Assessment of websites on cleft lip and palate in Brazilian Portuguese

ABSTRACT Purpose: this study aimed at assessing the legibility, reliability, usability and coverage of websites on cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in Brazilian Portuguese and providing a global comparison. Methods: in order to evaluate the obtained data, four protocols were used, i.e., the Website Coverage Protocol, the legibility (by means of the COH METRIX PORT), the reliability (Discern Protocol), and the usability (by means of the System Usability Scale). Results: 98 websites were included with average legibility scoring of 31.6±11.7, rated as a hard readability level. Coverage average scoring was 19.9±3.79 from a total of 35 points. As for reliability, average scoring was 43.2±6.51 points, rated as acceptable. The usability scoring was 24.8±2.18 points, rated as the worst imaginable one. Conclusion: therefore, the assessed Brazilian websites on CL/P were rated difficult for legibility, requiring high-school level of education, restricted coverage and acceptable reliability, in addition to the low usability. The results were similar to those of websites from other countries, except for the legibility aspect, which was lower for Brazilian websites.

A 25 años de la implementación del identificador de objeto digital / Twenty-five years after the implementation of the Digital Object Identifier

RESUMEN El identificador de objeto digital, conocido en inglés como digital object identifier y abreviado DOI, surgido en 1997, es una cadena alfanumérica única que identifica un contenido electrónico y proporciona un enlace permanente a su ubicación en internet. A 25 años de la implementación de esta herramienta, todavía quedan muchas revistas con un impacto considerable que no cuentan con DOI. Cuba no lo tiene porque le es negado por las grandes agencias registradoras. Fue objetivo de los autores de esta comunicación destacar la importancia del DOI como herramienta básica para el control de la documentación digital. Se concluyó que su principal aporte es asegurar la identificación persistente y unívoca de un documento, a través de un registro sistemático central de sus metadatos. Se recomienda que siempre que esté disponible el DOI en línea, se utilice en la cita bibliográfica, para mejorar la visibilidad de las revistas y los propios investigadores.

ABSTRACT The Digital Object Identifier, abbreviated as DOI and emerged in 1997, is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies electronic content and provides a permanent link to its location on the Internet. Twenty-five years after the implementation of this tool, there are still many journals with a considerable impact which do not have DOIs. Cuba does not have it because it is denied by the big registration agencies. The objective of this article was to highlight the importance of the DOI as a basic tool for the control of digital documentation. We concluded that its main contribution is to ensure the persistent and unique identification of a document, through a central systematic record of its metadata. It is recommended that whenever the DOI is available online, it is used in the bibliographic citation, to improve the visibility of the journals and the researchers themselves.

Factors associated with adherence to a web-based alcohol intervention among college students / Fatores associados à adesão a uma intervenção via web sobre o uso de álcool entre universitários

This study aimed to evaluate the association between student characteristics and recruitment strategies in the adherence of college students to a web-based alcohol intervention. Participants were 46,329 Brazilian students aged from 18 to 30, who consumed alcohol during the past three months. Three recruitment strategies were implemented: open invitations, and personally-addressed invitations with or without non-monetary incentives. We evaluated the educational, sociodemographic, motivational, and alcohol consumption effects on adherence using logistic regression models. Women (aOR = 1.09 [1.04; 1.14]), students with higher income (aOR = 1.32 [1.21; 1.45]), and more motivated students (aOR = 1.04 [1.03; 1.05]) were more adherent to the intervention, as well as those reporting binge drinking (aOR = 1.26 [1.19; 1.33]) and alcohol hazardous use (aOR = 1.11 [1.05; 1.18]). The use of incentives was the main factor associated with adherence (aOR = 3.69 [2.46; 5.55]). Our results may help the development of future web-based interventions related to alcohol use.

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência do perfil dos estudantes e das estratégias de recrutamento na adesão de universitários a uma intervenção via web sobre o uso de álcool. Participaram da pesquisa 46.329 estudantes brasileiros com idade entre 18 e 30 anos e relatando consumo de álcool nos últimos três meses. Utilizaram-se três estratégias de recrutamento: convite aberto e convite pessoalmente dirigido com e sem incentivo não monetário. Avaliouse o efeito de características educacionais, sociodemográficas, motivacionais e de uso de álcool sobre a adesão por meio de modelos de regressão logística. Mulheres (aOR = 1,09 [1,04; 1,14]), estudantes com maior renda (aOR = 1,32 [1,21; 1,45]) e mais motivados (aOR = 1,04 [1,03; 1,05]) foram mais aderentes, bem como universitários que relataram binge (aOR = 1,26 [1,19; 1,33]) e uso de risco (aOR = 1,11 [1,05; 1,18]). O emprego de incentivos foi o principal fator associado à adesão (aOR = 3,69 [2,46; 5,55]). Os resultados podem auxiliar no desenvolvimento de futuras intervenções sobre o uso de álcool via internet.

Salud e Internet: nuevo escenario para la práctica médica / Health and Internet: a new setting for clinical practice

El autor desarrolla y reflexiona sobre el uso de Internet como fuente de información médica, analizando los beneficios y potenciales perjuicios de este nuevo escenario de práctica médica al que nos enfrentamos los profesionales de la salud. (AU)

The author develops and reflects on the use of the Internet as a source of medical information, analyzing the benefits and potential harms of this new setting of medical practice that we face as health professionals. (AU)

Arthroscopic treatment of avulsion fracture of tibial origin with Ⅰ degree supination and external rotation injury / 中华外科杂志

Objective@#To analyze the clinical effects of all-inside arthroscopic treatment for the patients of avulsion fracture of tibial origin withⅠdegree supination and external rotation injury according to the Lauge-Hansen classification.@*Methods@#A retrospective analysis of 34 patients (34 feet) who had underwent all-inside arthroscopic for avulsion fracture of tibial origin with Ⅰ degree supination and external rotation injury from September 2015 to September 2017 in Department of Hand and Foot Microsurgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital. There were 20 males and 14 females, aged (24.7±11.3)years (range:14-43 years). The duration from injury to operation was (4.3±2.5) d (range: 6 h-7 d). The pro-operation visual analogue scale(VAS) of pain was 6.8±1.4(range: 4-8). All the patients were treated with the all-inside arthroscopic procedure by using the anterolateral and near-anterolateral portals and the fractures were fixed with cannulated screws. Main outcome measures included the pain, foot appearance, and patients were scored using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Lesser Toe Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal Scale(AOFAS).@*Results@#Primarily healing of the wound was achieved in all cases without postoperative complications of nerve, vessel and tendon injury. The follow-up period was (16.9±6.6)months(range: 8-24 months). Postoperatively X-ray films showed complete fracture healing at (11.2±2.1)weeks after surgery.At the last follow-up, the ankle movement and appearance were good, and no ankle joint traumatic arthritis were found. The VAS and AOFAS was 0 and 95.7±9.4 respectively.@*Conclusion@#The all-inside arthroscopic treatment of Lauge-Hansen type avulsion fracture of tibial origin with Ⅰ degree supination and external rotation injury is an effective and precise method, with accurately outcomes, precise reduction and minimally postoperative complications.

Nivel de Producción y Características de la Investigación Científica en Salud en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca, 2009 - 2014 / Level of Production and Characteristics of Scientific Research in Health in the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Cuenca, 2009 - 2014

OBJETIVO: Determinar el nivel y características de la producción científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Mé-dicas de la Universidad de Cuenca, en el período 2009 ­ 2014. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una investigación analítica de cor-te transversal. La muestra, aleatoria y representativa, estuvo constituida por 460 trabajos de investigación, 272 de grado, 98 de posgrado y 100 de la Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Los datos se obtuvieron de los archivos digitales de la Biblioteca. Se estudiaron las características en los niveles académicos de grado, posgrado y docente. Las diferencias significativas se establecieron mediante el estadístico chi cuadrado y un valor de p<0.005.RESULTADOS: Se produjeron 996 trabajos de investigación a razón de 166 trabajos por año, predominó la investigación biomédica (74.6%), clínica (73%), observacional (88.5%), cuantitativa (89.3%), descriptiva (65.7%), aplicada (96.7%) y se realizó más a nivel hospitalario (42.4%); en el grado y en la Revista hay más coautoría, en posgrado la autoría es individual; la producción de la Revista, en la que la mayor parte publican profesores de la Facultad, es baja en comparación con la magni-tud del grado y posgrado; la tendencia es a incrementar el número de trabajos de investigación; existiendo baja colaboración internacional (4.1%) e interinstitucional (8.5%).CONCLUSIONES: La investigación es limitada en su magnitud, aunque con tendencia al incremento, es predominantemente observacional, cuantitativa, descriptiva, biomédica, clínica, que se realiza con muy poca colaboración internacional e interinstitucional.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the level and characteristics of the scientific production in the Medical Sciences Facul-ty of the University of Cuenca, in the period 2009-2014.METHODS: A cross-sectional analytical research was conducted. The sample, which was, random and repre-sentative, was consisted by 460 research papers, 272 graduate, 98 post graduate and 100 of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Magazine. The data were obtained from the digital files of the Library. The characteristics were studied in academic levels of graduate, postgra-duate and teacher. Significant differences were establi-shed using the chi square and a value of p <0.005.RESULTS: A total of 996 research papers were produ-ced at a rate of 166 jobs per year, predominated the biomedical research (74.6%), clinical (73%), observa-tional (88.5%), quantitative (89.3%), descriptive (65.7%) applied (96.7%) and it was performed more in hospitals (42.4%); in the graduate and in the magazine there is more co-authored, in the postgraduate the authorship is individual; according to the production of the maga-zine, which published most professors of the Faculty, is low compared to the magnitude of graduate and post-graduate; the tendency is to increase the number of research papers; existing a low international (4.1%) and inter-institutional (8.5%) collaboration.CONCLUSIONS: The research is limited, but with a ten-dency to increase, it is mainly observational, quantitati-ve, descriptive, biomedical, and clinical, which is done with very little international and inter-institutional collaboration.

Safe areas for the placement of standard shoulder arthroscopy portals: an anatomical study / Áreas seguras para la colocación de portales artroscópicos estándar de hombro: un estudio anatómico

The abundant vascular structures that surround the shoulder joint are complex and variable, complicating arthroscopy approaches. The aim of this study is to determine safe and risky areas around standard posterior and standard anterior portals, and accounting for the distribution of neurovascular structures of small and medium diameters that can lead to intra-articular bleeding during surgery. The standard posterior portal, and standard anterior portal were placed as described in the literature, and punch dissection was performed 2.5 cm around the trocar in situ. The arrangement of each identified structure was photographically documented and digitalized for each anatomic plane; the distance to the trocar and the diameter of each structure were measured. Based on each digitalized anatomic plane, safe and risky tissue areas were determined, and a clock face coordinate system was used to represent these areas. The safe area around the standard posterior portal was located between 11 and 1 o´clock for the left shoulder and 11 and 2 o´clock for the right shoulder. For the standard anterior portal, the safe area was located between 2 and 3 o´clock for the left shoulder and between 9 and 12 o´clock for the right shoulder. However, we did document a risk of injuring the cephalic vein 5 times, the axillary artery 3 times and the deltoid branch of the thoracoacromial artery once. This study reports quantitatively the total number of small diameter structures present in the two shoulder arthroscopic portals evaluated. The safe areas proposed in this study must be evaluated to propose new access points for performing arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder.

Las abundantes estructuras vasculares que rodean la articulación del hombro son complejas y variables, y dificultan los abordajes artroscópicos. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar áreas seguras y en riesgo en relación al portal posterior estándar y el portal anterior estándar y cuantificar la distribución de estructuras de diámetro pequeño e intermedio que puedan conducir a sangrado intraarticular durante la cirugía. El portal posterior estándar y el portal anterior estándar fueron colocados según su descripción en la literatura y fueron realizadas disecciones en sacabocado de 2,5 cm alrededor del trocar in situ. La disposición de cada estructura identificada fue documentada fotográficamente y digitalizada para cada plano anatómico. La distancia hacia el trocar y el diámetro de cada estructura fueron medidos. Basado en cada plano anatómico digitalizado, áreas de seguridad y riesgo tisular fueron determinadas y un sistema de coordenadas de manecillas de reloj fue utilizado para representar estas áreas. El área segura alrededor del portal posterior estándar fue localizada entre las 11 y las 1 en el sistema de las manecillas del reloj para hombros izquierdos y entre las 11 y las 2 para hombros derechos. Para el portal anterior estándar, el área segura fue localizada entre las 2 y 3 horas para hombros izquierdos y entre las 9 y 12 horas para hombros derechos. Aun así, se documentó el riesgo de lesionar la vena cefálica en 5 ocasiones, la arteria axilar en 3 ocasiones y la rama deltoidea de la arteria toracroacromial en una ocasión. Este estudio reporta cuantitativamente el número total de estructuras de pequeño diámetro presentes en los dos portales artroscopicos evaluados. Las áreas seguras propuestas en este estudio deben ser evaluadas para proponer nuevos puntos de acceso para la realización de procedimientos artroscopicos en el hombro.

Produções acadêmicas sobre "acessibilidade" no portal Cathedra / Academic productions about “accessibility” in the Cathedra portal / Producciones en "accesibilidad" académico no portal Cathedra

A eliminação de barreiras de acessibilidade, que impedem e/ou dificultam o acesso à Educação Superior, ganha destaque na atualidade. Esta pesquisa objetivou retratar o conceito "acessibilidade" nas produções científicas brasileiras dos últimos dez anos. Foi realizada uma varredura no portal da C@thedra, sítio eletrônico da UNESP, o qual disponibiliza resultados de estudos de Mestrado e/ou Doutorado apresentados nos programas de Pós-Graduação da instituição. O levantamento permitiu identificar 66 materiais, sendo 22 teses e 44 dissertações. Do montante dos materiais, 38 foram selecionados para análise, sendo 10 teses e 28 dissertações. Os resultados indicam que as produções científicas versaram sobre acessibilidade arquitetônica, metodológica, comunicacional, programática, seguida de poucos trabalhos que fizeram referência à acessibilidade na perspectiva atitudinal e/ou instrumental para abordar o tema deficiência. Embora tais achados ainda sejam pouco expressivos, diante do total de produções acadêmicas disponíveis na base eletrônica, isso mostra que a temática vem ganhando expressão junto à comunidade científica.

Eliminating the accessibility barriers, which hinder or difficult the access to higher education, is a highlighted theme in the present. This research objectived to describe the concept “accessibility” on the Brazilian scientific production made on the last ten years. For that, it was done a scan at the C@thedra portal, an electronic site owned by Unesp, which becomes available the results of Master and Doctoral researches, defended at post-graduate programs of that institution. The survey allowed identifying 66 documents, in which there were 22 thesis and 44 dissertations. Of that amount of material, 38 of them were selected to the analysis – 10 thesis and 28 dissertations. The results indicate the scientific productions dealt with architectonic, methodological, communicational and programmatic accessibility, followed by fewer works that referred to accessibility through an attitudinal and/or instrumental perspective to broaching the disability. Although such findings are still not very significant, if compared to the total of available academic productions in the electronic database, they show that the issue is gaining expression in the scientific community.

La eliminación de las barreras de accesibilidad, lo que dificulta o difícil el acceso a la educación superior, es un tema destacado en el presente. Esto objetivos de investigación para describir el concepto de "accesibilidad" en la producción científica brasileña, hecho en los últimos diez años. Para ello, se realizó un análisis en el portal C@Thedra un sitio electrónico propiedad de la Unesp, que se disponga de los resultados de Maestría y Doctorado investigado y defendido en los programas de posgrado de la institución. La encuesta permitió identificar 66 documentos, siendo 22 tesis y 44 disertaciones. Esta cantidad de material, 38 ellos fueron seleccionados para el análisis - 10 tesis y 28 disertaciones. Los resultados indican las producciones científicas tratadas accesibilidad arquitectónica, metodológico, comunicacional y programático, seguido por un menor número de obras que hacían referencia a la accesibilidad a través de una perspectiva actitudinal y/o instrumental para abordar la discapacidad. Aunque estos hallazgos aún no son muy significativas, si se compara con el total de producciones académicas disponibles en la base de datos electrónica, muestran que el tema tiene ganando expresión en la comunidad científica.

Odontología Basada en Evidencia: Las 82 Revistas de Mayor Impacto / Evidence Based Dentistry: The 82 Highest Impact Journals

La Odontología Basada en Evidencia es la aplicación clínica de las mejores evidencias científicas basadas en la experiencia del operador y en las expectativas del paciente. Estas evidencias científicas se presentan día a día en revistas indexadas alrededor del mundo con una actualización constante. El objetivo de la presente revisión es presentar y describir las características de las revistas de mayor impacto científico en el área de Odontología sirviendo como base para la mejor toma de decisiones clínicas en nuestros pacientes. La búsqueda de la información se realizó según el Indice de factor de impacto del ISI Web of Science 2014.

Evidence-Based Dentistry is the clinical application of the best scientific evidence based on operator experience and patient expectations. This everyday scientific evidence presented in indexed journals around the world with constantly updated. The aim of this review is to present and describe the characteristics of the scientific impact of journals in the field of Dentistry serving as a basis for better clinical decision making in our patients. The search for information was made according to index impact factor ISI Web of Science 2014.

Atividade física e saúde: produção científica em periódicos da Educação Física no Brasil / Physical activity and health: production of scientific journals of Physical Education in Brazil

O principal intuito dos periódicos científicos é difundir para a comunidade científica os resultados de pesquisas por meio de suas publicações. A frequência com que o tema "Atividade Física" (AF) se faz presente nas publicações especializadas permite avaliar a consolidação da AF enquanto área da saúde no Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a frequência do tema da Atividade Física e Saúde (AFS) junto aos principais periódicos nacionais vinculados á área de Educação Física (EF). Este foi um estudo descritivo de screening dos termos da AFS junto aos periódicos científicos brasileiros nos anos de 2003; 2008 e 2013. Comparando as publicações da área de AFS com as demais áreas da EF, observou-se um aumento absoluto dos estudos indexados nos periódicos pesquisados (313%) entre 2003 e 2013. No entanto, a frequência relativa ficou estável no decênio (19,3%), apontando também, uma evolução da produção científica de outras áreas da EF (desempenho, educação, práticas pedagógicas entre outras) nestes periódicos.

The main purpose of scientific journals is to disseminate to the scientific community the results of scientific research through its publications. The frequency that the topic Physical Activity (PA) is present in specialized publications evaluates the consolidation of PA as the health area in Brazil. The aim of the study was describe the frequency of the issue of Physical Activity and Health (PAH) with leading national journals linked to the area of Physical Education (PE). This was a descriptive study, the terms of screening of PAH at Brazilian scientific journals in 2003; 2008 and 2013. Comparing the publications area of PAH with other areas of PE, there was an absolute increase of studies indexed in periodicals surveyed (313%) between 2003 and 2013, however, the relative frequency was stable in the decennary (19.3%), also pointing an evolution of scientific production from other areas of PE (performance, education, pedagogical practices among others) in these journals.

Cirugía artroscópica de la cámara anterior de tobillo / Arthroscopic surgery of the ankle

La cirugía artroscópica del tobillo es un procedimiento relativamente nuevo y forma parte del arsenal terapéutico actual del cirujano ortopedista. Se considera un procedimiento demandante desde el punto de vista técnico y requiere de gran pericia para trabajar en un espacio reducido. Sin embargo, con el perfeccionamiento de la técnica se ha convertido en el gold standard para el tratamiento de ciertas patologías como el síndrome de fricción anterior y las lesiones osteocondrales. Consideramos de mucha importancia, el conocimiento de la anatomía para evitar lesiones de elementos vasculares en la realización de los portales y el conocimiento de los sectores pasibles de exploración en cada una de las puertas de entrada, como así también las distintas técnicas que permiten una visualización más extensa de la articulación. En esta nota técnica describiremos los puntos más sobresalientes en cuanto a la topografía periarticular y la técnica per se para la correcta realización de este procedimiento y para evitar, en la medida de lo posible, potenciales complicaciones.

Arthroscopic surgery of the ankle is a relatively new procedure and is part of the current orthopedic surgeon arsenal. It is considered technically demanding and requires a skilled surgeon in order to be able to work in a restricted space. However, with the improvement of the technique, it has become the gold standard for the treatment of certain pathologies such as anterior impingiment syndrome and osteochondral lesions . To avoid injury, portal placement must be based on a thorough understanding of the ankle and foot extra-articular anatomy. The risk of injury to neurovascular structures is the greatest concern, as well as the different techniques that allow a wider visualization of the articular surface. This technical note will describe the most important points regarding the periarticular topography and the technique itself for the successful completion of this procedure and to avoid potential complications as far as possible.

Análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica sobre VIH/SIDA en el Perú 1985 - 2010 / Bibliometric analysis of scientific production about HIV/AIDS in Perú 1985 - 2010

Objetivos. Analizar la evolución de la publicación de artículos de investigación sobre VIH/SIDA en Perú. Métodos. Estudio bibliométrico de los artículos sobre VIH/SIDA publicados en revistas indizadas en Medline, SciELO y LILACS hasta octubre de 2010. Se seleccionaron investigaciones desarrolladas completamente en Perú, o estudios multicéntricos con participación de sedes peruanas. Resultados. Se identificó 257 artículos sobre VIH/SIDA, observando un incremento desde el 2003. El promedio de demora de publicación fue de 2,8 ±1,8 años. Solo 94 (36,6 por ciento) artículos fueron publicados en español. Las áreas más estudiadas fueron epidemiología (36,6 por ciento) y clínica (35,8 por ciento). El diseño transversal fue el más frecuente (56,8 por ciento), seguido por las series de casos. Según la clasificación de OMS predominaron los estudios destinados a conocer más la enfermedad y los factores de riesgo (85,6 por ciento) y según las áreas de intervención el 46,7 por ciento se enfocó en el diagnóstico y tratamiento. La mayoría de estudios se realizaron en Lima (65,9 por ciento). El 48,2 por ciento de estudios se enfocaron en las personas afectadas por el VIH/SIDA. Finalmente, la Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública fue la que publicó más artículos sobre VIH/SIDA (9,7 por ciento). Conclusiones. Se evidencia un crecimiento en la producción científica sobre VIH/SIDA en el Perú, sin embargo, consideramos que las investigaciones no se han basado en una agenda nacional consensuada y basada en prioridades de investigación, lo que ha podido limitar su diseminación y aplicación.

Objective. To analyze the evolution of published scientific articles on HIV/AIDS in Peru. Methods. A bibliometric analysis of papers on HIV/AIDS published in journals indexed in MEDLINE, SciELO and LILACS until October 2010. We selected research papers fully developed in Peru, and multicenter studies with participating Peruvian sites. Results. We identified 257 publications on HIV/AIDS, showing an increase since 2003. The average publication delay was 2.8±1.8 years. Only 94 (36.6 percent) articles were published in Spanish. The most studied areas were epidemiology (36.6 percent) and clinical topics (35.8 percent). The cross-sectional design was the most frequent (56.8 percent) followed by case series. According to the WHO classification, studies to learn more about the disease and risk factors predominated (85.6 percent) and according to the intervention areas, 46.7 percent focused on diagnosis and treatment. Most studies were conducted in Lima (65.9 percent). 48.2 percent of studies focused on people living with HIV/AIDS. Finally, Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública was the journal that published most articles on HIV/AIDS (9.7 percent). Conclusions. We found a growth in scientific production on HIV / AIDS in Peru; however, we believe that the research undertaken was not based on an agreed national agenda or national research priorities, which might have limitted its dissemination and application.

Mais um passo importante da Scientia Medica: [editorial] / One further important step for Scientia Medica: [editorial]

É com satisfação que comunicamos aos usuários da Scientia Medica, especialmente aos autores que a prestigiam com a publicação de seus trabalhos, que a revista foi indexada na Scopus. Essa base de dados, oficialmente denominada SciVerse Scopus e pertencente ao grupo editorial Elsevier, é a maior base indexadora de resumos e citações da literatura científica revisada por pares.

Skin-capsular Mismatch According to Knee Positions for Instrument Insertion via Arthroscopic Portals

Damage to soft tissues, chondral surfaces, and the menisci may result from imprise or overly aggressive establishment of portals in arthroscopic knee surgeries. In this note, we address the relationship between the skin and the capsule at portal sites according to knee positions. Understanding the skin-capsular mismatch may facilitate arthroscopic procedures and indirectly reduce the operation time.

Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Two Anteromedial Portal Technique / 대한스포츠의학회지

There are numerous reasons for the failure of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Among them, surgical technical failure and wrong femoral tunnel location are the most common. The authors focused on the results of ACL revision using two anteromedial portals. Sixteen patients were selected with two anteromedial portals that were designed to decrease the femoral tunnel slope in sagittal plane. Clinical analysis was carried out based on Lysholm score, Tegner score and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC). For anterior stability test, Lachman test, KT-2000 arthrometer were used. pivot shift test was measured for rotatory stability test. Preoperative Lachman test and pivot shift test showed positive finding in all cases, however, postoperative Lachman with 10 cases (62.5%) and pivot shift test with 10 cases (62.5%) were negative. The difference of anterior displacement with the non-affected side using KT 2000 arthrometer showed 6.57 mm (range: 4.0-12.0 mm) preoperatively and 2.20 mm (range: 1.0-4.0 mm) postoperatively on average. Score of Tegner and Lysholm improved from 4.86 (range: 2.0-7.0), 46.14 (range: 33-52) preoperatively, to postoperative score of 8.14 (range: 7.0-9.0), 83.43 (range: 74-89) at the final follow up. IKDC result also showed improvement. ACL reconstruction method using two anteromedial tunnels that is desgined to decrease femoral tunnel slope at sagittal plane is an effective technigue for revision surgery after initial ACL reconstruction failure. This technigue allows superior femoral tunnel selection, firm fixation of grafts and also shows excellent clinical results with stability.

Análise da informação sobre a leishmaniose visceral disponível em portais brasileiros da rede mundial de computadores - internet / Analysis of the information on visceral leishmaniasis available through Brazilian portals of the worldwide web - internet

Com o objetivo de analisar a adequação da informação sobre leishmaniose visceral disponível em portais brasileiros, realizou-se através de portal de busca, levantamento, seleção e análise do conteúdo das páginas eletrônicas. Foram identificadas 24 páginas com objetivos informativos, sendo oito governamentais, 10 comerciais e seis classificadas como outros. Utilizando-se um formulário, foram avaliados os conteúdos relativos à transmissão, reservatório, controle e doença, contendo tópicos considerados essenciais. Os manuais normativos do Ministério da Saúde e a literatura científica foram definidos como padrões de informação. Observou-se, em todas as páginas, elevados percentuais de ausência de informações referentes aos tópicos discriminados em cada um dos quatro blocos de conteúdos. A análise de adequação das informações, quando estas estavam presentes, mostrou 100 por cento de adequação nas páginas governamentais e outros. Entretanto, nas páginas comerciais foram elevados os percentuais de informações incorretas ou incompletas, principalmente no bloco doença. De modo geral, o conteúdo sobre a leishmaniose visceral nas páginas eletrônicas analisadas foi considerado pouco informativo.

With the aim of analyzing the adequacy of the information on visceral leishmaniasis that is available through Brazilian portals, a survey was conducted through a search portal, with selection and analysis of electronic page content. Twenty-four pages with informative purposes were identified, of which eight belonged to government bodies, 10 were commercial and six were classified as others. Using a systematized analysis form, the content of topics considered essential, relating to transmission, reservoirs, control and disease, was evaluated. The regulatory manuals of the Ministry of Health and the scientific literature were defined as the standards for information. High percentages of absences of information relating to the topics discriminated in each of the four content categories were observed in all of the pages. Analysis of the adequacy of the information, when it was present, showed 100 percent adequacy on the pages of the government bodies and the others. However, the commercial pages displayed high percentages of incorrect or incomplete information, particularly in the disease category. Overall, the content on leishmaniasis on the electronic pages analyzed was considered to be of low informative value.