ABSTRACT
To analyze the clinical-functional parameters and quality of life of patients undergoing minimally invasive surgical treatment for extra-articular fractures of the proximal phalanx, using an intramedullary screw (Acutrak(r)). METHODS: Between January 2011 and September 2014, a prospective study was conducted on 41 patients (48 fingers) with unstable extra-articular fractures of the proximal phalanx, who underwent minimally invasive surgical treatment using an intramedullary screw (Acutrak(r)). These patients were evaluated 12 months after the surgery by means of the DASH quality-of-life questionnaire, VAS pain scale, measurement of range of motion (ROM, in degrees) and radiographic assessment. RESULTS: All the patients achieved adequate reduction and consolidation of their fractures. There were statistically significant improvements in quality of life on the DASH scale, pain on the VAS scale and range of motion. CONCLUSION: The minimally invasive technique for treating unstable extra-articular fractures of the proximal phalanx using an intramedullary screw (Acutrak(r)) is effective and safe, and it presents satisfactory clinical-functional results.
Analisar os parâmetros clínico-funcionais e a qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico minimamente invasivo das fraturas extra-articulares da falange proximal com uso do parafuso intramedular (Acutrak(r)). MÉTODOS: Um estudo prospectivo foi feito de janeiro de 2011 a setembro de 2014 e incluiu 41 pacientes e 48 dedos acometidos com fratura da falange proximal extra- articular e instável submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico minimamente invasivo com parafuso intramedular (Acutrak(r)). Esses pacientes foram avaliados 12 meses após a cirurgia por meio do questionário DASH de qualidade de vida, escala de dor VAS, arco de movimento (adm em graus) e avaliação radiográfica. RESULTADOS: Todos os pacientes obtiveram redução adequada e consolidação das fraturas. Houve melhoria estatisticamente significativa da qualidade de vida (DASH), escala de dor (VAS) e arco de movimento. CONCLUSÃO: A técnica minimamente invasiva no tratamento das fraturas instáveis e extra-articulares da falange proximal com o parafuso intramedular Acutrak(r) é eficaz e segura e apresenta resultados clínico-funcionais satisfatórios.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Fracture Fixation , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Finger Phalanges/surgery , Finger Phalanges/injuriesABSTRACT
El sarcoma de Ewing se presenta en la segunda década de la vida y tiene predilección por las diáfisis de los huesos largos y en la pelvis. Pueden existir localizaciones raras como en los metacarpianos. Reportamos un caso de sarcoma de Ewing localizado en la falange proximal proximal del 5to dedo de la mano izquierda en un paciente masculino de 44 años de edad. Ante la poca frecuencia de presentación, resulta importante considerar los diagnósticos diferenciales de otras patologías neoplásicas de la mano, como el osteosarcoma de células pequeñas. Ésta es una rara pero agresiva forma de osteosarcoma cuyo diagnóstico es difícil de realizar y fue nuestra primera sospecha diagnóstica por valoración radiológica. Sin embargo, se caracterizó al sarcoma de Ewing con la ayuda de la biopsia y la histopatología. El control local de la enfermedad se logró mediante la excéresis del tumor con márgenes amplios.
Ewing's sarcoma occurs in the second decade of life and has a predilection for the diaphysis of long bones and pelvis. There may be rare locations, such as in the metacarpals. A case is reported of Ewing's sarcoma located in the proximal phalanx of the 5th finger of the left hand in a male patient aged 44. Given the infrequency of presentation, it is important to consider the differential diagnosis of other neoplastic diseases of the hand and small cell osteosarcoma. The latter is a rare but aggressive form of osteosarcoma, which is difficult to diagnose and was our first suspicion diagnosed by radiological assessment. However Ewing's sarcoma was characterized with the help of the biopsy and histopathology. Local disease control was achieved by tumoral exeresis with wide margins.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Sarcoma, Ewing , Biopsy , Osteosarcoma , Metacarpal Bones , Diagnosis , Research ReportABSTRACT
O cisto ósseo aneurismático é uma lesão benigna bastante comum caracterizada por ser expansiva, radioluzente, multiloculada e excêntrica, podendo acometer qualquer osso. O presente artigo relata o caso de uma criança com dor e aumento do volume no quarto dedo da mão direita há três semanas, decorrente de um cisto ósseo aneurismático. Os autores destacam as características de imagens na radiografia, tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnética, com posteriorcorrelação cirúrgica.
Aneurysmal bone cyst is a common benign lesion characterized by its insuflative, radiolucent, excentric and multiloculated pattern. It also can occur in any kind of bone. The present article report case of a child with pain and swelling in the fourth right finger forthree weeks caused by an aneurysmal bone cyst. The authors highlightthe characteristics of images in radiography, computed tomographyand magnetic resonance imaging, with subsequent surgical correlation.