Arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement: early outcomes

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the early outcomes of the arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement

Effects of iloprost on visual evoked potentials and brain tissue oxidative stress after bilateral common carotid artery occlusion

Effects of iloprost on visual evoked potentials and oxidant/antioxidant status were evaluated after bilateral carotid artery occlusion. There were three experimental groups; Sham (S) group (n = 10), bilateral common carotid artery occluded (BCCAO) group (n = 10) and after bilateral common carotid artery occlusion, iloprost-treated (BCCAOI) group (n = 10). Iloprost was administered (0.5 ng/kg/day) for 10 days by intraperitoneal injection. N-2 and P-2 latencies (millisecond) and N-2-P-2 (PV) amplitudes were recorded 10 days after operation for evaluating VEPs. The rats were sacrificed by decapitation immediately after recording of VEPs. Malondialdehyte (MDA), glutathione (GSH), Cu-Zn superoxide dysmutase (SOD) were studied spectrophotometriely. After BCCAO, MDA levels were increased, GSH and Cu-Zn SOD levels were decreased significantly, and abnormal VEPs parameters were observed. Iloprost treatment after BCCAO decreased MDA and increased GSH levels significantly. Low Cu-Zn SOD levels and impaired VEPs remained after iloprost treatment. Iloprost treatment may protect the brain tissue from oxidative damage during cerebral hypoperfusion. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Mid-term results of pediatric vascular injured supracondylar humerus fractures and surgical approach

The purpose of this study was to describe our experience with poorly perfused hands after supracondylar fracture of the humerus (SFH) in children and to present mid-term outcomes of a single trauma center. This is a retrospective analysis of SFH patients with vascular injuries, conducted from 2003 to 2012. Nine patients (2.1% of all SFH patients) underwent vascular reconstruction with no hand perfusion after adequate reduction and fixation at a mean age of 8.3 years (+/- 1.8, range 4-12 years). No amputation was needed, and satisfactory elbow and hand functions were obtained. Immediate close anatomic reduction and pinning with re-evaluation of hand perfusion is mandatory for SFH patients with suspected vascular injury before vascular exploration. (C) 2014 Wolters Kluwer Health vertical bar Lippincott Williams & Wilkins