Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to S Perlinski.
The authors report 5 cases of scaphoid-trapezium-trapezoid dislocation (STT) which occurred in crush injuries of the hand. A good functional result was achieved by closed reduction and pinning whenever there was no associated soft tissue damage. However, lateral mid carpal osteoarthritis may develop and produce reduction of the abduction of the thumb as well as slight stiffness of the wrist.
The authors report the case of a nonunited supra-malleolar fracture with severe angulation in an elderly patient. Poor vascular condition and severe osteoporosis prevented the use of either a surgical approach or internal fixation. Gradual realignment and union were nevertheless achieved within 6 months post operatively using the "Sequoïa" external fixation system, while weight-bearing was continued throughout the course of treatment.
The authors reported an early case of cauda equina syndrome after hemilaminectomy and discectomy for lumbar disc herniation. CT-scan revealed the migration of the free fat graft used for preventing peridural scar formation. Removal of the graft resulted in total patient's recovery.