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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 51(2): 80-83, mar.-abr. 2007. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-65531

ABSTRACT

Objetivo y caso clínico. Se expone el caso clínico de un paciente de 64 años de edad diagnosticado de leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA) con aplasia medular que desarrolló un proceso compatible con una infección necrosante de partes blandas (INPB) en el muslo derecho en un plazo de 12 horas. Se realizó de urgencia una fasciotomía y desbridamiento radical de la extremidad afecta y se instauró tratamiento antibiótico con penicilina. A las cuatro horas de la intervención se produjo el fallecimiento del paciente. Conclusiones. La singularidad del caso presentado reside en el hallazgo en la necropsia de una mionecrosis de la extremidad inferior, producida por contigüidad a partir de una enterocolitis necrosante por Clostridium septicum en el contexto de un paciente inmunodeprimido, hecho que sin duda contribuyó al rápido desenlace del cuadro clínico, a pesar del tratamiento realizado


Purpose and clinical case. This is a clinical case of a 64 year-old patient diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with medullary aplasia who developed infectious soft tissue necrosis (ISTN) of the right thigh in a time-frame of 12 hours. An emergency fasciotomy and radical debridement of the affected limb were carried out and antibiotic treatment with penicillin was initiated. Four hours after surgery the patient died. Conclusions. The unique nature of this case lies in the fact that on autopsy lower limb myonecrosis was found, caused by contiguity to necrotizing enterocolitis caused by Clostridium septicum in an immunodepressed patient, a fact that undoubtedly contributed to the rapid clinical progress of the condition and its end-result, in spite of the treatment applied (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Necrosis , Soft Tissue Infections/complications , Clostridium Infections/complications , Clostridium/pathogenicity , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/complications , Penicillins/therapeutic use , Debridement , Thigh
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Patol. apar. locomot. Fund. Mapfre Med ; 5(1): 28-30, ene.-mar. 2007. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-056991

ABSTRACT

Se presenta el caso de un varón de 56 años con una tumoración de consistencia dura y localización submastoidea izquierda, con dolor y limitación leve de la movilidad cervical. Dado lo inhabitual de la localización, la concreción de la lesión y la corta evolución, se realizaron estudios de imagen (radiográficos y ecográficos), diagnosticándose una infrecuente tendinosis aguda de la inserción proximal del músculo esternocleidomastoideo (ECM) por manipulación quiropráctica realizada días antes


We present the case of a 56 year old man with left submastoid hard tumor, pain and little mobility limitation. Attending to the unusual location and the accute evolution, imaging studies (radiography and echography) were made, diagnosing a rare accute tendinosis of the sternocleiodomastoideus proximal insertation after chiropractic manipulation


Subject(s)
Male , Middle Aged , Humans , Sprains and Strains/diagnosis , Sternoclavicular Joint/injuries , Tendon Injuries/diagnosis , Sprains and Strains/etiology , Manipulation, Chiropractic/adverse effects , Tendon Injuries/etiology
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 50(4): 307-317, jul. 2006. tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-046985

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. Estudiar el efecto de la administración de aprotinina sobre el sangrado postoperatorio de la prótesis total de cadera. Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo sobre 88 pacientes divididos en un grupo de casos (44 pacientes) que recibió una dosis de aprotinina de 2 × 10 unidades inhibidoras de kalicreína (KIU), y un grupo de control (44 pacientes) que no recibió ninguna dosis del fármaco. Se estudiaron la hemoglobina, el hematocrito y el número de plaquetas en hemogramas preoperatorio y postoperatorio (sala de reanimación, a las 6-12 y a las 24 horas de la intervención). Se registró el volumen recogido por los drenajes de Redón. Se contabilizó el número de concentrados de hematíes transfundido en cada caso. Resultados. Los hemogramas de control obtenidos en el postoperatorio mostraron valores semejantes de hemoglobina y hematocrito en ambos grupos. Hubo menor pérdida de sangre y exudados en los drenajes del grupo de casos. Se transfundieron menor número de pacientes del grupo de casos y globalmente menor número de concentrados de hematíes al grupo de casos que al de controles. Las diferencias halladas entre los valores estudiados de ambos grupos, resultaron estadísticamente significativas. Conclusión. La administración de aprotinina contribuye a reducir la cantidad de hemoderivados que es preciso administrar en el postoperatorio de la prótesis total de cadera, así como las pérdidas en los drenajes. La administración de menor número de concentrados al grupo de casos no implicó diferencias en los valores de hemoglobina y hematocrito frente al grupo control


Purpose. To study the effect of the administration of aprotinin on postoperative bleeding in total hip replacement. Materials and methods. Retrospective study of 88 patients divided into two groups: the first group contained 44 patients that received a dose of aprotinin of 2 × 10 kallicrein inhibiting units (KIUs) and the other, also containing 44 patients, was the control group, which was not given any aprotonin at all. Pre- and postoperative blood counts were carried out to study hemoglobin, hematocrit and platelet count (shock room at 6-12 hours and 24 hours post-op). The amount of blood collected during Redon drainage was recorded. The number of red blood cells concentrates transfused was also noted. Results. Control blood counts make during the postoperative period showed similar hemoglobin and hematocrit values in both groups. Less blood loss and fewer exudates were recorded in the treated group. Fewer patients were transfused in the treated group and, on the whole, fewer red blood cell concentrates were transfused in the treated group than in the control group. The differences found between the values studied in both groups turned out to be statistically significant. Conclusion. The administration of aprotinin contributes to reducing the amount of hemoderivatives administered further to THR and the volume of blood loss in drainage. The administration of fewer concentrates to the treated group did not lead to differences vis-à-vis the control group in terms of the values for hemoglobin and hematocrit


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Aged , Middle Aged , Humans , Hemostasis, Surgical/methods , Aprotinin/therapeutic use , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/methods , Blood Loss, Surgical/prevention & control , Case-Control Studies , Osteoarthritis, Hip/surgery , Patient Selection , Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use , Hemoglobins/analysis , Hematocrit , Platelet Count
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 49(6): 421-428, nov.-dic. 2005. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-043331

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. Estudiar el efecto de la administración de aprotinina sobre el sangrado postoperatorio de la artroplastia total de rodilla. Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo sobre 64 pacientes divididos en un grupo de casos (30 pacientes) que recibió una dosis de aprotinina de 2 x 106 unidades inhibidoras de kalicreína (KIU), y un grupo de control (34 pacientes) que no recibió ninguna dosis del fármaco. Se estudiaron la hemoglobina, el hematocrito y el número de plaquetas en hemogramas preoperatorio y postoperatorio (entre las 6 y 12 horas y a las 24 horas de la intervención). Se registró el volumen de sangre obtenido por los drenajes de Redon. Se contabilizó el número de concentrado de hematíes transfundidos en cada caso. Resultados. Los pacientes a los que se administró aprotinina tuvieron un menor descenso de los valores de hemoglobina y hematocrito y un menor volumen de sangre recogido en los drenajes de Redon que el grupo control. Durante el postoperatorio se transfundió a menos pacientes del grupo de casos que del grupo de control. Las diferencias entre los valores estudiados de ambos grupos resultaron estadísticamente significativas. Conclusión. La administración de aprotinina contribuye a reducir el descenso de hemoglobina y hematocrito, así como las pérdidas en los drenajes y la administración de hemoderivados en el postoperatorio de la artroplastia total de rodilla


Aim. To study the effect of the administration of aprotinin on postoperative bleeding in total knee replacement (TKR). Materials and methods. A retrospective study was performed on 64 patients divided into a treatment group (30 patients) that received a dose of aprotinin of 2x106 inhibitory units of kalicrein and a control group (34 patients) that did not receive any drug. Different variables were studied: hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets in preoperative and postoperative (6-12 hs and 24 hs) hemograms. The volume of blood in Redon high-vacuum drainage was registered. The number of packed red blood cell concentrate (pRBC) units transfused were also registered. Results. The patients that received aprotinin had a smaller decrease of hemoglobin and hematocrit than the patients in the control group. The volume of blood collected in the Redon drainage for these patients was also smaller than in the control group. During the postoperative period fewer patients in the treated group received transfusions than in the control group. The differences in the variables studied in both groups were statistically significant. Conclusion. The administration of aprotinin helps reduce the fall in hemoglobin and hematocrit, the blood losses into drainage and the administration of transfusions during the postoperative period in TKR


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/methods , Aprotinin/therapeutic use , Hemostatics/therapeutic use , Postoperative Hemorrhage/prevention & control , Retrospective Studies , Hemoglobinometry , Hematocrit , Platelet Count
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 49(6): 447-449, nov.-dic. 2005. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-043336

ABSTRACT

Introducción. El os odontoideum es un huesecillo redondo separado del axis por un defecto transversal, que deja al segmento apical sin soporte. Puede asociarse a determinadas displasias óseas como la polisacaridosis de Morquio y la displasia espondiloepifisaria. Su forma de presentación es variable, de tal manera que los síntomas de presentación pueden ser dolor de cuello, tortícolis o cefalea provocada por la irritación local de la articulación atloaxoidea. Los estudios radiológicos deben incluir siempre proyecciones laterales en flexión y extensión. Caso clínico. Se presenta el caso de un niño de diez años de edad, diagnosticado de una inestabilidad cervical C1-C2, tras realizarse unos estudios radiológicos rutinarios. Como antecedentes destacables presenta síndrome de Down e hipotiroidismo. Los estudios de tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) confirmaron el diagnóstico de inestabilidad atloaxoidea secundaria, asociada a os odontoideum. El paciente es intervenido quirúrgicamente realizándose una artrodesis posterior C1-C2


Introduction. The os odontoideum is a small round ossicle separated from the axis by a transverse defect that leaves the apical segment with no support. It may be associated with bone dysplasias such as Morquio's disease or mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. The mode of presentation of this condition is variable and symptoms on presentation may be neck pain, torticollis and headache caused by local irritation of the atloaxoid joint. X-ray studies must include lateral projections in flexion and extension. Case report. In this study we present a clinical case of a 10 year old boy diagnosed with cervical C1-C2 instability after a routine X-ray. Medical history included Down syndrome and hypothyroidism. Computed axial tomography (CAT) scans confirmed the diagnosis of secondary atloaxoid joint instability associated with os odontoideum. The patient underwent surgery and a subsequent C1-C2 arthrodesis was carried out


Subject(s)
Male , Child , Humans , Joint Instability , Joint Instability/surgery , Cervical Vertebrae , Cervical Vertebrae/surgery , Odontoid Process , Odontoid Process/surgery , Arthrodesis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 49(5): 334-340, sept. 2005. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-040724

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. La epifisiólisis de cadera es una entidad frecuente en el niño o adolescente, de etiopatogenia desconocida. La actuación del cirujano ortopédico para detener y corregir esta enfermedad es un tema controvertido. Se realiza una revisión de 108 casos intervenidos en nuestro Servicio en 94 pacientes entre los años 1976 y 2002, analizando los resultados obtenidos. Material y método. El tratamiento consistió en la mayoría de los casos en reducción y osteosíntesis in situ con agujas de Kirschner, tornillos de esponjosa o tornilllos canulados. Resultados. El 67% eran varones con una edad media al diagnóstico de 13,25 años; el 33% mujeres, con una media de 12,27 años. En 14 casos la afectación era bilateral (14,9%). Se obtuvieron buenos resultados en el 81% de los casos de epifisiólisis aguda, en el 73% de las agudas sobre crónicas y en el 89% de las crónicas. Discusión y conclusiones. Las técnicas quirúrgicas más agresivas, como osteotomías cervicales o transtrocantéreas, no parecen modificar en exceso el mal resultado de epifisiólisis con desplazamiento severo no corregido. Aquellos casos en los que se obtuvieron malos resultados pertenecían al grupo de epifisiólisis con desplazamiento inicial severo, o a aquellos en los que se desarrolló una necrosis aséptica de la cabeza femoral o una condrólisis. Se considera de gran importancia la «exquisitez» a la hora de realizar la fijación, evitando la penetración intraarticular del material y su colocación en valgo. Actualmente se prefiere la osteosíntesis con un solo tornillo canulado


Purpose. Hip epiphysiolysis of unknown origin is frequent in children and adolescents. It is a point of controversy whether the orthopedic surgeon should act to correct this disorder. We reviewed 108 cases in 94 patients operated on in our Department from 1976 to 2002 and analyzed the results. Materials and methods. In most cases treatment consisted of in situ reduction and osteosynthesis with K-wires, and cannulated or cancellous screws. Results. 67% of the patients were male with an average age at diagnosis of 13.25 years; 33% of the patients were female with an average age at diagnosis of 12.27; 14.9% of the patients were bilateral cases (14 patients). We had good results in 81% of the acute cases, in 73% of the acute on chronic cases and in 89% of the chronic cases. Discussion and conclusions. More aggressive surgical techniques such as neck or transtrochanteric osteotomies do not seem to excessively modify the poor results of epiphysiolysis with severe uncorrected displacement. Poor results were seen in the group of epiphysiolysis cases with severe initial slip or in those cases which developed chondrolysis or non-septic necrosis of the femur head. The fixation technique requires great skill; the osteosynthesis materials must not penetrate the intra-articular space; the procedure must not cause a valgus deformity. Currently, osteosynthesis using a single cannulated screw is the preferred procedure


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Humans , Epiphyses, Slipped/surgery , Hip Injuries/surgery , Orthopedic Procedures/methods , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Osteotomy/methods , Retrospective Studies , Bone Malalignment/surgery , Bone Screws
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 49(2): 126-129, mar.-abr. 2005. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-037439

ABSTRACT

Objetivo y caso clínico. Se expone el caso de una paciente anciana ingresada por fractura de cadera que presenta polidactilia sin pulgar en su mano derecha. Conclusiones. El diagnóstico es de mano en espejo, un trastorno de la diferenciación de la extremidad superior muy infrecuente que es diagnosticada y tratada en la infancia, por lo que la deformidad en un adulto es aún más extraordinaria


Aim and case report. The case of an elderly woman admitted for hip fracture who had right polydactyly without a thumb is reported. Conclusions. Mirror hand is a rare disorder of upper-limb differentiation that is generally diagnosed and treated in childhood; adult cases are unusual


Subject(s)
Female , Aged , Humans , Hand Deformities, Congenital/diagnosis , Polydactyly/diagnosis , Fingers/abnormalities , Polydactyly/etiology
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 48(1): 22-30, ene. 2004. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-29471

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. El propósito de este trabajo fue comparar los resultados del clavo Gamma y el clavo PFN en las fracturas pertrocantéreas del paciente anciano. Material y método. Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo de 100 fracturas pertrocantéreas operadas desde octubre de 1999 a junio de 2001, a los que se implantó uno de los dos tipos de enclavados intramedulares que se utilizan: 50 fueron operados con el clavo Gamma en su versión trocantérea (Howmedica) y 50 con el clavo PFN (Proximal Femoral Nail-Synthes).Resultados. El objetivo del trabajo es analizar y comparar los resultados clinicoquirúrgicos, funcionales y radiográficos obtenidos con ambos tipos de implantes, además de describir las complicaciones encontradas en cada caso. Ambas son opciones terapéuticas que con pequeñas incisiones tienen pocos problemas de sangrado e infección. Permiten la sedestación y carga precoz. Conclusiones. Los resultados clínicos y funcionales resultan superponibles con ciertas complicaciones intra y postoperatorias, más o menos específicas para cada tipo de enclavado. (AU)


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Humans , Femoral Fractures/surgery , Bone Nails , Orthopedic Procedures/methods , Accidental Falls/statistics & numerical data , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Intraoperative Complications/epidemiology
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J Thromb Haemost ; 1(3): 425-32, 2003 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12871445

ABSTRACT

In this randomized, multicenter, controlled, double-blind, sequential trial, 381 patients undergoing primary total knee replacement were randomly assigned to receive subcutaneous injections of either 3500 IU anti-factor Xa of bemiparin sodium, first dose 6 h after surgery, or 40 mg of enoxaparin, first dose 12 h before surgery, followed by daily doses for 10 +/- 2 days, for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism. The primary efficacy endpoint was venous thromboembolism up to postoperative day 10 +/- 2, defined as deep vein thrombosis detected by mandatory bilateral venography, documented symptomatic deep vein thrombosis and/or documented symptomatic pulmonary embolism. The primary safety endpoint was major bleeding. Eighty-seven percent of all randomized patients (333 of 381 patients) were evaluable for efficacy. The incidence of venous thromboembolism was 32.1% (53 of 165 patients) in the bemiparin group and 36.9% (62 of 168 patients) in the enoxaparin group. The absolute risk difference was 4.8% in favor of bemiparin [95% confidence interval (CI), -15.1% to 5.6%; non-inferiority P-value: 0.02; superiority P-value: 0.36]. The incidence of proximal deep vein thrombosis was 1.8% (three of 165 patients) in the bemiparin group and 4.2% (seven of 168 patients) in the enoxaparin group. Major bleeding occurred in six patients (three in each group). There were no deaths during the study. This trial shows that bemiparin started postoperatively is as effective and safe as enoxaparin started preoperatively in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing total knee replacement.


Subject(s)
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/adverse effects , Enoxaparin/administration & dosage , Fibrinolytic Agents/administration & dosage , Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight/administration & dosage , Venous Thrombosis/prevention & control , Aged , Enoxaparin/pharmacokinetics , Enoxaparin/toxicity , Female , Fibrinolytic Agents/pharmacokinetics , Fibrinolytic Agents/toxicity , Hemoglobins/analysis , Hemoglobins/drug effects , Hemorrhage/chemically induced , Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight/pharmacokinetics , Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight/toxicity , Humans , Incidence , Intraoperative Complications/prevention & control , Male , Middle Aged , Perioperative Care/methods , Therapeutic Equivalency , Thromboembolism/etiology , Thromboembolism/prevention & control , Venous Thrombosis/etiology
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Rev. ortop. traumatol. (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 46(5): 401-408, oct. 2002. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-18534

ABSTRACT

La alteración degenerativa del cartílago articular de la rodilla es un proceso frecuente, que se ve acompañado de afectación de otras estructuras de la articulación, como son el hueso subcondral, la cápsula articular, la membrana sinovial, etc. Es motivada por diversos factores, tanto locales como generales. El cartílago sufre una disminución de mucopolisacáridos ácidos de la sustancia fundamental, que desprotege a las fibras colágenas y no es capaz de absorber la sobrecarga mecánica que actúa sobre él. En los estadios finales disminuye la síntesis de prostaglandinas, y la concentración de colagenasa, con lo que el cartílago pierde altura y desarrolla una artrosis terminal. Al mismo tiempo los condrocitos reaccionan estimulando las enzimas y desarrollando una respuesta reparadora inadecuada. En condiciones normales, al cargar sobre una articulación se produce una deformación del cartílago y del hueso subcondral, que facilita el máximo contacto y un reparto de presiones en las superficies articulares. Si éstas no son elásticas, se produce una sobrecarga articular y el desarrollo de su degeneración (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Cartilage, Articular/injuries , Osteoarthritis, Knee/etiology , Synovial Membrane/injuries , Chondrocytes/physiology , Bone and Bones/injuries , Bone Resorption , Interleukins/physiology , Biomarkers
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MAPFRE med ; 12(1): 39-43, ene. 2001. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-8738

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Analizar el riesgo perioperatorio de ser transfundido en la cirugía de cadera a partir de los datos de los informes de alta. Pacientes y métodos: Se han analizado los informes de alta de 400 pacientes consecutivamente operados de cadera y codi ficados según la Clasifícación Internacional de Enfermedades (CIE-9-MC). Se recogieron la edad, sexo, los códigos de diagnósticos, los códigos de procedimientos incluidas las transfusiones y los códigos de las intervenciones quirúrgicas realizadas. Resultados: 152 pacientes fueron transfundidos (38 por ciento). Mediante análisis univariante, el riesgo transfusional es mayor significativamente en pacientes mayores de 60 años (39,9 por ciento), pacientes intervenidos por complicaciones mecánicas de dis positivos (53,2 por ciento), y en pacientes a los que se realizó revisión de la sustitución de cadera (69 por ciento). Mediante análisis multivariante de regresión logística, la técnica quirúrgica y la edad son factores independientemente asociados con el riesgo de transfusión. Conclusiones: El riesgo de transfusión se asocia con el procedimiento quirúrgico empleado y la edad de¡ paciente. Dada la disponibilidad de los datos de los informes de alta y la fácil explotación de los mismos, sería eficiente usarlos para monitorizar las transfusiones en todas y cada una de las técnicas quirúrgicas, como en el caso aquí descrito de la cirugía de la cadera (AU)


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Humans , Blood Transfusion/adverse effects , Hip/surgery , Intraoperative Complications , Retrospective Studies , Hospitals, Teaching/statistics & numerical data , Osteoarthritis/surgery , Femoral Fractures/surgery , Risk Factors , Age Factors , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/adverse effects
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Orthopedics ; 22(11): 1049-53, 1999 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10580823

ABSTRACT

This study evaluated the hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stem of the Bihapro hip prosthesis (Biomet Ltd, Bridgend, United Kingdom) using radiography, TC-99 scintigraphy, and bone densitometry. Thirty stems with >2 years of follow-up (mean: 31 months) were evaluated. No loosening or changes in the position of the implant were seen, and the mean subsidence was 2.2 mm. Radiography revealed a densification in the metaphyseal zone with reconstruction of the trabecular lines in 21 cases, while in 22 patients, radiolucent lines in the distal area of the femoral component were observed. Scintigraphy showed a diaphyseal normo-captation in 19 cases and a hypercaptation <1.4 with a mean index of 1.1 in 10 patients. Metaphyseal hypercaptation >1.4 was seen in 24 patients. Bone densitometry revealed increased density in the metaphyseal zones in 29 patients with a periprosthetic/normal bone quotient of 1.4.


Subject(s)
Bone Density , Hip Prosthesis , Densitometry , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Health Behavior , Hip Joint/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Prospective Studies , Prosthesis Design , Radiography , Radionuclide Imaging , Technetium
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Acta Orthop Belg ; 63(2): 74-81, 1997 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9265791

ABSTRACT

The results of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation in 50 patients with idiopathic scoliosis were evaluated. The patients were followed for 24 to 108 months with a mean follow-up of 5 years. Their average age was 15 years and 3 months. The scoliotic curves were classified according to King et al. There were 4 type I, 20 type II, 10 type III, 10 type IV and 1 type V. Five curves could not be included in this classification: 2 double lumbar, 1 right lumbar and 2 left thoracic curves. Coronal plane analysis showed an average postoperative correction of 56% for thoracic curves and 57% for lumbar curves. The loss of correction at the most recent follow-up was 14% and 15%, respectively. Higher corrections were obtained in King types III and IV than in types I and II. Mild increase of thoracic kyphosis was noted in previously hypokyphotic curves. The normal sagittal curve in the lumbar spine was maintained at the most recent follow-up. There were no major neurological deficits. A symptomatic pseudarthrosis developed in one patient with a concomitant L5-S1 spondylolisthesis. Another patient developed a delayed deep wound infection that resolved after the instrumentation was removed. The data from this study suggest that Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation achieves a satisfactory correction of the curves with an acceptable loss of correction over time. The system also preserves lumbar lordosis when fusion to the lower lumbar spine is required.


Subject(s)
Orthopedic Fixation Devices , Scoliosis/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Kyphosis/etiology , Lordosis/surgery , Lumbar Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Male , Orthopedic Fixation Devices/adverse effects , Patient Satisfaction , Pseudarthrosis/etiology , Radiography , Recurrence , Scoliosis/classification , Scoliosis/diagnostic imaging , Spondylolisthesis/surgery , Surgical Wound Infection/etiology , Thoracic Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Thoracic Vertebrae/surgery
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Aten Primaria ; 15(9): 561-5, 1995 May 31.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7612788

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: We try to determinate the epidemiological distribution of the different pathologies which produce laboral absenteeism. DESIGN: Descriptive study. SETTING: IV Health Area, Asturias. PARTICIPANTS: Parts of discharge laboral transitory incapacity P9. INTERVENTION AND MAIN RESULTS: The gross rate of laboral transitory incapacity is 16.8%. Sex: 67.3% male, 32.7% female. The mean days for episode is 37.42 (DE = 60.47). Female average duration is 10 days more than male. For each year the mean duration increased 1.3 days (r = 0.25; p < 0.05). The 50% episodes has a duration less than two weeks. The three main illness groups are the breathing diseases (VIII), locomotor diseases (XIII) and accidents and traumatism (XVII). Many pathologies are associated with sex and age. Many pathologies have a stational distribution: VIII (p < 0.001), digestive diseases (p < 0.001), mental diseases (p < 0.05) and XVII (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: 1) Is interesting the exploration of the information contents in P9 parts. 2) The aged is relationed with during of absenteeism. 3) Many pathologies were associated with the sex and aged of patients. 4) Many pathologies have a stational distribution.


Subject(s)
Absenteeism , Adult , Epidemiology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Spain
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Acta Orthop Belg ; 61(3): 245-8, 1995.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8525824

ABSTRACT

A rare case of ulnar nerve compression at the wrist by a hypertrophic pisiform is reported. The patient was treated with pisiform bone excision, and this resulted in complete relief of symptoms with no functional deficit.


Subject(s)
Bone Diseases/complications , Carpal Bones/pathology , Nerve Compression Syndromes/etiology , Ulnar Nerve , Adult , Bone Diseases/diagnosis , Carpal Bones/diagnostic imaging , Carpal Bones/surgery , Humans , Hypertrophy , Male , Nerve Compression Syndromes/surgery , Radiography
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Acta Orthop Belg ; 60(4): 430-1, 1994.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7847095

ABSTRACT

An unusual case of radiocarpal dislocation in a 33-year-old man is reported. He was treated with closed reduction and plaster immobilization with a good functional result.


Subject(s)
Finger Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Joint Dislocations/diagnostic imaging , Wrist Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Finger Injuries/therapy , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Humans , Joint Dislocations/therapy , Male , Radiography , Wrist Injuries/therapy
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Ital J Orthop Traumatol ; 16(1): 123-7, 1990 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2380048

ABSTRACT

The authors present a case of pubic pain due to detachment of the ischial tuberosity, the diagnosis of which was made with CT scan. The treatment was conservative.


Subject(s)
Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Ischium/injuries , Adult , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use , Female , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Humans , Ischium/diagnostic imaging , Rest , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ital J Orthop Traumatol ; 9(1): 45-54, 1983 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-6885387

ABSTRACT

The authors briefly review the literature on total surface replacement of the hip, in particular, the indications, complications and results so far obtained. Their personal experience began five years ago with Wagner's prosthesis, and they report 20 cases operated on and followed up for 3-5 years. The results were favourable. In their view, this prosthesis is indicated in selected cases, especially in subjects aged less than 50 years, as an alternative to arthrodesis, cervico-epiphyseal resection, or total joint replacement, provided that the anatomical condition of the femoral head is satisfactory.


Subject(s)
Hip Prosthesis , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/surgery , Calcinosis/etiology , Female , Femoral Neck Fractures/etiology , Femur Head Necrosis/surgery , Follow-Up Studies , Hip Prosthesis/adverse effects , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Osteoarthritis/surgery , Postoperative Complications/etiology
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