Interobserver Analysis of Albertoni Classification for Mallet Finger, Using Plain Radiography: Importance of the Goniometer / Análise interobservador da classificação das lesões em dedo em martelo segundo Albertoni, utilizando-se radiografias simples: Importância do uso do goniômetro

Abstract Objectives The objective of the present study is to evaluate the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the Albertoni classification for mallet finger. Evaluation of goniometer device application is also an objective. Methods A total of 10 lateral radiographs of patients with mallet finger were selected and measured by 60 orthopedic surgeons with and without the use of goniometer. Results The intra- and interobserver reliability coefficients found were high. With the use of a goniometer, the interobserver reliability coefficient was even higher, but without statistical relevance. Conclusion The Albertoni classification showed high intraobserver and interobserver reliability in assessing mallet finger lesions, and the goniometer is dispensable for this purpose.

Resumo Objetivos Quantificar o grau de concordância intra- e interobservador da classificação Albertoni e avaliar a importância do uso do goniômetro na diferenciação do grau da lesão. Métodos Foram selecionados 10 casos de dedo em martelo, os quais foram avaliados por 60 examinadores. Resultados A concordância interobservador sem o uso do goniômetro foi elevada. Com o uso do goniômetro, obteve-se um "kappa" ainda maior, porém sem relevância estatística. Conclusão A Classificação de Albertoni possui elevada concordância intra- e interobservador, e o uso do goniômetro se mostrou dispensável para classificar.

Deformidad en cuello de cisne de los dedos en la artritis reumatoidea / Swan-neck deformity of the fingers in rheumatoid arthritis

La deformidad en cuello de cisne, se caracteriza por hiperextensión de la articulación interfalángica proximal y flexión de la articulación interfalángica distal. Es limitante y progresiva. De 1971 a 1999, en el hospital ABC, fueron estudiados 33 pacientes: 29 mujeres y cuatro hombres, con un total de 48 dedos con deformidad. La distribución de acuerdo a la clasificación de Nalebuff y Millender fue: cinco casos tipo I, 12 tipo II, 13 tipo III, 11 tipo IV y siete tipo V. Se practicó sinvectomía flexora y plastia palmar en la vaina sinovial en dos casos con deformidad. Cuatro dedos con deformidad tipo III fueron tratados mediante resección artrosplástica metacarpofalángica con tenotomía de intrínsecos del lado cubital sin que se lograse mejoría. Se realizaron 16 artrodesis de articulación interfalángica proximal con deformidades IV y V, en todas se consiguió mejoría de la prensión. Sólo se registró un caso de infección superficial. El médico internista o reumatólogo debe estar familiarizado con la clasificación a fin de detrminar el estadio de la deformidad, refiriendo a los pacientes en forma temprana con el cirujano de mano, para posibilitar el realizar más procedimiento sobre partes blandas. Cuando la deformidad es avanzada, la artrodesis interfalángica proximal es un procedimiento definitivo que mejora la calidad de vida del pacientes

Disability index of hands and feet in patients attending an urban leprosy clinic.

189 leprosy patients including 20 from a leprosy colony having disabilities and deformities were graded by the WHO (1960) classification and their disability indices were calculated. Disabilities occurred more frequently in males and the disability index was significantly higher in those with longer duration of the disease and in multibacillary patients. Majority of the disabled patients (82.5%) were manual workers, but the highest disability index was observed in beggars. Irregularly treated and untreated patients had significantly higher disability indices (DI 2.40 and DI 1.40) than those taking regular treatment (DI 1.09). No correlation was found between severity of disability and occurrence of type I and type II reactions. Disabilities of hands and feet occurred with equal frequency.