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Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1552149

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Introducción: La metatarsalgia central es una causa frecuente de dolor de antepié. La osteotomía de Weil es el tratamiento quirúrgico más popular y la osteotomía metatarsiana distal percutánea (OMDP) es la técnica percutánea más utilizada. La principal desventaja de estas técnicas es la aparición de dedo flotante que es aún mayor cuando se la asocia a artrodesis interfalángica proximal (AIFP). En esta serie de casos, se combinó la OMDP y la osteosíntesis con clavija de Kirschner para elevar el centro de rotación de la cabeza del metatarsiano con el objetivo de disminuir la presencia de dedos flotantes. Nuestra principal hipótesis fue que esta técnica generará menos dedos flotantes en los pacientes con diagnóstico de metatarsalgia mecánica y dedo en martillo rígido, comparada con la osteotomía de Weil. materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo en pacientes adultos con diagnóstico de metatarsalgia mecánica y dedo en martillo rígido. Se los sometió a una OMDP más fijación con clavija de Kirschner en combinación con AIFP. Finalmente, se comparó la presencia de dedos flotantes con un grupo de pacientes operados con la técnica de Weil y AIFP. Resultados: Se realizaron 39 OMDP más AIFP. La tasa de dedos flotantes fue del 31%. No hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa comparada con la técnica de Weil (36%, p= 0,634). Conclusión: La OMDP con elevación del centro de rotación asociada con AIFP no proporcionó una menor incidencia de dedos flotantes en comparación con la osteotomía de Weil. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Introduction: Central metatarsalgia is a common cause of forefoot pain. The most common surgical treatment is Weil osteotomy and the most popular percutaneous technique is distal minimally invasive metatarsal osteotomy (DMMO). However, the main disadvantage of these techniques is the appearance of floating toes, which is even greater when associated with proximal interphalangeal arthrodesis. In this series of cases, DMMO was combined with a pin to elevate the center of rotation of the metatarsal head with the aim of reducing the presence of floating toes. Our main hypothesis was that this technique would result in a lower presence of floating toes in patients diagnosed with mechanical metatarsalgia and rigid hammertoe, compared to Weil osteotomies. Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study was carried out on consecutive adult patients diagnosed with mechanical metatarsalgia and rigid hammertoe. DMMO was performed with pin fixation in combination with proximal interphalangeal (PIP) arthrodesis. Finally, the presence of floating toes was compared with a group of patients operated on with the Weil technique and PIP arthrodesis. Results: A total of 39 DMMOs with PIP arthrodesis were performed. The percentage of floating toes was 31% . There was no statistically significant difference compared to the Weil technique (36%, p = 0.634). Conclusion: DMMO for elevation of the center of rotation associated with PIP arthrodesis fixed with a pin did not provide a lower incidence of floating toes compared to Weil osteotomy. Level of Evidence: IV


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Middle Aged , Osteotomy , Toes , Hammer Toe Syndrome , Metatarsalgia
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Orthop Traumatol Surg Res ; 108(7): 103321, 2022 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35589086

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BACKGROUND: Distal radius fracture (DRF) is one of the most common fractures and, frequently, surgical treatment is mandatory in the presence of an intra-articular fracture. However, there are some unusual intra-articular fracture patterns, were it remains challenging to properly recognize and anatomically reconstruct the articular surface. The objective of the present study is to describe an intra-articular fracture pattern of the distal radius characterized by the presence of osteochondral laminar fragments, which could potentially require a different treatment to standard stabilization. We aim to answer the following questions: (1) What are the radiological characteristics of intra-articular DRFs with osteochondral laminar fragments (OCLF), (2) What is the prevalence of DRFs with OCLF relative to all intra-articular surgical DRFs, (3) What are the differences in epidemiological characteristics of patients with OCLF in relation to all patients with intra-articular DRFs, (4) What is the prevalence of intra-articular DRFs with OCLF in patients belonging to a closed community. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed radiological and tomographic records of all adult patients operated on distal radius fractures at our institution. We analyzed tomographic characteristics; prevalence of osteochondral laminar fragments relative to all intra-articular surgical distal radius fractures and compared clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with osteochondral laminar fragments in relation to all patients with intra-articular fractures. RESULTS: Two main groups according to the fracture pattern were described: group I, volar rim impacted OCLF (vOCLF); and group II, central impacted OCLF (cOCLF). Prevalence of OCLF relative to surgical intra-articular DRFs: 42/989 (4.2%); group I: 23/989 (2.32%); group II: 19/989 (1.92%). Characteristics of patients with OCLF compared to all patients with intra-articular DRFs: Significant differences were found in the five variables evaluated (age, less than 65 years, female, high energy fracture, and associated fractures). The global prevalence of DRFs with OCLF in patients affiliated with the medical care insurance system of our institution was 2 per 10,000 individuals (95% CI 1.4 to 2.9). DISCUSSION: Global prevalence of these fragments relative to surgical intra-articular fractures was very low. However, despite being epidemiologically rare, it is important to identify these specific fracture patterns because their treatment can be challenging. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV (Observational/Descriptive); Cross sectional study.


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Intra-Articular Fractures , Radius Fractures , Adult , Humans , Female , Aged , Intra-Articular Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Intra-Articular Fractures/surgery , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Radius Fractures/surgery , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Wrist Joint , Bone Plates
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Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba ; 79(1): 15-18, 2022 03 07.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35312261

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Introduction: The objective of the study was to analyze all orthopedics residency programs of Argentina and determine:1)The proportion of females; 2) Social and demographics differences between genders: 3) The factors that influence positively or negatively in female decision to choose orthopedics. Method: An observational and descriptive study was carried out in two phases. First phase: analyze the database of the "Argentine Orthopedic Association during the period 2016-2017. Second phase: a survey was developed and sent to all the orthopedic residents focus on demographics, social and job preferences questions. Results and conclusion: A total of 933 residents were included for analysis. 121 (13%) were female and 812 (87%) were male. We got back 259 survey responses. We found statistically significant differences in terms of marriage or in union: female (16%) vs male (42 %) (p< 0.001); paternity (23.3%) vs maternity (4.5%) (p< 0.001). We observed that female mainly prefer pediatrics, foot and ankle and hand, while the primary choice of men is arthroplasty and arthroscopy. Focus on women analysis, the three main reasons that led them to choose the orthopedics residency program were: avidity for manual work (59%), personal desire (56%) and positive experience in orthopedics during the university (56%). The negative factors that influence female to choose an orthopedic training program are mainly related with the idea of physical demand and a male predominant work environment. In Argentina, women represent only 13% of all the orthopedics residents and this number is similar to other international reports.


Introducción: El objetivo del estudio fue analizar las residencias ortopedia y traumatología en Argentina y determinar: 1) La proporción de mujeres; 2) Diferencias sociales y demográficas entre géneros: 3) Los factores que influyen positiva o negativamente en las mujeres al elegir ortopedia. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional y descriptivo en dos fases. Primera fase: se analizó la base de datos de la "Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología¨ durante el período 2016-2017. Segunda fase: se desarrolló una encuesta, enfocada en cuestiones demográficas, sociales y laborales, y se envió a todos los residentes de ortopedia. Resultados y conclusión: Se incluyeron 933 residentes,121 (13%) eran mujeres y 812 (87%) eran hombres. Recibimos 259 (28%) respuestas de la encuesta. En las características demográficas encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas en términos de matrimonio o convivencia: mujeres (16%) vs hombres (42%) (p <0,001); paternidad (23.3%) vs maternidad (4.5%) (p <0.001). Observamos que las mujeres prefieren principalmente ortopedia infantil, pie y el tobillo y mano, mientras que la elección primaria de los hombres es la artroplastia y la artroscopia. Focalizándonos en las mujeres, las tres razones principales para elegir esta residencia fueron: gusto por el trabajo manual (59%), deseo personal (56%) y experiencia positiva en ortopedia durante la universidad (56%). Dentro de los factores disuasivos se relacionan principalmente con la idea de la gran demanda física y un ambiente de trabajo predominantemente masculino. En Argentina, las mujeres representan solo el 13% de todos los residentes de ortopedia y este número es similar a otros informes internacionales.


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Internship and Residency , Orthopedics , Argentina , Child , Female , Gender Role , Humans , Male , Orthopedics/education , Pregnancy , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. esp. cir. ortop. traumatol. (Ed. impr.) ; 66(1): 17-22, Ene-Feb 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-204923

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IntroducciónLas fracturas diafisarias de antebrazo (FDA) en pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros son lesiones comunes que representan el 30% de las fracturas de la extremidad superior en este grupo etario. Existen casos con lesiones inestables o reducciones inaceptables, en los cuales está indicada la resolución quirúrgica mediante la reducción y estabilización con clavos endomedulares elásticos (CEE) por vía percutánea. Una de las ventajas que ofrece este sistema es evitar un abordaje del foco de fractura, pudiendo realizar la reducción de forma cerrada en la gran mayoría de estas. Sin embargo, no siempre es posible lograr una aceptable reducción cerrada y entonces es necesaria la apertura del foco de fractura. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si existen factores preoperatorios para predecir la dificultad de efectuar una reducción cerrada en estos pacientes.MétodosSe realizó un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros con FDA agudas, tratados con CEE por el mismo cirujano pediátrico. La variable de resultado primaria se definió como la necesidad de llevar a cabo una reducción abierta; considerado como un abordaje quirúrgico directo en el sitio de fractura. Se analizaron las características demográficas de los pacientes incluidos y las radiográficas de la fractura.ResultadosEncontramos que la mediana del porcentaje del acortamiento del radio preoperatorio en los grupos de reducción cerrada y reducción abierta fue del 1 y 5%, respectivamente; resultando en una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,04).ConclusiónEl acortamiento del radio en las radiografías preoperatorias permite predecir un aumento del riesgo de requerir una reducción abierta de la fractura (39% de asociación); por lo cual, esta variable debe ser considerada por el traumatólogo general como un factor pronóstico para definir la derivación de estos pacientes.(AU)


IntroductionDiaphyseal forearm fractures in skeletally immature patients are common injuries that account for 30% of upper extremity fractures in this age group. There are cases with unstable injuries or unacceptable reductions, in which surgical resolution by reduction and stabilisation with percutaneous elastic endomedullary nailing is indicated. One of the advantages of this system is that it avoids an approach to the fracture site, allowing closed reduction in the vast majority of fractures. However, it is not always possible to achieve an acceptable closed reduction and opening of the fracture site is necessary. The aim of this study was to determine whether there are preoperative factors to predict the difficulty of performing closed reduction in these patients.MethodsA retrospective study of skeletally immature patients with acute diaphyseal forearm fractures treated with elastic endomedullary nailing by the same paediatric surgeon was performed. The primary outcome variable was defined as the need for open reduction; considered as a direct surgical approach to the fracture site. Demographic characteristics of the included patients and radiographic characteristics of the fracture were analysed.ResultsWe found that the median percentage of preoperative radial shortening in the closed reduction and open reduction groups was 1 and 5%, respectively; resulting in a statistically significant difference (p = 0.04).ConclusionRadial shortening on preoperative radiographs predicts an increased risk of requiring an open reduction of the fracture (39% association); thus we understand that this variable should be considered by the general traumatologist as a prognostic factor in defining the referral of these patients.(AU)


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Humans , Female , Child , Forearm Injuries , Forearm Injuries/complications , Forearm Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Forearm Injuries/surgery , Radius/diagnostic imaging , Radius/surgery , Prognosis , Radius Fractures/surgery , Radiography , Orthopedics , Pediatrics , Traumatology , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. esp. cir. ortop. traumatol. (Ed. impr.) ; 66(1): T17-T22, Ene-Feb 2022. ilus, tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-204924

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IntroductionDiaphyseal forearm fractures in skeletally immature patients are common injuries that account for 30% of upper extremity fractures in this age group. There are cases with unstable injuries or unacceptable reductions, in which surgical resolution by reduction and stabilisation with percutaneous elastic endomedullary nailing is indicated. One of the advantages of this system is that it avoids an approach to the fracture site, allowing closed reduction in the vast majority of fractures. However, it is not always possible to achieve an acceptable closed reduction and opening of the fracture site is necessary. The aim of this study was to determine whether there are preoperative factors to predict the difficulty of performing closed reduction in these patients.MethodsA retrospective study of skeletally immature patients with acute diaphyseal forearm fractures treated with elastic endomedullary nailing by the same paediatric surgeon was performed. The primary outcome variable was defined as the need for open reduction; considered as a direct surgical approach to the fracture site. Demographic characteristics of the included patients and radiographic characteristics of the fracture were analysed.ResultsWe found that the median percentage of preoperative radial shortening in the closed reduction and open reduction groups was 1 and 5%, respectively; resulting in a statistically significant difference (p = 0.04).ConclusionRadial shortening on preoperative radiographs predicts an increased risk of requiring an open reduction of the fracture (39% association); thus we understand that this variable should be considered by the general traumatologist as a prognostic factor in defining the referral of these patients.(AU)


IntroducciónLas fracturas diafisarias de antebrazo (FDA) en pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros son lesiones comunes que representan el 30% de las fracturas de la extremidad superior en este grupo etario. Existen casos con lesiones inestables o reducciones inaceptables, en los cuales está indicada la resolución quirúrgica mediante la reducción y estabilización con clavos endomedulares elásticos (CEE) por vía percutánea. Una de las ventajas que ofrece este sistema es evitar un abordaje del foco de fractura, pudiendo realizar la reducción de forma cerrada en la gran mayoría de estas. Sin embargo, no siempre es posible lograr una aceptable reducción cerrada y entonces es necesaria la apertura del foco de fractura. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si existen factores preoperatorios para predecir la dificultad de efectuar una reducción cerrada en estos pacientes.MétodosSe realizó un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros con FDA agudas, tratados con CEE por el mismo cirujano pediátrico. La variable de resultado primaria se definió como la necesidad de llevar a cabo una reducción abierta; considerado como un abordaje quirúrgico directo en el sitio de fractura. Se analizaron las características demográficas de los pacientes incluidos y las radiográficas de la fractura.ResultadosEncontramos que la mediana del porcentaje del acortamiento del radio preoperatorio en los grupos de reducción cerrada y reducción abierta fue del 1 y 5%, respectivamente; resultando en una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,04).ConclusiónEl acortamiento del radio en las radiografías preoperatorias permite predecir un aumento del riesgo de requerir una reducción abierta de la fractura (39% de asociación); por lo cual, esta variable debe ser considerada por el traumatólogo general como un factor pronóstico para definir la derivación de estos pacientes.(AU)


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Humans , Female , Child , Forearm Injuries , Forearm Injuries/complications , Forearm Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Forearm Injuries/surgery , Radius/diagnostic imaging , Radius/surgery , Prognosis , Radius Fractures/surgery , Radiography , Orthopedics , Pediatrics , Traumatology , Retrospective Studies
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Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol ; 66(1): 17-22, 2022.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33715982

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INTRODUCTION: Diaphyseal forearm fractures in skeletally immature patients are common injuries that account for 30% of upper extremity fractures in this age group. There are cases with unstable injuries or unacceptable reductions, in which surgical resolution by reduction and stabilisation with percutaneous elastic endomedullary nailing is indicated. One of the advantages of this system is that it avoids an approach to the fracture site, allowing closed reduction in the vast majority of fractures. However, it is not always possible to achieve an acceptable closed reduction and opening of the fracture site is necessary. The aim of this study was to determine whether there are preoperative factors to predict the difficulty of performing closed reduction in these patients. METHODS: A retrospective study of skeletally immature patients with acute diaphyseal forearm fractures treated with elastic endomedullary nailing by the same paediatric surgeon was performed. The primary outcome variable was defined as the need for open reduction; considered as a direct surgical approach to the fracture site. Demographic characteristics of the included patients and radiographic characteristics of the fracture were analysed. RESULTS: We found that the median percentage of preoperative radial shortening in the closed reduction and open reduction groups was 1 and 5%, respectively; resulting in a statistically significant difference (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: Radial shortening on preoperative radiographs predicts an increased risk of requiring an open reduction of the fracture (39% association); thus we understand that this variable should be considered by the general traumatologist as a prognostic factor in defining the referral of these patients.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1378021

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Introducción: El 11 de marzo de 2020, la OMS declaró la pandemia global por COVID-19 que afectó la práctica ortopédica en el mundo. Para analizar la influencia de la COVID-19 sobre la situación laboral de los socios de la Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología, hemos realizado tres encuestas desde el inicio (marzo 2020) hasta la etapa posvacunación (julio 2021).Los objetivos fueron determinar diferencias en la reducción relativa del trabajo (consultorios, cirugías) durante las tres fases de la pandemia: prepico, pico y etapa de vacunación, y diferenciar entre la población estudiada, cuidados de protección, actividad, testeos, infección, aislamientos, vacunación. Materiales y métodos: Encuesta prospectiva, en tres etapas, a los socios en general, autorizada por la Comisión Directiva, desde el inicio del aislamiento social obligatorio (Ro de 2,8), en el pico y posvacunación. Resultados: Se observó un bajo grado de adherencia que fue disminuyendo progresivamente entre las fases. El 6,99% había sido testeado en la primera encuesta; el 25,29%, en la segunda, y el 88,2%, luego de 6 meses. La reducción de las actividades habituales y la incorporación de la telemedicina, como una nueva forma de intercambio médico-paciente, fue la novedad en la segunda parte de la encuesta. Conclusiones: Los sistemas de protección han dado un porcentaje aceptable de confiabilidad con un alto índice de vacunación dentro de los especialistas. A pesar del riesgo y los miedos al contagio, la telemedicina no ha logrado ser una alternativa aceptaba tanto por los profesionales como por los pacientes. Palabras clave:COVID-19; encuesta; protección personal; telemedicina. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Introduction: On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared a global pandemic due to COVID-19 that affected orthopedic practice world-wide. To analyze the influence of COVID-19 on the employment situation of the members of the Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (AAOT), we have conducted 3 surveys from the beginning of March 2020 to the post-vaccination stage in July 2021. The objectives were to determine differences between the relative reduction of work (outpatient clinics, surgeries) during the three phases of the pandemic: pre-peak, peak, and vaccination stage and to differentiate between the studied population, protective care, activity, tests, infection, isolation, and vaccination. materials and methods: Prospective survey, in three stages, to members in general, authorized by the Board of Directors, from the beginning of compulsory social isolation (R0 2.8), through the peak and post-vaccination stages. Results: We observed a low degree of participation that progressively decreased between phases. In the first survey, 6.99% had been tested; in the second, 25.29%; and after 6 months, 88.2%. The reduction of habitual activities and the incorporation of telemedicine as a new way of doctor-patient exchange was the novelty in the second part of the survey. Conclusion: Protection systems have given an acceptable percentage of reliability with a high vaccination rate among specialists. Despite the risk and fears of contagion, telemedicine has not managed to be an alternative accepted by both professionals and patients. Level of evidence: IV


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Orthopedics , Physicians , Prospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Pandemics , COVID-19
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Foot Ankle Surg ; 27(5): 577-580, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32800432

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BACKGROUND: Obesity and its relationship with higher rate of complications in orthopedic surgeries have been reported. There is no evidence of the relation between obesity and percutaneous foot surgery. Our objective was to evaluate obesity as a risk factor for complications and reoperations in percutaneous surgery of the hallux valgus. METHODS: A total 532 feet were retrospectively reviewed in which a percutaneous hallux valgus correction was performed. Complications and surgical reoperations were recorded. Patients were divided into 2 groups: BMI less and greater than 30kg/m2. RESULTS: There were no differences in the rate of complications or reoperations. The total complication rate was 8%. Obesity as an isolated risk factor, presented aOR=1.14 (95%CI 0.54-2.4, p=.714). The overall rate of reoperations was 9%. Obesity presented an aOR=0.64 (95%CI 0.27-1.49, p=.31). CONCLUSION: Obesity has not been associated with a higher rate of complications and reoperations in percutaneous hallux valgus surgery. It is a safe procedure and BMI should not influence in the prognosis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective comparative study.


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Hallux Valgus/complications , Hallux Valgus/surgery , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Obesity/complications , Osteotomy/methods , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Adult , Aged , Body Mass Index , Bunion/complications , Bunion/surgery , Female , Foot/pathology , Foot/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Osteotomy/adverse effects , Reoperation , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1353996

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Objetivo: El objetivo primario fue conocer la actual aplicación de instrumentos de evaluación de competencias quirúrgicas en las residencias acreditadas por la AAOT (Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología). Como objetivos secundarios, se describieron los tipos de herramientas utilizadas, el conocimiento de los diferentes instrumentos de evaluación y qué tipo de evaluación se utiliza para la promoción de año. Se analizó si existen diferencias en las características entre las residencias que evalúan las competencias quirúrgicas y las que no. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, para lo cual se diseñó una encuesta enfocada en mostrar cuántas residencias evalúan las competencias quirúrgicas con una herramienta formal. Además, a través de ella, se logró responder a los objetivos secundarios. La encuesta se envió a los responsables docentes de las 123 residencias acreditadas por la AAOT. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 105 (85,4%) respuestas, el 59% utiliza algún tipo de herramienta para evaluar las competencias quirúrgicas. Solo el 12,9% de las herramientas utilizadas evalúan las competencias quirúrgicas en forma específica y el resto lo hace con un puntaje general. Un 61% conoce las herramientas disponibles. Para la promoción de año, la mayoría utiliza evaluaciones periódicas múltiples para competencias clínicas y quirúrgicas (63,8% y 67,6%, respectivamente). No hubo diferencias significativas en las características de las residencias que evalúan las competencias quirúrgicas y las que no. Conclusión: El 59% de las residencias implementa algún puntaje o formulario para evaluar las competencias quirúrgicas, solo el 12,9% las evalúa en forma específica, y el resto lo hace con un puntaje subjetivo global. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the current application of surgical competency (SC) assessment tools in residences accredited by the AAOT (Argentine Association of Orthopaedic and Traumatology). There was also interest in knowing the types of assessment tools used, the knowledge of the different evaluation instruments and what type of evaluation they use for the promotion of the year. We analyzed whether there were differences in the characteristics between the residences that evaluate the SCs and those that do not. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was carried out, for which a survey was developed focused on assessing how many residences evaluate the SCs with a formal tool. In addition, through the survey it was possible to answer the secondary objectives. It was sent to the chief of residency of the 123 accredited residencies. Results: 105 (85.4%) responses were obtained, 59% (62) used some type of tool for the evaluation of the SC. Only 12.9% (8/62) of the tools used evaluate the SC in a specific way but the majority assed them with a general score. 61% (64/105) know the tools available. for the promotion of the year, the majority use multiple periodic evaluations for clinical and surgical competencies (63.8% and 67.6% respectively). No significant differences were found in the characteristics of the residences that evaluate SC and those that do not. Conclusions: 59% of the residences implement some score or tool for the evaluation of SC, the majority perform the evaluation with a subjective global score. Only the 12.9% evaluate the SC specifically. Level of Evidence: IV


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Orthopedics/education , Competency-Based Education , Plastic Surgery Procedures/education , Educational Measurement , Internship and Residency/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 83(4): 248-255, dic. 2018.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-984991

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Introducción: El tratamiento de la osteomielitis crónica asociada a úlceras alrededor de la pelvis es complejo y multidisciplinario. Un tratamiento antibiótico, dirigido a más de un microorganismo, sumado a la cirugía permitiría disminuir la recurrencia de la infección. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los resultados en pacientes con osteomielitis crónica asociada a úlceras por presión, con gran defecto de cobertura alrededor de la pelvis, tratados con desbridamiento del lecho y un colgajo para el defecto de cobertura. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, basado en los datos de las historias clínicas de pacientes que requirieron cobertura quirúrgica de úlceras por presión, entre octubre de 2010 y febrero de 2017. Los pacientes fueron tratados con un procedimiento en dos tiempos quirúrgicos: desbridamiento y luego colgajo de cobertura del defecto remanente. Resultados: Se trataron 27 úlceras (9 sacras, 13 isquiáticas y 5 trocantéricas) en 15 pacientes (edad promedio 44. 9 años [rango 22-81]). Tres úlceras desarrollaron un solo germen, en el resto, los cultivos fueron polimicrobianos. Se administraron antibióticos intravenosos durante un mínimo de 4-6 semanas. Los valores iniciales de eritrosedimentación y proteína C reactiva ultrasensible fueron 72 mm/h y 55 mg/l, respectivamente, y disminuyeron a 49 mm/h y 20 mg/l, respectivamente, a los 3 meses. Conclusiones: Nuestro protocolo acorta los tiempos de tratamiento, ya que no se espera a terminar la antibioticoterapia para realizar el colgajo. Consideramos que la cobertura inmediata del defecto de partes blandas permite controlar el acceso de nuevos microorganismos a la región afectada. Así hemos obtenido buenos resultados con una baja tasa de recidiva comparada con la de otras series. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Introduction: Treatment of chronic osteomyelitis secondary to pressure ulcers around the pelvis is complex and multidisciplinary. Antibiotic treatment, usually aimed at more than one microorganism, in addition to surgery would reduce the recurrence of infection. The goal of this study was to analyze results in patients with pressure ulcer-related osteomyelitis around the pelvis, being treated with debridement and a flap to cover the soft tissue defect. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective study was carried out with data obtained from medical records of patients requiring surgical coverage of pressure sores, between October 2010 and February 2017. Patients were treated in two surgical times: debridement and then a flap to fill the remaining soft tissue defect. Results: Twenty-seven pressure ulcers were treated (sacral 9, ischial 13, trochanteric 5) in 15 patients (average age 44. 9 years [range 22-81]). Only a single microorganism was detected in three ulcers, the remaining ulcers developed more than one microorganism. Intravenous antibiotics for at least 4-6 weeks were administered. Initially erythrocyte sedimentation rate and ultrasensitive protein C reactive values were 72 mm/h and 55 mg/L, respectively, after three months of flap surgery, and they decreased to 49 mm/h and 20 mg/L, respectively. Conclusions: Our protocol reduces length of treatment, since we do not wait until the cessation of antibiotics to perform the flap. We consider that soft tissues defect coverage as soon as possible reduces colonization of new microorganisms in the involved region. We obtained good results with a low recurrence rate compared to other series. Level of Evidence: IV


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Adult , Osteomyelitis , Pelvis , Pressure Ulcer/surgery , Chronic Disease , Treatment Failure
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Artrosc. (B. Aires) ; 25(1): 29-34, 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-907455

ABSTRACT

En el manejo de pacientes embarazadas con fracturas se debe tener en cuenta no solo la vida de la madre sino del feto. Los cambios anatómicos y los cambios fisiológicos en el embarazo aumentan la complejidad del tratamiento. Presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina de 29 años cursando embarazo de 34 semanas quien presenta fractura del platillo tibial de su rodilla derecha Schatzker tipo 2 (AO 41 B3) tratada mediante reducción y osteosíntesis bajo asistencia artroscópica. Describimos un decálogo de tratamiento quirúrgico en pacientes embarazadas en el cual mencionamos los puntos esenciales a tener en cuenta al momento de planificar el tratamiento definitivo. Destacamos puntos como el posicionamiento de la paciente, la profilaxis antibiótica, el tipo de anestesia, la radiación tolerable y la tromboprofilaxis. El trabajo con un equipo médico multidisciplinario hizo posible realizar la cirugía controlando en forma segura a la paciente y el feto. La asistencia artroscópica permite tener visión directa de la superficie articular disminuyendo al mínimo la irradiación y logrando una reducción anatómica. Tipo de estudio: Reporte de caso. Nivel de evidencia: IV.


In the management of pregnant patients with fractures, both, the mother and the fetus risk of life must be taken into account. Anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy increase the complexity of the treatment. We present the case of a 29-year-old female ongoing a 34-week pregnancy period. She presented tibial plateau fracture of her right knee classified as Schatzker type 2 (AO 41 B3). Treatment was done by reduction and osteosynthesis under arthroscopic assistance. We describe a decalogue of surgical treatment in pregnant patients in which we mention the essential points to take into account when planning the definitive treatment. We highlight points such as positioning of the patient, antibiotic prophylaxis, type of anesthesia, tolerable radiation and thromboprophylaxis. A safe surgical procedure with an optimal control of the patient and the fetus was possible by working with a multidisciplinary medical team. Arthroscopic assistance allows direct vision of the articular surface, minimizing irradiation and achieving anatomical reduction. Type of study: Case report. Level of evidence: IV.


Subject(s)
Adult , Arthroscopy/methods , Knee Injuries/surgery , Pregnancy , Tibial Fractures/surgery , Preoperative Care
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