Robert W. Jackson

The septic knee—Arthroscopic treatment

It is well known that infection of a major weight-bearing joint can be a disastrous occurrence. Arthroscopy has been found to aid immeasureably in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Under arthroscopic control, adhesions can be broken down, necrotic tissue can be lavaged from the joint and, following the installation of drainage tubes, the processes of distension and irrigation can be carried out. By so doing, and in conjunction with systemic antibiotic therapy, a significant improvement in results of sepsis in major joints has been achieved, with all cases so treated being considered good to excellent at follow-up. It may be that the major benefit of the distention/irrigation method lies in the distension process which prevents loculation of necrotic tissue in the recesses of the joint and also prevents adhesion formation which might later restrict range of motion.

Field testing: assessment of physical fitness of disabled adults.

SummaryThe objectives of this investigation were (i) to develop simple field-test procedures for examining the cardio-respiratory and muscular strength fitness of lower-limb disabled individuals and (ii) to compare fitness levels across disabilities and physical activity levels.Forty-nine disabled adults (42 males and 7 females) were classified according to (i) functional and/or muscular deficit and, (ii) level of habitual physical activity. A forearm ergometer test was used to determine peak oxygen intake (

Lateral Retinacular Release for Patellofemoral Pain in the Older Patient

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Muscle strength and aerobic power - a study of lower-limb disabled males

O2 peak). Sex-specific regression equations developed from the direct test were used in conjunction with a modified åstrand-Ryhming equation to predict

Severin Nordentoft: The first arthroscopist

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The septic kneeArthroscopic treatment

O2 peak from sub-maximal test results. Likewise, an equation was developed to predict isokinetic upper body strength (UBS) from cable tensiometry and hand grip force.The predictive power of the sub-maximal ergometer test was fair (r=0.67), while the isometric strength measurements were relatively effective in predicting isokinetic total UBS (r=0.82). Class 1 differed significantly from all other classes with respect to