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E Ludolph

Publications and source records attributed to E Ludolph.

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PubMed1981

[Conservative and early functional therapy of fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine (author's transl)].

A series of follow-up examinations in patients treated in our clinic by conservative functional therapy for fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine without neurologic symptoms is reported. Pathological anatomy and mechanical findings are described, with the distinction between primary stable and primary unstable fractures being emphasized. Because of the preponderance of good late results in both stable and unstable conditions this methodology is recommended.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

[Anatomy and biomechanic function of capsule and ligaments of the knee joint (author's transl)].

The anatomic characteristics of the different parts of the knee joint, which are important for the function, are outlined. The passive stabilizers are discussed with special emphasis upon the dorsal ligaments of the capsule. Anatomy and functions of the active stabilizers of the joint are described. In the second part of the paper the complicated mechanism of the knee joint is discussed. It follows the laws of kinetics and can be therefore tested and reproduced.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗
PubMed1980

[Fractures of the shoulder joint (author's transl)].

A classification of fractures of the shoulder is given and diagnostic procedures are discussed. In most of the cases functional therapy is the treatment of choice. There exist a few indications for reduction and operation. Fractures of the scapula are briefly reviewed. For fractures of the proximal humerus in children a conservative approach is indicated. Different forms of fractures require an individual treatment.

Aged↗
PubMed1979

[Fractures of the femoral neck in old aged people (author's transl)].

Old aged people are more prone to accidents. This morbidity is caused by senile osteoporosis, preexisting diseases and other factors traumata. In most cases therapeutical problems of femoral neck fractures do not arise from surgery, but from general postoperative complications.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

[DL-phenylalanine as an antidepressant. Open study (author's transl)].

In an open study dl-phenylalanine in doses from 75--200 mg/day was administered to 20 depressed patients for 20 days. At the end of the trial 12 patients (8 with complete, 4 with good response) could be discharged without any further treatment. 4 patients with partially untypical depressions experienced mild to moderate responses, whereas 4 patients did not respond at all to the phenylalanine administration. Depressive "core symptoms" as depressed mood, retardation and/or agitation were preferentially, anxiety and sleep disturbances moderately and hypochondriasis and compulsiveness were not influenced. It is concluded that dl-phenylalanine might have substantial antidepressant properties and that further controlled investigations are justified.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

[Diagnosis of ligamentous injuries of the knee joint (author's transl)].

The importance of capsular ligaments, in addition to the collateral ligaments and crucial ligaments, for stability of knee joint is accented. By systematic clinical examination the loss of stability and thereby the injured structures are determined with particular reference to rotatory instability by complex loss of stability. By sketches and tables, the examination procedure for the three topographic fields--medial system, lateral system, and crucial ligaments--is shown.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗
PubMed1977

Dl-phenylalanine in depressed patients: an open study.

In an open study dl-phenylalanine in doses from 75-200 mg/day was administered to 20 depressed patients for 20 days. Patients were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The AMP system, the Hamilton depression scale and the von Zerssen self rating questionnaire were used for documentation of psychopathological, neurologic and somatic changes. In addition a global clinical impression was agreed upon by experienced psychiatrists. At the end of the trial 12 patients (8 with complete, 4 with good response) could be discharged without any further treatment. 4 patients with partially untypical depressions experienced mild to moderate responses, whereas 4 patients did not respond at all to the phenylalanine administration. Depressive "core symptoms" as depressed mood, retardation and/or agitation were preferentially, anxiety and sleep disturbances moderately and hypochondriasis and compulsiveness were not influenced. It is concluded that dl-phenylalanine might have substantial antidepressant properties and that further more controlled investigations are warranted.

Adjustment Disorders↗