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J M Digby

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PubMed1983

A study of function after tibial cast bracing.

103 patients with fresh unilateral fractures of the tibial shaft were reviewed clinically and radiologically to assess the results of treatment by functional bracing. At review, 84 had returned to their previous employment and all but 22 could run. All had full knee movements, 85 per cent had a normal range or a mild loss of subtalar movement, and only 11 patients had greater than 25 per cent reduction of measured ankle movement. The average shortening measured radiologically was 0.5 cm. Angulation greater than 10 degrees was present in 1 patient. Factors leading to delayed union include comminution, severe displacement, open injuries and not bearing weight. The importance of early weight bearing is discussed.

Braces↗
PubMed1979

Pyogenic non-tuberculous spinal infection: an analysis of thirty cases.

Thirty patients with non-tuberculous pyogenic osteomyelitis of the spine are reported in all of whom the diagnosis was confirmed bacteriologically, histologically or serologically. The clinical and radiological features and investigations are analysed. Back pain, localised to the level involved, was the predominant symptom. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate was raised in all cases, and a characteristic sequence of radiological features is described.

Adolescent↗