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F McManus

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

Leg lengthening by the transiliac method.

The transiliac method of leg lengthening uses a modification of Salter's innominate osteotomy. The bone graft increases the length of the hemipelvis distal to the sacro-iliac joint. Leg-length inequality in 23 patients was treated by this method with an average gain in length of 2.8 cm (2.0 to 3.5). Apart from one residual femoral nerve palsy there were no notable complications. The facility to redirect the acetabulum allowed by the technique, may be useful in cases of potential hip instability or acetabular dysplasia.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

Computed tomography in spinal trauma.

In a retrospective study of 65 patients with spinal trauma, computed tomography was found to add to plain radiography clinically relevant information in 47 patients. It was most helpful in identifying unsuspected neural arch fractures and in assessing spinal canal narrowing. Computed tomography is of great value in pretreatment evaluation and in follow-up of the patient with significant spinal trauma.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

Chemonucleolysis.

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Chymopapain↗
PubMed1984

Osteoid osteoma: excision with scintimetric guidance.

The definite diagnosis of osteoid osteoma relies on the demonstration of the nidus, best shown by CT, which also provides precise preoperative localization of the nidus. While bone-block excision to remove the nidus is feasible in the long bones, there may be unacceptable sequelae in the vertebral column and small bones of the hands. By precisely localizing the nidus, radionuclide scintimetry permits excellent therapeutic results, with minimal morbidity.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1982

Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis.

Seventy-seven children admitted with a provisional diagnosis of acute osteomyelitis over a three year period have been reviewed. Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis was confirmed in 45 of these patients whose ages varied from three days to 14 years with a mean of 6.2 years. All patients were treated with intravenous fusidic acid and cloxacillin with splintage for three weeks followed by oral antibiotics for a further period of six weeks. Only seven patients required operation. One patient had recurrence of infection; all other patients were cured with no evidence of chronic osteomyelitis. It is suggested that surgical drainage of acute haematogenous osteomyelitis is seldom needed and that high intravenous doses of antibiotics in combination with splintage are adequate treatment in most cases.

Acute Disease↗