Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to L Bernd.
Female patients planned for intertrochanteric osteotomy have to be advised in postoperative sexual impairment, besides surgical risks. Our investigation shows that the sexual experience was impaired postoperatively. Release from pain has to be contrasted to postoperative sexual problems.
The value of sonography for diagnosis of injuries of the acromioclavicular joint was examined in a prospective investigation. In 22 successive patients sonography was used in two defined positions, the results were compared with standard X-rays under weight loading. Only in 9 cases the findings could be controlled during operative exploration. In 16 cases, sonographic and radiologic findings were corresponding, in 6 cases both methods lead to different results. In all corresponding cases sonography was able to demonstrate direct or indirect signs of the damage of acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. In the operatively controlled group in all cases the sonographic diagnosis was confirmed.
A follow up of 57 wrists with resection of caput ulnae shows different value to different groups of patients. The painful arthrosis of distal radioulnar joint gives indication in posttraumatic cases. Release of pain and improvement of range of motion will be achieved; loss of strength is the most impairing problem for younger patients. 13 patients out of 21 with posttraumatic deformities were satisfied with the post-operative outcome; 13 patients showed significant loss of strength, too. In case of rheumatoid arthritis with caput-ulnae-syndrome the resection is without alternative, needs to be combined with the arthrodesis of radiolunar-joint, if necessary. 20 of 34 rheumatics were satisfied with the outcome after resection of caput ulnae; in 6 cases an ulnar drift was evident, which implied simultaneous or later partial arthrodesis of the wrist. For all patients release of pain decided on their satisfaction with surgery.
The postoperative fracture of the femur following total hip arthroplasty ranks third in occurring complications and the number of such cases is increasing. Most of the patients are elderly and multi-morbid and the fractured femur had undergone previous operations. Using the literature our own experience in 15 cases and applying a fracture classification we make suggestions for treatment of the different fracture types. Considering the patients overall health it's possible to obtain good results in the operative therapy which was necessary in most cases of these femur fractures.
The hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy (Stickler-Syndrome) is a relatively frequent dominantly inherited disorder of connective tissue. The main symptom is strong congenital myopia, which develops often to blindness. On the other hand there is a dysplasia of the meta- and diaphysis of the tubular bones, which varies in form and expression. Within difficulties with differential diagnosis to near syndromes it is important to get a clear diagnosis by ophthalmologic, radiologic and family investigations. Within three members of a family the orthopaedic symptomatology is shown. In case of Stickler-Syndrome surgery in the skeleton system should be prevented.
Presentation of the radiological, histological, and clinical findings in one patient with bilateral villonodular synovitis of the shoulder is made. This synovitis is a nonmalignant disease entity of controversial origin and nature.