[Trauma related subtalar dislocation of the foot]. / Urazowe podskokowe zwichniecie stopy.

Eight cases of subtalar foot dislocation (5 cases of medial displacement, 2 lateral and 1 very rare anterior one) has been presented. On the basis of authors experience and literature the mechanism and the principles of diagnostics and treatment of this injury has been discussed.

["Taurolin-Gel" and Taurolin-Trockengel" in treatment of osseous tissue inflammation]. / "Taurolin--Gel" i "Taurolin--Trockengel" w leczeniu zapalenia tkanki kostnej. Doniesienie wstepne.

The activity and principles of administration of Taurolin have been presented. That drug was used in 15 patients with chronic osteitis. Healing by first intention was obtained in 10 patients, necrosis of the skin occurred in 3 patients, recurrence of inflammation was found in one patient in whom accessory sequestroctomy was performed in the last case of osteitis and arteriosclerosis healing was obtained by second intention. The clinical observation of 15 patients has revealed: a) irritating influence of Taurolin on the soft tissue, b) increased phase of secretion of exudate since the 5 day after surgery, c) bactericidal influence of the drug. Sterilization of the focus occurred at 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. The use of Taurolin requires experience, complete abiding by the principles of use of this drug and equipment with a set of Charrier's drains. The authors are carrying on further observation of the use of Taurolin in the treatment of osteitis.