[Diagnostic support of arthrographic study in recent sprains of the ankle]. / Apporto diagnostico dell'indagine artrografica nelle distorsioni recenti di tibio-tarsica.

The Authors assert, through the valuation of forty recent cases of ankle injury, submitted to the arthrographic research, the validity of such method for the valuation of ligament injuries and for the topographic orientation of the same injuries.

[Arthrography of the operated meniscus]. / L'artrografia nel menisco operato.

The authors performed 20 double contrast arthrographits in syntomatic patients after meniscectomy. The results demonstrate that the lesions occur more frequently in partially excised menisc compared with totally existed ones. In some cases no meniscal regeneration has been found for menisci excised 2 to 4 years before.

[Arthrography of the hip in the diagnosis of prosthetic dislocation. Method and results]. / L'artrografia dell'anca nella diagnosi di scollamento protesico. Tecnica e risultati.

The authors had first experiences of hip arthrography in prostheses loosening in 1967. Now they explain the results obtained in 51 cases, aknowledging the limits of such a method in a few cases, but generally accepting the value of it for correct therapeutic choices.

[Place of radiology in giant cell tumors of the bone]. / Ruolo della radiologia nel tumore a cellule giganti (TCG) dello scheletro.

The authors present 60 cases of histologically confirmed giant cell tumor classified by a radiological grading as quiet, active and aggressive form. On the basis of our acquired experience and mainly from the follow-up films, all the pertinent radiological findings are analysed either for a more correct therapeutic guidance or for an adequate post-operative follow-up (favourable evolution, definitive recovery, local relapse, malignant degeneration).

The treatment of simple bone cysts by topical infiltrations of methylprednisolone acetate: technique and results.

The authors report their experience in the percutaneous treatment of simple bone cysts by intra-cystic local infiltrations of methylprednisolone acetate. In particular, the method adopted, the evolution of the radiologic picture and the results achieved are described. Sixty patients were successfully treated without complications or surgery.

[Role of respiratory physiokinetic therapy in general surgery].

The applications of respiratory physiokinesitherapy in general surgery are considered. Emphasis is placed on its importance in the prevention and management of complications venous thrombosis and embolia, in the conservation of muscle strength, and as routine pre- and postoperative management.