The metabolism of certain inorganic forms of sulfur by various autotropic bacteria has been studied extensively in the past. However, investigations dealing with the metabolism of sulfur compounds by the heterotropic bacteria have not been numerous. Such work as has been done (reviewed by Meyers and Porter (1)) indicates that these microbial systems may be quite specific in their requirements f...

Operative intervention is recommended for complete acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation to restore AC stability, but the best operative technique is still controversial. Twelve fresh-frozen male cadaveric shoulders (average age, 62.8 7.8 years) were equally divided into endobutton versus the modified Weaver-Dunn groups. Each potted scapula and clavicle was fixed in a custom made jig to allo...