Biomedical subjects

D Plotquin

Publications and source records attributed to D Plotquin.

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PubMed1996

[Arthroscopic surgery of the knee with CO2 laser surgery of the knee].

We present a preliminary report of our experience with the CO2 laser in arthroscopic surgery of the knee. Between August '94 and February '95 a total of 27 knee arthroscopies were done with the Sarplan 1030 30-watt CO2 laser for various knee problems, mostly degenerative arthritis. Complications such as subcutaneous emphysema and reactive effusion were noted, but no other significant problems. Although the arthroscopies were performed in a CO2 medium, which created some technical difficulties, the CO2 laser was very effective in neatly shaving the degenerative, articular cartilage, and in meniscal debridement. With the laser probe, some areas of the knee joint previously not accessible, can be reached and treated. Our impression is that with proper indications, laser arthroscopy has some advantages over traditional arthroscopy. Further technical improvement is needed before it is introduced for routine use.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1995

Bilateral hypoplastic lateral meniscus.

Among other anomalies of the menisci, a hypoplastic medial meniscus is extremely rare, with only four cases being described in the English literature. We were unable to find a description of this anomaly in the lateral knee compartment. A case report of a young patient with an arthroscopic diagnosis of bilateral hypoplastic lateral menisci is presented. We believe the arthroscopist should be familiar with this rare entity, even though it might be an incidental finding.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1993

Benign synovitis of the hip in adults.

Hip synovitis plays a part in many rheumatic diseases. In the young adult acute arthritis may be due to reaction to trauma, infection or gout. Although transient synovitis of the hip is a well-known phenomena in children the condition is not well-documented in adults. We present 10 young adults with idiopathic transient synovitis of hip who had attended the Soroka Medical Centre between 1986 and 1990.

Adult↗

PubMed1991

Prostaglandin release by normal and osteomyelitic human bones.

The release of prostaglandin E (PGE) and prostacyclin (as 6-keto PGF1 alpha) by human osteomyelitic bone, compared with normal (control) bone, incubated in vitro was evaluated. Prostacyclin was the main arachidonic acid metabolite released by normal human bone, and similar quantities were released by osteomyelitic bone. However, PGE production was 5-30-fold higher in osteomyelitic bone, compared with control, thus becoming the major prostanoid in this disease. It is concluded that PGE production is probably involved in the inflammatory and/or bone resorption processes that occur in osteomyelitis.

6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha↗