Evaluation of the surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures and comparison between surgical fixation methods
Conclusion Although each technique has inherent advantages and disadvantages, all fixation methods proved to be adequate options for the surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures with high rates of healing and low rates of post-operative complications. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Retrospective study to evaluate the treatment of digital pulp lesions using a homodigital flap
Conclusion The homodigital flap technique presented satisfactory esthetics and functional results regarding feasibility, sensation, and digital mobility in pulp lesions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Cross-sectional study of Gartland II and III humerus supracondylar fracture treatment in childhood: Brazilian orthopedists ’ opinion
Conclusions The opinion of orthopedic surgeons in Brazil varies for Gartland type II fractures. Type III fractures have a uniform conduct and they are treated urgently (97.7%). When osteosynthesis is necessary, it was observed that 82 (70.7%) and 225 (74.8%) of the interviewed surgeons opted for fixation with two crossed Kirschner wires. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Evaluation of benefits and accuracy of a mobile application in planning total knee arthroplasties
Conclusions The application has proved to be useful in planning TKAs and has revealed accuracy when measuring the AMFA when it was compared to the manual form of preoperative planning. The application was able to reduce planning time by more than half and it demonstrated reliability in measuring the AMFA. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Modified Bristow-Latarjet procedure for treatment of recurrent traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation
Conclusion The modified Bristow-Latarjet procedure is a very effective intervention with few complications in the medium-term, showing very satisfactory functional outcomes in the treatment of recurrent traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation associated with glenoid bone injury. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Asian ethnicity: a risk factor for adhesive capsulitis?
Conclusion Patients of Asian ethnicity showed an independent risk factor for the development of adhesive capsulitis, with an adjusted odds ratio of 3.6. Adhesive capsulitis was more commom between 55 and 64 years. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
High congenital hip dislocation in adults – arthroplasty and functional results
Conclusion Despite being a demanding surgery with a reportedly high complication rate, total hip arthroplasty in high congenital dislocations, when properly indicated and technically correctly performed, allows an improvement in function and quality of life. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The use of three-column osteotomy in the treatment of rigid deformities of the adult spine
Conclusions Despite of the high complication rates, 3 CO was an effective technique, considering clinical and radiographic outcomes, to treat complex cases of rigid ASD in a sample of patients operated in a Brazilian spine center, with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Correlation between the UCLA and Constant-Murley scores in rotator cuff repairs and proximal humeral fractures osteosynthesis
Conclusion The UCLA and Constant-Murley scores presented high or very high correlation in the evaluation of surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears and PHF. The correlation in the preoperative evaluation was high. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Forgotten Joint Score – Portuguese translation and cultural adaptation of the instrument of evaluation for hip and knee arthroplasties
Conclusion The FJS questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. Additional studies are underway to compare the reproducibility and validity of the Brazilian translation to other questionnaires already established for the same outcome. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Ligamentous reconstruction of the interosseous membrane of the forearm in the treatment of instability of the distal radioulnar joint
Conclusion The new approach presented in this study is safe and effective in the treatment of longitudinal instability of the DRUJ, since it has low rate of complications, as well as satisfactory radiographic, clinical, and functional results. It allows return to social and professional activities, and increases the quality of life of these patients. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of quadriceps and hamstrings strength in knee osteoarthritis before and after total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion Patients with healthy knees or early stage osteoarthritis have higher quadriceps and hamstrings strengths than those with a more advanced stage of the disease, even after knee replacement. These findings suggest that the traditional rehabilitation programs do not recover strength to levels observed in individuals without knee osteoarthritis. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Evaluation of the discal height gain and lumbar lordosis variation obtained by the techniques of transforaminal and posterior lumbar intersomatic fusion
Conclusion There is no difference in the discal height gain and lumbar lordosis variation, as well as in the pain intensity in the post-operatory periods, in patients who underwent 1 level intersomatic arthrodesis when comparing the PLIF and TLIF techniques. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Hindfoot aneurysmal bone cyst: report of two cases
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) Author(s): Alexandre Luiz Dal Bosco, Marcos Ceita Nunes, Jung Ho Kim, Luis Gustavo Calieron, Rubens Rosso Nadal Osseous tumors of the hindfoot are not usual in the literature, the diagnosis in these cases is difficult and can often go unnoticed. Besides that, surgery and reconstruction are complicated due to the complexity of the local anatomy, which makes these lesions even more challenging for the orthopedic oncological professionals. On the following article two cases of aneurysmal bone cyst of the hindfoo...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
A great honor!
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) Author(s): Sérgio Luiz Checchia (Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
