Comparación de sistemas de evaluación diagnóstica de la severidad de la osteoartrosis en imágenes de TAC de las ATM

Objetivo: Comparar y validar sistemas diagnósticos de severidad de Osteoartrosis (OA) de las articulaciones temporomandibulares (ATM) en imágenes de tomografía computada (TAC). Método: Se efectuó un estudio observacional, retrospectivo, analítico y ciego. Se evaluaron 99 pacientes (198TAC-ATM), aplicando los criterios de siete diferentes sistemas diagnósticos. Un clínico calibrado (K=0,7) efectuó las evaluaciones. La validez de contenido se efectuó bajo los criterios Ahmad. La consistencia interna se determinó con Alpha de Cronbach. Se correlacionaron los datos con Rho de Spearman. Resultados: La severidad de la erosión condilar presenta alta correlación positiva entre las clasificaciones Alexiou/Arayasantiparb (rho=0,986) y baja entre Cömert/Alexiou (rho=0,421) y Cömert/Arayasantiparb (rho=0,422). La esclerosis condilar presentó fuerte correlación entre las clasificaciones de Cömert/Alexiou, Masilla/Alexiou y Cömert/Masilla (rho=857;rho=0,853;rho=0,998). Los datos presentaron alta consistencia interna (Alfa Cronbach=0,897) y baja validación de contenido (36,2%). Conclusiones: Las mediciones de los 7 sistemas presentan alta fiabilidad. La erosión ósea, esclerosis y osteofitos son medidos en cuatro niveles de severidad y con similar escala en tres sistemas de diagnóstico (Alexiou, Arayasantiparb y Cömert), sugiriendose complementar con determinación del espacio articular y movilidad condilar, como propone RDC/TMD para TTM. La validación de contenido fue baja, solo los sistemas diagnósticos de Cömert y Alexiou superaron el 50%.

Objective: To compare and validate diagnostic systems for the severity of Osteoarthrosis (OA) of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) in computed tomography (CT) images. Method: An observational, retrospective, analytical, blinded, retrospective study was performed. Ninety-nine patients (198MSCT-ATM) were evaluated, applying the criteria of seven different diagnostic systems. A calibrated clinician (K=0.7) performed the evaluations. Content validity was performed under the Ahmad criteria. Internal consistency was determined with Cronbach's Alpha. Data were correlated with Spearman's Rho. Results: For condylar erosion severity, there was a high positive correlation between Alexiou/Arayasantiparb (rho=0.986) and a low one between Cömert/Alexiou (rho=0.421) and Cömert/Arayasantiparb (rho=0.422) classifications. For condylar sclerosis, we found a strong correlation between Cömert/Alexiou, Masilla/Alexiou and Cömert/Masilla classifications (rho=857; rho=0.853; rho=0.998). The data presented high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.897) and low content validation (36.2%). Conclusions: The measurements of the 7 systems have a high reliability. Bone erosion, sclerosis and osteophytes are measured at four levels of severity and with a similar scale in three diagnostic systems (Alexiou, Arayasantiparb and Cömert). We suggest to complement it with the determination of joint space and condylar mobility, as proposed by RDC/TMD. Content validity was low, only the Cömert and Alexiou diagnostic systems were higher than 50%.

Bienestar psicológico y ansiedad en adultos mayores con osteoartrosis de rodilla / Psychological well-being and anxiety in older adults with knee osteoarthritis

Introducción: El envejecimiento poblacional en Cuba ha incrementado los casos de osteoartrosis de rodilla. Como alternativa terapéutica se utiliza el plasma rico en plaquetas autólogo, en aras de potenciar el bienestar físico y psicológico de los pacientes. Objetivo: Caracterizar la relación entre el bienestar psicológico y la ansiedad de los adultos mayores con osteoartrosis de rodilla tratados con plasma rico en plaquetas autólogo. Métodos: Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, con un alcance descriptivo-correlacional, y un diseño expost-facto retrospectivo simple. El muestreo fue intencional, no probabilístico, y quedó conformado por 300 pacientes. Se aplicó la Adaptación de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff y el Inventario de Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado. Para el análisis de los datos se realizaron tres cortes: antes del tratamiento regenerativo y a los tres y seis meses de evolución. Resultados: Hubo cambios de niveles medio-bajo a niveles altos de bienestar psicológico. Disminuyeron los niveles de ansiedad estado, pero no los de ansiedad rasgo. El bienestar psicológico no se correlacionó con la ansiedad rasgo y la relación estadística positiva fue muy débil con la ansiedad estado. Conclusiones: Se identificaron cambios favorables del bienestar psicológico y de la ansiedad estado, con persistencia de niveles altos de ansiedad rasgo(AU)

Introduction: The population aging in Cuba has caused the increase of osteoarthrosis of the knee in the elderly. As a therapeutic alternative, it was used the clinical use of autologous platelet-rich plasma, in order to promote well-being, not only physical, but also psychological. Objective: To characterize the relationship between psychological well-being and anxiety state and feature of elderly adults with osteoarthrosis of the knee, who are subjected to regenerative treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma. Methods: A quantitative research approach was used, with a descriptive-correlational scope, and a simple retrospective expost-fact design. Sampling was intentional, non-probabilistic and consisted of 300 older adults. The Adaptation of the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale and the Trait-State Anxiety Inventory were applied. For the analysis of the data, three cuts were made: before the regenerative treatment, and after three and six months of evolution. Results: There were changes from medium-low levels to high levels of psychological well-being. Levels of state anxiety decreased, but trait anxiety did not. Psychological well-being did not correlate with trait anxiety and there was a weak positive statistical relationship with state anxiety. Conclusions: Changes were identified that favor psychological well-being and trait anxiety, with persistent high levels of trait anxiety(AU)

Comparative study of the synovial levels of RANKL and OPG in rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and osteoarthritis

Abstract Introduction In chronic arthropathies, there are several mechanisms of joint destruction. In recent years, studies have reported the implication of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in the process of activation and differentiation of osteoclasts, a key cell in the development of bone erosion. The RANKL/OPG ratio is increased in the serum of patients with malignant diseases and lytic bone disease, as well as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The objective of this study was to measure and compare the concentrations of OPG and RANKL in the synovial fluid (SF) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis (SpA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Methods This was an observational and cross-sectional study with 83 patients, 33 with RA, 32 with SpA and 18 with OA, followed up regularly in the outpatient clinics of the Rheumatology Department of the Clinics Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School-USP. All patients were assessed for indications for arthrocentesis by the attending physicians at the time of SF collection and were evaluated for demographic variables and medication use. Disease activity was assessed in individuals with RA and SpA. The quantification of SF OPG and RANKL levels was performed by ELISA, and the correlations of the results with clinical, laboratory and radiological parameters were assessed. Results We found no statistically significant difference in the RANKL and OPG levels among the groups. Patients with RA showed a positive correlation between the SF cell count and RANKL level (r = 0.59; p < 0.05) and the RANKL/ OPG ratio (r = 0.55; p < 0.05). Patients with OA showed a strong correlation between C-reactive protein (CRP) and the RANKL/OPG ratio (r = 0.82; p < 0.05). There was no correlation between the OPG and RANKL levels and markers of inflammatory activity or the disease activity index in patients with RA or SpA. Conclusion Within this patient cohort, the RANKL/OPG ratio was correlated with the SF cell count in patients with RA and with serum CRP in patients with OA, which may suggest a relationship with active inflammation and more destructive joint disease.

Imaging study on the relationship between anterior and posterior occlusal planes and temporomandibular osteoarthrosis / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#The aim of this study was to compare the anterior and posterior occlusal plane characteristics of patients with different temporomandibular joint osseous statuses.@*METHODS@#A total of 306 patients with initial cone beam CT (CBCT) and cephalograms were included. They were divided into three groups on the basis of their temporomandibular joint osseous status: bilateral normal (BN) group, indeterminate for osteoarthrosis (I) group, and osteoarthrosis (OA) group. The anterior and posterior occlusal planes (AOP and POP) of the different groups were compared. Then, the regression equation was established after adjusting for confounding factors, and a correlation analysis between the occlusion planes and other parameters was performed.@*RESULTS@#SNA, SNB, FMA, SN-MP, Ar-Go, and S-Go were correlated with the occlusal planes. Relative to the BN and I groups, the FH-OP of the OA group increased by 1.67° on the average, FH-POP increased by 1.42° on the average, and FH-AOP increased by 2.05° on the average.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The occlusal planes were steeper in the patients with temporomandibular osteoarthrosis than in the patients without it, and the mandible rotated downward and backward. The height of the mandibular ramus, the mandibular body length, and the posterior face height were small. In clinical practice, attention should be given to the potential risk of temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis in such patients. In addition, SNB, FMA, SN-MP, Ar-Go, S-Go, and occlusal planes had moderate correlations.

Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Osteoarthrosis Secondary to Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Compared with Primary Osteoarthrosis: A Case-control Study / Artroplastia total do quadril não cimentada em pacientes com osteoartrose secundária à doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes em comparação com a osteoartrose primária: Um estudo caso-controle

Abstract Objective To perform a comparative clinical, functional and radiographic evaluation of total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed with a cementless prosthesis in cases of osteoarthrosis secondary to Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCPD) and in cases of primary osteoarthrosis. Methods In the present case-control study, we reviewed medical records of patients admitted to a university hospital between 2008 and 2015 to undergo THA due to LCPD sequelae and compared them with a control group of patients who underwent the same surgery due to primary hip osteoarthrosis. We recruited patients for clinical, functional, and radiographic analysis and we compared the evaluations in the immediate postoperative period and at the last follow-up visit, considering surgical time, size of prosthetic components, and complications. Results We compared 22 patients in the study group (25 hips) with 22 patients (25 hips) in the control group, all of whom had undergone THA with the same cementless prosthesis. There was greater functional impairment in the group of patients with LCPD sequelae (p= 0.002). There were 4 intraoperative femoral periprosthetic fractures in the LCPD group and none in the primary osteoarthrosis group (p= 0.050). Conclusions There is an increased risk of intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture and worse clinical-functional results in patients undergoing cementless THA due to osteoarthrosis secondary to LCPD sequelae than in those who have undergone the same surgery due to primary hip osteoarthrosis.

Resumo Objetivo Realizar uma avaliação clínica, funcional e radiográfica comparativa da artroplastia total do quadril (ATQ) realizada com prótese não cimentada em casos de osteoartrose secundária à doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes (DLCP) e em casos de osteoartrose primária. Métodos No presente estudo caso-controle, foram revisados os prontuários dos pacientes internados em um hospital universitário entre os anos de 2008 e 2015. Os pacientes foram submetidos a ATQ devido a sequelas da DLCP, sendo comparados com um grupo controle de pacientes submetidos à mesma cirurgia por osteoartrose primária do quadril. Os pacientes foram recrutados para a realização de uma análise clínica, funcional e radiográfica, na qual foram comparadas as avaliações no pós-operatório imediato e na última consulta de acompanhamento, levando em consideração o tempo cirúrgico, o tamanho dos componentes protéticos e as complicações. Resultados Comparamos 22 pacientes do grupo de estudo (25 quadris) com 22 pacientes (25 quadris) do grupo controle, todos os quais foram submetidos a ATQ com a mesma prótese não cimentada. Houve um maior comprometimento funcional no grupo de pacientes com sequelas da DLCP (p= 0,002). Ocorreram 4 fraturas periprotéticas femorais no intraoperatório do grupo DLCP, sendo que não ocorreu nenhuma no grupo de osteoartrose primária (p= 0,050). Conclusões Existe um risco elevado de fratura periprotética femoral no intraoperatório com resultados clínico-funcionais mais desfavoráveis aos pacientes que foram submetidos à ATQ não cimentada devido a osteoartrose secundária às sequelas da DLCP do que naqueles que foram submetidos à mesma cirurgia por osteoartrose primária de quadril.

Return to Sports After High Tibial Osteotomy Using the Opening Wedge Technique / Retorno ao esporte após osteotomia tibial alta com método de cunha de abertura

Abstract Objective The present paper evaluates the resuming of physical activities by young, active patients who practiced some sport modality and underwent a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) using the opening wedge technique. Methods A total of 12 patients submitted to HTO using the opening wedge technique were prospectively analyzed. All patients were not playing sports at that time. Pre- and postoperative Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores, visual analog scale for pain and performance level were compared. The average follow-up time was of 12 months. Results One patient resumed sporting activities at a performance level significantly lower compared to the preoperative level, while eight patients returned at a slightly below level, two returned at the same level and one patient returned at a higher level in comparison with the preoperative period. Conclusion For isolated medial osteoarthrosis treatment, HTO using the opening wedge technique has favorable clinical and functional results, allowing patients to resume their sporting activities.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o retorno ao esporte em pacientes jovens e ativos praticantes de alguma modalidade esportiva submetidos a osteotomia tibial alta (OTA) com o método de cunha de abertura. Métodos Foram analisados prospectivamente 12 pacientes submetidos ao procedimento de OTA utilizando-se método de cunha de abertura. Todos os pacientes estavam afastados do esporte. Foram utilizados os escores Lysholm, questionário International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC, na sigla em inglês), escala analógica de dor e nível de retorno em comparação ao período pré-operatório. O tempo médio de seguimento foi de 12 meses. Resultados Um paciente retornou ao esporte em nível muito abaixo do pré-operatório, oito pacientes retornaram em nível pouco abaixo, dois pacientes retornaram no mesmo nível e um paciente retornou em nível acima. Conclusão A OTA com uso do método de cunha de adição como forma de tratamento para osteoartrose medial isolada demonstra resultados clínicos e funcionais favoráveis e permite o retorno ao esporte.

Comparative Study of the Function and Quality of Life of Patients Submitted to Total Knee Arthroplasty with Fixed and Mobile Tibial Platforms / Estudo comparativo da função e qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total do joelho com plataformas tibiais fixa e móvel

Abstract Objective To compare the function and quality of life of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with fixed tibial platform and mobile tibial platform. Methods We evaluated 240 patients with knee osteoarthritis, randomized into two groups - Group A consisted of 120 patients who underwent TKA with fixed tibial platform, and the B group, consisting of 120 patients who underwent mobile platform arthroplasty. Patients were accessed according to the function and quality of life by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and pain scores by visual analog scale (VAS) of pain, preoperatively and at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 4 years and 8 years of surgery. Results Regarding the various domains of the SF-36, we observed that the average behavior of functional capacity scores, physical aspects, pain and emotional aspects in the patient groups were statistically different during follow-up. The other domains of quality of life showed no mean differences. Regarding the pain assessed by VAS and WOMAC pain scores, we can see that it showed a mean change in follow-up in both patient groups. However, at 2 years of follow-up, they were statistically worse in group A, equaling group B in the other moments. Conclusion After 2 years of follow-up, we observed that pain scores and VAS were lower in the fixed platform group. However, these differences did not remain in the mid-term, suggesting that the mobile tibial platform arthroplasty has a short-term advantage, and may help in the rehabilitation process.

Resumo Objetivo Comparar a função e qualidade de vida dos pacientes submetidos a artroplastia total de joelho (ATJ) com plataforma tibial fixa e plataforma tibial móvel. Métodos Foram avaliados 240 pacientes com diagnóstico de osteoartrose de joelho, em um ensaio clínico, randomizados em dois grupos: grupo A, composto por 120 pacientes submetidos a ATJ com plataforma tibial fixa, e grupo B, formado por 120 pacientes com plataforma móvel. Todos foram avaliados de acordo com a função e qualidade de vida pelos questionários de Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) e Short Form Health Survey(SF-36), e escores de dor, por meio da escala visual analógica (EVA) de dor, no pré-operatório e com 6meses, 1ano, 2anos, 4anos e 8anos de cirurgia. Resultados Com relação aos diversos domínios do SF-36, o comportamento médio dos escores de capacidade funcional, aspectos físicos, dor e aspectos emocionais foram estatisticamente diferentes ao longo do seguimento, em ambos os grupos. Os demais domínios de qualidade de vida não apresentaram diferenças. Assim como na EVA de dor, o escore médio do WOMAC de dor apresentou melhora ao longo do seguimento em ambos os grupos. Entretanto, com dois anos de seguimento, foram estaticamente piores no grupo A, se igualando ao grupo B nos outros momentos de acompanhamento. Conclusão Com 2anos de pós-operatório, os escores de dor do WOMAC e daEVA foram piores no grupo submetido aATJ com plataforma tibial fixa. Porém, as diferenças não permaneceram no médioprazo, sugerindo que a artroplastia com plataforma tibial móvel tem uma vantagem no curto prazo, podendo auxiliar no processo de reabilitação.

Effects of group kinesiotherapy on primary and secondary symptoms of osteoarthrosis

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a specific, kinesiotherapy-based rehabilitation program on the various symptoms of osteoarthrosis (OA), following group treatment. Thirty-one individuals, of both sexes, aged over 50 years and with medical diagnosis of OA, underwent 16 sessions, twice a week, totaling eight weeks, of a specific rehabilitation protocol based on group kinesiotherapy. Primary OA symptoms were assessed (directly related to the disease: OA symptoms, trunk flexibility, balance and pain), and so were secondary ones (indirectly related to the disease: signs of depression and anxiety, and quality of life). Data were tested through Student's t test or Wilcoxon's test, and contingencies of categorical data were analyzed using McNemar's test. There was an improvement in all primary symptoms of OA after the kinesiotherapy protocol was applied. Signs of anxiety and depression improved only in contingency, when risk stratification was taken into account. In addition, physical components of quality of life also showed improvement, which did not occur with mental components though. Therefore, the kinesiotherapy-based rehabilitation program was capable of positively influencing all primary symptoms, and only some aspects of secondary OA symptoms.

Relación entre enfermedades reumáticas y diabetes mellitus / Relationship between rheumatic diseases and diabetes mellitus

Introducción: las enfermedades reumáticas son consideradas como un grupo de afecciones que se presentan principalmente en personas mayores de 40 años de edad, aunque pueden presentar en edades tempranas de la vida. Se describen una serie de factores que pueden precipitar la aparición de las mismas, dentro de estos se mencionan a las enfermedades endocrino metabólicas y principalmente la diabetes mellitus. Objetivo: describir la relación existente entre las enfermedades reumáticas y la diabetes mellitus. Método: estudio descriptivo en 827 pacientes con enfermedades reumáticas según los criterios del Colegio Americano de Reumatología para describir la relación entre las enfermedades reumáticas y la diabetes mellitus. Se utilizó coeficiente de correlación de Pearson para determinar la relación existente entre ambas afecciones. Resultados: promedio de edad general de 53,28 años y de pacientes con diabetes de 63,57 años. Predominio de pacientes femeninas (80,17 por ciento), de pacientes con osteoartritis (50,55 por ciento) y con tiempo de evolución entre 3 y 5 años. El 30,96 por ciento de los casos presentó diabetes mellitus confirmada, con predominio de incidencia en pacientes con lupus (40,74 por ciento), artritis reumatoide (40,55 por ciento) y osteoartritis (32,06 por ciento). En el 66,36 por ciento el diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus previno al de la enfermedad reumática. Conclusiones: existe una correlación positiva media entre la presencia de diabetes mellitus y las enfermedades reumáticas, ambas incorporan componentes inmunológicos como parte de su mecanismo etiopatogénico, sin embargo, no queda claro cuál es el nivel interacción entre ellas(AU)

Introduction: rheumatic diseases are considered as a group of conditions that occur mainly in people over 40 years of age, although they can present at early ages of life. A series of factors that can precipitate the appearance of these are described, within these are mentioned endocrine metabolic diseases and mainly diabetes mellitus. Objective: to describe the relationship between rheumatic diseases and diabetes mellitus. Method: descriptive study in 827 patients with rheumatic diseases according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology to describe the relationship between rheumatic diseases and diabetes mellitus. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between both conditions. Results: average age of 53.28 years and of patients with diabetes of 63.57 years. Predominance of female patients (80.17 percent), of patients with osteoarthritis (50.55 percent)) and with evolution time between 3 and 5 years. The 30,96 percent) of the cases presented diabetes mellitus confirmed, with predominance of incidence in patients with lupus (40,74 percent)), rheumatoid arthritis (40,55 percent)) and osteoarthritis (32,06 percent)). In 66.36 percent) the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus prevented that of rheumatic disease. Conclusions: there is a media positive correlation between the presence of diabetes mellitus and rheumatic diseases, both incorporate immunological components as part of their etiopathogenic mechanism, however, it is not clear what is the interaction level between them(AU)

Osteoartrosis. Una revisión de literatura / Osteoarthrosis A literature review

Introducción: la osteoartrosis es la más frecuente de las enfermedades articulares. Objetivo: exponer los referentes bibliográficos que actualmente se refieren a la osteoartrosis en el marco de la revisión de literatura realizada. Desarrollo: como síndrome anatomoclínico se identifica por dolor mecánico que usualmente se relaciona con rigidez y que provoca poco a poco una pérdida o mengua de la función articular. Diversos factores de riesgo se relacionan con el progreso de esta enfermedad entre los que destacan, además de la edad y el sexo femenino, la obesidad, los microtraumas repetitivos en la práctica de determinados deportes y el cumplimiento de actividades profesionales específicas. Conclusiones: el tratamiento de la osteoartrosis debería ejecutarse a nivel de medicina familiar, tanto en el componente preventivo, como en el del control y manejo conservador, instruyendo al paciente en sus cuidados y acciones diarias y operando esquemas de medicamentos, ejercicios, apoyos funcionales como rodilleras, bastones y andadores. La educación médica debe asumir este paradigma, y no solicitar acto seguido la interconsulta a la especialidad cuando el paciente no responde, sin tener en cuenta que el manejo del paciente con artrosis se encuentra distante de la prescripción farmacológica(AU)

Introduction: osteoarthrosis is the most frequent joint disease. Objective: to expose the bibliographic references that currently refer to osteoarthrosis in the framework of the literature review carried out. Development: as anatomoclinic syndrome is identified by mechanical pain that is usually related to stiffness and that gradually causes a loss or decline of joint function. Several risk factors are related to the progress of this disease, among which stand out, in addition to age and female sex, obesity, repetitive microtrauma in the practice of certain sports and compliance with specific professional activities. Conclusions: treatment of osteoarthrosis should be carried out at the level of family medicine, both in the preventive component, as well as in the control and conservative management, instructing the patient in his daily care and actions and operating medication schemes, exercises, functional supports such as knee pads, canes and walkers. The medical education must assume this paradigm, and not immediately request the interconsultation to the specialty when the patient does not respond, without taking into account that the management of the patient with osteoarthritis is distant from the pharmacological prescription(AU)

Caracterización clínico epidemiológica de la osteoartritis en el Cantón Colt / Clinical epidemiological characterization of osteoarthritis in the Canton Colta

Introducción: la osteoartritis es la afección reumática más frecuente y se conceptualiza como una enfermedad crónica y degenerativa en la cual existe una disminución del cartílago articular que ocasiona dolor, rigidez, deformidad, discapacidad y afectación de la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los pacientes. Objetivo: determinar las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de la osteoartritis en los pacientes con osteoartritis del cantón Colta. Método: estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, en 475 pacientes con diagnóstico de osteoartritis pertenecientes al cantón Colta. Se realizó revisión de historias clínicas y se aplicó un cuestionario confeccionado exclusivamente para la investigación. Resultados: promedio de edad de edad de 45,51 años con predominio de pacientes femeninas (70,95 por ciento) y de afectación de rodillas (39,37 por ciento) y manos (33,47 por ciento). Elevado por ciento de comorbilidades (57,47 por ciento) con predominio de la hipertensión arterial (30,40 por ciento) y la obesidad (20,88 por ciento). El dolor y las deformidades fueron las manifestaciones clínicas de mayor representatividad con un 91,79 por ciento y 42,36 por ciento respectivamente. Conclusiones: la osteoartritis es una enfermedad degenerativa que no solo se presenta en edades avanzadas, sino que su inicio puede estar en edades mucho menores. Como enfermedad trae asociado un elevado número de comorbilidades donde destacan la hipertensión arterial, la obesidad y el consumo de cigarrillos. El dolor y la deformidad son las manifestaciones clínicas que motivan la asistencia de los pacientes a la consulta médica(AU)

Introduction: osteoarthritis is the most frequent rheumatic disease and is conceptualized as a chronic and degenerative disease in which there is a decrease in joint cartilage that causes pain, stiffness, deformity, disability and affect the perception of quality of life related to health from the patients. Objective: to determine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of osteoarthritis in patients with osteoarthritis of the canton Colta. Method: descriptive, cross-sectional study in 475 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis belonging to the canton Colta. A review of clinical histories was carried out and a questionnaire made exclusively for research was applied. Result: the average age was 45.51 years, with a predominance of female patients (70.95 percent) and of knees (39.37 percent) and hands (33.47 percent). High percentage of comorbidities (57.47 percent) with predominance of arterial hypertension (30.40 percent) and obesity (20.88 percent). Pain and deformities were the most representative clinical manifestations with 91.79 percent and 42.36 percent respectively. Conclusions: osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that not only occurs at advanced ages, but its onset may be at much younger ages. As a disease, it is associated with a high number of comorbidities, including high blood pressure, obesity and cigarette smoking. Pain and deformity are the clinical manifestations that motivate the assistance of patients to medical consultation(AU)

Guías de ejercicios para contrarrestar los síntomas matutinos de la osteoartrosis en el adulto mayor / Physical exercise guideline to counteract the osteoarthrosis´s morning syntoms in the elderly

Resumen La atención al adulto mayor es una de las prioridades del gobierno cubano. La investigación se realizó en el consultorio 6 del municipio Pinar del Río. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: (revisión de documentos, inductivo-deductivo) y empíricos: (observación y entrevista) que permitieron profundizar en características de los adultos, enfermedades más comunes, sintomatología, tratamiento, lo que posibilitó constatar que los adultos mayores, al despertar, presentan mayor sintomatología en algunas enfermedades. Para atender este caso, se elaboraron guías de ejercicios para compensar este padecimiento. Estas guías se basaron, fundamentalmente, en el trabajo con la movilidad articular. Los ejercicios son sencillos y fáciles de recordar. Se han obtenido resultados favorables respecto a la muestra seleccionada para el estudio, se logró alivio en los dolores y reducción del entumecimiento y un mejor inicio del día, con un favorable estado de ánimo.

Abstract Attention to the elderly is one of the priorities of the Cuban government. The research was carried out in the doctor´s office number 6 of Pinar del Río municipality. Theoretical methods were used (review of documents, inductive-deductive) and empirical methods (observation and interview) that made possible to deepen into the elderly characteristics, more common diseases, symptomatology and treatments, what confirmed that the elderly, when awakening, suffer from greater symptomatology in some diseases. Some guides of physical exercises were made to compensate this disorder, which are mainly based on joint mobility. The exercises are simple and easy to remember. Favorable results have been obtained according to the sample selected for the study, it was achieved pain relief and reduction of numbness, as well as undoubtedly a better day start with a favorable mood.

Evolution and projection of knee arthroplasties from 2003 to 2030 in the state of São Paulo

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Analyze data regarding total knee arthroplasty (TKA) carried out by the Public Health System (SUS) in the state of São Paulo from 2003 to 2010 and determine the projections expected for 2030. METHODS A cross-sectional study (observational). We analyzed 10,952 patients who underwent primary total knee arthroplasty (PTKA) and revision total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) in the state of São Paulo between 2003 and 2010. The collection of data based on ICD-10 and HAA (Hospital Admission Authorization) were provided by the Tabnet and Sigtap software (Management System for the Table of Procedures, Medications, and OPM by SUS). The following variables were analyzed: gender, number of PTKAs and RTKAs, and their projections. The information collected formed a database developed in Excel® for Windows, and the statistical analysis was performed by the Stata® 11 SE and Minitab 16 software. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the prevalence of TKA between genders (p<0.0001); most of the patients were females (7,891; 72%). The projection for 2030 when compared with the first year of the series, 2003, indicates a growth of 428% for PTKA and 1,380% for RTKA, with a greater increase percentage of RTKA in males than in females (1,558% and 1,318%, respectively). CONCLUSION The proportions of the RTKA projection are much greater than those of PTKA by 2030, with a greater percentage of increase of RTKA in males than in females.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar os dados referentes às artroplastias totais de joelho (ATJ) realizadas pelo Sistema Público de Saúde (SUS) no estado de São Paulo de 2003 a 2010 e determinar as projeções esperadas para 2030. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal (observacional). Foram analisados 10.952 pacientes que realizaram artroplastia total de joelho primária (ATJP) e revisão (ATJR) no estado de São Paulo entre 2003 e 2010. A coleta de dados baseados no CID-10 e AIH (Autorização de Internação Hospitalar) foram fornecidos pelo programa Tabnet e Sigtap (Sistema de Gerenciamento da Tabela de Procedimentos, Medicamentos e OPM do SUS). Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: gênero, número de ATJP e número de ATJR, além de suas projeções. As informações coletadas formaram um banco de dados desenvolvido no programa Excel® for Windows e a análise estatística foi realizada pelos softwares Stata® 11 SE e Minitab 16. RESULTADOS Houve diferença significativa na prevalência da ATJ entre os gêneros (p<0,0001), sendo a maioria do gênero feminino (7.891; 72%). A projeção para 2030 quando comparado com o primeiro ano da série, 2003, indica um crescimento de 428% para as ATJP e 1.380% nas ATJR, com uma porcentagem de aumento maior nas ATJR no gênero masculino do que no feminino (1.558% e 1.318%, respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO As proporções de projeção da ATJR se mostram muito maiores do que nas ATJP até o ano de 2030, percebendo-se uma porcentagem de aumento maior de ATJR no gênero masculino comparado ao feminino.

Generating evidence and understanding the treatment of osteoarthritis in Brazil: a study through Delphi methodology

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to provide evidence for understanding how to treat osteoarthritis (OA) in our country. Therefore, it was necessary to match information and investigations related to the treatment of the disease from the three main types of specialists involved: physiatrists, orthopedists and rheumatologists. METHODS: The authors acted as a scientific advisory committee. From the initial discussions, a structured questionnaire was developed for use with a group of specialists on OA using the Delphi technique. The questionnaire was sent to 21 experts appointed by the authors, and the results obtained were critically analyzed and validated. RESULTS: The prevalence of OA was 33% in Brazil, corresponding to one-third of the individuals in the reference population, which included individuals over 25 years of age. Another significant finding was that most patients did not receive any form of treatment in the early stages of OA. CONCLUSION: The committee pointed to the need for early intervention and that the available medicinal resources can fulfil this important role, as is the case with SYSADOA treatments. Glucosamine-based medicinal products with or without chondroitin could also fulfill this need for early treatment. The other generated evidence and included investigations were then grouped together and are the subject of this publication.

Is there a relationship between the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and bilaterality in patients with coxarthrosis? / Existe relação entre a razão neutrófilo/linfócito e a bilateralidade para artrose de quadril?

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and the presence of signs of arthrosis in both hips in patients followed at this medical center. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, retrospective study through the analysis of medical records and database review of patients over 18 years of age with hip arthrosis, followed at the outpatient clinic of this hospital. Results: Regarding the analysis of the Mann-Whitney test to correlate the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and laterality, a bi-lateral test result of p = 0.036 was obtained, thus demonstrating a significant difference between the observed groups. When we analyzed the absolute values of neutrophils and lymphocytes, the authors obtained results of p = 0.14 and p = 0.24. Therefore, it was not possible to observe statistically significant differences between the absolute values in the two groups. Conclusion: Considering the interactions between the inflammatory mechanisms in osteoarthritis and the fact that the interaction between neutrophils and lymphocytes has differences in relation to the laterality of the coxarthrosis, it is hypothesized that the inflammatory etiology of unilateral and bilateral osteoarthritis could have different dynamics. However, more in-depth studies with flow cytometry are needed to assess the possible impact of these differences in the inflammatory mechanisms observed in this study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre a razão neutrófilo/linfócito e a presença de sinais de artrose em ambos os quadris em pacientes acompanhados neste serviço. Métodos: Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, que usou análise de prontuários e revisão de banco de dados de pacientes maiores de 18 anos com diagnóstico de artrose de quadril acompanhados no ambulatório deste hospital. Resultado: Com relação à análise do teste de Mann-Whitney para correlacionar a razão neutrófilo/linfócito e a lateralidade, observou-se um resultado de teste bilateral de 0,036, evidenciou desse modo a diferença entre os grupos. Quando os valores absolutos de neutrófilos e linfócitos foram analisados, observaram-se p = 0,14 e p = 0,24, não foi possível observar diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os valores absolutos nos dois grupos. Conclusões: Considerando-se as interações entre os mecanismos inflamatórios na osteoartrose e o fato de que a interação entre os neutrófilos e os linfócitos tem diferenças com relação à lateralidade da coxartrose, é possível levantar a hipótese de que a etiologia inflamatória da osteoartrose unilateral e da bilateral tem dinâmicas diferentes. Entretanto, são necessários estudos mais aprofundados, com citometria de fluxo, para avaliar o impacto com relação às diferenças nos mecanismos inflamatórios observados nesse estudo.

Avaliação da qualidade de vida e equilíbrio em idosos submetidos à cirurgia de artroplastia de joelho / Evaluation of quality of life and balance in elderly submitted to the knee arthroplasty surgery

A artroplastia de joelho é uma das alternativas encontradas a fim de diminuir o quadro álgico em paciente com disfunção na cartilagem do joelho, entretanto traz consigo diversas repercussões que podem influenciar na vida do indivíduo. Este estudo objetiva avaliar a qualidade de vida e equilíbrio em idosos submetidos à cirurgia de artroplastia de joelho. Pesquisa transversal, descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, realizada com 31 idosos atendidos em duas clínicas de Fisioterapia do município de Vitória da Conquista/BA. O instrumento de pesquisa foi constituído de dados sociodemográfico, Mini Exame de Estado Mental, o questionário SF36 para qualidade de vida e Timed Up & Go para avaliação do equilíbrio. Os dados foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva e inferêncial. Foi possível observar que 61,3% das cirurgias foram realizadas no joelho direito. Também se identificou que os domínios emocional, físico e dor e social foram os mais afetados na qualidade de vida. Em relação ao equilíbrio, a média de pontos através da escala de Berg foi de 54,33 pontos, e na avaliação pelo Timed Up & Go a maioria dos indivíduos (87,1%) apresentaram risco médio para quedas. Conclui-se que a artroplastia de joelho traz limitações na qualidade de vida e no equilíbrio de idosos submetidos a esse tratamento.

Knee arthroplasty is one of the alternatives found in order to reduce the pain in a patient with knee cartilage dysfunction, however, several repercussions can influence the life of the individual. This study aims to evaluate the quality of life and balance in the elderly submitted to knee arthroplasty surgery. Transversal, descriptive research with a quantitative approach, performed with 31 elderly patients attended at two Physical therapy clinics in the city of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil. The research instrument consisted of socio-demographic data, Mini Mental State Examination, SF36 questionnaire for quality of life and Timed Up & Go to evaluate the balance. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. It was possible to observe that 61.3% of the surgeries were performed in the right knee. It was also identified that the emotional, physical, pain e social domains were the most affected in the quality of life. In relation to the balance, the average of points through the Berg scale was 54.33 points and in the Timed up & go evaluation the majority of the individuals (87.1%) presented an average risk for falls. It is concluded that knee arthroplasty brings limitations on the quality of life and on the balance of the elderly submitted to this treatment.

Consideraciones clínicas e imagenológicas de la osteoartrosis en la articulación temporomandibular / Clinical and imaging remarks on temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis

La osteoartrosis es una enfermedad degenerativa que, instalada en la articulación temporomandibular, genera efectos deletéreos en los tejidos blandos y óseos que la constituyen. En los tejidos duros se destaca la aparición de procesos osteolíticos a nivel condilar y de la cavidad glenoidea con cambios morfológicos importantes. Estas modificaciones están íntimamente relacionadas con el debilitamiento y/o destrucción de los tejidos blandos que ocurren previamente. Los síntomas que se presentan con mayor frecuencia en esta afección son la alteración del rango de movimiento, el dolor y, el más característico, la crepitación durante el examen con estetoscopio. La frecuencia de aparición alcanza entre un 8% y un 18%. Las causas para su documentación son variables y están vinculadas al desplazamiento discal, el trauma, hormonales y la inestabilidad oclusal, siendo el aumento de carga (bruxismo) la de mayor significación. El examen imagenológico puede documentar aplanamiento de los componentes óseos, disminución del espacio articular, discontinuidad de las corticales, esclerosis subcondral, osteofitos, quistes subcondrales y cuerpos libres periarticulares. En ocasiones la radiografía panorámica puede ser poco demostrativa para la documentación de esas particularidades; por el contrario, la tomografía computada es un excelente procedimiento diagnóstico. El aporte de la IRM es relevante en la ubicación del disco articular; asimismo, posibilita la observación de colección de fluido en los espacios articulares, generando una señal hiperintensa. Tratamiento: actuar principalmente para disminuir la carga sobre la ATM y,`por lo tanto, concientizar al paciente de la presencia del bruxismo, instalar un dispositivo oclusal miorrelajante (DOM) y suplementar con analgésicos, antiinflamatorios y antiartrósicos. Cuando la OA está asociada al desplazamiento discal, debe indicarse un dispositivo oclusal de desplazamiento anterior mandibular (DODAM) (AU)

Osteoarthrosis is a degenerative disease. When is located in the TMJ produces deleterious effects in its soft and hard tissues, osteolytic processes on condyle and glenoid cavity in the latter, with significant morphological changes, closely related to weakening and destruction of the tissues that had happened previously. Symptoms most frequent are alteration of the range of movement, pain and,the most characterystic, cracking while examination through stethoscope. Its frequency is between 8 and 18%.Causes for its documentation are variable and related to disc displacement, trauma, hormones and occlusal unsteadiness, being de increase of charge (clenching) the most relevant. Imaging can show flattening on osseusparts,, the articular space, discontinuation of cortexes, subchondral sclerosis, osteophytes, subchondral cysts,and loose particular bodies. Sometimes orthopantomograph may be barely demonstrative to document these phenomena, conversely CT is an excellent diagnostic procedure. The contribution of MRI is relevant to locate articular disc, and facilitate visualize fluid collection within the articular spaces, producing a hiperintense signal. Treatment: to act mainly for diminishing charge on the TMJ, so to raise patients conscience of the presence of clenching, install a myorelaxant occlusal device (DOM) and additionally analgesics, antiinflamatories and antiarthrosis When osteoarthrosis is associated with disc displacement and occlusal device for anterior mandibular displacement (DODAM) is suitable(AU)

Prevalencia y distribución de signos degenerativos en cóndilo de la ATM presentes en radiografías panorámicas en población chilena / Prevalence and distribution of degenerative signs in ATM condyle in panoramic radiographs in a Chilean population

La articulación temporomandibular (ATM), como todas las articulaciones, es afectada por enfermedades inflamatorias o degenerativas, traumatismos, malformaciones, infecciones, quistes y tumores. La artrosis u osteoartrosis (OA) es la enfermedad degenerativa más frecuente de las articulaciones del cuerpo humano, incluyendo la ATM. El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de signos imagenológicos de trastornos degenerativos en el proceso condilar de la ATM, presentes en radiografías panorámicas digitales (RPD) de población chilena. Para ello se realizó un estudio de corte transversal que utilizó 651 radiografías de individuos adultos, en las que se buscó la presencia de los siguientes signos imagenológicos de osteoartrosis: esclerosis, pérdida de la cortical, erosión, osteofitos y quistes endocondrales. La prevalencia de signos radiográficos de OA fue de un 35 % (n=230); donde el 50 % de los individuos con signos de OA fueron mayores de 50 años, mientras la diferencia se distribuyó de forma homogénea en los distintos rangos etáreos. El signo más prevalente fue el osteofito (25 %) y la pérdida de cortical fue la menos observada (3 %). Además, la esclerosis presentó una prevalencia del 6 %, la erosión del 4 % y los quistes endocondrales del 6 %. Por su parte la frecuencia de signos observada en hombres fue mayor, detectándose un aumento en relación directa con la edad independiente del sexo. La radiografía panorámica por su accesibilidad, baja dosis de radiación y constituir un examen de rutina, constituye un medio apropiado para pesquizar hallazgos de signos degenerativos de la ATM.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), like all joints, is affected by inflammatory or degenerative diseases, traumatisms, malformations, infections, cysts and tumors. Osteoarthrosis (OA) is the most common degenerative disease of the joints of the human body, including the temporomandibular joint. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of imaging signs of degenerative disorders in the TMJ condyle, present in digital panoramic radiographs in Chilean population. A cross-sectional study was conducted using 651 radiographs of adult individuals. The presence of the following imaging signs of osteoarthrosis was recorded: sclerosis, cortical loss, erosion, osteophytes and endochondral cysts. The prevalence of radiographic signs of OA was 35 % (n = 230); where 50 % of the individuals with signs of OA were older than 50 years, while the difference was distributed homogeneously in the different age ranges. The most prevalent sign was osteophyte (25 %) and cortical loss was the least observed (3 %). In addition, sclerosis presented a prevalence of 6 %, erosion of 4 % and endochondral cysts of 6 %. On the other hand, the frequency of signs observed in men was greater, detecting an increase in direct relation with age independent of sex. The data of this study allows us to conclude that the prevalence of OA in the studied population was 35 % with a higher representation in men and older people. Both the value of the prevalence of OA and that corresponding to each sign are affected by the modality of radiographic analysis and methodological considerations.

CBCT analysis of rabbit temporomandibular joints with osteoarthrosis induced by monoiodoacetate and papain / Análisis por TCCB de la articulación temporomandibular de conejos con osteoartrosis inducida por monoiodoacetato y papaina

Osteoarthrosis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by loss of joint cartilage, remodelling of the subchondral bone, narrowing of joint spaces and the formation of osteophytes. Animal models are used to study the mechanisms of OA, as well as to test the effects of anti-osteoarthrosis drugs. The objective of the present study was to determine the changes identifiable by imaging techniques occurring in rabbit temporomandibular joints (TMJ) at 15, 25 and 45 days after OA inducement by monoiodoacetate (MIA) and papain. The imaging technology used was cone-beam computerised tomography (CBCT). The model animals were 22 young adult male New Zealand rabbits, divided randomly into three study groups: Four rabbits in the control group, nine in the papain experimental group and nine in the monoiodoacetate (MIA) experimental group. OA was induced by arthrocentesis in the lower compartment of both TMJs. The rabbits were examined by CBCT at 15, 25 and 45 days after the injection of MIA and papain. The mandibular condyles presented loss of their rounded shape, deformation of the condyle or mandibular fossa, cortical irregularity, cortical wear and changes in the dimensions of the condyle. OA induction by MIA and papain generates changes observable by CBCT in the dimensions of the mandibular condyle in rabbits. Both inducers promote signs compatible with OA on the joint surfaces of the TMJ; MIA promotes more expressive changes.

La osteoartrosis (OA) es una enfermedad degenerativa caracterizada por la pérdida de cartílago articular, remodelación ósea subcondral, estrechamiento del espacio articular y formación de osteofitos. El modelo animal es utilizado para estudiar los mecanismos de la OA, así como testar el efecto de drogas anti-osteoartrosis. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los cambios imagenológicos, mediante tomografía computarizada cone-beam (TCCB), que se generan en 15, 25 y 45 días, luego de la inducción de OA por medio de Monoiodoacetato (MIA) y Papaína sobre la ATM de conejos. Fueron utilizados 22 conejos machos, adultos jóvenes, de raza New Zealand divididos aleatoriamente en 3 grupos de estudio: 4 conejos para un grupo control, 9 conejos para el grupo experimental con Papaína y 9 conejos para el grupo experimental con monoiodoacetato (MIA). Se realizó la inducción de OA por la técnica de artrocentesis en el compartimiento inferior de ambas ATMs. Se les realizó examen de TCCB en los días 15, 25 y 45 tras la inyección de MIA y de papaina. Los cóndilos mandibulares presentaron pérdida de forma redondeada de cóndilo, deformidad de cóndilo o fosa mandibular, irregularidad de corticales, desgaste de corticales, cambio de dimensiones de cóndilo. La inducción de OA por medio de MIA y papaína genera cambios en la dimensión del cóndilo mandibular de conejos observables a través de TCCB. Además, ambos inductores promueven signos compatibles con OA en las superficies articulares de la ATM, siendo que la MIA promueve cambios más expresivos.

Effects of injection needle scalpel combined with Tongbi tincture hot compress on the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP and IL-1 in knee osteoarthritis / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To observe the effect of injection needle scalpel combined with Tongbi tincture heat deposited on the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP and IL-1 in knee osteoarthritis.Methods 96 cases of knee osteoarthrosis according to the treatment divided into the control group(n=48) and experimental group(n=48), the control group was treated with injection needle scalpel, the experimental group on the basis of injection needle scalpel combination of tongbi tincture heat deposited, all lasted for 14 days.The clinical efficacy, CRP, IL-1, blood sink, knee joint functional impairment score, and safety was observed in the two groups.Results The total effective rate of the experimental group was 93.75%,higher than the control group 79.17%(P<0.05).After treatment, the CRP, IL-1, blood sedimentation of experimental group was lower than the control group[(7.09±0.97)mg/L,(6.54±0.82) ng/L,(16.47±2.03) mm/h vs.(10.35±1.28) mg/L,(7.21±0.93) ng/L,(18.25±2.21) mm/h](P<0.05).The scores of knee joint function impairment in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in safety between the two groups.Conclusion The therapeutic effect of injection needle scalpel combined with Tongbi tincture heat deposited in treatment knee osteoarthrosis is better than injection needle scalpel.It can promote the absorption of inflammation, relieve knee function.