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T Kustos

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Comparative study of autograft or allograft in primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Between December 1996 and December 2002, we treated 79 patients with arthroscopy-assisted anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. In 53 patients we used autografts and in 26 patients allografts. Patients were followed up for 38 (12-72) months. The two groups did not differ in preoperative sport activity level. The postoperative Lysholm score was 89.9+/-8.1 in the autograft group and 84.1+/-18.6 in the allograft group. Comparing the patients' Lysholm score according to whether they had a low (1-5) or a high (6-10) postoperative Tegner score, we found no statistically significant difference between the groups. On one occasion, the allograft ruptured during the implantation procedure just prior to the fixation. Postoperatively, we performed three revisions-two in the allograft group and one in the autograft group-and three second-look arthroscopies. There were no bacterial infections and no cases of viral transmission. No immune rejection, resorption, or immunsynovitis occurred during the follow-up.

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A prospective comparative analysis of mobility in osteoarthritic knees.

We have sought to clarify whether the traditional Arabic lifestyle prevents restriction of movement in patients with degenerative arthritis of the knee. The range of movement of 68 osteoarthritic knees of Arabic patients was compared with that of 51 healthy knees of Muslim patients and 83 osteoarthritic knees in non-Arabic patients. The range of flexion of the osteoarthritic knees in the Arabic patients matched that of the healthy control knees, but was significantly better than that of the osteoarthritic knees in the non-Arabic patients. There was also a statistically significant difference between the mean extension deficit of the two groups with osteoarthritis. Exercises may help to prevent restriction of movement in osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Long-term results of the operative treatment of clubfoot: a representative study.

This study reports the long-term results of operative treatment of clubfoot. Of the patients who underwent posteromedial release for congenital clubfoot between 1972 and 1975 at the Medical University in Pécs, Hungary, 41 feet of 30 patients have been under control examination. Control consisted of the distribution of questionnaires, physical examination, and in some cases, radiologic analysis. At an average of 20 years postsurgery, good clinical results were observed in 31 (75%) feet. In these patients, satisfying foot form and good function were achieved, yet the characteristic atrophy of the calf and shortening of the foot were visible. Abnormal conditions were found in 10 feet, consisting of overcorrection in 6 and undercorrection in 4 cases. Subjective judgment of the patients was considerably better; only 5 (12%) feet had no satisfying results. Data of feet in an incorrect position were analyzed and compared with other cases. In cases of feet operated on in patients aged > or = 1 year and in patients who underwent multiple operations, abnormalities were found in a significantly higher percentage.

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[The scapula: rare localization of osteochondroma].

The authors demonstrate their 6 cases of scapular exostoses which were operated on between 1973 and 1993 at the Orthopaedic Department of the Medical University of Pécs. Results of the surgery with a mean five year follow up are discussed, and the literature data of incidence, diagnosis and treatment are reviewed. With resection of the osteochondroma good results were achieved in all of the cases.

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[Bilateral torticollis].

Bilateral torticollis is a very rare form of a well known deformity i.e. muscular torticollis. This malformation might present a differential diagnostic problem both for orthopaedic surgeons and ophthalmologists, as well as, for neurologists. In agreement with the literature, the role of an injury during labour or defective embriogenesis is suggested to play a part.

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