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J Fousek

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[Management of pseudoarthrosis of the navicular bone of the wrist using the Synthes 3.0 screw].

The authors compare their results of the management of the pseudoarthrosis of the navicular bone of the wrist with those reported in the literature. The study group included 21 patients and the Synthes 3.0 mm was applied. The authors concentrate on both technical and biological aspects of the therapy, mainly on an appropriate choice of the procedure, quality of the management of the surfaces of the pseudoarthrosis and significance of correct introduction of the device. The rate of the healed pseudoarthroses reached 85.7% in their patient trial group. They conclude that the main prerequisites for a successful outcome are the biological status of the pseudoarthrosis and a thorough management of the pseudoarthrosis surfaces, rather than a type of the implant.

Adult↗

Determination of genetic differences between fluid and nonfluid variants of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus using rep-PCR technique.

Testing of 23 isolates of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus for analysis by rep-PCR (using BOX, ERIC, REP primer sets) was used for the purpose of localization of genetic markers for fluid and/or nonfluid strains. None of the primer sets was successful in detecting genetic differences between the isolates and no polymorphism was generated.

Actinomycetales↗

Comparison of genetic variability between Czech and foreign isolates of phytopathogenic bacteria Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus by Rep-PCR technique.

Repetitive-sequence-based polymerase chain reaction (Rep-PCR) method was used for analysis of genetic variability among bacterial populations from different world locations. Collection of 26 Czech and 13 foreign strains of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus was amplified using BOX primer targeting to repetitive motif occurring in eubacterial genomes. Genetic fingerprints were visually compared and statistically evaluated by cluster analysis. Genetic similarity was estimated to be approximately 80% among all tested strains. Populations of these bacteria seem to be highly homogeneous; potential influence of geographic origin was not confirmed.

Actinomycetales↗

[Analysis of complications in the treatment of fracture leg fractures with unreamed intramedullary nailing].

Based on their group of 52 patients the authors analyze the complications they encountered in the treatment of crural fractures by a not predrilled intramedullary nail. Consistent with the literature they found that this method is successful in the treatment of closed and open fractures of the crural diaphysis. They mention, however, a relatively high percentage of complications which in the long run are not a impediment for healing of the fracture but influence it. In the discussion these complications are analyzed in detail in an attempt to find a solution and to avoid them in future patients. They conclude that even this relatively simple and effective method of fractures of the crural diaphysis has its pitfalls and its indication and implementation call for much attention.

Adolescent↗

Higher order ferroic switching induced by scanning force microscopy.

We present the observation of ferroelastoelectric switching in a ferroelectric material. It is achieved in barium titanate thin film by simultaneously applying electric field and compressive stress with the tip of a scanning force microscope. For low compressive stresses, the presented measurements reveal classical ferroelectric domain reversal, i.e., the spontaneous polarization is aligned parallel to the applied electric field. However, for high compressive stresses the direction of polarization after switching is antiparallel to the poling field, demonstrating ferroelastoelectric switching.

Journal Article↗

[The Sauvé-Kapandji operation in the treatment of traumatic disorder of the distal radioulnar joint].

The authors describe in a group of 22 patients their experience with Sauvé-Kapandji's operation in posttraumatic damage of the distal radioulnar joint. They analyze the causes of affection of the distal radioulnar joint, discuss the functional anatomy of this joint and describe the technique of operation. In the discussion they deal with possible complications and analyze in detail their results. They suggest a pattern of evaluation of the results of surgery based on objective and subjective findings. In the conclusion they mention the satisfactory results of this operation if the correct surgical technique is used and careful indication of the operation is made.

Adult↗

British-Czech co-operation in a mass casualty incident, Sipovo. From aeromedical evacuation from Bosnia to discharge from Central Military Hospital, Prague.

On Thursday 8 January 1998, a Czech Hip helicopter with 21 personnel on board crashed in Bos Krupa, northwest Bosnia, resulting in one of the largest mass casualty incidents involving peacekeepers in Bosnia since conflict broke out there in 1992. Seventeen patients were airlifted from the scene to the British Hospital Squadron in Sipovo, central Bosnia for resuscitation and initial treatment. The next day, six severely injured patients underwent aeromedical evacuation to the Central Military Hospital in Prague. The role of the British Defence Medical Services in this incident was documented in the first article of this two part series. This second article highlights the role of the Czech medical services following aeromedical evacuation of these six patients, and closes the audit trial by documenting the patients' progress and final outcome in Prague.

Accidents, Aviation↗

[The Matti-Russe method of treatment of ununited fractures of the scaphoid bone].

The authors present their experience with treatment of scaphoid non-unions by the operation according to Matti-Russe. They compare their results with those of other authors and present a relatively high number of successfully treated patients with stable non-unions localized in the midline of the scaphoid bone as well as a high patient satisfaction rate with this method of treatment. The disadvantage of this treatment is long-term cast immobilization of the wrist and poor results in treatment of unstable non-unions and those localized in the proximal portion of the scaphoid bone. They conclude, that at present, it is more effective to support the surgery by osteosynthesis with an adequate implant and thus shorten the immobilization period in a cast.

Adolescent↗