Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: single-row vs. double-row – clinical results after one to four years
Conclusion No statistically significant difference was found between SR and DR arthroscopic rotator cuff repair performed by a single surgeon in the comparative analysis of UCLA and ASES scores. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 11, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Case report: treatment of Fournier's gangrene of the shoulder girdle
The objective is to report a case of Fournier's gangrene involving the region of the shoulder girdle after closed fracture of the clavicle, and to discuss this unusual evolution. The patient underwent a series of surgical procedures and was followed up on an outpatient basis for 12 months, at which point she was discharged. Fournier's gangrene is an aggressive lesion and requires early diagnosis (clinical-laboratory correlation) with the appropriate adequate surgical approach and clinical stabilization. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 11, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Total knee arthroplasty in patients with permanent patella dislocation. Report of two cases and literature review
The objective of the study is to report two rare cases of severe osteoarthritis with permanent dislocation of the patella that underwent total knee arthroplasty, in addition to a review of the literature on the subject and related surgical technique. Total knee arthroplasty with using the medial parapatellar approach associated with lateral release was a good surgical option in patients with permanent patellar dislocation associated with advanced osteoarthritis. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 11, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Tibial tubercle fracture associated with distal rupture of the patellar tendon: case report
Publication date: Available online 11 June 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) Author(s): André Lourenço Pereira, Ângelo Ribeiro Vaz de Faria, Túlio Vinícius de Oliveira Campos, Marco Antônio Percope de Andrade, Guilherme Moreira de Abreu e Silva Avulsion of the tibial tubercle is an uncommon injury that occurs in the young athlete, resulting from an eccentric contraction of the extensor mechanism with the leg fixed to the ground. Concomitant injuries to the patellar tendon are very rare, with few cases reported in the literature. The authors present a case of a 15-year-old basketball...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 11, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Histological study of the posterior cruciate ligament femoral insertion
Conclusion Through histological analysis, it was demonstrated that the indirect insertion was adjacent to the anterior articular cartilage and presents a histological pattern where the collagen fibers insert directly into the bone (two-layer insertion). The direct insertion is posterior to the indirect insertion and has four histologically distinct layers. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Ultrasonography for evaluation of hamstring tendon diameter: is it possible to predict the size of the graft?
Conclusion Preoperative ultrasound imaging of the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons does not present a statistically significant correlation with the intraoperative measurement of the quadruple hamstring graft for ligament reconstruction. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Total knee and hip arthroplasty: the reality of assistance in Brazilian public health care
Conclusion The results expressed unsatisfactory results for TKA and THA in Brazil, with greater relevance in the North and Northeast. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea: case report
Publication date: Available online 8 June 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) Author(s): Guilherme Conforto Gracitelli, Fernando Cury Rezende, Ana Luiza Cabrera Martimbianco, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Franciozi, Marcus Vinicius Malheiros Luzo The authors report a rare case of osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea. The treatment of these lesions, in which the osteochondral fragment is not viable, is difficult and often limited in Brazil. A clinical case is presented with functional and radiological outcomes after treatment with microfracture technique, bone graft, and collagen membrane ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Descriptive anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament femoral insertion
Conclusion There was a 30% to 40% difference between the minimum and maximum results of measurements of ACL femoral insertion length, thickness, and area demonstrating an important individual variation. The insertion site was eccentric, closer to the deep cartilage of the lateral femoral condyle. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Radiological evaluation of the femoral tunnel positioning in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Conclusion The anatomical reconstruction technique presented shorter femoral tunnels and lower angle of inclination than the transtibial technique. The CT showed smaller inclination angle than the X-rays, regardless of the surgical technique. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - June 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Erratum to “Polypropylene prosthesis for the treatment of fingertip injuries. Description of surgical technique and results”
Publication date: May–June 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition), Volume 53, Issue 3 Author(s): Leandro Azevedo de Figueiredo, Rafael de Souza Ribeiro, Antonio Leão Bandeira de Melo, André Luiz Lima, Bernardo Barcellos Terra, Fernando Carvalho Ventin (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - May 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life of patients with rotator cuff injuries, Cofee Triangle, Colombia, 2013
Conclusion The introduction of psychometric measures for the evaluation of the health status of patients with shoulder injuries contributes to a treatment adjusted to individual requirements and daily activities of the patient. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - April 19, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Primary angiosarcoma of the femur in a patient with Takayasu arteritis
This study presents a case of lytic lesion in the right femur with dissemination to other bones, such as the vertebral column and skull, and to the lungs and central nervous system. Orthopedic surgery was performed in order to improve quality of life. Surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade malignant osseous angiosarcoma. Despite oncologic and orthopedic treatment, the patient had rapid and aggressive progression with a poor outcome. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - April 6, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Periacetabular hip osteotomy for residual dysplasia treatment: preliminary results
Conclusion The radiographic evaluation of patients submitted to Ganz periacetabular osteotomy presented some statistically significant results; however, a larger sample is still necessary. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - April 6, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Effects of simvastatin associated with exercise on the mechanical resistance of muscle and bone in rats
Conclusion Simvastatin had no negative effects on mechanical properties in tibia and gastrocnemius of hypercholesterolemic rats submitted to physical exercise. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - April 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
