Synovial sarcoma is a highly malignant tumor which arises from synovial tissue derived from mesothelium and its occurrence is very rare. Furthermore, congenital synovial sarcoma which developed from aggressive deposition of tumor cells during intra-uterine fetal life is extremely rare. Authors present a case of congenital synovial sarcoma which is found in the right ankle of one month old boy, because of its rarity of occurrence.
Ankle ; Epithelium ; Humans ; Male ; Sarcoma, Synovial

Dislocation of the elbow joint is so frequent an injury, and its treatment so standardized, that most of the recent orthopaedic study devoted to the subject has focused on neurovascular complication or recurrent dislocation. Some authors reported minimal period of disability and better range of extension after three to five days short-term immobilization in simple acute dislocation. We, authors, had analyzed clinically 17 cases of acute dislocation of elbow joint who were treated at orthopaedic department of Catholic Medical College from Jan., 1978 to Dec., 1981. The results obtained were as follows: 1. The most prevalent age were second and third decades (76.5%). Males predominated by a ratio of 13:4. 2. The major mode of injury was slip down accident (58.8%). All cases were acute simple dislocation without open wound. 3. Posterolateral, dislocations were 13 cases (76.5%) and posterior dislocations were 3 cases (17.6%). These two type of dislocation were 94.1% of all cases. No anterior dislocation was noted. 4. Four fractures of radial head and one fracture of lateral epicondyle of humerus were seen. Associated fractures were noted in 29.4% of all cases. 5. Severe complication was none except one recurrent habituai dislocation and limitation of elbow extension, averaging 10.5 degrees, 6. In 9 cases which were immobilized for 3 to 5 days had an average loss of extension of 6 degrees and an average of 7 weeks of disability. In 7 cases which were immobilized for 3 weeks had an average loss of extension of 18 degrees and an average of 18.3 weeks of disability. Therefore, immediate reduction and 3 to 5 dhys of immobililization is excellent treatment for uncomplicated dislocations.
Clinical Study ; Dislocations ; Elbow Joint ; Elbow ; Head ; Humans ; Humerus ; Immobilization ; Male ; Wounds and Injuries

Many aging male suffer various andropause symptoms including loss of physical and mental activities. This study evaluated the putative alleviative effects of CRS-10 dandelion and rooibos extract complex (CRS-10) on the symptoms of andropause. The survival rate of TM3 Leydig cells (TM3 cells) treated with CRS-10 was measured based on typical physiological stress. After daily intake of CRS-10 for 4 weeks, the level of testosterone, physical activity and both the number and activity of sperm in older rats (18 weeks) were measured. Furthermore, thirty males were surveyed with AMS (Aging Males' Symptoms) questionnaire after intake of 400 mg of CRS-10. Overall, CRS-10 protected TM3 cells from serum restriction and oxidative stress via activation of ERK and Akt pathways. The level of testosterone and activation of spermatogenesis in rats were significantly enhanced. In addition, physical locomotion was markedly improved. Daily intake of 400 mg of CRS-10 improved the quality of life among agingmale respondents, according to a clinical survey using the AMS. The results indicate the potential of CRS-10 as a safe and efficacious natural substance for reducing or alleviating andropause symptoms.
Aging ; Andropause ; Animals ; Aspalathus ; Humans ; Leydig Cells ; Locomotion ; Male ; Motor Activity ; Oxidative Stress ; Quality of Life ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Rats ; Spermatogenesis ; Spermatozoa ; Stress, Physiological ; Survival Rate ; Taraxacum ; Testosterone