Effectiveness and risk factors of supramalleolar osteotomy in treatment of varus-type ankle arthritis / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To assess the effectiveness of supramalleolar osteotomy (SMOT) as a therapeutic intervention for varus-type ankle arthritis, while also examining the associated risk factors that may contribute to treatment failure.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 82 patients (89 feet) diagnosed with varus-type ankle arthritis and treated with SMOT between January 2016 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The patient cohort consisted of 34 males with 38 feet and 48 females with 51 feet, with the mean age of 54.3 years (range, 43-72 years). The average body mass index was 24.43 kg/m 2 (range, 20.43-30.15 kg/m 2). The preoperative tibial anterior surface angle (TAS) ranged from 77.6° to 88.4°, with a mean of 84.4°. The modified Takakura stage was used to classify the severity of the condition, with 9 feet in stage Ⅱ, 41 feet in stage Ⅲa, and 39 feet in stage Ⅲb. Clinical functional assessment was conducted using the Maryland sore, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and psychological and physical scores in Health Survey 12-item Short From (SF-12). Radiology evaluations include TAS, talar tilt (TT), tibiocrural angle (TC), tibial medial malleolars (TMM), tibiocrural distance (TCD), tibial lateral surface angle (TLS), and hindfoot alignment angle (HAA). The results of clinical failure, functional failure, and radiology failure were statistically analyzed, and the related risk factors were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#The operation time ranged from 45 to 88 minutes, with an average of 62.2 minutes. No complication such as fractures and neurovascular injuries was found during operation. There were 7 feet of poor healing of the medial incision; 9 pin tract infections occurred in 6 feet using external fixator; there were 20 cases of allograft and 3 cases of autograft with radiographic bone resorption. Except for 1 foot of severe infection treated with bone cement, the remaining 88 feet were primary healing, and the healing area was more than 80%. All patients were followed up 24-82 months, with an average of 50.2 months. Maryland score, VAS score, SF-12 psychological and physiological scores, and TAS, TC, TLS, TCD, TT, TMM, HAA, and Takakura stage were significantly improved at last follow-up ( P<0.05). Postoperative clinical failure occurred in 13 feet, functional failure in 15 feet, and radiology failure in 23 feet. Univariate analysis showed that obesity, TT>10°, and Takakura stage Ⅲb were risk factors for clinical failure, HAA≥15° and Takakura stage Ⅲb were risk factors for functional failure, and TT>10° was risk factor for radiographic failure ( P<0.05). Further logistic regression analysis showed that TT>10°, HAA≥15°, and TT>10° were risk factors for clinical failure, functional failure, and radiographic failure, respectively ( P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#SMOT is effective in the mid- and long-term in the treatment of varus-type ankle arthritis, but it should be used with caution in patients with obesity, severe hindfoot varus, severe talus tilt, and preoperative Takakura stage Ⅲb.

Short-term effectiveness of calcaneal lateral displacement osteotomy with lateral ligament repair in treatment of Takakura stage Ⅱ varus-type ankle arthritis / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the short-term effectiveness of calcaneal lateral displacement osteotomy with lateral ligament repair in the treatment of Takakura stage Ⅱ varus-type ankle arthritis.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 13 patients with Takakura stage Ⅱ varus-type ankle arthritis treated with calcaneal lateral displacement osteotomy with lateral ligament repair between January 2016 and December 2020. There were 6 males and 7 females aged 31-65 years, with an average age of 53.6 years. The preoperative tibial-ankle surface angle (TASA) was (88.13±1.01)°, medial distal tibial angle (MDTA) was (86.36±1.49)°, tibial talar surface angle (TTSA) was (6.03±1.63)°, talar tilting angle (TTA) was (81.95±2.15)°, and tibiocalcaneal axis angle (TCAA) was (-5.74±6.81)°. The preoperative American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 56.3±7.1 and the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 3.7±0.5. AOFAS scores, VAS scores, TTSA, TTA, and TCAA were compared between pre- and post-operatively.@*RESULTS@#All 13 patients were followed up 14-41 months, with an average of 28.7 months. The osteotomies healed in all patients. The last follow-up revealed TTA, TTSA, and TCAA to be (88.27±1.19)°, (-0.13±1.37)°, and (2.09±5.10)° respectively, the AOFAS score was 84.3±4.2 and the VAS score was 0.7±0.5, all showing significant improvement when compared to preoperative values ( P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#For patients with Takakura stage Ⅱ varus-type ankle arthritis, calcaneal lateral displacement osteotomy with lateral ligament repair can correct the lower limb force line, regain ankle stability, and achieving good short-term effectiveness.

Early effectiveness of a new minimally invasive plate in treatment of varus-type ankle arthritis / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the early effectiveness of a new minimally invasive plate in the treatment of varus-type ankle arthritis.@*METHODS@#A clinical data of 15 patients with varus-type ankle arthritis who met the selection criteria between March 2021 and October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients were treated with medial open-wedge supramalleolar osteotomy and fibular osteotomy. The osteotomies were fixed with the new minimally invasive plate. There were 7 males and 8 females with an average age of 49.8 years (range, 16-71 years). The causes of ankle arthritis included post-fracture deformity in 1 case, sprain in 8 cases, and acquired clubfoot in 1 case; and 5 cases were without obvious factors. The disease duration ranged from 1 to 12 years, with an average of 4.1 years. Comparisons were made between pre-operation and the last follow-up in the Takakura staging, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, foot function index (FFI), visual analogue scale (VAS) score, tibial anterior surface angle (TAS), tibial lateral surface angle (TLS), and talar tilt (TT).@*RESULTS@#All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 7-18 months (mean, 12.8 months). At last follow-up, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score, FFI, VAS score, and Takakura staging significantly improved when compared with the preoperative ones ( P<0.05). X-ray films showed that the osteotomy healed at 3 months after operation. At last follow-up, TAS significantly increased and TT decreased when compared with the preoperative ones ( P<0.05), and the difference in TLS between pre- and post-operation was not significant ( P>0.05). Complications included 1 case of intraoperative screw breakage and 2 cases of nerve injury of the affected foot. None of the patients complained of significant discomfort at the plate placement during follow-up, and no loosening of the internal fixator occurred. Eleven patients were very satisfied with the effeectiveness, while 4 were relatively satisfied.@*CONCLUSION@#The new minimally invasive plate for the varus-type ankle arthritis has good early effectiveness in relieving ankle pain, correcting deformity, improving limb alignment and ankle function, and reducing the incidence of postoperative incisional complications.

Incidencia de infección en una cohorte histórica del registro nacional de las 1738 artroplastias de cadera operadas por artrosis en 2014 en Uruguay / Incidence of infection in a historical cohort from the national registry of 1738 hip arthroplasties operated for osteoarthritis in 2014 in Uruguay

Introducción: Las infecciones de artroplastia total de cadera tienen una incidencia baja, pero cuando suceden generan un problema sanitario no solo para el paciente, sino también para el sistema de salud. Las mismas pueden generar dolor, disminución de la capacidad funcional, pobre calidad de vida, múltiples cirugías, y en ocasiones, la muerte. Objetivos: Evaluar la incidencia nacional de infecciones en las artroplastias primarias de cadera operadas por artrosis en el 2014 en Uruguay, y los factores de riesgo vinculados al paciente, medio ambiente y acto quirúrgico, incluido el abordaje quirúrgico. Métodos: Estudio observacional analítico de todos los pacientes operados por artrosis. Se selecciona una muestra aleatoria de 633 pacientes, representativa de las 1738 artroplastias realizadas en Uruguay durante el año 2014. Mediante entrevista telefónica y revisión de historias clínicas se identificaron los pacientes con infección profunda del sitio quirúrgico. Se estimó la incidencia de infección y se realizó un análisis uni- multivariado mediante regresión logística para identificar factores asociados a la infección periprotésica profunda. Resultados: Se presentaron 8 infecciones, con una incidencia de 1,21 por ciento (IC 95 por ciento 0,59 ­ 2,20) en la población general. Los factores asociados a la infección protésica con significancia estadística fueron: a) IMC ≥ 35, p= 0,006; b) procedencia de Montevideo 2,07 por ciento (1,03 ­ 4,11) p= 0,031; c) procedencia del subsector privado 1,47 por ciento (0,77 ­ 2,78) p= 0,009; d) centro quirúrgico donde se realizó la cirugía 4,3 % (1,6 ­ 10,9) p= 0,03, e) uso de cemento con antibiótico 1,59 por ciento (0,65 ­ 3,25) p= 0,034. Se presentó sospecha de infección en 6 de 8 pacientes, en los primeros 30 días postoperatorios; a 7 de 8 pacientes se les realizó limpieza quirúrgica y solo a 1 de 8 pacientes se le realizó la revisión protésica definitiva. Conclusiones: La incidencia de infección en cirugía protésica electiva de cadera por artrosis en el Registro Nacional de Uruguay, fue similar a lo publicado en la bibliografía. De las variables frecuentemente citadas como incidentales en esta complicación, solo el índice de masa corporal fue asociado en esta serie. Llaman la atención las asociaciones dependientes de la procedencia, nivel socioeconómico y centro quirúrgico. Los resultados respecto al uso de cemento con antibiótico deben ser evaluados en estudios futuros(AU)

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty infections have a low incidence, but when they occur they generate health problems for the patient, and for the health system. They can cause pain, decreased functional capacity, poor quality of life, multiple surgeries, and sometimes death. Objectives: To evaluate the national incidence of infections in primary hip arthroplasties operated for osteoarthritis in 2014, and the risk factors related to the patient, the environment and the surgical act, including the surgical approach. Methods: Analytical observational study of all patients operated on for osteoarthritis. A random sample of 633 patients was selected, representative of 1738 arthroplasties performed in Uruguay in 2014. Through a telephone interview and review of medical records, patients with deep infection of the surgical site were identified. The incidence of infection was estimated and univariate and multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression to identify factors associated with deep periprosthetic infection. Results: There were 8 infections, with an incidence of 1.21 percent (95 percent CI 0.59 - 2.20) in the general population. The statistically significant factors associated with prosthetic infection were: a) BMI ≥ 35, p = 0.006; b) origin of Montevideo 2.07 percent(1.03 - 4.11) p = 0.031; c) origin of the private subsector 1.47 percent (0.77 - 2.78) p = 0.009; d) surgical center where the surgery was performed 4.3 percent(1.6 - 10.9) p = 0.03, e) use of cement with antibiotic 1.59 percent(0.65 - 3.25) p = 0.034. Suspicion of infection was presented in 6 of 8 patients, in the first 30 postoperative days; 7 of 8 patients underwent surgical cleaning and only 1 of 8 patients underwent final prosthetic revision. Conclusions: The incidence of infection in elective prosthetic hip surgery for osteoarthritis in the Uruguayan National Registry was similar to that published in the literature. Body mass index was the only variable associated as incidental to this complication in this series, out of those frequently cited. The associations depending on the origin, socioeconomic level and surgical center are striking. The results regarding the use of cement with antibiotics should be evaluated in future studies(AU)

Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in horses: concepts, indications, and techniques / Artrodese interfalangeana proximal em equinos: conceitos, indicações e técnicas

Surgical arthrodesis is effective for treating proximal interphalangeal joint (PIJ) injuries in horses. Despite several techniques described so far, the use of a 3-hole, 4.5mm-locking compression plate, associated with two 5.5-mm transarticular cortex screws, is currently considered the "gold standard." This review describes the anatomy of the pastern, as well as causes, indications, and possibilities for arthrodesis in the equine PIJ. A description of the current surgical technique for joint fixation is also presented.(AU)

A artrodese cirúrgica é efetiva para o tratamento de condições da articulação interfalangeana proximal (AIP) em equinos. Diversas técnicas são descritas, e o uso de uma placa de compressão bloqueada de três orifícios e 4,5 mm associada com dois parafusos corticais transarticulares de 5,5 mm é atualmente o padrão ouro. Esta revisão tem por objetivo descrever a anatomia da região da quartela, bem como as causas, indicações e possibilidades para a artrodese da AIP nos equinos. É apresentada também a descrição da técnica cirúrgica atualmente utilizada para realização da fixação da articulação.(AU)

Resultados del tratamiento de la artrosis glenohumeral primaria mediante hemiartroplastía / Results of the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis through hemiarthroplasty

Resumen: Introducción: La artrosis glenohumeral conlleva a una pérdida funcional y a una disminución de la calidad de vida de muchos pacientes. Actualmente, no existe consenso en cuanto al uso de la hemiartroplastía o la artroplastía total como tratamiento definitivo para este padecimiento. El objetivo es mostrar los resultados del tratamiento de la artrosis glenohumeral primaria mediante hemiartroplastía en nuestro servicio. Material y métodos: Revisamos 19 hemiartroplastías (14 pacientes) realizadas entre 2004 y 2013 en pacientes con artrosis glenohumeral primaria sin alteración morfológica glenoidea. Se recabaron los datos de ocho pacientes (11 hemiartroplastías), valorándose el estado funcional, el dolor y la realización de actividades de la vida diaria mediante las escalas Constant, ASES y DASH preoperatorias, a los cinco años de seguimiento mínimo (rango 5-11 años), así como las complicaciones presentadas. Se comparó el estado preoperatorio y al final del seguimiento. Resultados: Se encontró una mejoría estadísticamente significativa (p < 0.05) en todos los parámetros analizados en el estudio. La media del dolor en la escala EVA disminuyó de 8.89 a 2.67. La escala ASES mejoró de 13.51 a 63.51 puntos de media. El Constant aumentó de 20.11 a 65.11 puntos. La puntuación media preoperatoria en la escala DASH fue de 73.68 y la postoperatoria de 28.30 puntos. La supervivencia media del implante fue de 81.82% a los siete años de seguimiento medio. Conclusión: Obtuvimos buenos resultados funcionales con la artrosis glenohumeral primaria, presentándose pocas complicaciones. La causa del fracaso fue la erosión glenoidea.

Abstract: Introduction: Glenohumeral osteoarthritis leads to a functional loss and a decrease in the quality of life of many patients that suffers it. Currently there is no agreement on the use of hemiarthroplasty or total arthroplasty as definitive treatment. The objective is to show the results of the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis through hemiarthroplasty in our service. Material and methods: We reviewed 14 patients (19 hemiarthroplasties) performed between 2004 and 2013 in patients diagnosed with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis without glenoid morphological anomaly. We managed to collect data from eight patients (11 hemiarthroplasties), assessing functional status, pain, and performing activities of daily living using the Constant, ASES and DASH scores preoperatively and at five years of minimum follow-up (range 5-11 years), as well as related complications. The preoperative status was compared to the end of the follow-up. Results: A significant improvement was found in all the parameters analyzed in the study (p < 0.05). The average pain in EVA score decreased from 8.89 to 2.67. The ASES improved from 13.51 to 63. 51 half point. The Constant increase of 20.11 points to 65.11 points. The mean preoperative score in the DASH score was 73.68 and 28.30 postoperatively. The average survival of the implant was 81.82% in the seven years of average follow-up. Conclusion: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty obtains good functional results in the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis with few complications. The cause of the failure were glenoid erosion in all the cases.

Evaluation of mandibular stability and condylar volume after orthognathic surgery in patients with severe temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effect of preoperative condylar condition for mandible retrognathism deformities with severe temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis on the stability of the jaw after orthognathic surgery and on the postoperative condylar volume changes.@*METHODS@#In this retrospective study, from 2014 to 2019, 37 patients including 1 male and 36 female, aged between 21 to 34 years old with an average age of (28.03±6.52) years, were diagnosed with mandible retrognathism deformities with severe temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis by Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology and received orthognathic surgery, meeting the inclusion criteria were included. According to the preoperative condylar condition. There were divided into smooth group and non-smooth group, the lateral cephalometric films 1 week (T0), 3 months (T1), 6 months (T2) and 1 year (T3) after surgery were used to establish the coordinate system and cephalometric analysis to determine the stability of the jaw after operation. The three-dimensional model of the condyle was segmented by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 1 week (T0), 3 months (T1), 6 months (T2) and 1 year (T3) after surgery and the volume was obtained to evaluate the change of the condyle volume after surgery. CBCT image data was used to evaluate the changes of the condylar condition after surgery, and to clarify the correlation between the postoperative condylar condition and jaw stability. SPSS 20.0 statistical software was used for statistical analysis, Fisher's exact probability methods were used to compare whether there were statistically significant differences in the stability of the mandibular joint at stages T1, T2 and T3 with different preoperative condylar condition.Spearman correlation coefficient analysis and Mann-Whitney test were used to compare whether there were statistically significant differences in the volume changes at stages T1, T2 and T3 after surgery between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#The recurrence rates of the mandible in the condylar smooth group were T1 36.85%, T2 47.37% and T3 42.11%, respectively. The recurrence rates in the non-smooth condylar group were T1 27.78%, T2 44.44% and T3 55.56%, respectively. There was no statistical difference in the recurrence rates between the two groups at different time points. There was no significant difference in the condylar volume change between smooth group and non-smooth group.@*CONCLUSION@#For patients with mandible retrognathism deformities with severe temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis and no significant changes in the condyle observed for one year before surgery, there is no difference in the influence of the preoperative condylar condition on the stability of jaw after operation, and no definite influence on the volume of the condyle after operation. Condylar resorption 3 months after surgery can cause instability of the jaw after orthognathic surgery.

Carpectomía proximal en paciente con artrosis de muñeca / Proximal row carpectomy in patient with wrist osteoarthritis

Resumen: La artrosis de la muñeca es un proceso degenerativo, postraumático o idiopático que provoca al paciente dolor, pérdida de la movilidad, inflamación y deformidad. Las opciones quirúrgicas incluyen: artrodesis total de muñeca que produce una mejoría del dolor y disminución de la inflamación, otros tratamientos que permiten movilidad relativa son las artrodesis parciales. Otra solución quirúrgica es la carpectomía o la resección de la primera hilera del carpo, de tal manera que constituya una nueva articulación entre el radio y la segunda fila del carpo, obteniendo una congruencia articular adecuada. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, serie de casos. Se valoraron 15 pacientes con carpectomía proximal durante el período de Enero de 2007 a Agosto de 2009, a quienes se realizó medición de arcos de movilidad y fuerza mediante las escalas de Mayo-DASH. Resultados: En 80% de los pacientes entre 35 y 64 años se encontró predominio del sexo masculino en 67%. La mejoría del dolor fue evidente, pasando de una media 7.7 en el preoperatorio a 2.7 en el postoperatorio, 10% de los casos presentaron dolor residual. Conclusiones: La carpectomía proximal representa una alternativa terapéutica que permite conservar la movilidad con mejora del dolor en la artrosis de muñeca.

Abstract: The arthrosis of the wrist is a degenerative, traumatic or idiopathic process, which cause problem for patient characterized by pain, loss of mobility, swelling and deformity of the affected wrist. A surgical alternative is proximal row carpectomy, which consists of resection of the lunate, scaphoid and triquetrum, forming a new joint between the radius and the distal row carpus. Material and methods: Observational, descriptive, case series. 15 patients were evaluated who underwent proximal row carpectomy during the period January 2007-August 2009, with clinical follow-up until august 2010 through mayo and DASH scores, measuring strength. Range of motion and pain. 80% of patients were between 35 and 64 years. The predominant sex was male in 67%. The result was satisfactory in 73%, according to the scale of Mayo. The DASH scale in the postoperative period also improves. Conclusions: The proximal carpectomy is a surgical alternative, it preserves some joint mobility, reduced pain and improved disability of the limb.

Factores pronósticos asociados a los resultados de la artrodesis subastragalina / Pronostic factors associated with the results of subtalar arthrodesis

Resumen: Introducción: La artrodesis subastragalina o astrágalo calcánea, es un procedimiento de estabilización quirúrgica en la patología aislada de la articulación subastragalina que no responde a tratamiento conservador, su objetivo es obtener una fusión sólida de la articulación para eliminar o aminorar el dolor y mejorar la función, normalizando la distribución de cargas del pie y su alineación. Existen variables estudiadas que interfieren en el resultado quirúrgico de los pacientes tratados con artrodesis subastragalina como son: el tabaquismo, edad, sexo, artrosis, IMC, rehabilitación, material de osteosíntesis y la técnica quirúrgica. Objetivo: Conocer los factores pronósticos asociados a los resultados de la artrodesis subastragalina. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, longitudinal, descriptivo con revisión de expedientes y elaboración de estadística descriptiva de casos tratados de Agosto de 2012 a Enero de 2016 con artrodesis subastragalina para identificar factores pronósticos que afecten el resultado. Resultados: Se analizaron 29 pies, reportándose una artrodesis exitosa en 21 casos (72.4%), en 82.8% la técnica quirúrgica fue adecuada. La tasa de complicaciones fue de 20.7%. En la escala de la Sociedad Ortopédica Americana de Pie y Tobillo (AOFAS) 55.2% se reportaron como resultado muy bueno, 27.6% bueno y sólo 17.2% regular, se encontraron como factores asociados el sexo y la rehabilitación postoperatoria al buen resultado. Discusión: La artrodesis subastragalina brinda alivio en cuanto al dolor y mejoría en alineación, en nuestro servicio este procedimiento presenta una tasa de éxito de 72.4%, entre los factores asociados con significancia estadística fue la rehabilitación y el sexo.

Abstract: Introduction: Subtalar arthrodesis is a surgical stabilization procedure in the isolated pathology of the subastragaline joint that does not respond to conservative treatment, its goal is to obtain a solid fusion of the joint to eliminate or improve pain and function, normalizing the distribution of foot loads and alignment of the foot. There are studied variables that interfere with the surgical outcome of patients treated with subtalar arthrodesis such as: smoking, age, sex, osteoarthritis, BMI, rehabilitation, osteosynthesis material and surgical technique. Objective: To know the prognostic factors associated with the results of subastragaline arthrodesis. Material and methods: Retrospective, longitudinal, descriptive study with review of files and conducting descriptive statistics of treated cases of August 2012- Jan 2016 with subtalar arthrodesis to identify predictive factors affecting the outcome. Results: 29 feet were analyzed, reporting a successful arthrodesis in 21 cases (72.4%), in 82.8% the surgical technique was adequate. The complication rate was 20.7% On the AOFAS scale 55.2% were reported as a very good result, 27.6% good and only 17.2% regular. The factors associated with good outcome were sex and postoperative rehabilitation. Discussion: The subtalar arthrodesis provides improvement in pain and alignment, at our service this procedure presents a success rate of 72.4%, among the factors associated with statistical significance was rehabilitation and sex.

Conversión de artrodesis a prótesis total de cadera en México. Reporte de un caso / Conversion of arthrodesis to total hip replacement in Mexico. Case report

Resumen: Desde 1900, la artrodesis de cadera se consideraba como un tratamiento definitivo, siendo el método de elección para la osteoartritis (OA) de cadera en pacientes jóvenes y otros padecimientos como infecciones o secuelas de enfermedades infantiles, aunque hoy día se ha migrado al uso de prótesis con implantes no cementados. Actualmente, el manejo ortopédico de la osteoartritis en la cadera del paciente joven ha cambiado de forma impresionante, en parte derivado de las consecuencias de la artrodesis a largo plazo en las articulaciones vecinas, por ello presentamos este caso en el que se realiza la conversión a una artroplastía total de cadera (ATC).

Abstract: Since 1900, hip fusion was considered a definitive treatment, being the method of choice for osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip in young patients, and others as infections or sequelae of childhood illnesses, although today it has been migrated to the use of prostheses with non-cemented implants. Currently orthopedic management of osteoarthritis in the hip of the young patient has changed dramatically in part derived from the consequences of long-term arthrodesis in adjacent joints, so we present this case where we perform the conversion to total hip arthroplasty.

Artrodesis de tobillo asistida por artroscopia. Nuestra experiencia / Arthroscopic assisted ankle arthrodesis. Our experience

INTRODUCCIÓN: La artrodesis de tobillo es el tratamiento de elección para la enfermedad degenerativa del tobillo, dolorosa y que no mejora con tratamientos conservadores. La artrodesis de tobillo asistida por vía artroscópica, es una opción a las técnicas abiertas que si bien presentan resultados similares en cuanto a los índices de consolidación, la artrodesis artroscópica de tobillo presenta ventajas comprobadas y documentadas relacionadas con una menor morbilidad, menor estadía hospitalaria, más rápida rehabilitación y con tiempos de consolidación más rápidos. El objetivo del presente trabajo es presentar nuestra experiencia con una serie de pacientes que presentaban enfermedad degenerativa de la articulación del tobillo de diferentes causas, y que fueron tratados mediante artrodesis tibio-astragalina por asistencia artroscópica. Presentaremos las indicaciones, el detalle de la técnica quirúrgica y los resultados obtenidos. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Presentamos 11 pacientes a los cuales se les realizó una artrodesis artroscópica de tobillo. Un caso fue bilateral. Nueve fueron de sexo masculino y 2 de sexo femenino. La edad promedio al momento de la cirugía fue de 56.9 años. Los casos seleccionados fueron pacientes no fumadores y con patologías degenerativas del tobillo que presentaban dolor que no había mejorado con tratamientos conservadores y relacionadas en un caso con artritis reumatoidea (caso bilateral), cuatro casos de osteoartritis primarias y seis casos de osteoartritis de origen pós-traumático...

INTRODUCTION: Ankle arthrodesis is the treatment of choice for degenerative ankle disease, with pain and does not responded with conservative treatments. Ankle arthrodesis assisted through arthroscopy, is an option to open techniques that although they present similar results in terms of consolidation rates, arthrodesis arthroscopic ankle presents proven and documented advantages related to lower morbidity, shorter hospital stay, faster rehabilitation and faster consolidation times. The objective of this paper is to present our experience with a series of patients who presented degenerative disease of the ankle joint of different causes and who were treated by arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. We will present the indications, the detail of the surgical technique and the results obtained. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We present eleven patients who underwent arthroscopic arthrodesis of the ankle. One case was bilateral. Nine were male and two female. The average age at the time of surgery was 56.9 years. The selected cases were non-smoking patients with degenerative ankle pathologies that presented pain that had not improved with conservative treatments and related in one case with rheumatoid arthritis (bilateral case), four cases of primary osteoarthritis and six cases of osteoarthritis of posttraumatic origin...

Cementado del polietileno en una prótesis de rodilla osteointegrada. Reporte de caso / Cemented polyethylene insert in a well fixed Total knee replacement. Case report

Resumen: Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 94 años de edad, la cual fue intervenida hace 14 años de reemplazo articular de rodilla derecha por gonartrosis; actualmente con gonalgia y datos de inestabilidad. En las radiografías se aprecian signos de desgaste del polietileno y no se observan datos de aflojamiento en los componentes metálicos. El modelo implantado de polietileno ya no se fabrica en la actualidad y los componentes metálicos de la prótesis no presentan aflojamiento, por lo que se decide el cementado de un inserto de polietileno similar a las características previas para que se adapte al componente tibial. A dos años de evolución la paciente se reporta asintomática, con buena funcionabilidad y sin signos radiológicos de desgaste. Sólo se ha encontrado un caso clínico similar en Madrid con resultados igualmente satisfactorios, por lo que creemos que ésta puede ser una solución a un problema que se presenta cada vez más con mayor frecuencia en la práctica quirúrgica y que originalmente sólo se había descrito en revisiones de prótesis de cadera.

Abstract: We present the case of a 94 years- old patient, which was operated 14 years ago of a right total knee replacement for osteoarthritis, actually she suffers of pain and instability; her X ray shown polyethylene wear without loosening of the metal components. The polyethylene insert is not manufactured anymore so we decided cement a new polyethylene insert on the native tibial baseplate. The two years follow up show us a patient asymptomatic, good function and no radiolucencies on the tibial component. We only found a similar case report in Madrid and we believed that this decision, taken from total hip revisions, will succeed.

Protective effects of tumor necrosis factor-α blockade by adalimumab on articular cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis

We aimed to investigate the effects of an anti-tumor necrosis factor-α antibody (ATNF) on cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis. Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operated group (n=8); anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)+normal saline (NS) group (n=8); and ACLT+ATNF group (n=8). The rats in the ACLT+ATNF group received subcutaneous injections of ATNF (20 μg/kg) for 12 weeks, while those in the ACLT+NS group received NS at the same dose for 12 weeks. All rats were euthanized at 12 weeks after surgery and specimens from the affected knees were harvested. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson's trichrome staining, and Mankin score assessment were carried out to evaluate the cartilage status and cartilage matrix degradation. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the cartilage molecular metabolism. Bone histomorphometry was used to observe the subchondral trabecular microstructure. Compared with the rats in the ACLT+NS group, histological and Mankin score analyses showed that ATNF treatment reduced the severity of the cartilage lesions and led to a lower Mankin score. Immunohistochemical and histomorphometric analyses revealed that ATNF treatment reduced the ACLT-induced destruction of the subchondral trabecular microstructure, and decreased MMP-13 expression. ATNF treatment may delay degradation of the extracellular matrix via a decrease in MMP-13 expression. ATNF treatment probably protects articular cartilage by improving the structure of the subchondral bone and reducing the degradation of the cartilage matrix.

Sangramento da cabeça femoral durante artroplastia total do quadril para tratamento de osteoartrose / Bleeding of femoral head during total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthrosis

Objetivo: Avaliar o sangramento da cabeça femoral em quadris queapresentam osteoartrose durante o procedimento cirúrgico de artroplastiatotal do quadril. Métodos: Foram avaliados 103 quadris acometidospor osteoartrose coxofemoral primária. Após a luxação cirúrgica, a cabeçafemoral foi dividida em quatro quadrantes onde eram realizadasmicroperfurações com a finalidade de observar e qualificar a presençade sangramento como tipo precoce (SP), tardio (ST) ou sem sangramento(SS). Resultados: Foi observado no quadrante superior sangramentoprecoce (SP) em 16 quadris (15.5%), sangramento tardio em 14quadris (13.6%) e não houve sangramento (SS) em 73 quadris (70.9%).No quadrante anterior, foi observado SP em 24 quadris (23.3%), ST em7 quadris (6.8%) e SS em 72 quadris (69.9%). No quadrante inferior, foidetectado SP em 40 quadris (38.8%), ST em 14 quadris (13.6%) e SSem 49 quadris (47.6%). Finalmente, no quadrante posterior, havia SPem 39 quadris (37.9%), ST em 19 quadris (18.4%) e SS em 45 quadris(43.7%). Comparando o IMC e gênero dos participantes, não encontramosnenhuma associação (p>0,05). Conclusões: Os quadrantes inferiore posterior apresentaram maior sangramento, seguindo o trajeto daartéria circunflexa medial. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Terapêutico.

Objective: To evaluate the bleeding of the femoral head on hiposteoarthritis in patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty.Methods: One hundred and three hips affected by primary hiposteoarthritis were evaluated. After surgical dislocation, the femoralhead was divided into four quadrants, and micro perforations weremade in order to observe and assess the presence of bleeding, asearly type (EB), late type (LB) or without bleeding (WB). Results:We observed early bleeding (EB) in the upper quadrant in 16hips (15.5%), late bleeding in 14 hips (13.6%) and no bleeding(WB) in 73 hips (70.9%). The anterior quadrant showed EB in 24hips (23.3%), LB in 7 hips (6.8%) and WB in 72 hips (69.9%).The lower quadrant presented EB in 40 hips (38.8%), LB 14 hips(13.6%) and WB in 49 hips (47.6%). The posterior quadrant showedEB in 39 hips (37.9%), LB 19 hips (18.4%) and WB in 45 hips(43.7%). Comparing BMI and gender, we found no associationbetween these parameters (p> 0.05). Conclusions: The inferiorand posterior quadrant had the highest bleeding levels, followingthe path of the medial circumflex artery. Level of Evidence III,Therapeutic Study.

Artrodesis mediocarpiana: estudio de la evolución clínico-radiológica con tres años de seguimiento mínimo / Midcarpal fusion. Clinical and radiological study on outcomes with a minimum follow-up of three years

Determinar la evolución clínica y radiológica de los pacientes tratados con artrodesis mediocarpiana con un seguimiento mínimo de tres años. Materiales y Métodos: Se estudiaron los pacientes tratados en nuestro Servicio mediante artrodesis mediocarpiana desde mayo de 1998. Entre un total de 27, se incluyeron 11 muñecas que contaban con un seguimiento mínimo de tres años. Ocho pacientes eran hombres y tres, mujeres, con una media de edad de 47 años (rango 16-66) y un seguimiento promedio de 6.7 años (rango 3-15). La técnica utilizada fue artrodesis de 2 o 4 esquinas con resección del escafoides más injerto de radio distal. Se evaluaron el dolor con la Escala Analógica Visual, la movilidad y la fuerza de puño. Se aplicó el cuestionario QuickDASH y se tomaron radiografías de control. Resultados: El dolor mejoró de 5/10 en reposo y 8/10 en actividad antes del procedimiento a 0/10 y 2/10, respectivamente. La movilidad perdida con respecto al lado sano fue del 39% de flexo-extensión, 15% de desviación radial y 31% de desviación cubital. No hubo cambios en la pronosupinación y el QuickDASH posoperatorio fue de 10. La fuerza fue del 92% comparada con el lado contralateral. Radiológicamente cuatro pacientes no tuvieron cambios en la luz articular radiolunar; en los restantes, disminuyó. Dos fueron reoperados por seudoartrosis, con injerto óseo. Conclusiones: La artrodesis mediocarpiana mejora los síntomas y conserva el 61% de la flexo-extensión, el 85% de la desviación radial, el 31% de la cubital y el 92% de la fuerza. Nivel de Evidencia: IV...

To determine the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients treated with midcarpal arthrodesis with a minimum follow-up of three years. Methods: Patients treated in our Service through midcarpal arthrodesis since May 1998 were studied. From a total of 27 patients, 11 wrists with a minimum follow-up of 3 years were included. Eight patients were men and three were women, with a mean age of 47 years (range 16-66) and an average follow-up of 6.7 years (range 3-15). The technique was 2 or 4 corner fusion with scaphoid resection plus distal radius graft. Pain using Visual Analog Scale, mobility, and grip strength were evaluated. QuickDASH scoring and control X-rays were performed. Results: Pain improved from a preoperative value of 5/10 at rest and 8/10 at activity to 0/10 and 2/10 after surgery, respectively. The lost motion with respect to the healthy side was flexo-extension 39%, radial deviation 15%, and ulnar deviation 31%. There were no changes in pronosupination and the postoperative QuickDASH score was 10. Force was 92% compared to the opposite side. Radiologically four patients didn´t show changes in radiolunate joint space; in the remaining, it was narrower. Two patients were reoperated on for nonunion with bone graft. Conclusions: Midcarpal fusion improves symptoms, retaining 61% of flexo-extension, 85% of the radial deviation, 31% of the ulnar deviation and 92% of the force. Level of Evidence: IV...

Results of Abductor Pollicis Longus Suspension Ligamentoplasty for Treatment of Advanced First Carpometacarpal Arthritis

BACKGROUND: Suspension ligamentoplasty using abductor pollicis longus (APL) tendon without bone tunneling, was introduced as one of the techniques for treatment of advanced first carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiologic and clinical results of APL suspension ligamentoplasty. METHODS: The medical records of 19 patients who underwent APL suspension ligamentoplasty for advanced first CMC arthritis between January 2008 and May 2012 were reviewed retrospectively. The study included 13 female and 6 male patients, whose mean age was 62 years (range, 43 to 82 years). For clinical evaluation, we assessed the grip and pinch power, radial and volar abduction angle, thumb adduction (modified Kapandji index), including visual analogue scale (VAS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores. Radiologic evaluation was performed using simple radiographs. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 36 months (range, 19 to 73.7 months). Mean power improved from 18.3 to 27 kg for grip power, from 2.8 to 3.5 kg for tip pinch, and from 4.3 to 5.4 kg for power pinch. All patients showed decreased VAS from 7.2 to 1.7. Radial abduction improved from 71degrees preoperatively to 82degrees postoperatively. The modified Kapandji index showed improvement from 6 to 7.3, and mean DASH was improved from 41 to 17.8. The height of the space decreased from 10.8 to 7.1 mm. Only one case had a complication involving temporary sensory loss of the first dorsal web space, which resolved spontaneously. CONCLUSIONS: The APL suspension ligamentoplasty for treatment of advanced first CMC arthritis yielded satisfactory functional results.

Total knee arthroplasty with computer-assisted navigation: an analysis of 200 cases / Artroplastia total do joelho auxiliada por navegação: análise de 200 casos

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the results from surgery with computer-assisted navigation in cases of total knee arthroplasty. METHOD: a total of 196 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with computer-assisted navigation were evaluated. The extension and flexion spaces (gaps) were evaluated during the operation and the alignment after the operation was assessed. The Knee Society Score (KSS) questionnaire for assessing patient's function was applied preoperatively and postoperatively after a mean follow-up of 22 months. RESULTS: in all, 86.7% of the patients presented good alignment of the mechanical axis (less than 3◦ of varus or valgus in relation to the mechanical axis) and 96.4% of the patients presented balanced flexion and extension gaps. Before the operation, 97% of the patients presented poor or insufficient KSS, but after the operation, 77.6% presented good or excellent KSS. CONCLUSION: the navigation system made it possible to achieve aligned and balanced implants, with notable functional improvement among the patients. It was found to be useful in assessing, understanding and improving knowledge in relation to performing arthroplasty procedures...

OBJETIVO: avaliar os resultados das cirurgias assistidas por navegação (CAN) nas artroplastias totais de joelho. MÉTODO: foram avaliados 196 pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total de joelho com auxílio da navegação por computador. Avaliados no intraoperatório os espaços (gaps) de extensão e de flexão, o alinhamento pós-operatório e o questionário funcional da Knee Society Score (KSS) pré-operatório e pós-operatório com seguimento médio de 22 meses. RESULTADOS: dos pacientes, 86,7% apresentaram bom alinhamento do eixo mecânico (dentro de 3◦ de varo ou valgo em relação ao eixo mecânico) e 96,4% apresentaram ambos os gaps de flexão e extensão balanceados. No pré-operatório, 97% dos pacientes apresentavam KSS funcional ruim ou insuficiente, no pós-operatório 77,6% apresentavam KSS funcional bom ou excelente. CONCLUSÃO: a navegação proporcionou a obtenção de implantes alinhados e balanceados com importante melhoria da função nos pacientes. Foram evidenciados sua utilidade no estudo, o entendimento e o aperfeiçoamento do conhecimento na execução das artroplastias...

Hállux Rígidus: estudo prospectivo da substituição articular com hemiartroplastia / Hállux Rígidus: prospective study of joint replacement with hemiarthroplasty

Objetivo: Relatar os resultados com médio prazo de seguimento após a implantação de Arthrosurface-HemiCap em pacientes com diagnóstico de hállux rígidus (HR). Método: Onze pacientes foram submetidos à artroplastia parcial da primeira metatarso-falangeana. Seis mulheres e cinco homens com idade média de 51,9 anos (46 a 58 anos) e média de seguimento pós-operatório de 3,73 anos (3-4 anos); foram classificados através do sistema de Kravitz e avaliados pelas escalas da american orthopaedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) para hállux, visual analog scale (VAS) – analógico funcional de dor - e pela amplitude de movimento da primeira articulação metatarsofalangeana no periodo pré-operatório, pós-operatório de seis meses e pós-operatório atual. Resultados: Os resultados revelam melhora significativa dos três parâmetros analisados no estudo, tanto para análise global como para comparações pré e pós-operatórias individuais. A análise comparativa de cada variável nos períodos pós--operatórios de seis meses e atual não mostram diferença estatística o que indica manutenção dos parâmetros durante esse intervalo. Conclusão: A hemiartroplastia da primeira metatarsofalangeana é opção reprodutível e segura para o tratamento cirúrgico do hállux rígidus II e III, com significativa melhora dos parâmetros avaliados para a população estudada. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos.

Objective: To report the results of medium-term follow-up after deploying arthrosurface-Hemicap in patients with diagnosis of hállux rígidus (HR). method: eleven patients underwent partial arthroplasty of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint. six women and five men with an average age 51.9 years (46 to 58 years) and average postoperative follow-up of 3.73 years (3-4 years); were classified through the Kravitz system and evaluated by the american orthopaedic foot and ankle society (aofas) scales for hallux, visual analogical scale (vas) – analog functional pain - and motion range in the first metatarsal joint in preoperative, postoperative after six months and present post-operative. Results: the results show significant improvement of the three analyzed parameters, both for overall analysis and for pre and post-operative comparisons individually. the comparative analysis of each variable in the six months and the current postoperative periods do not show statistically significant differences, indicating maintenance of parameters during this interval. conclusion: hemiarthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint is a reproducible and safe option for the surgical treatment of hállux rígidus II and III, with significant improvement of the evaluated parameters for the studied population. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

Análise da qualidade de vida de pacientes osteoartrósicos submetidos à artroplastia total do quadril / Analysis on quality of life of patients with osteoarthrosis undergoing total hip arthroplasty

OBJETIVO: O objetivo do estudo foi a avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde em pacientes afetados por osteoartrose do quadril e tratados por artroplastia total do quadril. MÉTODOS: Estudou-se, prospectivamente, uma coorte de 38 pacientes operados em hospital universitário de referência regional pelo mesmo cirurgião no ano de 2010 e acompanhados durante, no mínimo, seis meses até atingirem reabilitação satisfatória. Cada paciente respondeu ao formulário SF-36 e teve o Harris Hip Score estabelecido imediatamente antes da operação e aos seis meses de seguimento. Os resultados dos testes pré e pós-operatórios foram analisados e comparados com a literatura. RESULTADOS: Os resultados pré e pós-operatórios do SF-36 foram: capacidade funcional - 13,4-53,7; limitação por aspectos físicos - 9,21-48,0; dor - 23,1-62,6; estado geral de saúde - 54,2-71,3; vitalidade - 40,3-69,9; aspectos sociais - 40,8-74,3; limitação por aspectos emocionais - 23,7-64,9; saúde mental - 52,6-80,4. O Harris Hip Score variou de 36,1 a 92,1, em média. Todos os resultados foram estatisticamente significantes (p < 0,001). CONCLUSÕES: A combinação de duas escalas mostrou-se valiosa na identificação de vieses e conferiu maior confiabilidade na compreensão das diversas variáveis. O estudo demonstra uma significativa melhora na qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde em pacientes afetados por osteoartrose de diferentes etiologias e que foram submetidos à artroplastia total do quadril. A avaliação da qualidade de vida não substitui a avaliação clínica provida por instrumentos específicos e pela experiência do cirurgião, mas pode adicionar dados importantes ao valorizar o conjunto de expectativas do paciente perante um tratamento médico e ser considerada um instrumento eficiente na análise de resultados da artroplastia total do quadril.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the health-related quality of life among patients affected by hip osteoarthrosis who were treated by means of total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: A cohort of 38 patients operated by a single surgeon in a regional referential teaching hospital during the year 2010 was prospectively studied and followed up for at least six months until they had achieved satisfactory rehabilitation. Each patient gave responses to the SF-36 form immediately before the operation and six months later and the Harris Hip Score was obtained at the same time. The pre and postoperative results were analyzed and compared with the literature. RESULTS: The pre and postoperative SF-36 results were as follows: physical function: 13.4-53.7; role physical: 9.21-48.0; body pain: 23.1-62.6; general health: 54.2-71.3; vitality: 40.3-69.9; social function: 40.8-74.3; role emotional: 23.7-64.9; and mental health: 52.6-80.4. The Harris Hip Score went from 36.1 to 92.1, on average. All the results were statistically significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The combination of two scales was shown to be valuable in identifying bias and gave greater reliability for understanding the different variables. The study showed that there was a significant improvement in health-related quality of life among patients affected by osteoarthrosis of different etiologies who underwent total hip arthroplasty. Health-related quality of life evaluations cannot replace clinical evaluations provided by specific instruments and physicians' experience but can add important data through giving value to patients' sets of expectations regarding medical treatment. Moreover, such evaluations can be considered to be an efficient tool for analyzing the outcomes from total hip arthroplasty.