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N Colavita

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PubMed1983

Role of telethermography and arthrography in rheumatoid wrist.

After briefly reviewing some of the problems relating to an early identification of synovial pathology, the authors have pointed out the actual role of telethermography and arthrography, resulting from their diagnostic experience. The two techniques were applied to a group of 40 patients affected with rheumatoid arthritis and were found to be particularly helpful: (i) either providing quite early information (telethermography); or (ii) allowing an exact topographic definition of synovial and tendinous sheath involvement (opaque arthrography), or eventually (iii) supplying a manageable means to follow their development with.

Arthritis, Rheumatoid↗
PubMed1982

Angiographic study of digital arteries in workers exposed to vinyl chloride.

Five patients exposed to vinyl chloride were studied by hand angiography and other non-invasive methods, including photoplethysmography, rheography, and thermography. Raynaud's phenomenon was present in all five subjects, while acro-osteolysis affected only one. Organic vascular lesions, such as narrowing, segmentary occlusions of digital arteries and bridge collaterals, were found in angiographic studies. Only one patient did not show clear segmentary occlusions, but his vessels were crooked and diffusely narrowed. Angiographic results appear to correlate well with the changes shown by non-invasive techniques.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

Xeroradiography of tenomuscular traumatic pathologic conditions of the limbs.

Due to its intrinsic technical features xeroradiography is particularly suitable for the documentation of soft tissue abnormalities. Indications and advantages of the method in the posttraumatic alterations of the tenomuscular system of the limbs are discussed. Several examples of acute or chronic diseases are presented. The authors prefer this technique to the traditional films in view of the obtainable graphic results; a better demonstration of the tenomuscular structures is obtained. Often comparison with the contralateral side is necessary; the performance of "functional' xeroradiograms is essential, especially in smaller lesions. Xerography is a useful complement of clinical examinations for an early diagnosis of lesions, for detection of clinically doubtful lesions and for the follow-up after treatment.

Achilles Tendon↗
PubMed1980

[Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle: roentgenographic appearance and discussion of the aetiological and pathogenetical theories [author's transl].

The authors briefly reviewed the anatomic and radiological pattern of the congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle, with the main aetiological and pathogenetical theories. They also report their personal experience about 2 patients, stressing the peculiarity of this affection compared with others similar in their radiological pattern. They underline the coexistence, in one of the two cases, of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, suggesting a single vascular aetiology and pathogenesis.

Child↗
PubMed1978

[Use of physical therapy in the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcer].

The causes of bedsores and their complications are described, along with the preventive and surgical, medical and physiotherapeutic measures used in their treatment. Personal experience with an association of drugs and physiotherapy in 21 cases is reported and the modalities employed are described in detail. The advantages offered by the association in the way of simplicity and satisfacory results are explained.

Adult↗
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[Radiological findings in traumatic lesions of the achilles tendon (author's transl)].

Xeroradiography fits particularly well in the study of the soft tissues and given better results than traditional radiographs. Traumatic pathology of the Achille's tendon has been studied. Usually the lateral projection both of the affected and the unaffected sides is enough. In some cases xeroradiographs are made with the foot both in hyperflexion and in hyperextension. Cases with partial or complete fracture of the Achille's tendon are described as well as cases with nodular tendinitis or tendinosis, as a sequela of traumatic lesions of the tendon. Finally the findings of the surgical reconstruction of the tendon are discribed.

Achilles Tendon↗