Improvement in quality of life of transfemoral amputees: Comparison between 2 types of transfemoral sockets and their influence on functionality and user comfort - A case report.

Among the components of lower limb prostheses, a perfectly adapted prosthetic socket is crucial to a successful rehabilitation process. Thus, developing a more comfortable socket could improve the quality of life for transfemoral (TF) amputees. The objective of this case report was to compare 2 TF sockets by evaluating the relationship between socket stiffness and user comfort and their influence on functionality to improve the quality of life of TF amputees. The participant received 2 different sockets: (A) flexible Flixt® socket; (B) conventional socket. He used each socket for 90 days, and after that was submitted to an evaluation at the Gait Laboratory (kinematic and dynamic analyses), completed the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire, and performed Timed Up and Go test, 6-Minute March Test (6MWT), 10-Meter Walk Test, and Amputee Mobility Predictor test. After results were analyzed, the socket that obtained the best degree of satisfaction was assigned to the amputee participant. Combined measures showed that socket B does not considerably change the kinematic parameters neither dynamics parameters namely at stance phase. At Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire results, socket A had a better rating than socket B. The results of the Timed Up and Go test, 6MWT, 10-Meter Walk Test, and Amputee Mobility Predictor test obtained identical values, except for the 6MWT. This case report shows evidence of participant satisfaction improvement when using the flexible socket. The study also demonstrates that both sockets are quite effective.

Dental autologous transplantation: technique optimization of immediate step by step for clinical practice

Dental transplantation is a treatment used to replace a missing tooth with another tooth. It is autogenous when it comes from the same individual. The aim of this article is to discuss the surgical protocol and present a case study to optimize the technique for the general dental practitioner. The first molars are the first permanent teeth to erupt during infancy, they are teeth most commonly lost among the permanent dentition. The third molars are best suited for this treatment, the treatment should be undertaken as soon as possible, as the patient ages there is decrease in the mesenchymal cells. Whenever possible, the pericoronal bag should be preserved in the removal of the tooth germ or tooth formed. We present a case where the tooth was placed in the receiver socket, taking into account the anatomical orientation of its faces, in infra-occlusion. The contention was made by silk and point "X" on the occlusal graft and fixed to the adjacent teeth with light-cured resin. Transplantation is an excellent alternative for treating the loss of one molar, especially in young patients.