Anatomical variations of the dorsalis pedis artery in a Thai population / Variaciones anatómicas de la arteria dorsal del pie en una población tailandesa

SUMMARY: The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a vital artery that supplies the foot and ankle area which is clinically important for palpating when taking the pulse. This research was performed on fresh cadaveric dissection of 40 legs by injecting paint into popliteal artery for tracking the dorsalis pedis artery and its branches. The present research revealed that the Thai population has an anatomical variation and different location of the DPA and exact location of DPA for estimating the location of the DPA and may have clinical implications. The statistically descriptive analysis elucidated the distances of the DPA to the lateral malleolus and medial malleolus which were 51.48 ± 7.27 mm and 42.62 ± 11.40 mm, respectively. The distance of the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) to the DPA was 14.29 ± 4.11 mm. The length of the dorsalis pedis artery which measured from artery on intermalleolar line to its dipping in 1st intermetatarsal space to be 122.03 ± 21.07 mm. The arcuate loop which is anastomosis U-loop of lateral tarsal arteries of the DPA was found 55 % in Thais population. There were no statistically significant differences of all parameters between the side and sex in DPA consideration. An understanding of the variations of the anatomical vasculature of DPA is essential for precise clinical assessment because exact anatomical knowledge and location can contribute to the pulse taking and be applied in surgical procedure.

RESUMEN: La arteria dorsal del pie (ADP) es una arteria vital que irriga eldorso del pie y el tobillo, y es clínicamente importante para la toma del pulso. Esta investigación se realizó en disección cadavérica de 40 piernas inyectando látex coloreado en la arteria poplítea para rastrear la ADP y sus ramas. La presente investigación reveló que en la población tailandesa la ADP tiene una variación anatómica y una ubicación diferente. Por tanto, determinar la ubicación exacta del ADP será útil para las implicaciones clínicas. El análisis estadísticamente descriptivo determinó que las distancias del ADP al maléolo lateral y al maléolo medial eran 51,48 ± 7,27 mm y 42,62 ± 11,40 mm, respectivamente. La distancia del tendón del músculo extensor largo del halux (ELH) al ADP era de 14,29 ± 4,11 mm. La longitud de la ADP, desde la línea intermaleolar hasta su entrada al primer espacio intermetatarsiano, era de 122,03 ± 21,07 mm. El asa arqueada, que es una anastomosis U-loop de las arterias tarsales laterales de la ADP, se encontró en un 55 % de la población tailandesa. No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en todos los parámetros de la ADP entre el lado y el sexo. La comprensión de las variaciones de la variaciones anatómicas de la ADP es esencial para una evaluación clínica precisa. El conocimiento anatómico exacto y la ubicación pueden contribuir a la toma del pulso y ser útil en el procedimiento quirúrgico.

Avaliação das artérias podais ao eco-Doppler / Assessment of the pedal arteries with Duplex Scanning

Resumo A ultrassonografia vascular com Doppler é um método não invasivo útil no diagnóstico e planejamento terapêutico da doença oclusiva das artérias podais. A artéria pediosa dorsal é a continuação direta da artéria tibial anterior e tem trajeto retilíneo no dorso do pé, dirigindo-se medialmente ao primeiro espaço intermetatarsiano, onde dá origem a seus ramos terminais. A artéria tibial posterior distalmente ao maléolo medial se bifurca e dá origem às artérias plantar lateral e plantar medial. A plantar medial apresenta menor calibre e segue medialmente na planta do pé, enquanto a plantar lateral é mais calibrosa, seguindo um curso lateral na região plantar e formando o arco plantar profundo, o qual se anastomosa com a artéria pediosa dorsal através da artéria plantar profunda. A avaliação das artérias podais pode ser realizada de maneira não invasiva com exame de eco-Doppler, com adequado nível de detalhamento anatômico.

Abstract Vascular Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive method that can help in diagnostic and therapeutic planning in case of pedal arterial obstructive disease. The dorsalis pedis artery is the direct continuation of the anterior tibial artery and follows a straight course along the dorsum of the foot, leading medially to the first intermetatarsal space, where it gives off its terminal branches. The posterior tibial artery forks distal to the medial malleolus and gives rise to the lateral plantar and medial plantar arteries. The medial plantar artery has a smaller caliber and runs medially in the sole of the foot, while the lateral plantar artery is of larger caliber, following a lateral course in the plantar region and forming the deep plantar arch, which anastomoses with the dorsalis pedis artery via the deep plantar artery. The arteries of the foot can be assessed noninvasively with Doppler, providing an adequate level of anatomical detail.

Plexos venosos plantares: Implicancia clínico-quirúrgica / Venous plantar plexus pump: Clinical and surgical implication

En 1888, Lejars describió la suela venosa que lleva su nombre. Se trata de un entramado venoso dispuesto en la planta del pie, que involucra los bordes medial y lateral. Dicho autor la describió en forma indirecta, por transparencia, a través de una inyección de resina y negro humo. En esta actualización, se ofrece una descripción directa y detallada de la suela venosa de Lejars mediante inyección con látex (Butaclor), que permitió identificar claramente dos planos. Las disecciones se efectuaron en pies de adultos y en fetos a término. Este trabajo de investigación anatómica pretende demostrar en forma objetiva la existencia de una malla venosa única que resulta imprescindible para la función hidráulica, sobre todo, del talón posterior del pie como centro de apoyo y marcha. Asimismo, se describen las incisiones quirúrgicas más idóneas para el abordaje de afecciones que comprometen dicho entramado. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

In 1888, Lejars described the vein sole that bears his name. It is a venous network arranged on the sole of the foot, which involves the medial and lateral borders. Said author described it indirectly, by transparency, through an injection of resin and black smoke. In this update, a direct and detailed description of the Lejars venous sole is offered by injection with latex (Butachlor), which clearly identified two planes. The dissections were performed on adult feet and full-term fetuses. This paper, based on anatomical research aims to objectively demonstrate the existence of a single venous mesh that is essential for hydraulic function, especially the posterior heel of the foot as a support and walking center. Likewise, the most appropriate surgical incisions are described for the treatment of conditions that compromise this network. Level of Evidence: IV

Úlceras del pie diabético: importancia del manejo multidisciplinario y salvataje microquirúrgico de la extremidad / Diabetic foot ulcers: importance of a multidisciplinary approach and microsurgical limb rescue

Las úlceras del pie diabético son el principal factor de riesgo para las amputaciones no traumáticas en personas con diabetes. El éxito de la intervención requiere un completo entendimiento de la patogénesis y una implementación oportuna y estandarizada de un tratamiento efectivo. Es necesario un enfoque multidisciplinario para inicialmente controlar y tratar múltiples factores causantes de la ulceración severa del pie diabético. El desbridamiento, control de la infección y revascularización son pasos clave para la estabilización de la herida y su preparación para una reconstrucción exitosa. La microcirugía y supermicrocirugía permite proporcionar un tejido bien vascularizado para controlar la infección, un contorno adecuado para el calzado, durabilidad y anclaje sólido para resistir las fuerzas de cizallamiento durante la marcha. De esta manera, se puede lograr el salvataje de la extremidad, mejorando la calidad de vida y aumentando la sobrevida.

Diabetic foot ulcers are the main risk factor for non-traumatic amputations in people with diabetes. A succesful intervention requires a thorough understanding of the pathogenesis and a timely and standardized implementation of an effective treatment. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to initially control and treat multiple factors that cause severe diabetic foot ulceration. Debridement, infection control, and revascularization are key steps in wound stabilization and preparation for successful reconstruction. Microsurgery and supermicrosurgery provide a well-vascularized tissue to control infection, an adequate shoe contour, durability and solid anchorage to resist shearing forces during gait. In this way, the salvage of the limb can be achieved, improving the quality of life and increasing the survival rate.

Anatomy of the dorsalis pedis artery / Anatomía de la arteria dorsal del pie

The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is the largest blood vessel distal to the ankle joint. It is the continuation of the anterior tibial artery (ATA) and runs along the dorsum of the foot until the 1st intermetatarsal space. The DPA gives rise to five branches, viz. medial tarsal, lateral tarsal, arcuate, deep plantar and dorsal metatarsal arteries. Given the vast blood supply provided by the DPA, in the current era of microvascular surgery, the anatomy of the DPA is of increasing interest to anatomists, surgeons and angiographers. The aim of this study was to outline the course, origin, branching patterns and possible variations of the DPA. The present study included the dissection of forty (n=40) cadaveric specimens of the lower limb region (Left: 25; Right: 15). The origin, course and branching patterns of the artery were studied. These morphological parameters were further analysed with regard to laterality to determine if a correlation existed. The Pearson Chi-square test was employed and a p value of less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant. Although the DPA was present in 97.5 % of cases, it followed the standard anatomical description in only 42.5 % of cases. The DPA originated from the peroneal artery in 5 % of cases. In 25 % of cases, DPA deviated laterally. Variation in the branching pattern of the DPA, which was recorded in 50 % of cases, was further classified according Types 1 to 6. The findings of this study correlated closely with most previous studies. However, the incidence of lateral deviation of the DPA was higher in this study as well as the incidence of Type 1 variation in branching pattern. Additionally, this study proposes a novel variation in branching pattern which has been termed Type 6, which displays a recurrent branch of the Type 5 variation. The DPA has an important role in a clinical setting since the DPA flap is employed in reconstructive surgeries and peripheral circulation may be assessed by the palpation of the DPA pulse. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the DPA is of prime importance to podiatrists, surgeons, anatomists and angiographers.

La arteria dorsal del pie (ADP) es el vaso sanguíneo más grande distal a la articulación del tobillo. Es la continuación de la arteria tibial anterior (ATA) y se extiende a lo largo del dorso del pie hasta el primer espacio metatarsiano. La ADP da lugar a cinco ramas: a. tarsalis medialis, a. tarsalis lateralis, a. arcuata, a. plantaris profunda y aa. metatarsales dorsales. Dado el vasto suministro de sangre proporcionado por la ADP, en la era actual de la cirugía microvascular, la anatomía de la ADP es de creciente interés para los anatomistas, cirujanos y expertos en angiografía. El objetivo de este estudio fue delinear el curso, origen, patrones de ramificación y las posibles variaciones de la ADP. El presente estudio incluyó la disección de cuarenta (n = 40) muestras cadavéricas del miembro inferior (izquierda: 25; derecha: 15). Se estudiaron los patrones de origen, curso y ramificación de la arteria. Estos parámetros morfológicos se analizaron adicionalmente con respecto a la lateralidad para determinar si existía una correlación. Se empleó la prueba Chi-cuadrado de Pearson y se consideró estadísticamente significativo un valor de p de menos de 0,05. Aunque la ADP estuvo presente en el 97,5 % de los casos, siguió la descripción anatómica estándar en solo el 42,5 % de los casos. La ADP se originó en la arteria fibular en el 5 % de los casos. En el 25 % de los casos, la ADP se desvió lateralmente. La variación en el patrón de ramificación de la ADP, que se registró en el 50 % de los casos, se clasificó según los tipos 1 a 6. Los hallazgos de este estudio se correlacionaron estrechamente con la mayoría de los estudios previos. Sin embargo, la incidencia de desviación lateral de la ADP fue mayor en este estudio, así como la incidencia de la variación del tipo 1 en el patrón de ramificación. Además, este estudio propone una nueva variación en el patrón de ramificación que se ha denominado Tipo 6, que muestra una rama recurrente de la variación Tipo 5. La ADP tiene un papel importante en la clínica, ya que el colgajo de la ADP se emplea en cirugías reconstructivas y la circulación periférica se puede evaluar mediante la palpación del pulso de la ADP. Por lo tanto, una comprensión profunda de la anatomía de la ADP es de vital importancia para los podólogos, cirujanos, anatomistas y en la angiografía.

The anatomy of the plantar arterial arch / Anatomía del arco plantar arterial

The plantar arterial arch provides the dominant vascular supply to the digits of the foot, with variability in length, shape, and dominant blood supply from the contributing arteries. According to the standard definition, the plantar arterial arch is formed from the continuation of the lateral plantar artery and the anastomoses between the deep branch of dorsalis pedis artery. In this study, 40 adult feet were dissected and the plantar arch with variations in shape and arterial supply was observed. The standard description of the plantar arch was observed in 55% of the specimens with variations present in 45%. Variations in terms of shape were classified into three types: Type A (10%): plantar arterial arch formed a sharp irregular curve; type B (60%): obtuse curve; type C (3%): spiral curve. Variation in the dominant contributing artery was classified into six types: type A (25%), predominance in the deep branch of dorsalis pedis artery supplying all digits; type B (5%), predominance in the lateral plantar artery supplying digits 3 and 4; and type C (20%), predominance in the deep branch of dorsalis pedis artery supplying digits 2 to 4; type D (24%), equal dominance showed; type E (10%), predominance in the lateral plantar artery supplying digits 3 to 5; and type F (21%), predominance of all digits supplied by lateral plantar artery. The foot was divided into three parts to determine the location of the plantar arterial arch. The second part was further divided into three parts: middle anterior (90%), intermediate middle (10%), and middle posterior (0%). Knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the plantar arterial arch is crucial for understanding sites of partial amputations.

El arco plantar arterial proporciona el suministro vascular dominante de los dedos del pie, con variaciones en la longitud, forma y dominancia del suministro de sangre de parte de las arterias intervinientes. De acuerdo con la definición clásica, el arco plantar arterial se forma a partir de la arteria plantar lateral y su anastomosis con la rama profunda de la arteria dorsal del pie. En este estudio se disecaron 40 pies, de cadáveres adultos, y se observó el arco plantar con variaciones en la forma y en la distribución arterial. Se observó la descripción clásica del arco plantar en el 55% de las muestras, con variaciones en el 45% restante. Las variaciones en cuanto a su forma se clasifican en tres tipos: Tipo A (10%): arco plantar arterial con una forma curva, de tipo irregular agudo; Tipo B (60%): arco de curva obtuso; tipo C (3%): arco de curva espiral. La variación en la arteria dominante fue clasificada en seis tipos: Tipo A (25%), la dominancia correspondiente a la rama profunda de la arteria dorsal del pie que suministra las arterias para los dedos; Tipo B (5%), el predominio correspondiente a la arteria plantar lateral, que otorga el suministro arterial para los dedos 3 y 4; y el tipo C (20%), la dominancia correspondiente a la rama profunda de la arteria dorsal del pie, que suministra las ramas para los dedos 2 a 4; Tipo D (24%), igual dominio al tipo C; Tipo E (10%), existe predominio de la arteria plantar lateral, que suministra arterias para los dedos 3 a 5; y tipo F (21%), con predominio de la arteria plantar lateral, que otorga las arterias para los dedos. El pie se dividió en tres partes para determinar la ubicación del arco plantar arterial. La segunda parte se divide en tres porciones: media anterior (90%), media intermedia (20%), y media posterior (0%). El conocimiento de la anatomía vascular del arco plantar arterial es crucial para la comprensión de los sitios de realización de amputaciones parciales.

RE: Percutaneous Angioplasty in Diabetic Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia

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Anatomy basis and clinical significance of various types of abductor hallucis superior margin arterial arcades / Bases anatómicas e importancia clínica de varios tipos de arcos arteriales del margen superior del músculo abductor del hálux

The aim of this study was to group arteries of arterial arch at the superior margin of the abductor hallucis muscle according to their constitutes and provide anatomical basis for reverse bifolicated flap based on it. The constitute, track-way and distribution of the artery, which supply the medial pedis flap, the medial plantar and the medial tarsal flap, especial the arterial arch at the superior margin of the abductor hallucis muscle were observed and analyzed on 81 lower limbs cast specimens and 2 fresh feet specimens. According to their constitute, arterial arch at the superior margin of the abductor hallucis muscle can be classified into 3 types: i) type I, It was constituted mainly by the branch of anterior medial malleolus artery and (or) the medial tarsal artery. ii) type II, It was constituted mainly by the superficial branch of the medial plantar artery; iii) type II, It was constituted mainly by the branch of anterior medial malleolus artery and the branch of medial tarsal artery anastomose with the superficial branch of the medial plantar artery, which was divided into two subtypes according to the different anastomosis of the artery: Type III 1, the type of anastomosed directly was about 48.2 percent, type III 2, The type of anastomosed indirectly was about 24.1 percent. According to the constitute of arterial arch at the superior margin of the abductor hallucis muscle can be classified into three types: The type of anterior medial malleolus artery and medial tarsal artery, the type of superficial branch of the medial plantar artery and the type of mixed. For the type mixed, two subtypes can be classified according to the different anastomosis of the artery.

El objetivo fue clasificar las arterias de arco arterial del margen superior del músculo abductor del hálux según su constitución, y proporcionar una base anatómica para el colgajo bilobulado reverso basado en él. La constitución, recorrido y distribución de las arterias que suministran los colgajos pedicular medial, plantar medial y medial del tarso, en especial el arco arterial del margen superior del músculo abductor del hálux fueron observados y analizados en 81 modelos de miembros inferiores y 2 pies frescos. De acuerdo con su constitución, el arco arterial del margen superior del músculo abductor del hálux se pueden clasificar en 3 tipos: i) tipo I, constituido principalmentepor la rama de la arteria anterior del maléolo medial y/o la arteria medial del tarso. ii) tipo II, constituido principalmente por la rama superficial de la arteria plantar medial, iii) tipo III constituido principalmente por la rama de la arteria maleolar medial anterior y la rama de la anastomosis de la arteria tarsiana medial de la rama superficial de la arteria plantar medial, que se divide en 2 subtipos diferentes de acuerdo con el tipo de anastomosis: tipo III 1, una anastomosis directa que se observó en el 48,2 por ciento, y tipo III 2, una anastomosis indirecta observada en aproximadamente el 24,1 por ciento de los casos. Según la constitución, el arco arterial del margen superior del músculo abductor del hálux se puede clasificar en 3 tipos: el tipo de arteria anterior del maléolo medial y la arteria tarsiana medial, el tipo de rama superficial de la arteria plantar medial y el tipo mixto. En el tipo mixto, pueden ser clasificados 2 subtipos de acuerdo a la diferente anastomosis de la arteria.

Hypoplastic anterior tibial artery associated with continuation of fibular (peroneal) artery as dorsalis pedis artery: a case report / Arteria tibial anterior hipoplásica asociada con la continuación de la arteria fibular como arteria dorsal del pié: un reporte de caso

Arterial variations of distal parts of lower limb are well documented. However, continuation of fibular artery as dorsalis pedis artery is a rare finding. Unusual course and distribution of the anterior tibial artery and fibular artery were observed during routine anatomical dissection of the right lower limb of an approximately 40-year-old male cadaver. The arteries of the crural region arose from the popliteal artery, as usual. However the anterior tibial artery was hypoplastic. The fibular artery was larger than usual and crossed the lowest portion of the interosseous membrane and continued as dorsalis pedis artery. Posterior tibial artery had a normal course and distally divided into medial and lateral plantar arteries. The awareness of these variations is important to vascular surgeons while performing arterial reconstructions in femorodistal bypass graft procedures, and also to orthopaedic surgeons during surgical clubfoot release.

Las variaciones arteriales de las partes distales de los miembros inferiores están bien documentados. Sin embargo, la continuación de la arteria fibular como arteria dorsal del pie es un hallazgo raro. El curso y distribución inusual de la arteria tibial anterior y la arteria fibular se observaron durante la disección anatómica de rutina en el miembro inferior derecho del cadáver de un hombre de aproximadamente 40 años de edad. Las arterias de la región crural se originaron desde la arteria poplítea como es usual. Sin embargo, la arteria tibial anterior era hipoplásica. La arteria fibular era más grande de lo habitual, cruzó la porción más baja de la membrana interósea y se mantuvo como la arteria dorsal del pie. La arteria tibial posterior tuvo un curso normal; distalmente se dividió en las arterias plantares medial y lateral. El conocimiento de estas variaciones es importante para los cirujanos vasculares al realizar reconstrucciones arteriales en procedimientos de injerto de bypass femorodistal, y también para los cirujanos ortopédicos durante la liberación quirúrgica del pie zambo.

Endovascular Revascularization for Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia: Impact on Wound Healing and Long Term Clinical Results in 189 Limbs

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact on wound healing and long-term clinical outcomes of endovascular revascularization in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study on 189 limbs with CLI treated with endovascular revascularization between 2008 and 2010 and followed for a mean 21 months. Angiographic outcome was graded to technical success (TS), partial failure (PF) and complete technical failure. The impact on wound healing of revascularization was assessed with univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression models. Analysis of long-term event-free limb survival, and limb salvage rate (LSR) was performed by Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: TS was achieved in 89% of treated limbs, whereas PF and CF were achieved in 9% and 2% of the limbs, respectively. Major complications occurred in 6% of treated limbs. The 30-day mortality was 2%. Wound healing was successful in 85% and failed in 15%. Impact of angiographic outcome on wound healing was statistically significant. The event-free limb survival was 79.3% and 69.5% at 1- and 3-years, respectively. The LSR was 94.8% and 92.0% at 1- and 3-years, respectively. CONCLUSION: Endovascular revascularization improve wound healing rate and provide good long-term LSRs in CLI.

Pseudoaneurisma post traumático de la arteria pedia: caso clínico / Post traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the pedal artery: case report

Pseudoaneurysm of the pedal artery is an uncommon condition that is usually caused by a traumatic injury or an iatrogenic intervention. The patient usually complains of an enlarging painless, pulsatile mass. We report a previously healthy 49 years old male presenting with a pulsatile mass of his left foot and a history of a traumatic lesion in the zone three months ago. A Doppler ultrasound examination confirmed the presence of a pseudoaneurysm of the pedal artery of 2.6 x 1.5 cm diameter. The patient underwent surgical resection of the mass and suture ligation of the artery. The postoperative period was uneventful.

Los pseudoaneurismas de la arteria pedia son infrecuentes y habitualmente se generan secundariamente a un traumatismo o a una intervención iatrogénica. Presentamos el caso de un paciente sano de 49 años que presenta un aumento de volumen pulsátil 3 meses posterior al traumatismo contuso de su pie izquierdo. En el doppler color se evidencia la presencia de un pseudoaneurisma de la arteria pedia de 2,64 x 1,53 cm. El paciente fue intervenido con resección y ligadura de la arteria con buena evolución postoperatoria.

Morfometría de los ramos nerviosos para los músculos interóseos plantares del pie en el hombre / Morphometry of nerve branches for plantar interossei muscles in the foot of man

La inervación del pie ha requerido especial atención por su utilidad en el abordaje clínico y quirúrgico de patologías y síndromes dolorosos como talalgias, fascitis plantar y fibromatosis plantar, entre otras. Estudios realizados, han permitido conocer la importancia funcional de los músculos interóseos plantares. Sin embargo, no se conoce mayores detalles de su inervación. Realizamos un estudio morfométrico en 5 muestras de ramos nerviosos para el primer, segundo y tercer músculo interóseo en cadáveres de individuos adultos, masculinos. Se obtuvieron secciones transversales de cada uno de los nervios después de su origen, a nivel del plano profundo de la región plantar del pie. Realizamos cortes de 4 um de grosor los cuales fueron teñidos con Hematoxilina-Eosina (H.E.). El promedio de fascículos en el ramo para el primer músculo interóseo (R1 IOP) fue 1 (D.E. 0,00); para el segundo músculo interóseo (R2 IOP) fue 2 (D.E. 0,45) y para el tercer músculo interóseo (R3 IOP) fue 2 (D.E. 1,00). El promedio de fibras para el R1 IOP, R2 IOP Y R3 IOP fue: 547 (D.E. 153), 644 (D.E. 258) y 1.161 (D.E. 465) respectivamente. El área promedio del R1 IOP, R2 IOP Y R3 IOP fue: 0,06 mm2 (D. E. 0,02), 0,08 mm2 (D. E. 0,03), 0,14 mm2 (D. E. 0,06), respectivamente. El estudio morfométrico y estereológico de estos ramos nerviosos espera aportar al conocimiento de los profesionales que deben intervenir clínica y quirúrgicamente en la región plantar del pie.

Innervation of the foot has required special attention in view of its use in clinical and surgical treatment of painful diseases and syndromes such as talalgia, plantar fasciitis and plantar fibromatosis are among those mentioned. Studies realized have made possible the functional significance of plantar interossei muscles. However, there is no information regarding greater detail of their innervation. A morphometric study was carried out in 5 nerve branches for the first, second and third plantar interossei muscles in cadavers of adult male individuals. Cross sections were obtained of each one of the nerves after their origin, at the deep level of the plantar region of the foot. Cuts of 4 um thick were realized which were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (H.E.). Average fascicles in the branch for the first interosseous muscle(R1 IOP) was 1 (D.E. 0,00); for the second interosseous muscle(R2 IOP) was 2 (D.E. 0.45); and for the third interosseous muscle(R3 IOP) was 2 (D.E. 1.00). The average of fibers for thel R1 IOP, R2 IOP was:547 (D.E. 153), 644 (D.E. 258) and 1.161 (D.E. 465) respectively. The average area ofR1 IOP, R2 IOP Y R3 IOP was: 0.06 mm2 (D. E. 0.02), 0.08 mm2 (D. E. 0.03), 0.14 mm2 (D. E. 0.06), respectively. The morphometric and stereological study of these nerve branches is expected to contribute to the information available to professionals who must clinically and surgically treat the plantar region of the foot.

Ethnic and health correlates of diabetes-related amputations at the Texas-Mexico border / Correlatos étnicos y de salud de las amputaciones relacionadas con la diabetes en la frontera entre Texas y México

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between diabetes-related lower-extremity amputation (LEA) and ethnicity, age, source of payment, geographic location, diabetes severity, and health condition in adults with diabetes mellitus type 2 living in border and non-border counties in Texas, United States of America, and to assess intra-border region geographic differences in post-LEA treatment. METHODS: This correlational study was based on secondary data from the 2003 Texas Inpatient Hospital Discharge Data. The sample consisted of individuals 45 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes who had undergone a nontraumatic LEA (n = 5 865). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were applied. RESULTS: The following characteristics were predictors of LEA: being Hispanic or African American, male, > 55 years old, and a Medicare or Medicaid user, and living in a border county. Persons with moderate diabetes and those who suffered from cardiovascular disease or stroke also had higher odds of undergoing an LEA. Post-LEA occupational therapy was significantly less prevalent among border residents (9.5 percent) than non-border residents (15.3 percent) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Understanding the factors that influence diabetes-related LEA may lead to early detection and effective treatment of this disabling consequence of diabetes along the U.S.-Mexico border.

OBJETIVO: Analizar la asociación entre las amputaciones de extremidades inferiores (AEI) relacionadas con la diabetes y el grupo étnico, la edad, la procedencia del pago, la ubicación geográfica, la gravedad de la diabetes y el estado de salud de los adultos que padecen diabetes tipo 2 residentes en los condados fronterizos y no fronterizos de Texas (Estados Unidos de América), y evaluar la diferencias geográficas dentro de la zona fronteriza en cuanto al tratamiento posterior a la amputación. MÉTODOS: Este estudio correlacional se basó en datos secundarios procedentes de la información de egreso de pacientes hospitalizados en Texas durante el año 2003. La muestra estuvo integrada por personas de 45 años o mayores con diabetes tipo 2, que habían sido sometidas a la amputación no traumática de una extremidad inferior (n = 5 865). Se aplicaron estadística descriptiva y análisis de regresión logística. RESULTADOS: Las siguientes características constituyeron factores predictivos de AEI: ser hispano o afroestadounidense, hombre, de 55 años o mayor, beneficiario de Medicare o Medicaid, y residente en un condado fronterizo. Las personas con diabetes moderada que padecían enfermedades cardiovasculares o habían sufrido un accidente cerebrovascular también tenían una mayor probabilidad de ser sometidas a una AEI. La terapia ocupacional posterior a la amputación fue significativamente menos prevalente entre los residentes fronterizos (9,5 por ciento) que entre los no fronterizos (15,3 por ciento) (P < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: La comprensión de los factores que influyen en las AEI relacionadas con la diabetes puede conducir a la detección temprana y el tratamiento eficaz de esta secuela discapacitante en la zona fronteriza entre los Estados Unidos y México.

An Effective Guidewire Looping Technique for the Recanalization of Occlusive Segments of Infrapopliteal Vessels

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy, safety and primary follow-up results of a guidewire looping technique for the treatment of infrapopliteal arteries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2006 to May 2008, an intraluminal angioplasty of the infrapopliteal arteries was attempted in 200 consecutive patients. Altogether, 417 infrapopliteal lesions, with lengths varying from 2 cm to 32 cm, were treated as part of this study, including 305 lesions in the anterior tibial arteries, 89 in the posterior tibial arteries, and 23 in the peroneal arteries. The 'U'-shaped guidewire technique was attempted in 393 lesions from 361 limbs. The tip of a hydrophilic 0.035-inch guidewire was formed into a 'U' shape with the aid of a 4-Fr catheter and collateral branch vessel to recanalize the completely occluded long segment lesions. RESULTS: A successful angioplasty with at least one artery recanalized directly to the malleolar or dorsal foot was achieved in 322 limbs (89%). The looping technique had a success rate of 90% (352 of 393 lesions). After the procedure, the rest pain was relieved in 58 of 69 patients, while 207 of 245 limbs (85%) showed improvement for intermittent claudication. Complete wound healing was noted in 21 of 54 patients, while 20 of 54 patients showed an improvement in the wound size or depth. A total of 38 major immediate procedure-related complications were noted, including retroperitoneal hematoma, distal emboli, and vessel rupture. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggests that the guidewire looping technique is a safe and effective method for the recanalization of the occluded lesions in infrapopliteal vessels.

Reproducibility of Regional Pulse Wave Velocity in Healthy Subjects

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Despite the clinical importance and widespread use of pulse wave velocity (PWV), there are no standards for pulse sensors or for system requirements to ensure accurate pulse wave measurement. We assessed the reproducibility of PWV values using a newly developed PWV measurement system. METHODS: The system used in this study was the PP-1000, which simultaneously provides regional PWV values from arteries at four different sites (carotid, femoral, radial, and dorsalis pedis). Seventeen healthy male subjects without any cardiovascular disease participated in this study. Two observers performed two consecutive measurements in the same subject in random order. To evaluate the reproducibility of the system, two sets of analyses (within-observer and between-observer) were performed. RESULTS: The means+/-SD of PWV for the aorta, arm, and leg were 7.0+/-1.48, 8.43+/-1.14, and 8.09+/-0.98 m/s as measured by observer A and 6.76+/-1.00, 7.97+/-0.80, and 7.97+/-0.72 m/s by observer B, respectively. Betweenobserver differences for the aorta, arm, and leg were 0.14+/-0.62, 0.18+/-0.84, and 0.07+/-0.86 m/s, respectively, and the correlation coefficients were high, especially for aortic PWV (r=0.93). All the measurements showed significant correlation coefficients, ranging from 0.94 to 0.99. CONCLUSIONS: The PWV measurement system used in this study provides accurate analysis results with high reproducibility. It is necessary to provide an accurate algorithm for the detection of additional features such as flow wave, reflection wave, and dicrotic notch from a pulse waveform.

Bilateral absence of the arcuate artery on the dorsum of the foot. With anomalous origin of dorsal metatarsal arteries

Bilateral absence of the arcuate artery was observed during routine dissection of the lower limbs of a 60-year-old male cadaver. Running distally on the dorsal aspect of both feet and opposite the tarso-metatarsal joint, the dorsalis pedis artery diverged 2cm lateral to the tendon of the extensor hallucis longus. The 2nd dorsal metatarsal artery was found originating from the dorsalis pedis artery opposite the intermediate cuneiform bone. The 3rd and 4th dorsal metatarsal arteries originated from the lateral tarsal artery. Although absence of the arcuate artery has been previously described, the arterial variant described here is thought to be distinct from those previously reported. The variant 2[nd] dorsal metatarsal artery was found to originate from the dorsalis pedis artery. Knowledge of anatomical variations of arteries supplying the feet and toes has important clinical significance in reconstructive surgery and in determining associated pathology

Alternative saphenous vein graft pathway from the femoral or supragenicular popliteal artery down to anterior tibial or dorsalis pedis artery

The classically described methods of a pathway from a supragenicular artery down to anterior tibial or dorsalis pedis artery graft routing are the medial [pre-tibial], the lateral [around the fibula neck], and the transosseous [through a window in the interosseous membrane]. In both medial and lateral approach, the graft is- vulnerable to compression around the knee joint bony elements. Regeneration of the interosseous membrane may narrow the arterial pathway. In the anterior leg compartment, the graft should ideally avoid compression as that induced by ischemia reperfusion edema, and be protected from exposure should a wound break down happens. Was to study efficacy and safety of modifications of saphenous graft routing, and minimizing number of incisions for distal artery and vein exposure, in anterior tibial or dorsalis pedis bypass. All study and control groups had critical foot ischemia. They consisted of two groups. Group I: consisted of reversed vein graft [42 patients underwent the modified anatomical pathway, the graft was tunneled from the medial supragenicular incision, crossing above the interosseous membrane, pursuing the natural arterial pathway to the anterior compartment, passing deep to the muscles. A closed fasciotomy of the anterior compartment was performed to minimize the graft compression by the ischemia-revascularization edema, then performing the anastomosis to anterior tibial artery [ATA], or dorsalis pedis artery [DPA], and 10 controls underwent the subcutaneous lateral approach. Group II consisted of 20 cases done by in-situ saphenous vein bypass, using a single skin incision midway between the course of great saphenous vein [GSV] and [ATA] or [DPA] to serve both exposure of the artery, and harvesting of the distal segment of the GSV, and 10 controls, using double parallel incisions. The primary patency for the modified anatomical tunneling technique was, 85.71%, with no need for further surgery to assist patency. The limb salvage was 84.3%. Meanwhile, for the lateral subcutaneous tunneling the primary patency was 60%. Three cases during the follow up period needed revision with resultant success of only two cases making the cumulative patency 50% and with limb salvage rate of 50%. Eighty four% of the patients were diabetics, follow up time was 2-7 years. Using a single incision for distal artery exposure and saphenous vein release when using the in-situ technique in this study yielded infection rate of 5% compared to 20% in the double incision technique. Also, the patency rate was 80% compared to 60% in the double incision technique. The relative safety and efficiency of the alternative saphenous vein graft pathway in achieving a good patency rate and less complications in anterior tibial or dorsalis pedis bypass can be shown in this study