PubMed Health⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

R H Bakst

Publications and source records attributed to R H Bakst.

2 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMedDate not supplied

Postoperative osteomyelitis following implant arthroplasty of the foot: diagnosis with indium-111 white blood cell scintigraphy.

Many complications can occur following insertion of silicone elastomer implants into the foot. Postoperative infection may be difficult to distinguish from other conditions such as dislodgment, fracture, ectopic and heterotopic new bone formation, synovitis, and bursitis. White blood cell scintigraphy, in conjunction with the clinical scenario, may prove to be an invaluable tool in the diagnosis of postoperative osteomyelitis, subsequent to implant arthroplasties.

Foot↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Dwyer osteotomy: a retrospective study.

The authors present a retrospective study of 29 Dwyer osteotomies performed at Kern Hospital by the senior surgeon and resident assistants between 1975 and 1984. All operative procedures studied were supervised by one surgeon in order to demonstrate consistency in preoperative evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative care. Subjective questionnaires were sent to each patient and the results analyzed. Additionally, an objective analysis of hospital and office records and a critical outcome assessment was undertaken. Results demonstrated significant improvement in the weight-bearing alignment of the involved foot, additional stability to the ankle, and improved rearfoot function.

Calcaneus↗