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Rev. bras. ortop ; 58(1): 108-113, Jan.-Feb. 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1441330

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy of hypertonic saline infiltration as a sclerosing agent in the dorsal synovial cyst of the wrist. Method Patients of both genders, aged 18 years or older, with clinical and ultrasound diagnosis of synovial cyst, and without any previous treatment were selected. Case series in which 50 patients underwent aspiration of the contents of the cyst and infiltration of the hypertonic saline solution (2 ml sodium chloride solution 20% and 1 ml of lidocaine 2%). The patients were followed up for 24 weeks, when the parameters pain, strength, range of motion, function (quickDASH and Brief Michigan question), recurrence, and complications were evaluated. Results A total of 46 patients were evaluated for 24 weeks, 18 (39.1%) cysts evolved to resolution, and 28 (60.9%) presented recurrence. There was no statistically significant difference in the effect force or in the range of motion. There was no clinically significant difference in the scores of the questionnaires. The most frequent complications were pain and edema. Conclusion Infiltration with hypertonic saline solution for the treatment of dorsal synovial cyst of the wrist showed a recurrence rate of 60.9%.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia da infiltração da solução salina hipertônica como agente esclerosante no cisto sinovial dorsal do punho. Método Pacientes de ambos os sexos, com 18 anos ou mais, com diagnóstico clínico e ultrassonográfico de cisto sinovial, e sem nenhum tratamento prévio foram selectionados. Série de casos em que 50 pacientes foram submetidos a aspiração do conteúdo do cisto e infiltração da solução salina hipertônica (2 ml solução de cloreto de sódio 20% e 1 ml de lidocaína 2%). Seguimento realizado por 24 semanas, durante as quais foram avaliados os parâmetros dor, força, arco de movimento, função (questionários quick disabilities of the arm, hand, and shoulder [quickDASH] e brief Michigan), recorrência e complicações. ResultadoForam avaliados 46 pacientes por 24 semanas, 18 (39,1%) cistos evoluíram para cura e 28 (60,9%) cistos apresentaram recorrência. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante nos quesitos força e arco de movimento. Não houve diferença clinicamente significante nos escores dos questionários. As complicações mais frequentes foram dor e edema. Conclusão A infiltração com solução salina hipertônica para tratamento do cisto sinovial dorsal do punho mostrou taxa de recorrência de 60,9%.


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Humans , Male , Female , Synovial Cyst/therapy
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São Paulo med. j ; 141(5): e20211020, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1432464

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition greatly affects patients' quality of life and ability to work. Systematic reviews provide useful information for treatment and health decisions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the methodological quality of previously published systematic reviews on the treatment of CTS. DESIGN AND SETTING: Overview of systematic reviews conducted at the Brazilian public higher education institution, São Paulo, Brazil METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE and Cochrane Library database for systematic reviews investigating the treatment of CTS in adults. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and measurement tool to assess systematic reviews (AMSTAR) were applied by two independent examiners. RESULTS: Fifty-five studies were included. Considering the stratification within the AMSTAR measurement tool, we found that more than 76% of the analyzed studies were "low" or "very low". PRISMA scores were higher when meta-analysis was present (15.61 versus 10.40; P = 0.008), while AMSTAR scores were higher when studies performed meta-analysis (8.43 versus 5.59; P = 0.009) or when they included randomized controlled trials (7.95 versus 6.06; P = 0.043). The intra-observer correlation demonstrated perfect agreement (> 0.8), a Spearman's correlation coefficient of 0.829, and an ICC of0.857. The inter-observer correlation indicated that AMSTAR was more reliable than PRISMA. CONCLUSION: Overall, systematic reviews of the treatment of CTS are of poor quality. Reviews with better-quality conducted meta-analysis and included randomized controlled trials. AMSTAR is a better tool than PRISMA because it has a better performance and should be recommended in future studies. REGISTRATION NUMBER IN PROSPERO: CRD42020172328 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020172328)

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São Paulo med. j ; 141(6): e2022086, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1432468

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The diagnostic criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) lack uniformity. Moreover, because CTS is a syndrome, there is no consensus as to which signs, symptoms, clinical and complementary tests are more reproducible and accurate for use in clinical research. This heterogeneity is reflected in clinical practice. Thus, establishing effective and comparable care protocols is difficult. OBJECTIVE: To identify the diagnostic criteria and outcome measures used in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on CTS. DESING AND SETTING: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials carried out at the Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase databases for RCTs with surgical intervention for CTS published between 2006 and 2019. Two investigators independently extracted relevant data on diagnosis and outcomes used in these studies. RESULTS: We identified 582 studies and 35 were systematically reviewed. The symptoms, paresthesia in the median nerve territory, nocturnal paresthesia, and special tests were the most widely used clinical diagnostic criteria. The most frequently assessed outcomes were symptoms of paresthesia in the median nerve territory and nocturnal paresthesia. CONCLUSION: The diagnostic criteria and outcome measures used in RCTs about CTS are heterogeneous, rendering comparison of studies difficult. Most studies use unstructured clinical criteria associated with ENMG for diagnosis. The Boston Questionnaire is the most frequently used main instrument to measure outcomes. REGISTRATION: PROSPERO (CRD42020150965- https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=150965).

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Rev. bras. ortop ; 57(6): 911-916, Nov.-Dec. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1423634

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Abstract Trigger finger is a frequent condition. Although tenosynovitis and the alteration of pulley A1 are identified as triggering factors, there is no consensus on the true cause in the literature, and its true etiology remains unknown. The diagnosis is purely clinical most of the time. It depends solely on the existence of finger locking during active bending movement. Trigger finger treatment usually begins with nonsurgical interventions that are instituted for at least 3 months. In patients with initial presentation with flexion deformity or inability to flex the finger, there may be earlier indication of surgical treatment due to pain intensity and functional disability. In the present review article, we will present the modalities and our algorithm for the treatment of trigger finger.


Resumo O dedo em gatilho é uma afecção frequente. Não obstante a tenossinovite e a alteração da polia A1 serem identificados como fatores desencadeantes, não há consenso sobre a verdadeira causa na literatura, sendo que a sua verdadeira etiologia permanece desconhecida. O diagnóstico é puramente clínico na maior parte das vezes. Ele depende unicamente da existência do travamento do dedo no decorrer da movimentação flexão ativa. O tratamento do dedo em gatilho geralmente se inicia com intervenções não cirúrgicas que são instituídas por pelo menos 3 meses. Nos pacientes em quem haja apresentação inicial com deformidade em flexão ou incapacidade de flexão do dedo, pode haver indicação mais precoce do tratamento cirúrgico em razão da intensidade do quadro álgico e da incapacidade funcional do paciente. No presente artigo de revisão, apresentaremos as modalidades e o nosso algoritmo para o tratamento do dedo em gatilho.


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Humans , Congenital Abnormalities , Tenosynovitis/therapy , Trigger Finger Disorder/surgery , Trigger Finger Disorder/diagnosis , Trigger Finger Disorder/therapy
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 57(4): 636-641, Jul.-Aug. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1394873

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the prevalence of anatomical variations encountered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who underwent carpal tunnel classical open release. Methods A total of 115 patients with a high probability of clinical diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome and indication for surgical treatment were included. These patients underwent electroneuromyography and ultrasound for diagnostic confirmation. They underwent surgical treatment by carpal tunnel classical open release, in which a complete inventory of the surgical wound was performed in the search and visualization of anatomical variations intra- and extra-carpal tunnel. Results The total prevalence of anatomical variations intra- and extra-carpal tunnel found in this study was 63.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 54.5-72.4). The prevalence of the carpal transverse muscle was 57.4% (95% CI: 47.8-66.6%), of the bifid median nerve associated with the persistent median artery was 1.7% (95% CI: 0.0-4.2%), and the median bifid nerve associated with the persistent median artery and the transverse carpal muscle was 1.7% (95% CI: 0.0-4.2%). Conclusion The most prevalent extra-carpal tunnel anatomical variation was carpal transverse muscle. The most prevalent intra-carpal tunnel anatomical variation was median bifid nerve associated with the persistent median artery. The surgical finding of an extra-carpal tunnel anatomical variation, such as the transverse carpal muscle, may indicate the presence of other associated carpal intra tunnel anatomical variations, such as the bifid median nerve, persistent median artery, and anatomical variations of the recurrent median nerve branch.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a prevalência de variações anatômicas encontradas em pacientes com síndrome do túnel do carpo submetidos a liberação cirúrgica por via aberta clássica. Métodos Foram incluídos um total de 115 pacientes com alta probabilidade de diagnóstico clínico de síndrome do túnel do carpo, com indicação para o tratamento cirúrgico. Estes pacientes realizaram eletroneuromiografia e ultrassonografia para confirmação diagnóstica. Foram submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico por via aberta clássica, no qual foi realizado um inventário completo da ferida operatória na busca e visualização de variações anatômicas intra e extra túnel do carpo. Resultados A prevalência total das variações anatômicas intra e extra túnel do carpo encontradas neste estudo foi de 63,5% (intervalo de confiança [IC]95%: 54,5-72,4%). A prevalência do músculo transverso do carpo foi de 57,4% (IC95%: 47,8-66,6%), do nervo mediano bífido associado à artéria mediana persistente foi de 1,7% (IC95%: 0,0-4,2%) e do nervo mediano bífido associado à artéria mediana persistente e ao músculo transverso do carpo foi de 1,7% (IC95%: 0,0-4,2%). Conclusão A variação anatômica extra túnel do carpo mais prevalente foi o músculo transverso do carpo e a variação anatômica intra túnel do carpo mais prevalente foi o nervo mediano bífido associado à artéria mediana persistente. O achado cirúrgico de uma variação anatômica extra túnel do carpo, como o músculo transverso do carpo, pode nos indicar a presença de outras variações anatômicas intra túnel do carpo associadas, como nervo mediano bífido, artéria mediana persistente e variações anatômicas do ramo recorrente do nervo mediano.


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Humans , Male , Female , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Prevalence , Median Nerve/anatomy & histology
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 57(3): 449-454, May-June 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388030

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Abstract Objective The present study aimed to verify whether, in an adult population with nontraumatic complaints in the upper limbs, (1) the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) are susceptible to a "ceiling effect" when compared with a sample of healthy subjects; and (2) to determine cutoff points for diagnostic performance and the intercorrelation for DASH and MHQ in both samples. Methods This was a prospective, comparative, nonrandomized study. In total, 150 subjects were included, with 75 in the case group (with disease) and 75 in the control group (without disease). This was a sample of patients recently admitted to a hand surgery outpatient clinic. Controls were matched to clinical cases according to inclusion. The ceiling effect was determined by a maximum response rate (> 15%); receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves determined cutoff points for sickness definition, and DASH and MHQ sensitivity and specificity. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results The DASH and MHQ questionnaires had no ceiling effect for the case group. In this group, 18 (24%) patients had the maximum DASH score, but none (0%) had the maximum MHQ score. For the control group, 1 (1.33%) subject had the maximum DASH score, but none scored for MHQ. For case determination, DASH scores of 7.1 had 80% sensitivity and 60.3% specificity, whereas MHQ scores of 76.9 had 56.2% sensitivity and 97.3% specificity. Conclusion The DASH and MHQ questionnaires are reliable tools to measure the impact of hand and wrist morbidities on daily activities, and they are not susceptible to ceiling effects. The DASH questionnaire is more sensitive for patient identification, whereas the MHQ is more specific. As such, the MHQ seems more appropriate when a more specific functional increase is expected.


Resumo Objetivo Verificar se, em uma população adulta com queixa não traumática dos membros superiores, (1) os questionários Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH, na sigla em inglês) e Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ, na sigla em inglês) estão suscetíveis ao "efeito de teto", comparando com amostra de não-doentes; (2) determinar pontos de corte de performance diagnóstica e correlação interquestionários para DASH e MHQ em ambas as amostras. Método Estudo prospectivo, comparativo e não randomizado. Incluímos 150 pacientes, 75 no grupo caso (com doença) e 75 no grupo controle (sem doença). Trata-se de amostra de pacientes recém-admitidos em ambulatório de cirurgia da mão. Os controles foram pareados de forma balanceada de acordo com a inclusão dos casos. Determinamos a presença de efeito de teto por meio da taxa de respostas máximas (> 15%) e associamos curvas receiver operating characteristic (ROC, na sigla em inglês) para a determinação de pontos de corte para a determinação de doentes, associados a medidas de sensibilidade e especificidade. Consideramos p < 0.05 para significância estatística. Resultados Os questionários DASH e MHQ não demonstraram o efeito de teto para o grupo com doença. A porcentagem de pacientes do grupo caso com nota máxima foi de n = 18 (24%) no DASH e de 0% no MHQ. Para o grupo sem doença, 1 (1,33%) dos participantes pontuou com nota máxima para DASH, enquanto nenhum pontuou para o MHQ. Na determinação de casos, escores de DASH de 7,1 apresentam sensibilidade de 80% e especificidade de 60,3%. Para o MHQ, um escore de 76,9 apresenta sensibilidade de 56,2% e especificidade de 97,3%. Conclusão Os questionários DASH e MHQ são ferramentas confiáveis na mensuração do impacto das morbidades das mãos e dos punhos nas atividades diárias dos pacientes e não são suscetíveis a efeito de teto. O questionário DASH é mais sensível para a identificação de doentes, enquanto o MHQ é mais específico. Em situações nas quais se espera um incremento funcional mais discreto (ou mais específico), o MHQ parece mais adequado.


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Humans , Quality of Life , Self Care , Cross-Sectional Studies , Caregivers , Heart Failure/therapy
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São Paulo med. j ; 139(6): 576-578, Nov.-Dec. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1352298

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are several anesthetic techniques for surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Results from this surgery using the "wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet" (WALANT) technique have been described. However, there is no conclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of the WALANT technique, compared with the usual techniques. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the WALANT technique, compared with intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA; Bier's block), for surgical treatment of CTS. DESIGN AND SETTING: Randomized clinical trial, conducted at Hospital Alvorada Moema and the Discipline of Hand Surgery, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil. METHODS: Seventy-eight patients were included. The primary outcome was measurement of perioperative pain through a visual analogue scale (VAS). The secondary outcomes were the Boston Questionnaire score, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score, need for use of analgesics, operating room times, remission of paresthesia, failures and complications. RESULTS: The WALANT technique (n = 40) proved to be superior to IVRA (n = 38), especially for controlling intraoperative pain (0.11 versus 3.7 cm; P < 0.001) and postoperative pain (0.6 versus 3.9 cm; P < 0.001). Patients spent more time in the operating room in the IVRA group (59.5 versus 46 minutes; P < 0.01) and needed to use more analgesics (10.8 versus 5.7 dipyrone tablets; P = 0.02). Five IVRA procedures failed (5 versus 0; P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS: The WALANT technique is more effective than IVRA for CTS surgery.


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Humans , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Anesthesia, Conduction , Brazil , Anesthesia, Intravenous , Anesthesia, Local , Anesthetics, Local
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Acta ortop. bras ; 29(6): 331-340, Nov.-Dec. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1349906

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ABSTRACT Objective: Heterotopic ossification is defined as the formation of trabecular bone in soft tissues. It is a common complication after surgical treatment of acetabular fractures. However, its prophylaxis and treatment are still controversial. The objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of actions to prevent the development of heterotopic ossification after surgical correction of acetabular fractures. Methods: A systematic review was carried out with research in the databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS and Cochrane until August 4, 2020, without restrictions on language and year of publication. Only randomized clinical studies carried out in humans without restrictions based on the dosage of treatments, use and duration of prophylaxis were included in this review. Results: Two studies compared the use of radiotherapy and indomethacin and three compared the use of indomethacin with a placebo or non-indomethacin group. The meta-analysis calculations did not indicate statistical differences between radiotherapy versus indomethacin (RR 1.45, IC 95% 0.97 to 2.17, p = 0,55) and indomethacin versus placebo or not indomethacin (RR 0.85, IC 95% 0.68 to 1.06, p = 0,59). Conclusion: There is insufficient evidence to affirm that the use of radiotherapy or indomethacin are effective to prevent the formation of heterotopic ossification after surgery for fractures of the acetabulum. In addition, the number of complications was higher in the indomethacin group when compared to placebo or no intervention. Level of Evidence I, Systematic Review.


RESUMO Objetivo: A profilaxia e o tratamento da ossificação heterotópica ainda são controversos. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a efetividade das intervenções para prevenir o desenvolvimento da ossificação heterotópica após a fixação cirúrgica das fraturas do acetábulo. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática com pesquisa nas bases de dados PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS e Cochrane até 4 de agosto de 2020, sem restrições quanto ao idioma e ano de publicação. Foram incluídos apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados realizados em humanos sem restrições com base na dosagem dos tratamentos, no uso e na duração da profilaxia. Cálculos de metanálise foram realizados utilizando o software Review Manager desenvolvido pela Cochrane. Resultados: Dois estudos compararam o uso de radioterapia e indometacina e três compararam o uso de indometacina com um grupo placebo ou não indometacina. Os cálculos de metanálise não indicaram diferenças estatísticas entre radioterapia versus indometacina (RR 1.45, IC de 95% 0.97 a 2.17, p = 0,55) e indometacina versus placebo ou não indometacina (RR 0.85, IC de 95% 0.68 a 1.06, p = 0,59). Conclusão: Não há evidências suficientes para afirmar que a utilização da radioterapia ou da indometacina é efetiva para prevenir a formação da ossificação heterotópica após cirurgias por fraturas do acetábulo. Além disso, o número de complicações foi maior no grupo indometacina quando comparado ao placebo ou à não intervenção. Nível de Evidência I, Revisão Sistemática.

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Rev. bras. ortop ; 56(3): 346-350, May-June 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1288666

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Abstract Objective The present study aimed to determine the frequency of trigger finger (TF) onset after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using an open (OT) or an endoscopic technique (ET). As a secondary endpoint, the present study also compared paresthesia remission and residual pain rates in patients submitted to both techniques. Methods Trigger finger onset and remission rates of paresthesia and pain at the median nerve territory was verified prospectively in a series of adult patients submitted to an OT procedure (n = 34). These findings were compared with a retrospective cohort submitted to ET (n = 33) by the same surgical team. Patients were evaluated with a structured questionnaire in a return visit at least 6 months after surgery. Results Sixty-seven patients were evaluated. There was no difference regarding trigger finger onset (OT, 26.5% versus ET, 27.3%; p = 0.94) and pain (OT, 76.5% versus ET, 84.8%; p = 0.38). Patients submitted to OT had fewer paresthesia complaints compared with those operated using ET (OT, 5.9% versus ET, 24.2%; p = 0.03). Conclusions In our series, the surgical technique did not influence trigger finger onset and residual pain rates. Patients submitted to OT had less complaints of residual postoperative paresthesia.


Resumo Objetivo Determinar a frequência do aparecimento de dedo em gatilho (DG) no pós-operatório da síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC) em duas técnicas: aberta (TA) e endoscópica (TE). Como desfecho secundário, comparar as taxas de remissão da parestesia e dor residual entre as duas técnicas. Métodos De forma prospectiva, verificamos o aparecimento de dedo em gatilho e taxa de remissão da parestesia e dor no território do nervo mediano em série de pacientes adultos operados pela TA (n = 34). Comparamos com coorte retrospectiva operada pela TE (n = 33), pela mesma equipe de cirurgiões. A avaliação dos pacientes ocorreu por meio de questionário estruturado em consulta de retorno, com mínimo de 6 meses de pós-operatório. Resultados Sessenta e sete pacientes foram avaliados. Não houve diferença quanto ao aparecimento de dedo em gatilho (TA, 26,5% versus TE, 27,3%; p = 0,94) e dor (TA, 76,5% versus TE, 84.8%; p = 0,38). Os pacientes operados pela TA apresentaram menos queixas de parestesia do que os operados pela TE (TA 5,9% versus TE 24,2%; p = 0,03). Conclusões Em nossa série, a técnica cirúrgica não influenciou o aparecimento de dedos em gatilho e dor residual. Os pacientes operados pela técnica aberta apresentaram menos queixa de parestesia residual pós-operatória.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Paresthesia , Comparative Study , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Surveys and Questionnaires , Endoscopy , Trigger Finger Disorder , Median Nerve
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 56(2): 181-191, Apr.-June 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1251346

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Abstract Objective The present paper aims to evaluate the therapeutic planning for trigger finger by Brazilian orthopedists. Methods This is a cross-sectional study with a population composed of participants from the 2018 Brazilian Congress on Orthopedics and Traumatology (CBOT-2018, in the Portuguese acronym), who answered a questionnaire about the conduct adopted for trigger finger diagnosis and treatment. Results A total of 243 participants were analyzed, with an average age of 37.46 years old; most participants were male (88%), with at least 1 year of experience (55.6%) and from Southeast Brazil (68.3%). Questionnaire analysis revealed a consensus on the following issues: diagnosis based on physical examination alone (73.3%), use of the Quinnell classification modified by Green (58.4%), initial nonsurgical treatment (91.4%), infiltration of steroids combined with an anesthetic agent (61.7%), nonsurgical treatment time ranging from 1 to 3 months (52.3%), surgical treatment using the open approach (84.4%), mainly the transverse open approach (51%), triggering recurrence as the main nonsurgical complication (58%), and open surgery success in > 90% of the cases (63%), with healing intercurrences (54%) as the main complication. There was no consensus on the remaining variables. Orthopedists with different practicing times disagree on treatment duration (p = 0.013) and on the complication rate of open surgery (p = 0.010). Conclusions Brazilian orthopedists prefer to diagnose trigger finger with physical examination alone, to classify it according to the Quinnell method modified by Green, to institute an initial nonsurgical treatment, to perform infiltrations with steroids and local anesthetic agents, to sustain the nonsurgical treatment for 1 to 3 months, and to perform the surgical treatment using a transverse open approach; in addition, they state that the main nonsurgical complication was triggering recurrence, and report open surgery success in > 90% of the cases, with healing intercurrences as the main complication.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o planejamento terapêutico para o dedo em gatilho por ortopedistas brasileiros. Métodos Estudo transversal, cuja população foi composta por participantes do Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia e Traumatologia 2018 (CBOT-2018). Foi aplicado um questionário sobre a conduta adotada no diagnóstico e tratamento do dedo em gatilho. Resultados Foram analisados 243 participantes com média de idade de 37.46 anos, na maioria homens (88%), tempo de experiência de pelo menos 1 ano (55,6%), e da região Sudeste (68.3%). A análise dos questionários evidenciou que há consenso nos seguintes quesitos: diagnóstico somente com exame físico (73,3%), classificação de Quinnell modificada por Green (58,4%), tratamento inicial não cirúrgico (91,4%), infiltração de corticoide com anestésico (61,7%) tempo de tratamento não cirúrgico de 1 a 3 meses (52,3%), tratamento cirúrgico pela via aberta (84,4%), principalmente via aberta transversa (51%), recidiva do engatilhamento como principal complicação não cirúrgica (58%), e o sucesso da cirurgia aberta em > 90% (63%), sendo a sua principal complicação as complicações cicatriciais (54%). Sem consenso nas demais variáveis. De acordo com a experiência, foram observadas diferenças referentes ao tempo de tratamento (p = 0.013) e a taxa de complicação da cirurgia aberta (p = 0.010). Conclusões O ortopedista brasileiro tem preferência pelo diagnóstico do dedo em gatilho apenas com exame físico, classifica segundo Quinnell modificado por Green, tratamento inicial não cirúrgico, infiltrações com corticoide e anestésico local, tempo de tratamento não cirúrgico de 1 a 3 meses, tratamento cirúrgico por via aberta transversa, principal complicação não cirúrgica a recidiva do engatilhamento, e considera o sucesso da cirurgia aberta em > 90% dos casos, tendo como principal complicação as complicações cicatriciais.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Physical Examination , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Tendon Entrapment , Trigger Finger Disorder/surgery , Trigger Finger Disorder/diagnosis , Trigger Finger Disorder/therapy , Orthopedic Surgeons
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 55(6): 759-763, Nov.-Dec. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1156202

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Abstract Objective To describe the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients submitted to percutaneous fixation without bone graft for scaphoid nonunion, with a minimum follow-up of six months. Methods A case series study of a convenience sample of hand surgeons with prospective evaluation. Patients with scaphoid (waist or proximal pole) nonunion and the following features were included: more than six months of history; X-rays showing sclerosis of the edges of the nonunion, with resorption of the nonunion focus measuring less than 4 mm (Slade & Gleissler I, II, III and IV) and no angular deformity; and no proximal pole necrosis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results After six months of follow-up, all nonunion were consolidated, with no major complications. The functional outcomes revealed good scores on the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH; n = 12; mean: 6.9; standard deviation [SD]: 2.1) and patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE; n = 12; mean: 7.97, SD: 1.5) questionnaires. The results of the visual analog scale (VAS) showed little residual pain (n = 12; mean: 0.71; SD: 0.2). Slight decreases in flexion (69 versus 59.1; p = 0.007), extension (62.4 versus 48.7; p = 0.001) and radial deviation (29.6 versus 24.6; p = 0.014) were detected in comparison to the contralateral side. Conclusions All cases in the series presented consolidation and good functional scores at the six-month evaluation. This is a promising option (with lower technical demand and morbidity) for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion. Comparative studies are required to assess the effectiveness of this technique in comparison with other options.


Resumo Objetivo Descrever os resultados clínico-radiográficos de pacientes tratados por meio de fixação percutânea sem enxerto ósseo para pseudartrose do escafóide, com seguimento mínimo de seis meses. Métodos Série de casos de uma amostra de conveniência de grupo de cirurgiões de mão com avaliação prospectiva.. Foram incluídos pacientes com diagnóstico de pseudartrose do escafóide (cintura ou polo proximal) com as seguintes características: mais de seis meses de histórico; radiografias demonstrando esclerose das bordas da pseudartrose, com reabsorção do foco de pseudartrose menor do que 4 mm (Slade & Gleissler I, II, III e IV), sem deformidade angular; e sem necrose do polo proximal pela ressonância magnética (RM). Resultados Na avaliação com mais de seis meses, todas as pseudartroses estavam consolidadas e sem maiores complicações. Os resultados funcionais demonstraram boas pontuações nos questionários de disfunções do braço, ombro e mão (disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand, DASH; n = 12; média: 6,9; desvio padrão [DP]: 2,1) e de avaliação do punho pelo paciente (patient-rated wrist evaluation, PRWE; n = 12; média: 7,97; DP: 1,5). Observou-se pouca dor residual de acordo com a escala visual analógica (EVA; n = 12; média: 0,71; DP: 0,2). Houve discreta diminuição da flexão (69 versus 59,1; p = 0,007), da extensão (62,4 versus 48,7; p = 0,001) e do desvio radial (29,6 versus 24.6; p = 0,014) em comparação ao lado contralateral. Conclusões Nesta série, todos os casos estavam consolidados ao sexto mês de avaliação, com bom status funcional. Trata-se de uma opção promissora (menor demanda técnica e morbidade) para o tratamento da pseudartrose do escafóide. Estudos comparativos serão úteis para avaliar a efetividade da técnica com relação a outras opções.


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Humans , Arm , Pseudarthrosis , Congenital Abnormalities , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Extravehicular Activity , Scaphoid Bone , Fractures, Bone , International Cooperation
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 54(2): 134-139, Mar.-Apr. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013698

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Abstract Objective To define the major epidemiological features of upper limb penetrating injuries, as well as to identify the causes and the frequency of these lesions at the Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, a hand surgery center in the city of São Paulo, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods The present study was based on a sample of consecutive patients from our orthopedics and traumatology institute from May 2014 to May 2016. Data were collected by telephone, and a prestructured questionnaire regarding data and features of the lesions was applied. Descriptive statistics and proportions comparison with the chi-squared test were performed with a p-value < 5% considered as statistically significant. Results At first, 1,648 records were considered and, after applying the exclusion criteria and eliminating duplicate records, 598 records were included in the present study. Most of the patients weremale (77.8%), right-handed (95.82%), with an average age of 37.27 years old.Manual laborers were the most injured individuals (50.00%), and fingers were the most affected site (51.84%). Glass was the most frequent etiologic agent (33.77%). The prevalence of amputation was higher in industrial machinery injuries (p < 0.05) when compared with other causes. Younger patients (< 18 years old) had more glass-related injuries, while older patients ( 60 years old) had more traumas caused by power tools (p < 0.05). Women had more injuries resulting from razors and glass (p < 0.05). Manual laborers had a higher frequency of power tools and industrial machinery-related injuries (p < 0.05) and a higher prevalence of amputations (p < 0.05). Conclusion Themost frequent etiology was glass, especially in individuals < 18 years old.Women and older patients (> 60 years old) presented a high frequency of traumas caused by razors and power tools, respectively. More severe injuries were caused by machinery and were related with work activity.


Resumo Objetivo Definir as principais características epidemiológicas dessas lesões, bem como identificar a causa e a frequência de ferimentos penetrantes no membro superior atendidos no Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia da nossa instituição. Métodos O estudo se baseou em uma amostra de pacientes consecutivos atendidos no Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia dessa instituição, demaio de 2014 amaio de 2016. Os dados foram coletados por contato telefônico, aplicou-se um questionário pré-estruturado sobre os dados e as características das lesões. A análise estatística foi feita de forma descritiva e a comparação das proporções através do teste de quiquadrado, associado ao valor de p, com significância < 5%. Resultados Foramconsiderados 1.648registros inicialmente e, após aplicados os critérios de exclusão e excluídos os duplicados, 598 pacientes foram incluídos na análise final. A maioria dos pacientes era do gênero masculino (77,80%), destros (95,82%), com média no momento do trauma de 37,27 anos. Os trabalhadores manuais foram os mais lesionados (50,00%) e a topografia mais acometida foram os dedos (51,84%). Dentre os agentes etiológicos, destaque para o vidro (33,77%). A prevalência de pacientes comamputação foi maior nos ferimentos por máquinas industriais (p < 0,05) quando comparada com outros agentes etiológicos. Pacientes com menos de 18 anos apresentaram maior frequência de ferimentos ocasionadas por vidro (p < 0,05). Já os pacientes com 60 anos ou mais apresentaram maior prevalência de ferimentos pormáquina de corte (p < 0,05). Mulheres apresentaram maior frequência de ferimentos por lâmina e por vidro (p < 0,05). Os trabalhadores manuais apresentaram maior prevalência de ferimentos por máquinas de corte e industriais (p < 0,05) e maior prevalência de amputações (p < 0,05). Conclusão O agente etiológico mais frequente é o vidro, com relevância maior em menores de 18 anos. Em mulheres e idosos, há grande frequência de lesões causadas por lâminas e máquinas de corte, respectivamente. Lesões de maior gravidade são causadas por máquinas, associadas a atividade laboral.


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Humans , Male , Female , Wounds and Injuries , Wounds, Penetrating , Serial Cross-Sectional Studies , Hand Injuries
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Clinics ; 74: e1076, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1019701

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OBJECTIVES: Machinery injuries account for a substantial share of traumatic upper limb injuries (TULIs) affecting young active individuals. This study is based on the hypothesis that there is an important relationship between the improper use of power saws and TULIs. The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence and epidemiology of TULIs caused by power saws and determine the risks related to power saw use. METHODS: A cross-sectional evaluation of medical records from a two-year period was performed. Patients sustaining TULIs related to power saws were analyzed. Data on the epidemiology, site of injury, mechanism of trauma, technical specifications of the tool, cutting material, personal protective equipment, time lost and return to work were obtained. RESULTS: A database search retrieved 193 TULI records, of which 104 were related to power saws. The majority of patients were male (102/104; 98.1%), right-handed (97/104; 93.3%), and manual workers (46/104; 44.2%), with an average age of 46.8 years. The thumb was the most frequently injured site (32/93; 34.4%). Most of the injuries were caused by manual saws (85/104; 81.7%), and masonry saws accounted for 68.2% (58/85) of the cases. Masonry saws improperly used for woodwork resulted in 86.2% (50/58) of the injuries. TULI caused by masonry saws was 5 times higher in manual workers than in other patients. In addition, masonry saws had a risk of kickback 15 times higher than that of other saws, and the risk of injury increased by 5.25 times when the saws were used improperly for wood cutting. CONCLUSIONS: The profile of TULIs related to power saws was demonstrated and was mainly associated with manual saws operated by manual workers that inappropriately used masonry saws for woodworking.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Equipment Failure/statistics & numerical data , Forearm Injuries/etiology , Hand Injuries/etiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Accidents, Occupational/statistics & numerical data , Cross-Sectional Studies , Risk Factors , Forearm Injuries/epidemiology , Hand Injuries/epidemiology
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Acta ortop. bras ; 26(5): 294-299, Sept.-Oct. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-973566

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ABSTRACT Objective: To verify if there is consensus about the treatment of each type of injury or amputation of the fingertips, and if there is a statistical difference among the treatment options according to the surgeon's length of time in the hand surgery specialty. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted during the 37th Brazilian Congress of Hand Surgery, when one hundred and twenty questionnaires were randomly distributed. Observing the inclusion and exclusion criteria, ninety completed questionnaires were included. The answers were submitted to descriptive and inferential analysis with a significance level of p <0.05. Results: This study showed agreement of 63.3% for the treatment with statistical difference for dorsal oblique injury less than 1 cm with bone exposure for the VY advancement flap alternative; 46.7% for volar tip oblique injury with bone exposure less than 1 cm for the Cross Finger alternative; 47.8% for oblique thumb volar injury greater than 1 cm with no bone exposure to the Moberg alternative; 54.4% for thumb pulp injury up to 2.5 cm with bone exposure to the Moberg alternative with proximal release, and 92.2% for antibiotic use, for the "cephalexin" alternative. Conclusion: There is no consensus regarding the treatment of most types of fingertip lesions, with agreement of 45.4%. When we subdivided by time group of specialty in hand surgery, there was an increase in agreement to 54.5% of the questions per subgroup. Further comparative studies are needed to assess the consensus among surgeons regarding the treatment of fingertip injury. Level of Evidence III; Cross-sectional survey.


RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar se há consenso sobre o tratamento de cada tipo de lesão ou amputação da ponta do dedo e se há diferença estatística entre as opções de tratamento de acordo com o tempo em que o cirurgião atua na especialidade de cirurgia da mão. Métodos: Pesquisa transversal realizada durante o 37° Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia da Mão, quando foram distribuídos cento e vinte questionários de forma aleatória. Observando-se os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, noventa questionários respondidos foram incluídos. As respostas foram submetidas a análise descritiva e inferencial com índice de significância de p < 0,05. Resultados: Este estudo apresentou concordância no tratamento com diferença estatística para lesão oblíqua dorsal menor que 1 cm com exposição óssea para a alternativa de retalho de avanço VY com 63,3%; lesão oblíqua volar com exposição óssea menor que 1 cm para a alternativa Cross Finger com 46,7%; lesão oblíqua volar do polegar maior de 1 cm sem exposição óssea para a alternativa Moberg com 47,8%; lesão da polpa do polegar com até 2,5 cm com exposição óssea para a alternativa Moberg com liberação proximal com 54,4% e uso de antibióticos para a alternativa "cefalexina" com 92,2%. Conclusão: Não há consenso quanto ao tratamento da maioria dos tipos de lesão da ponta do dedo, sendo que houve concordância em 45,4%. Quando subdividimos por grupo de tempo de especialização em cirurgia de mão, verificou-se aumento da concordância para 54,5% das questões por subgrupo. Há necessidade de realização de novos estudos comparativos para avaliarmos o consenso entre os cirurgiões com relação ao tratamento da lesão das pontas dos dedos. Nível de evidência III; Pesquisa transversal.

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Acta ortop. bras ; 26(3): 154-157, May-June 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-949744

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ABSTRACT Objective To assess the applicability of randomized clinical trials and whether certain factors (surgeon experience/journal impact factor) influence their applicability. Methods In this survey study we used the Pubmed/Medline database to select 32 consecutive randomized clinical trials published between 2013 and 2015, involving hand surgery (high/low impact). These studies were independently assessed by 20 hand surgeons (with more or less than 10 years of practice) who answered 4 questions regarding their applicability. Agreement was assessed using Cohen's kappa and comparison of proportions via chi-square statistics. P-value <5% constituted statistical significance. Results A total of 640 evaluations were produced, generating 2560 responses. A weak correlation was observed between less and more experienced respondents (kappa <0.2; range 0.119-0.179). Applicability between the least and most experienced respondents was similar (p = 0.424 and p = 0.70). Stratification by journal impact factor showed no greater propensity of applicability (p = 0.29) for any of the groups. Conclusions Low agreement was found between the respondents for the applicability of the randomized studies. Surgeon experience and journal impact do not seem to influence this decision. Level of Evidence II, Prospective comparative study.


RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a aplicabilidade de ensaios clínicos randomizados e se há fatores que a influenciam (experiência do cirurgião/ impacto do periódico). Métodos Estudo tipo survey. Selecionou-se (via Medline/Pubmed) dentre os anos de 2013 e 2015, 32 ensaios clínicos randomizados consecutivos envolvendo cirurgia da mão (estratificados como alto/ baixo impacto). Estes estudos foram avaliados de forma independente por 20 cirurgiões de mão (mais versus menos de 10 anos de prática), que responderam quatro questões dicotômicas relativas à propensão da aplicabilidade clínicados estudos. A concordância foi avaliada pelo kappa de Cohen e comparação de proporções pelo Qui-quadrado. Constituiu-se como significantes p menores que 5%. Resultados realizou-se 640 avaliações, envolvendo 2560 respostas. Observou-se baixa concordância entre os avaliadores (menos versus mais experientes): Kappa <0,2; alcance 0,119-0,179. A propensão para aplicabilidade foi semelhante entre os menos e mais experientes (p=0,424 e p=0,70). O mesmo ocorre quando estratificados por impacto da revista, não há maior propensão de aplicabilidade para quaisquer dos grupos (p=0,29). Conclusões Há baixa concordância entre os avaliadores quanto à aplicabilidade de estudos randomizados. Experiência do cirurgião e impacto do periódico parecem não influenciar nesta decisão. Nível de Evidência II; Estudo prospectivo comparativo.

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Acta ortop. bras ; 26(1): 48-53, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-886521

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate tendencies in the planning, diagnosis, and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) by Brazilian hand surgery specialists. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at the 36th Brazilian Hand Surgery Congress. We prepared a questionnaire about preferences in the management of CTS, and board-certified hand surgeons that attended the congress were asked to fill out the questionnaires. A total of 174 questionnaires were analyzed. Results: Electromyography examination is used by most surgeons. Night splinting is the most commonly used conservative treatment option. Half of the surgeons utilized prophylactic antibiotics. Most of the interviewees conduct inpatient surgery in the operating room and prefer intravenous regional anesthesia. Most of surgeons use the standard open technique associated with proximal release of the antebrachial fascia and do not perform neurolysis. Compressive dressings are most commonly used for 7 days. Conclusion: The approach to CTS among Brazilian hand surgeons with regard to pre-, intra-, and post-operatory conduct is consistent with the international literature. However, there is a need to reflect and conduct new studies on non-surgical treatment involving local corticosteroid injection, use of prophylactic antibiotics, hospital admission, and type of anesthesia in order to provide more cost-effective approach to surgical treatment for CTS. Level of Evidence V; Expert opinion.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as tendências no planejamento, diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC) dos cirurgiões brasileiros especialistas em mão. Métodos: Este estudo transversal foi realizado no 36o Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia da Mão. Preparamos um questionário sobre as preferências no tratamento de STC, e os cirurgiões especialistas em mão que participaram do congresso foram solicitados a responder os questionários. Foram analisados 174 questionários. Resultados: A eletroneuromiografia é usada pela maioria dos cirurgiões. A tala noturna é a modalidade de tratamento conservador mais usada. Metade dos cirurgiões utiliza antibióticos profiláticos de rotina. A maioria dos entrevistados realiza as cirurgias no centro cirúrgico com internação hospitalar e prefere anestesia regional intravenosa. A maior parte dos cirurgiões emprega a técnica aberta padrão associada à abertura da fáscia antebraquial e não realiza neurólise. Curativos compressivos são habitualmente usados por sete dias. Conclusão: A conduta pré, intra e pós-operatória na STC entre os cirurgiões de mão brasileiros é compatível com a literatura internacional. Entretanto, há necessidade de reflexão e de novos estudos sobre a infiltração local de corticoides, o uso de antibióticos profiláticos, internação hospitalar e tipo de anestesia com o objetivo de proporcionar melhor custo-efetividade ao tratamento cirúrgico da STC. Nível de Evidência V; Opinião do especialista.

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São Paulo med. j ; 135(6): 556-560, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-904123

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hierarchy of evidence is an important measurement for assessing quality of literature. Information regarding quality of evidence within the Brazilian hand surgery setting is sparse, especially regarding whether research has improved in either quality or quantity. This study aimed to identify and classify hand surgery studies published in the two most important Brazilian orthopedics journals based on hierarchy of evidence, with comparisons with previously published data. DESIGN AND SETTING: Bibliometric analysis study performed in a federal university. METHODS: Two independent researchers conducted an electronic database search for hand surgery studies published between 2010 and 2016 in Acta Ortopédica Brasileira and Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia. Eligible studies were subsequently classified according to methodological design, based on the Haynes pyramid model (HP) and the JBJS/AAOS levels of evidence and grades of recommendations (LOR). Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered regarding all studies. Previous data were considered to assess whether the proportion of high-quality studies had improved over time (2000-2009 versus 2010-2016). RESULTS: The final analysis included 123 studies, mostly originating from the southeastern region (78.8%) and private institutions (65%), with self-funding (91.8%). Methodological assessment showed that 15.4% were classified as level I/II using HP and 16.4% using LOR. No significant difference in proportions of high-quality studies was found between the two periods of time assessed (5% versus 12%; P = 0.13). CONCLUSION: Approximately 15% of hand surgery studies published in two major Brazilian journals were likely to be classified as high-quality through two different systems. Moreover, no trend towards quality-of-evidence improvement was found over the last 15 years.


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Humans , Periodicals as Topic , Bibliometrics , Evidence-Based Medicine , Hand/surgery , Brazil , Orthopedic Procedures , Qualitative Research
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Acta ortop. bras ; 25(1): 52-54, Jan.-Feb. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-837741

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ABSTRACT Compressive syndromes of the radial nerve have different presentations. There is no consensus on diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The aim of this review is to summarize such methods. Eletronic searches related terms, held in databases (1980-2016): Pubmed (via Medline), Lilacs (via Scielo) and Google Scholar. Through pre-defined protocol, we identified relevant studies. We excluded case reports. Aspects of diagnosis and treatment were synthesized for analysis and tables. Quantitative analyzes were followed by their dispersion variables. Fourteen studies were included. All studies were considered as level IV evidence. Most studies consider aspects of clinical history and provocative maneuvers. There is no consensus on the use of electromyography, and methods are heterogeneous. Studies have shown that surgical treatment (muscle release and neurolysis) has variable success rate, ranging from 20 to 96.5%. Some studies applied self reported scores, though the heterogeneity of the population does not allow inferential analyzes on the subject. few complications reported. Most studies consider the diagnosis of compressive radial nerve syndromes essentially clinical. The most common treatment was combined muscle release and neurolysis, with heterogeneous results. There is a need for comparative studies . Level of Evidence III, Systematic Review.


RESUMO As síndromes compressivas do nervo radial tem apresentação diversa. Não há consenso sobre métodos diagnósticos e terapêuticos. O objetivo desta revisão é sintetizar tais métodos. Este estudo se baseou no método das revisões sistemáticas da literatura. Busca eletrônica de estudos primários utilizando termos correlatos, realizada nas bases de dados (1980 a 2016): Pubmed (via medline), Lilacs (via Scielo) e Google Scholar. Através de protocolo pré-definido, identificou-se estudos relevantes. Não houve restrições de idioma. Excluiu-se relatos de caso. Aspectos do diagnóstico e tratamento foram sintetizados em tabelas. Análises quantitativas foram seguidas de suas variáveis de dispersão, considerando IC de 95%. Incluiu-se catorze estudos foram incluídos. Todos estudos foram considerados como nível IV de evidência. A maioria dos estudos consideram aspectos da história clínica e manobras provocativas como definidores de diagnóstico. Não há consenso sobre utilização da eletroneuromiografia, e os métodos são heterogêneos. Estudos demonstram que o tratamento cirúrgico (liberação muscular e neurólise) apresenta taxa variável de bons resultados, variando de 20-96,5%. Alguns estudos aplicaram escores autorreportados, entretanto a heterogeneidade das populações não permite análises inferenciais sobre o tema. Reportou-se poucas complicações. A maioria dos estudos consideram o diagnóstico da síndromes compressivas do nervo radial eminentemente clínicas. O tratamento cirurgico mais utilizado foi técnica mista de liberação muscular e neurólise, com resultados heterogêneos. Necessita-se de estudos comparativos. Nível de Evidência III, Revisão Sistemática.

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Rev. bras. ortop ; 50(4): 378-382, July-Aug. 2015. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-761114

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Avaliar a reprodutibilidade da classificação AO/Asif para as fraturas diafisárias do úmero. MÉTODOS: Foram analisadas radiografias consecutivas em duas incidências (anteroposterior e perfil do braço) de 60 pacientes com fratura do úmero diafisário. Seis observadores familiarizados com a classificação AO/Asif, três especialistas em cirurgia do ombro e cotovelo e três ortopedistas gerais foram selecionados para análise, a qual se deu em três tempos distintos. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística com o coeficiente kappa(κ). RESULTADOS: A concordância intra e interobservadores foi estatisticamente significante em todas as análises. CONCLUSÕES: Todos os avaliadores concordam com as três avaliações consideradas estatisticamente significantes. Porém, os maiores valores são encontrados entre os especialistas.


To evaluate the reproducibility of the AO/Asif classification for humeral shaft fractures. METHODS: Consecutive radiographs of the arm in both anteroposterior and lateral view from 60 patients with humeral shaft fractures were analyzed. Six observers who were familiar with the AO/Asif classification (three shoulder and elbow surgery specialists and three general orthopedists) were selected to make the analysis, which was done at three different times. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using the kappa coefficient. RESULTS: The intra and interobserver concordance was statistically significant in all the analyses. CONCLUSIONS: All the evaluators showed concordance between the three evaluations that was considered to be statistically significant. However, the highest values were found among the specialists.


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Humeral Fractures/surgery , Humeral Fractures/classification , Humeral Fractures
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Acta ortop. bras ; 22(6): 330-333, Nov-Dec/2014. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-779396

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A pesquisa clínica tem como objetivo final gerar evidência factível paraa aplicação cotidiana. No entanto, traduzir os resultados de pesquisabaseada em evidências em prática clínica pode ser desafiador. Opresente estudo tem como objetivo salientar estes desafios, sugerire revisar ferramentas metodológicas de boas práticas, tendo comoexemplo tratamentos com plasma rico em plaquetas para lesões musculotendínease também o atual estado da arte do tratamento daslesões osteocondrais. Exploramos estudos e revisões sistemáticasenvolvendo os seguintes conceitos: diferenças clinicamente relevantes,erros sistemáticos, cálculo amostral, validade interna e externa. Autorese clínicos devem considerar estes conceitos para a execução e aplica-ção das melhores evidências. Deve-se contrabalancear os resultadosde pesquisa por meio de uma análise ponderada de sua robustezmetodológica e aplicabilidade prática. Nível de Evidência V, EstudosTerapêuticos - Investigação dos Resultados do Tratamento...


Clinical research is focused in generating evidence that is feasible tobe applicable to practitioners. However, translating research-focused evidenceinto practice may be challenging and often misleading. This articleaims is to pinpoint these challenges and suggest some methodologicalsafeguards, taking platelet-rich plasma therapies and knee osteochondralinjuries as examples. Studies and systematic reviews involving the followingconcepts will be investigated: clinically relevant outcomes, systematicerrors on sample calculation, internal and external validity. Relevant studieson platelet-rich plasma for muscle-tendon lesions and updates on osteochondrallesions treatment were included in this analysis. Authors andclinicians should consider these concepts for the implementation andapplication of dissemination of the best evidence. Research results shouldbe challenged by a weighted analysis of its methodological soundnessand applicability. Level of Evidence V, Therapeutic Studies - Investigatingthe Results of Treatment...


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Humans , Knee Joint , Evidence-Based Medicine , Orthopedics , Osteochondritis , Platelet-Rich Plasma , Traumatology
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