Subchondral bone density in the human elbow assessed by computed tomography osteoabsorptiometry: a reflection of the loading history of the joint surfaces

 Published in 1995

Eckstein,F.; Muller-Gerbl,M.; Steinlechner,M.; Kierse,R.; Putz,R.; The functional adaptation of bone tissue to the mechanical stresses acting on it has been convincingly established. This association should apply as well to the subchondral bone, reflecting the long-term distribution of stress over the joint surfaces. Thirty-six specimens of the human elbow joint were investigated by computed tomography osteoabsorptiometry in order to assess the distribution of the subchondral mineralization. The distal surfaces usually were more highly mineralized than the proximal components of the joint, whereas the humeroulnar and the humeroradial parts exhibited a similar degree of mineralization. [Read More]

Unexpected fatalities of patients in medical treatment

 Published in 1995

Katzgraber,F.; Rabl,W.; Ambach,E.; Our results are based on 190 autopsy records of unexpectedly deceased patients in connection with medical treatment between 1984 and 1993. 161 times autopsy has been ordered by the local Public Health Office to establish cause of death. In 5 of these cases indications of medical maltreatment were found and the cases had been brought to trial. Inspite of suspected problems with medical treatment the treating doctors certified natural death in 8 of these cases and autopsies were carried out by general pathologists. [Read More]