficient with 5% failure. Only 19% of the herniated discs required surgery.
The authors review the indications of arteriography in trauma of the hand. The results are analysed and their value with regard to operative technique discussed. The method used is very simple. Study of the vascular distribution of the hand is essential both pre- and postoperatively.