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Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 36(3)sept. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | CUMED, LILACS | ID: biblio-1441777

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Introducción: El dolor de espalda es un síntoma frecuente y de distribución universal que afecta a personas de cualquier edad y de ambos sexos. El 80 % de la población presentará un dolor de espalda en algún momento de su vida. Los procesos agudos son autolimitados y se resuelven en el plazo de unas semanas, excepto algunos casos que se cronifican y requieren asistencia médica continuada. Los cuadros crónicos son más frecuentes en edades comprendidas entre 45 y 65 años y en el sexo femenino. Objetivo: Actualizar los elementos generales relacionados con el diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor de espalda. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión detallada en la literatura en relación al dolor de espalda en cuanto a su diagnóstico y tratamiento. Se obtuvo literatura actualizada en las bases de datos Cumed, Ibec, Lilac, Pubmed/Medline, Scopus y Wholis. Se hizo una revisión del tema fundamentalmente de los últimos 5 años. Conclusiones: El dolor de espalda es un síntoma frecuente y de distribución universal que afecta a personas de cualquier edad y de ambos sexos. Las recomendaciones presentadas están basadas en la mejor evidencia disponible, con la intención de estandarizarlas para el tratamiento del dolor de espalda en la Atención Primaria de Salud y para el tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico(AU)


Introduction: Back pain is a frequent and universally distributed symptom that affects people of any age and of both sexes. 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Acute processes are self-limiting and resolve within a few weeks, except for some cases that become chronic and require continued medical care. Chronic symptoms are more frequent in ages between 45 and 65 years and in the female sex. Objective: To update the general elements related to the diagnosis and treatment of back pain. Methods: A detailed review of the literature was carried out in relation to back pain in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Updated literature was retrieved from Cumed, Ibec, Lilac, Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, and Wholis databases. A review of the subject was made fundamentally of the last 5 years. Conclusions: Back pain is a frequent and universally distributed symptom that affects persons of any age and both sexes. The recommendations are based on the best available evidence, with the intention of standardizing them for treating back pain in Primary Health Care and for pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Back/anatomy & histology , Back Pain/diagnosis , Back Pain/drug therapy , Back Pain/diagnostic imaging , Exercise Movement Techniques/methods
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Rev. bras. ciênc. mov ; 30(1): [1-16], jan.-mar. 2022. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1377539

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar a prevalência de indivíduos que praticam atividade física com dores nas costas e a prevalência de dores nas costas em cada modalidade de atividade física praticada por adultos. Foram utilizadas as informações dos indivíduos selecionados para responder o questionário individual da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). A amostra do presente estudo foi composta 15043 indivíduos, com faixa de idade entre 18 e 59 anos de idade, praticantes de atividades físicas, que responderam todas as questões selecionadas. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada de maneira descritiva, para análise da prevalência de indivíduos adultos ativos fisicamente com dores nas costas e, ainda, entre os praticantes de cada modalidade de atividade física relatada, com as respectivas frequências e intervalos de confiança. Nos resultados foram apresentados valores de 2055 (15,9%) indivíduos adultos praticantes de atividade física com dores nas costas. A prevalência em mulheres (19,6%) e em adultos de meia idade (24,2%) tende a ser maior que em homens (12,0%) e em adultos mais jovens (12,6%), respectivamente. A caminhada foi a atividade mais procurada e a prevalência de dores foi de 20,3%. Outras atividades que podem trazer benefícios às dores nas costas apresentaram prevalências consideradas altas, possivelmente por serem procuradas para fazerem parte do tratamento. Por modalidades específicas de atividade física, os valores de prevalência de dores nas costas são variados quando a população é dividida em grupos por sexo e idade. Entretanto, não é possível estabelecer uma relação de causalidade entre estas atividades físicas e a dor nas costas devido limitações dos dados coletados. Os valores das prevalências observados neste estudo devem ser considerados importantes para reflexões acerca de atividades físicas adequadas e à prescrição e controle de exercícios. (AU)


The present study aimed to identify the prevalence of individuals who practice physical activity with back pain and the prevalence of back pain in each type physical activity practiced by adults. Individuals selected to answer the individual questionnaire from the National Health Survey (PNS) were part of the study. The sample consisted of 15043 individuals, aged between 18 and 59 years old, who practice physical activities, who answered all selected questions. The statistical analysis of the data was performed descriptively for the prevalences, with frequencies and confidence intervals, of adult individuals physically active with back pain and, also, among the practitioners of each type of physical activity reported.The results showed values for 2055 (15.9%) adult individuals physically active with back pain. The prevalence in women (19.6%) and middle-aged adults (24.2%) tends to be higher than in men (12.0%) and in younger adults (12.6%), respectively. Walking was the most sought after activity and the prevalence among practitioners was 20.3%. Other activities that can bring benefits to back pain had prevalences considered high possibly because they were sought as part of the treatment. By specific modalities of physical activity, the prevalence values of back pain are varied when the population is divided into groups by sex and age. However, a causal relationship is not possible between these physical activities and back pain due to limitations of the data collected. The pr evalence values found should be considered of concern, mainly for the indication of adequate physical activity and the prescription and control of exercises. The prevalence values observed in this study should be considered important for reflections on adequate physical activities a nd the prescription and control of exercises. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Spine , Low Back Pain , Back Pain , Motor Activity , Back , Exercise , Physical Exertion
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Arq. Asma, Alerg. Imunol ; 5(4): 437-441, out.dez.2021. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1399813

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Atopic Dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, is a complex systemic inflammatory disease with heterogeneous clinical morphologies. Common features are eczematous lesions, intense pruritus and chronic or relapsing disease course. Eczematous lesions typically show an age-related distribution. However, this disease can present different phenotypes, like follicular/papular dermatitis and prurigo nodularis. We reported a male, 22 years old, phototype IV, African descent, with personal and familial history of atopy. He reported pruritus, xerosis and lesions on skin since he was 2 years-old, with relapsing and chronic course. Clinical examination showed disseminated perifollicular accentuation and rough follicular papules. Extensor surfaces of the legs showed excoriated papules and nodules, beside generalized post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. He had lichenified plaques on the back, neck, hands and foot. Skin biopsy showed spongiosis, parakeratosis and irregular acanthosis at the epidermis. The diagnosis was late and occurred only in adulthood. Due to the extensive and relapsing presentation, he received Cyclosporin 3 mg/Kg/day, associated to steroids and emollients, with improvement of pruritus, xerosis and lechinification. But he maintained perifollicular accentuation. The patient presented common features of Atopic Dermatitis, like chronic and relapsing lesions, history of atopic, dry skin, pruritus, and early disease onset. However, atypical morphologies were presented, exemplified by prurigo nodularis and follicular/papular dermatitis. Other relevant finding it was the fact that the lesions occurred outside the classic areas, with prevalence on extensor surfaces and trunk. These atypical morphologies and unusual location of lesions are prevalent on adults with high phototypes, as seen in this case. It is essential to identify these challenging phenotypes, because the diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis is clinical. Given the diversity of clinical presentation and difficult to recognize some cases, this article will contribute to demonstrate atypical manifestations and common features in non-white patients, facilitating correct diagnosis and early treatment.


A dermatite atópica, também chamada de eczema atópico, é uma doença inflamatória sistêmica complexa, com morfologias clínicas heterogêneas. As características comuns são lesões eczematosas, prurido intenso e curso crônico ou recidivante. Lesões eczematosas geralmente mostram uma distribuição relacionada à idade. No entanto, essa doença pode apresentar diferentes fenótipos, como dermatite folicular/papular e prurigo nodular. Relatamos um homem, 22 anos, fototipo IV, afrodescendente, com história pessoal e familiar de atopia. Referia prurido, xerose e lesões na pele desde os 2 anos, com recidiva e curso crônico. O exame clínico mostrou acentuação perifolicular disseminada e pápulas foliculares ásperas. As superfícies extensoras das pernas apresentavam pápulas e nódulos escoriados, além de hipopigmentação pós-inflamatória generalizada. Notaram-se placas liquenificadas no dorso, pescoço, mãos e pés. A biópsia de pele demonstrou espongiose, paraqueratose e acantose irregular na epiderme. O diagnóstico foi tardio e ocorreu apenas na idade adulta. Devido ao quadro clínico extenso e recidivante, recebeu Ciclosporina 3 mg/Kg/dia, associada a esteroides e emolientes, com melhora de prurido, xerose e liquenificação, mas manteve a acentuação perifolicular. O paciente apresentava características comuns de dermatite atópica, como lesões crônicas e recidivantes, história de atopia, pele seca, prurido e início precoce da doença, no entanto, foram apresentadas morfologias atípicas, exemplificadas por prurigo nodular e dermatite folicular/papular. Outro achado relevante foi o fato das lesões localizarem-se em áreas não clássicas da doença, com predomínio nas superfícies extensoras e tronco. Essas morfologias atípicas e localizações incomuns são prevalentes em adultos com fototipos elevados, como visto neste caso. É essencial identificar esses fenótipos desafiadores, porque o diagnóstico de dermatite atópica é clínico. Devido à diversidade de apresentações clínicas e dificuldade de reconhecimento de alguns casos, este artigo contribuirá para demonstrar manifestações atípicas e características comuns em pacientes não brancos.


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Humans , Male , Young Adult , Phenotype , Hypopigmentation , Black People , Dermatitis, Atopic , Pruritus , Skin , Therapeutics , Back , Cyclosporine , Diagnosis , Torso , Foot , Hand , Neck
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Rev. bras. ciênc. mov ; 29(2): [1-13], abr.-jun. 2021. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1366089

ABSTRACT

As dores lombares podem causar frequentes incapacidades a longo prazo. O tratamento inicial de problemas lombares é realizado através de medicamentos e de fisioterapia; mas a cirurgia de artrodese também pode ser considerada para alguns casos específicos. Entretanto, acredita-se que a artrodese lombar pode afetar negativamente a marcha. O principal objetivo deste estudo foi identificar possíveis alterações nos parâmetros cinemáticos da marcha de indivíduos submetidos a artrodese lombar. Fizeram parte da amostra quinze indivíduos com médias de idade de 55,40 anos, de peso de 79,84 quilogramas, de altura de 1,60 metros e de tempo de pós operat ório de 59,33 meses. Um sistema de cinemetria capturou a trajetória tridimensional da marcha. Para a avaliação funcional, o questionário de Roland Morris (RMDQ) foi utilizado. O teste t para uma amostra foi utilizado para comparar com as variáveis da marcha com a normalidade; e o teste de correlação de Spearman, para verificar as correlações entre os parâmetros da marcha e o RMDQ, tempo de procedimento cirúrgico e idade. Os valores de velocidade (p < 0,0001), do comprimento da passada (p < 0,0001) e da largura do passo (p < 0,0001) apresentaram-se inferiores quando comparado aos valores normativos. Os resultados do questionário de RMDQ demonstraram que os participantes apresentaram níveis baixos de funcionalidade; com uma correlação forte e estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,05) entre a funcionalidade e a velocidade, cadência, tempo da passada e largura do passo. Resultados similares também foram encontrados em pacientes em tratamento conservador, demonstrando a falta de eficiência desse procedimento cirúrgico. Por isso, de ve-se questionar as reais necessidades da artrodese lombar, avaliando a gravidade e os objetivos de cada paciente com o intuito esgotar ao máximo as po ssibilidades de tratamento conservador antes da opção pela artrodese lombar. (AU)


Low back pain can cause frequent long-term disabilities. The initial treatment for low back problems is medication and physiotherapy; but arthrodesis surgery can also be considered for some specific cases. However, it is believed that lumbar arthrodesis can negatively affects gait. The main objective of this study was to identify possible changes in gait kinematic parameters after lumbar arthrodesis. Sample was composed by fifteen individuals with a mean age of 55.40 years, weighing 79.84 kilograms, height of 1.60 meters and postoperative time of 59.33 months. A kinematic system captured the three -dimensional trajectory of the gait. For functionality evaluation, the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) was used. The t-test for one sample was used to compare gait variables with normality; and the Spearman correlation test was used to verify the correlations between gait par ameters and RMDQ, surgical time and age. The values of velocity (p < 0.0001), stride length (p < 0.0001) and step width (p < 0.0001) were lower when compared to normative values. The results of the RMDQ showed that participants had low levels of functionality; with a strong and statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05) between functionality and velocity, between functionality and cadence, between functionality and stride time, and between functionality and stride widt h. Similar results were also found in patients under conservative treatment, demonstrating this surgical procedure is inefficiency. Therefore, should be asked the real needed for lumbar arthrodesis, measuring the severity and objectives of each patient in order to fully exhaust the possibilities of conservative treatment b efore opting for lumbar arthrodesis. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Spinal Fusion , Spine , Locomotion , Arthrodesis , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Back , Biomechanical Phenomena , Surveys and Questionnaires , Low Back Pain , Gait
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Arq. Asma, Alerg. Imunol ; 4(2): 213-215, abr.jun.2020. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1381929

ABSTRACT

Erythema multiforme is generally associated with infections and drugs. Although less common, there are also reported cases of this disorder after patch testing. We described a 22 year-old female patient who, 24 hours after patch testing, progressed to erythematous iris-shaped plaques and papules with central crust, symmetrically distributed over her hands, arms, and back, with severe itch. The erythema multiforme-like lesions presented in the case were interpreted as a manifestation of systemic allergic contact dermatitis secondary to the exam. Allergic contact dermatitis may be manifested as an erythema multiforme in a hypersensitive person. Few cases of systemic allergic contact dermatitis after patch testing have been reported, for example, due to diethyl thiourea, some textile disperse dyes, and povidoneiodine. The development of erythema multiforme is not noted in most literature references as a complication after patch testing. Although unusual, this disorder needs to be considered as a potential adverse effect of this exam.


O eritema multiforme está associado comumente a infecções e medicamentos. Embora menos comum, também há casos relatados dessa doença após aplicação do teste de contato. Descrevemos uma paciente de 22 anos que evoluiu, em 24 horas após o teste, com placas e pápulas eritematosas, em formato de íris e crosta central, distribuídas simetricamente nas mãos, braços e costas, além de prurido intenso. As lesões eritema multiformesímile presentes no caso foram interpretadas como uma manifestação alérgica secundária ao exame. Dermatite de contato alérgica pode se manifestar como um eritema multiforme em pessoas hipersensíveis. Poucos casos de dermatite alérgica de contato sistêmica foram relatados após este exame, por exemplo, devido às seguintes substâncias: dietil tioureia, corantes dispersos têxteis e iodopovidona. O desenvolvimento do eritema multiforme não é usualmente apontado como uma complicação do teste de contato alérgico, na maioria das referências literárias. Embora incomum, o surgimento dessa desordem após este exame necessita ser considerado como um efeito adverso.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Young Adult , Patch Tests , Patch Tests/adverse effects , Erythema Multiforme , Dermatitis, Allergic Contact , Arm , Pruritus , Back , Prednisolone , Coloring Agents , Hand
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Salud trab. (Maracay) ; 28(1): 35-45, jun. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIVECS | ID: biblio-1104332

ABSTRACT

El presente artículo identificó la prevalencia de síntomas de trastornos músculo esquelético relacionados al trabajo en extremidades superiores y su relación con algunos factores de riesgo vinculados al desempeño de las tareas, factores psicosociales, sexo, edad y antigüedad laboral. Utilizando un diseño exploratorio, correlacional y una muestra por conveniencia de 45 trabajadores (hombres/mujeres). Se exploró la presencia de síntomas mediante el cuestionario nórdico estandarizado para población chilena; la repetitividad, postura forzada, fuerza y algunos factores ambientales mediante la norma técnica para identificación y evaluación de factores de riesgo de Trastornos Musculo esqueléticos relacionados con el trabajo del Ministerio de Salud chileno, los factores psicosociales mediante el cuestionario de SUSESO-ISTAS 21 versión breve, y la edad, sexo y antigüedad laboral mediante una ficha propuesta por los autores. Los resultados (año 2017) muestran que el 8 % de los trabajadores no manifestó síntomas en extremidad superior y espalda. Que 48.9% de trabajadores sintomáticos son hombres y menores de 45 años (55.6%) de antigüedad laboral inferior de 5 años (73.4%). No se observó diferencias estadísticas entre exigencia psicosocial y presencia de síntomas de Trastornos Musculo esqueléticos. No obstante el 51.6% de los trabajadores sintomáticos de Trastornos Musculo esqueléticos, tenía nivel alto de riesgo psicosocial para la dimensión doble presencia. Se concluye que para el control y la prevención Trastornos Musculo esqueléticos en el trabajo es imprescindible el conocimiento de la población laboral a proteger y adoptar un enfoque biopsicosocial amplio que genere información para actuar racionalmente y con expectativas de solución(AU)


This study measured the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms related to work using the upper extremities and their relationship to risk factors linked to task performance, psychosocial risk factors, sex, age and length of employment. The study design was exploratory and correlational, conducted in a convenience sample of 45 workers. The presence of symptoms was explored using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire for a Chilean population, along with repetitiveness, forced posture, strength. Environmental factors were explored using the standard identification and evaluation of risk factors based on the Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders inventory (TMERT in Spanish) of the Chilean Ministry of Health. Psychosocial factors were explored using the short version (21 items) of the Psychosocial Risk of the Workplace (SUSESOISTAS in Spanish) questionnaire, which explores age, sex and length of employment. Results in 2017 show that 8% of workers reported no symptoms in the upper extremity or back. In addition, 48.9% of symptomatic workers were men under 45 years of age (55.6%), with less than 5 years of employment (73.4%). No statistically significant differences were observed between psychosocial demands and presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. However, 51.6% of workers with musculoskeletal symptoms had high levels of psychosocial risk for the dual presence. We conclude that specific knowledge of the working population is essential in order to protect them and to control and prevent musculoskeletal disorders at work. In addition, a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach that generates information to act rationally and with expectations of finding solutions must be adopted(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Back , Occupational Risks , Risk Factors , Muscle, Skeletal/injuries , Upper Extremity , Task Performance and Analysis , Surveys and Questionnaires , Occupational Groups
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Acta ortop. mex ; 32(3): 145-156, may.-jun. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1054772

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Resumen: Antecedentes: Cuantificar los cambios morfológicos producidos en la superficie de la espalda de adolescentes con escoliosis idiopática como resultado del tratamiento mediante corsé y correlacionarlos con las variaciones radiográficas. Material y métodos: Estudio analítico, de cohortes, prospectivo, sobre una muestra de 31 adolescentes con escoliosis idiopática divididos en dos grupos: 11 con tratamiento mediante corsé y 20 sin corsé. Se realizó una cuantificación de la deformidad en dos ocasiones separadas entre sí por un intervalo de un año mediante tres sistemas: 1) ángulo de rotación del tronco (escoliómetro); 2) topografía de superficie; 3) radiografía simple de raquis completo. Resultados: No se detectaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la valoración inicial y final de las variables topográficas y radiográficas en el grupo con corsé. En el grupo no tratado, sólo hubo diferencias significativas para las medidas del escoliómetro. Se encontró una correlación positiva entre la diferencia del ángulo de Cobb de la curva principal con la de dos variables topográficas que cuantifican la asimetría en el plano axial y en el coronal, respectivamente. Discusión: En el seguimiento de pacientes con escoliosis tratados con corsé, se deben tener en cuenta y valorar no sólo parámetros radiográficos como el ángulo de Cobb, sino también parámetros clínicos y topográficos que cuantifiquen la deformidad externa de la espalda, ya que existe una discrepancia clínico-radiográfica demostrada de manera amplia en la literatura. La mejoría de la forma externa de la espalda es un factor muy importante para el paciente y es lo que va a percibir fundamentalmente, lo que puede influir en una mejor cumplimentación del tratamiento ortopédico. En nuestro estudio, la curva escoliótica, así como la deformidad externa de la espalda, se mantuvo estable en el período de seguimiento tanto en los pacientes tratados con corsé como en los no tratados.


Abstract: Background: To quantify the morphological changes in the surface of the back of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis as a result of treatment with braces and to correlate them with radiographic changes. Material and methods: An analytical, cohort, prospective study on a sample of 31 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. We divided them into two groups: eleven treated with braces and twenty without them. Quantification of the deformity was performed on two separate occasions with an interval of one year using three systems: 1) angle of trunk rotation (scoliometer); 2) surface topography; 3) full spine X-rays. Results: No statistically significant differences were detected between the initial and final assessment of the topographic and radiographic variables in the group with braces. In the untreated group, only in measures with the scoliometer significant differences were registered. A positive correlation was found between the Cobb angle difference of the main curve with two topographic variables that quantify the asymmetry in the axial and coronal plane, respectively. Discussion: In following patients with scoliosis treated with braces, we should consider and evaluate not only radiographic parameters such as the Cobb angle, but also clinical and topographic parameters that quantify the external deformity of the back, as there is a clinical-radiographic discrepancy amply demonstrated in the literature. The improvement of the external shape of the back is a very important factor for the patient, and can influence a better completion of the orthopedic treatment. In our study, the scoliotic curve and external deformity of the back remained stable during the follow-up period in both treated and untreated patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Scoliosis/complications , Back/anatomy & histology , Radiography , Prospective Studies , Cohort Studies
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 33(2): 181-186, abr.-jun. 2018. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-909403

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Introdução: Desde a década de 1980, com Illouz, a lipoaspiração ganhou popularidade e representa hoje um dos procedimentos mais realizados no mundo. Algumas de suas complicações são graves e potencialmente letais. Não existe, contudo, uma uniformidade em sua prática ou no seu ensino. A avaliação das técnicas empregadas por cirurgiões plásticos pode ser o início de uma padronização. Métodos: Foi aplicado um questionário sobre lipoaspiração no 52º Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia Plástica para cirurgiões plásticos de diferentes faixas etárias e regiões do Brasil, presentes no evento. Resultados: Foram contabilizados 243 questionários preenchidos (n = 243). O número médio de incisões foi de 9 (2 - 16). Duzentos e quarenta e um cirurgiões (99%) realizam incisões na linha mediana/ paramediana anteriormente e 236 (97%) incisam na linha mediana/paramediana na região posterior. Aproximadamente metade dos questionados utilizam a anestesia geral. Duzentos e nove cirurgiões (86%) posicionam o paciente em decúbito ventral durante o procedimento. A lipoaspiração superficial é realizada por 146 (60%) entrevistados, sendo que 22 (9%) fazem a aspiração apenas desta camada adiposa. Oitenta e cinco (35%) participantes relatam controlar a pressão do aparelho durante o procedimento. Conclusão: A lipoaspiração realizada no Brasil apresenta grande variação técnica. Essa constatação nos faz refletir sobre a necessidade de uma uniformização de sua prática e ensino a fim de aumentar o controle e a segurança do procedimento.


Introduction: Since the 1980s, with Illouz, liposuction has gained popularity and represents one of the most commonly performed procedures in the world today. Some of the complications are serious and potentially lethal. Nevertheless, uniformity in its practice or the manner in which it is taught does not exist. Evaluating techniques employed by plastic surgeons may be the start toward standardization. Methods: A questionnaire on liposuction was given to plastic surgeons of different age groups and from regions of Brazil who were present at the 52nd Brazilian Conference for Plastic Surgery. Results: Two hundred forty-three questionnaires were filled out (n = 243). The average number of incisions was 9 (2­16). Two hundred fortyone surgeons (99%) made incisions along the anterior median/ paramedian line, and 236 (97%) made incisions on the posterior median/paramedian line. Approximately half of those surveyed utilized general anesthesia. Two hundred nine surgeons (86%) placed the patient in the prone position during the procedure. One hundred forty-six (60%) interviewees performed superficial liposuction, with 22 (9%) performing liposuction only on this adipose layer. Eighty-five (35%) participants reported controlling the apparatus's pressure during the procedure. Conclusion: Liposuction procedures performed in Brazil have significant technical variations. This finding encourages us to reflect on the need to standardize liposuction practice and the manner in which it is taught so as to increase control over the procedure and its safety.


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Humans , History, 21st Century , Patients , Reference Standards , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Back , Lipectomy , Surveys and Questionnaires , Patient Selection , Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal , Patient Positioning , Surgeons , Anesthesia , Surgical Procedures, Operative/standards , Surgical Procedures, Operative/statistics & numerical data , Back/surgery , Lipectomy/methods , Lipectomy/statistics & numerical data , Surveys and Questionnaires/statistics & numerical data , Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal/abnormalities , Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal/surgery , Patient Positioning/methods , Patient Positioning/statistics & numerical data , Surgeons/standards , Surgeons/ethics , Anesthesia/methods , Anesthesia/statistics & numerical data
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Int. j. morphol ; 35(4): 1590-1596, Dec. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-893173

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SUMMARY: Vertebrates exhibit structural changes in their cardiovascular and gas exchange systems in response to hypoxic conditions in high altitude environments. In highland neotenic mole salamanders, as other amphibians, the majority of gases exchange is carried out for skin and gills. But, in high altitude environments, the available oxygen is lower than it is in the air thus, the scarcity of oxygen limits the survival of organisms. Many studies on this subject have focused on understanding the hematological mechanisms that amphibians exhibit in response to hypoxia. However, little is known about possible morphological changes in respiratory structures that may permit increased gas exchange during respiration in high altitude amphibians like Ambystoma leorae and A. rivulare, two threatened Mexican salamander species. The aim of the present study was to describe and compare the histological characteristics of the gills and dorsal skin of A. leorae and A. rivulare from populations at low and high altitudes. We found that, in comparison to lowland organisms, highland ones exhibited more pronounced skin folds, greater numbers of secondary branches in the gills, thinner dorsal and gill epidermises, and greater quantity of melanin surrounding the gill blood vessels. These differences permit a greater capacity for gas exchange and also increase thermoregulatory capacity in high altitude environments.


RESUMEN: Los anfibios que viven en ambientes de altitud se enfrentan a factores abióticos que limitan la vida, tales como la disminución de la presión barométrica con la consecuente disminución de la presión parcial de oxígeno (O2). Conocer los mecanismos que optimizan la obtención del O2 en estos animales es de gran importancia para entender las diferencias en la sensibilidad a la hipoxia de las diferentes especies. Ambystoma rivulare y A. leorae son anfibios endémicos del Estado de México que viven en ambientes de alta altitud por lo que se cree presentan estrategias fenotípicas para asimilar eficazmente el O2 y poder subsistir en los ambientes de altitud. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las características histológicas de branquias y piel cefálica (que son las principales estructuras que se encargan del intercambio gaseoso) provenientes de tres poblaciones con diferente altitud. Nuestros resultados muestran que los organismos que habitan a mayor altitud tienden a aumentar la superficie de intercambio gaseoso, como es el caso de pliegues epidérmicos y ramas branquiales secundarias. Las diferencias histológicas de branquias y piel cefálica tanto interespecíficas como intraespecíficas respecto a la altitud parecen apoyar la idea de que los organismos modifican sus estructuras para contrarrestar las limitantes de la vida en ambientes de altitud.


Subject(s)
Animals , Skin/anatomy & histology , Altitude , Ambystoma/anatomy & histology , Gills/anatomy & histology , Back
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(6): 840-841, Nov.-Dec. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-837972

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Abstract A 57-year-old female showed bulky, loose tumors, which progressively spread to her arms, anterior chest, and back. She reported dysphagia and dyspnea after mild exertion. She denied alcohol consumption. CT scan of her chest showed no internal lesions. Benign symmetric lipomatosis is a rare syndrome, clinically described as multiple nonencapsulated lipomas of various sizes and symmetrical distribution. This syndrome has three known phenotypes; in type 2 (Launois-Bensaude syndrome), lesions occur primarily on the shoulders, upper arms, and chest, and is unrelated to alcoholism. It causes aesthetic deformities and might block the upper airways. Mediastinal invasion might occur as well.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical/genetics , Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical/pathology , Arm , Shoulder , Thorax , Back , Heredity
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(5): 658-660, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827740

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Abstract: Blue nevi are benign melanocytic lesions located in the deeper reticular dermis, consequence of failure of melanocytic migration into the dermal-epidermal junction from the neural crest. Lesions are usually asymptomatic and solitary, but may present in a multiple or agminated (grouped) pattern. The agminated subtype is formed when bluish-pigmented lesions cluster together in a well-defined area. Lesions can be flat or raised. We report the case of a patient who presented multiple bluish macules (1-3 mm in diameter) grouped on the left upper back. Dermoscopy and anatomic pathological examination were consistent with blue nevus.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , Nevus, Blue/pathology , Back , Dermoscopy , Melanocytes/pathology
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 114(4): e256-e259, ago. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-838253

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La histiocitosis de células de Langerhans es una enfermedad heterogénea de etiología desconocida, que se caracteriza por la proliferación no controlada de histiocitos. Es poco frecuente y, si bien el compromiso óseo es común, la afectación vertebral es rara. Se presenta una niña de 4 años que consultó por dolor abdominal difuso de un mes de evolución, al que se agregó constipación y, posteriormente, debilidad en los miembros inferiores. El examen físico mostraba clonus e hiperreflexia en los miembros inferiores y la marcha era inestable. Se realizó una resonancia magnética, que mostró la vértebra dorsal 9 (D9) plana con tejido blando patológico en el espacio epidural y laterovertebral. Se realizó una cirugía descompresiva, artrodesis para fijar la columna y toma de biopsia, que confirmó el diagnóstico de histiocitosis de células de Langerhans. Recibió 6 meses de tratamiento con metilprednisona y vinblastina, de acuerdo con el protocolo LCH III, con excelente evolución y remisión completa. Conclusión. Frente a una imagen radiológica de vértebra plana o colapso vertebral, debe pensarse en histiocitosis de células de Langerhans como diagnóstico diferencial.


Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a heterogeneous disease of unknown etiology characterized by proliferation of Langerhans cells. It is a rare disease. Bone involvement is common but vertebral disease is rare. We present a 4 year old patient with abdominal pain and neurologic symptoms. Magnetic resonance showed vertebra plana in D9 with involvement of paravertebral soft tissues. The child underwent surgery for decompression and biopsy. Biopsy confirmed Langerhans cell histiocytosis. She was treated with vinblastine and prednisone during 6 months following LCH-III with complete recovery of neurologic symptoms. Conclusion. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a differential diagnosis in a radiograph with vertebra plana or collapse of vertebral body.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child, Preschool , Spinal Diseases/etiology , Thoracic Vertebrae , Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell/complications , Back
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 36(2): 108-118, fev. 2016. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-777389

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Feridas de grandes extensões, com perda da viabilidade tecidual e retardo na cicatrização por segunda intenção são casos que se faz necessário o emprego de técnicas cirúrgicas reconstrutivas. O plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) é um produto com maior concentração plaquetária, adjuvante no processo cicatricial de cirurgias reconstrutivas, auxiliando nos processos de hemostasia e estimulação da angiogênese. Dessa forma, delineou-se um estudo a fim de avaliar a eficácia do uso do gel produzido a partir do plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) em flapes de avanço de padrão axial toracodorsal em coelhos, para avaliar a possibilidade de favorecer a integração do retalho no leito receptor. Utilizaram-se 30 coelhos da raça Nova Zelândia branco, separados em dois grupos de 15 animais, compreendendo os grupos plasma rico em plaquetas (GPRP), na qual empregou-se o gel antes da síntese da ferida cirúrgica, e controle (GC), na qual utilizou-se apenas solução fisiológica. Para obtenção do PRP, coletou-se sangue dos animais, e determinou-se a contagem plaquetária antes da preparação do gel. No início e término do experimento os animais foram pesados para posterior análise de ganho peso médio. Após o procedimento cirúrgico iniciou-se as avaliações macroscópicas no 3º, 7º e 14º dia, e avaliou-se presença ou ausência de exsudato, integridade da pele, edema, rubor e necrose. Após esta etapa, coletou-se o material da ferida cirúrgica para confecção das lâminas histológicas e posterior avaliação microscópica. Avaliou-se a proliferação vascular, presença de células mononucleares e polimorfonucleares, proliferação fibroblástica, colagenização, reepitelização e hemorragia. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística (Teste t Student, t emparalhado, e Kruskall Walis, sendo p<0,05)[...]


Wounds of large tracts with loss of tissue viability and delayed healing by secondary intention are cases where it is necessary the use of reconstructive surgical techniques. The platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a product with a higher platelet concentration, adjuvant in the healing process of reconstructive surgeries, assisting in the processes of hemostasis and stimulation of angiogenesis. Thus, a study was devised to assess the efficacy of the gel produced from the platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the forward axial flaps thoracodorsal pattern in rabbits to evaluate the ability to promote the integration of the flap the recipient bed. We used 30 white rabbits New Zealand, separated into two groups of 15 animals, comprising the platelet rich plasma groups (GPRP), in which we used the gel before the synthesis of the surgical wound , and control (CG), in which only saline was used. To obtain the PRP, the blood was collected from the animals, was determined and the platelet count before preparation of the gel. At the beginning and end of the experiment the animals were weighed for analysis of average weight gain. After surgery began macroscopic in the 3rd, 7th and 14th day reviews, and we assessed the presence or absence of exudate, skin integrity, edema, redness and necrosis. After this step, yielded the material for the manufacture of surgical wound, followed by microscopic histological slides. We evaluated vascular proliferation, presence of polymorphonuclear and mononuclear cells, fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, reepithelialization and hemorrhage. The data were subjected to statistical analysis (Student t test, t paired, and Kruskal Wallis test, and p<0.05)[...]


Subject(s)
Animals , Rabbits/surgery , Platelet-Rich Plasma , Plastic Surgery Procedures/veterinary , Free Tissue Flaps/transplantation , Back/surgery , Wounds and Injuries/surgery , Angiogenesis Inducing Agents/therapeutic use , Thorax/transplantation
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 31(3): 339-346, 2016. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-2297

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INTRODUÇÃO: No Brasil foram realizadas 88 mil cirurgias bariátricas em 2014. Após o emagrecimento, ocorre desinsuflação de todo o tronco, com flacidez e dobra de excesso cutâneo das mamas à região dorsal posterior. Por isso, propomos procedimento cirúrgico que trate a região superior toda do tronco, incluindo mamas, dorso lateral e posterior e braços. OBJETIVO: Mostrar a experiência pessoal em cirurgias de braquio-dorso-mamoplastia. MÉTODO: Foram operados 13 pacientes no período de 2007 a 2014, sendo 11 mulheres e dois homens. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 41,9 anos. A braquio-dorso-mamoplastia foi realizada em todos os pacientes. Em três casos, foi realizada braquio-dorso-mamoplastia em L, devido à menor deformidade latero-posterior. A duração média das cirurgias foi de 4 horas e 30 minutos. O Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) médio, antes da cirurgia bariátrica, foi de 53,5 kg/m2. As perdas ponderais variaram de 47 a 114 kg. O IMC pré-operatório variou de 23 a 39 kg/m2. Não houve casos de infecção, grandes deiscências ou seroma. Duas pacientes evoluíram com hematoma, necessitando de nova intervenção para drenagem. CONCLUSÃO: As deformidades da região torácica no paciente com perda ponderal maciça são variáveis, sendo necessários diversos tratamentos cirúrgicos que deverão abordar o tórax inteiro como área anatômica única. É importante compreender a deformidade que cada paciente apresenta e adequar a abordagem cirúrgica em conformidade. A indicação principal para uma braquio-dorso-mamoplastia é a queda lateral do sulco inframamário.


INTRODUCTION: In Brazil, 88000 bariatric surgeries were performed in 2014. After weight loss, deflation occurs around the trunk, with sagging and folding of excess skin of the breasts in the posterior dorsal region . We, therefore, propose a surgical procedure to treat upper region of the entire trunk, including breasts, side and rear back, and arms. OBJECTIVE: To present a personal experience in brachial-dorsal mammoplasty surgeries. METHOD: We operated 13 patients from 2007 to 2014, 11 women and two men. RESULTS: The average age was 41.9 years. The brachial-dorsal mammoplasty was performed in all patients. In three cases, L-brachial-dorsal mammoplasty was performed, due to lower latero-posterior deformity. The average surgery duration was 4 hours and 30 minutes. The average Body Mass Index (BMI), before bariatric surgery, was 53.5 kg/m2. Weight loss ranged from 47 to 114 kg. The pre-surgery BMI ranged from 23 to 39 kg/m2. There were no cases of infection, large dehiscence or seroma. Two patients developed hematoma, requiring a new intervention for drainage. CONCLUSION: Deformities of the thoracic region in patients with large weight loss are variable, requiring several surgical treatments that should address the entire chest as a single anatomical area. It is important to understand the deformity that each patient presents and adapt the surgical approach accordingly. The main indication for a brachial-dorsal mammoplasty is lateral drop of the inframammary fold.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , History, 21st Century , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Thorax , Back , Branchial Region , Breast , Weight Loss , Body Mass Index , Mammaplasty , Abdomen , Bariatric Surgery , Torso , Surgical Procedures, Operative/methods , Thorax/abnormalities , Back/surgery , Branchial Region/abnormalities , Branchial Region/surgery , Breast/surgery , Weight Loss/physiology , Mammaplasty/methods , Bariatric Surgery/methods , Torso/surgery , Abdomen/surgery
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Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery ; (6): 39-42, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-353123

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the outcome of large facial defect reconstruction with "partition" pre-expanded cervico-scapulo-dorsal flaps (CSDF) based on the superficial cervical artery (SCA).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Surgical course consisted of 3 stages. In stage I, a skin flap was designed along the axis of SCA according to the facial defect and an expander was implanted in the cervico-scapulo-dorsal region by means of "partition" expansion. The expanders were implanted beside the flap axis and beneath the posterior half of flaps so as to expand only half area of the flap. During the stage II, expanders were injected with saline regularly for continuous expansion. In stage III, the pre-expanded CSDFs were transferred to cover the facial defect of which the CSDFs included about half of non-expanded area.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From November of 2008 to December of 2013, 15 patients with facial hypertrophic scar or scar contracture were reconstructed with pre-expanded CSDF based on the SCA. The expansion lasted for 3 to 4 months, and the expanded volume varied from 680 to 960 ml. One case of 4.0 cm x 1.5 cm epidermal flap necrosis occurred and healed subsequently with superficial scar; and another case of blister formation in the distal part of flap was found, which recovered without scar; the other 13 flaps survived without complications. After a follow-up for 12 to 38 months( average 26. 2 months), patients regained satisfactory appearance of face, with no obvious hypertrophic scar in the donor site.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Partition preexpanded CSDF based on the SCA is a good choice for large facial defect reconstruction, and the partition expansion is an effective strategy for prevention of venous congestion.</p>


Subject(s)
Humans , Arteries , Back , Cicatrix, Hypertrophic , General Surgery , Face , General Surgery , Hyperemia , Surgical Flaps , Transplantation , Tissue Expansion
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Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 74(5): 279-283, set.-out. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-757460

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Purpose:To compare by optical microscopy, tissue reaction caused by the Alloplant ™ to conjunctiva and backs of 24 rabbits.Methods:All rabbits underwent implantation of Alloplant ™ on the inner third of the lower eyelid, replacing the tarsal conjunctiva of one eye. After thirty days six rabbits (Group I) were sacrificed and lower eyelids of both sides and a back fragment (control) routed to optical microscopy. After sixty days six rabbits (group II) were sacrificed and their eyelids and a back fragment (control) sent for microscopic examination. That day were also performed surgical implantation of Alloplant ™ on the back of the twelve remaining rabbits. They were sacrificed ninety days (group III) and one hundred and twenty days (group IV) after the first surgery of the eyelids and microscopic study backs.Results:The “Alloplant™” (aloimplante), caused an intense inflammatory reaction, mixed exudative and proliferative with a predominance of lymphocytes, macrophages and formation of foreign body granulomas in both locations, which evolved with the replacement of the implant by dense fibrous connective tissue.Conclusion:eyelid inflammatory reaction was more intense and more prolonged in the eyelid than in the back. In the back the formation of fibrosis was more intense, what is not suitable for eyelid surgery.


Objetivo:Analisar comparativamente através da microscopia óptica, a reação tecidual causada pelo Alloplant Ô na conjuntiva e dorso de 24 coelhos.Métodos:Todos os coelhos foram submetidos a implantação do AlloplantÔ no terço interno da pálpebra inferior, em substituição à conjuntiva tarsal de um dos olhos. Após trinta dias seis coelhos (grupo I) foram sacrificados e as pálpebras inferiores dos dois lados e um fragmento do dorso (controle) foram encaminhados para a microscopia óptica. Após sessenta dias foram sacrificados mais seis coelhos (grupo II) e suas pálpebras um fragmento do dorso (controle) foram encaminhados para estudo microscópico. Nesse dia também foram realizadas implantações cirúrgicas do aloimplanteÔ no dorso dos doze coelhos restantes, os quais foram sacrificados noventa (grupo III) e cento e vinte (grupo IV) dias após a primeira cirurgia para estudo microscópico das pálpebras e dorsos.Resultados:O “Alloplant Ԕ (aloimplante), causou intensa reação inflamatória mista exsudativa e proliferativa com predominância de linfócitos, macrófagos e formação de granulomas de corpo estranho nas duas localizações, que evoluiu com a substituição do implante por tecido conjuntivo fibroso denso.Conclusão:na pálpebra a reação inflamatória foi mais intensa e mais prolongada do que no dorso e no dorso a formação de fibrose foi mais intensa, mostrando inadequação ao uso cirúrgico.


Subject(s)
Animals , Rabbits , Back/anatomy & histology , Back/surgery , Implants, Experimental , Microscopy , Eyelids/anatomy & histology , Eyelids/surgery , Evaluation Studies as Topic
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Conscientiae saúde (Impr.) ; 14(2): 236-245, 30 jun. 2015.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-751

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Introdução: A associação entre dor lombar e a baixa resistência dos músculos estabilizadores do tronco tem sido documentada entre adolescentes. Objetivo: Avaliar o tempo de resistência isométrica dos estabilizadores do tronco em adolescentes. Métodos: Adolescentes (n=520), entre 10 e 19 anos, foram submetidos a quatro testes de resistência do tronco com registro da manutenção em segundos. A classificação qualitativa do desempenho foi feita por meio de médias, mínimos, máximos e quartis. Para comparação entre idades e sexos e a interação desses fatores utilizou-se Anova two-way com pós-teste Bonferroni. Resultados: O sexo masculino apresentou melhor desempenho nos testes (p≤ 0,003) e este aumento foi proporcional à idade. A presença de interação entre os dois fatores para os testes em extensão e flexão demonstra que o desempenho difere entre sexos e idades. Conclusão: O sexo e a idade influenciam no desempenho dos testes de resistência muscular do tronco em adolescentes.


Introduction: The association between low back pain and low resistance of the stabilizers muscles trunk have been documented among adolescents. Objective: To evaluate the time of isometric endurance of trunk in adolescents. Methods: Adolescents (n = 520), between 10-19 years, underwent four trunk endurance tests with maintenance record in seconds. The qualitative performance classification was made using averages, minimum, maximum, and quartiles. For comparison between sex and age and the interaction of these factors, was used two-way Anova with Bonferroni post-test. Results: Males showed better performance on tests (p ≤ 0.003) and this increase is proportional to age. The presence of interaction between the two factors for the tests in extension and flexion shows that the performance differs between sexes and ages. Conclusion: The sex and age influence the performance of endurance tests of the trunk in adolescents.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Young Adult , Physical Endurance , Back , Sex Factors , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Age Factors , Muscle Strength , Isometric Contraction
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-162090

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Objective: Habitual squatting in humans is associated with modifi cations of ankle especially the neck of the talus (squatting facets) and its trochlear surface (trochlear extensions) that characterize the strong pressure and traction forces on ankle joints in state of hyperdorsifl exion. Present study was done to fi nd out variations and incidences of various types of modifi cations of neck of talus thoroughly and to determine regional peculiarities of these modifi cations in Indians. Material and Methods: 300 dry (150 right and 150 left) adult tali were taken for present study. Each talus was examined for the presence of various patterns of articular facets on neck of talus and extensions of its trochlear surface. Statistical analysis of data was performed by using Fisher exact test with 95% confi dence limits. Results: Lateral squatting facet was found in 136 tali (45.3%). Incidences of medial, combined & continuous gutter like squatting facets were 7.7%, 3.3% & 4.3% respectively. Lateral and medial extensions of trochlear surface were found in 22.3% and 23.7% respectively. Conclusions: Modifi cations of the neck of talus (squatting facets and trochlear extensions) are result of prolonged squatting positions which is common habit of Indian population and incidences of these variations can be used as an anthropological marker for racial and regional diff erentiation of unidentifi ed bones.


Subject(s)
Adult , Back/anatomy & histology , Humans , India , Lower Extremity , Movement , Osteology/methods , Posture/anatomy & histology , Talus/anatomy & histology
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