Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to D V Stevenson.
The author discusses the analysis of a woman with night terror, a condition rarely seen in adults. The analysis revealed the pathogenicity of splitting mechanisms which had developed under the influence of an overstimulating environment and exposure to the primal scene, followed by the separation and divorce of the patient's parents.
The results of 36 total elbow arthroplasties in 32 patients are presented. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 12 years. The preoperative diagnosis was rheumatoid arthritis in 27 patients and posttraumatic degenerative joint disease in 5. There were 23 women and 9 men. Unconstrained prostheses (London) were implanted in 6 elbows, semiconstrained prostheses (MAYO, AMC, and triaxial) in 26, and constrained prostheses (GSB, Schlein) were used in 4. There were five perioperative fractures (14%) that were successfully treated nonoperatively. Three ulnar nerve neuropraxias occurred (8%), one of which required surgical exploration and repeat anterior transfer of the nerve. Two superficial postoperative infections (6%) responded to nonoperative treatment. Major complications necessitating revision surgery occurred in 18 (50%). Loosening of the prostheses occurred in nine (25%); two were treated by reimplantation, with prosthetic removal in the others. Deep infections in four (11%) and dislocations occurring in two (6%) necessitated prosthetic removal. Traumatic fractures occurred in two (6%); one was successfully treated by internal fixation, while the other failed internal fixation, requiring prosthetic removal. Radiolucent lines were seen in 20 (56%).