The authors present preliminary experiences in spinal instrumentation with internal fixator Socon (Aesculap). The device was introduced into the routine clinical practice in the Department in 1992. Basing on personal experience they confirm the advantages of usage of internal fixators in spinal surgery especially good stabilisation of the spine and possibility of early mobilisation of patients. Analysis of the series of 6 cases operated on in the Department with the longest follow-up of 10 months revealed no neurological or vascular complication related to pedicle screw insertion, no wound infection and no instability of instrumented segment of the spine. The report includes 3 illustrative cases operated on in the Department.

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[Profiles of daily secretion of ACTH, beta-endorphins and cortisol in patients after minor craniocerebral trauma].

In 12 men aged 20-25 men who had minor craniocerebral trauma the profiles of daily secretion of ACTH, beta-endorphin and cortisol were studied. The studies were carried out on the second day after the trauma. Plasma concentrations of the hormones were determined on 8.00, 12.00, 17.00 and 22.00 hours. Statistically significantly increased, in relation to healthy persons, (p < 0.01) values of plasma hormone concentration were found at all time points. In 50% of the patients (six cases) a disturbance was found of the profile of daily secretion of ACTH and beta-endorphin. The disturbance of the profile of cortisol secretion was found only in one patient.

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