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Front Pediatr ; 12: 1359736, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38720946

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Introduction: Bone and Joint Infections (BJI) have high morbidity. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has increased. Culture-based diagnosis has difficult to recovering fastidious bacteria and detecting polymicrobial infections, molecular methods offer a promising improvement for the diagnosis of BJI with reduced time to result. The aim of the study was to determine the correlation between culture results and the Biofire joint infection panel (BJIP) in a cohort of pediatric patients with BJI. Materials and methods: Descriptive study. Patients admitted with probable o confirmed BJI between July 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021 at HOMI. Blood cultures, synovial and bone fluid samples were taken. Samples were kept at -70 °C. On September 2022, the panel was performed. Results: 32 patients were included. The average age was 83m (RIQ: 32-145). 23 (71.8%) patients had a positive culture. The most frequent microorganism were S. aureus 19 (83%), 11/19 (57.9%) Staphylococci isolates were MRSA. 24/32 (75%) were positive by panel, 20 positive detections were concordant with culture, there were 6 additional isolates by panel (2 S. aureus, 2 S. pyogenes, 1 K. kingae and 1 C. albicans), three microorganisms were isolated in culture but not in the panel. (2 S. aureus and 1 S. agalactiae). Two patients with coinfection were detected. All MRSA were detected by culture and panel. In 26 (81.3%) patients the etiology was documented by any method. Conclusion: These results showed a moderate level of agreement between BJIP and culture (κ = 0.47). The panel allowed the detection of fastidious bacteria including K. kingae and polymicrobial samples. There was a very good level of agreement between the panel and culture for the MRSA detection (κ = 1).

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38651619

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ABSTRACT: We describe a new technique of transferring the motor branch ulnar nerve (UN) to the axillary nerve (AN) by posterior approach. Three patients with C5, C6, and C7 brachial plexus injury were operated. By supraclavicular approach, the spinal accessory was transferred to the suprascapular nerve. By posterior approach in the arm, the AN was identified within the quadrilateral space, and the UN was identified medially with intrafascicular dissection of a motor fascicle, which is lifted to 4 cm in length and transferred to AN. By medial approach, a motor branch from the median nerve is transferred to the biceps nerve. At a follow-up minimum of 10 months, the maximum abduction was 160 and the minimum 90 degrees. This technique, neurotization of the AN with fascicles of the UN, spinal accessory to suprascapular nerve, and median nerve branch to biceps nerve are indicated in C5-C7 avulsion when there is no radial nerve available. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1559949

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Introducción: La fractura de radio distal resulta común en la extremidad superior y representa un reto terapéutico. Objetivo: Determinar la concordancia entre radiografía simple y tomografía computarizada con respecto a las clasificaciones AO Foundation y de Fernández, y la elección del tratamiento. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de concordancia diagnóstica entre radiografía simple y tomografía computarizada. Ortopedistas y cirujanos de mano analizaron 19 imágenes de fracturas de radio distal de acuerdo con las clasificaciones AO Foundation y de Fernández, y las distintas opciones de tratamiento. Para el grado de concordancia se usó el coeficiente Kappa de Fleiss. La prueba de t-Student y Chi cuadrado diferenciaron los grupos para variables cuantitativas y cualitativas, respectivamente. Hubo una significancia estadística de p= 0,05. Resultados: La clasificación de Fernández coincidió mejor que la clasificación AO Foundation entre radiografía y tomografía computarizada. En la elección del tratamiento y la técnica de osteosíntesis la concordancia fue mayor al 90 %, mientras que el abordaje quirúrgico solo alcanzó el 50 %. La clasificación AO Foundation radiográfica se correspondió con fracturas complejas, mientras la de Fernández con las menos complicadas. Las fracturas se subestimaron cuando se clasificaron con radiografía. Conclusiones: La relación de las clasificaciones entre radiografía y tomografía computarizada para fracturas de radio distal no resulta satisfactoria. La tomografía computarizada ofrece información que modifica las decisiones en el tratamiento.


Introduction: Distal radius fracture is common in the upper extremity and represents a therapeutic challenge. Objective: To determine the agreement between simple radiography and computed tomography with respect to AO Foundation and Fernández classifications, and the choice of treatment. Methods: A diagnostic agreement study was carried out between simple radiography and computed tomography. Orthopedists and hand surgeons analyzed 19 images of distal radius fractures according to AO Foundation and Fernández classifications, and the different treatment options. Fleiss Kappa coefficient was used for the degree of agreement. The Student's t-test and chi-square differentiated the groups for quantitative and qualitative variables, respectively. There was a statistical significance of p = 0.05. Results: Fernández classification coincided better than AO Foundation between radiography and computed tomography. In the choice of treatment and osteosynthesis technique, agreement was greater than 90%, while the surgical approach only reached 50%. The radiographic AO Foundation classification corresponded to complex fractures while Fernández classification corresponded to less complicated ones. Fractures were underestimated when classified with radiography. Conclusions: The relationship of classifications between radiography and computed tomography for distal radius fractures is not satisfactory. Computed tomography provides information that modifies treatment decisions.

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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 27(3): 151-156, 2023 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37594139

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The Moberg flap has been used to achieve coverage of amputations of the thumb's fingertip. However, it has been associated with flexion contractures of the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb. A modification of the surgical technique is presented, adding a distal V-Y flap to allow greater advancement, and avoiding IP joint contractures. The proposed surgical technique is presented, and a case series of patients treated with this modification is introduced. A total of 5 patients underwent this surgical technique. All the flaps healed without complications. No patient presented stiffness or flexion contracture of the thumb´s IP joint. There were no cases of neuropathic pain and the 2-point discrimination over the flap was 6.8 mm on average. In conclusion, the proposed variation to the Moberg's flap allows adequate coverage of injuries to the thumb's fingertip with a low rate of complications, adequate sensitivity of the reconstructed digit and avoiding flexion contractures of the IP joint.


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Contracture , Thumb , Humans , Thumb/surgery , Contracture/surgery , Surgical Flaps
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 37(1): 1-2, 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1532256

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Marzo, mes del equinoccio de primavera, del florecimiento y del renacimiento.Para algunas culturas estos son días mágicos que están relacionados con el inicio de una nueva época del año o estación, así como con un cambio en la dinámica de sus pueblos.En la cultura Maya, en el templo de Kukulkán o Chichén Itzá, el equinoccio de primavera es el momento en que la serpiente emplumada, Kukulkán o Quetzalcóatl (para los aztecas), deidad adorada por estas comunidades, inicia su descenso de la pirámide para reencontrarse con los mortales que la esperan abajo. En el caso de 2023, esto sucede alrededor del 20 de marzo. Es en estos días cuando ocurre un efecto óptico especial en solo una de las dos alfardas de la escalinata norte de la pirámide: a medida que trascurre el día, el sol y las sombras dan la impresión de que la serpiente emplumada desciende a lo largo de la escalinata, donde finalmente, en su base, se ilumina su cabeza pétrea y colosal. Este movimiento lo producen siete triángulos isósceles que se forman en un juego esplendido de luces y sombras que dura aproximadamente 12 segundos


March, month of the spring equinox, flowering and rebirth. For some cultures these are magical days that are related to the beginning of a new time of year or season, as well as a change in the dynamics of their people. In the Mayan culture, in the temple of Kukulkan or Chichén Itzá, the spring equinox is the moment when the feathered serpent, Kukulkan or Quetzalcóatl (for the Aztecs), a deity worshiped by these communities, begins its descent from the pyramid to meet again with the mortals waiting for her below. In the case of 2023, this happens around March 20. It is on these days that a special optical effect occurs in only one of the two alardos of the northern staircase of the pyramid: as the day goes by, the sun and the shadows give the impression that the feathered serpent descends along the staircase, where finally, at its base, its stone and colossal head illuminates. This movement is produced by seven isosceles triangles that are formed in a splendid game of light and shadow that lasts approximately 12 seconds.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1559894

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Introducción: El diagnóstico del síndrome de túnel del carpo se basa en los síntomas y signos clínicos del paciente y se apoya en estudios de electrodiagnóstico. Objetivos: Determinar el rendimiento diagnóstico de los signos clínicos de síndrome de túnel del carpo y la evaluación de un nuevo modelo como propuesta diagnóstica. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo de pruebas diagnósticas para síndrome de túnel del carpo en pacientes que asistieron a la consulta de cirugía de mano: Tinel, Phalen, Elevación de manos, y una nueva propuesta que llamaremos Elevación/Phalen, Resultados: Se evaluaron 88 manos en 47 pacientes con un promedio de edad de 45 años. El Tinel fue positivo en 63 (71,59 %), el Phalen en 67 (76,13 %), la Elevación de manos en 69 (78,4 %) y la Elevación/Phalen en 74 (84,09 %). Respecto al patrón establecido para la comparación clínica, los resultados fueron positivos en 71 (80,6 %) y negativos en 17 (19,4 %). El rendimiento clínico de Elevación/Phalen mostró una sensibilidad del 88,8 % y una especificidad de 78,6 %, con un valor predictivo positivo del 95,9 %. Conclusiones: La prueba Elevación/Phalen es equiparable a las pruebas clásicas de Tinel, Phalen y Elevación de manos, por tanto, puede ser utilizada para el diagnóstico clínico del síndrome de túnel del carpo.


Introduction: The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is based on the patient's clinical signs and symptoms, supported by electrodiagnostic studies. Objectives: To determine the diagnostic performance of the clinical signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and the evaluation of a new model as a diagnostic proposal. Methods: A prospective study was carried out for diagnostic tests for carpal tunnel syndrome in patients who attended the hand surgery consultation: Tinel, Phalen, Elevation of hands, and a new proposal that we will call Elevation/Phalen. Results: Eighty eight (88) hands were evaluated in 47 patients with a mean age of 45 years. Tinel was positive in 63 (71.59%), Phalen in 67 (76.13%), Hand Elevation in 69 (78.4%) and Elevation/Phalen in 74 (84.09%). Regarding the pattern established for clinical comparison, the results were positive in 71 (80.6%) and negative in 17 (19.4%). The clinical performance of Elevation/Phalen showed 88.8% of sensitivity and 78.6% of specificity, with 95.9% of positive predictive value. Conclusions: The Elevation/Phalen test is comparable to the classic Tinel, Phalen and Hand Elevation tests, therefore, it can be used for the clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1559899

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Introducción: La luxación anterior del hombro es una lesión ortopédica con alto riesgo de desarrollar inestabilidad glenohumeral anterior. Su tratamiento es quirúrgico y existen varias técnicas que permiten la reconstrucción. Objetivo: Mostrar los resultados de la técnica modificada de Boytchev para el tratamiento de la inestabilidad anterior de hombro. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, tipo serie de casos, con pacientes operados con técnica modificada de Boytchev. Con ella se redirecciona el tendón conjunto del bíceps y se pasa por detrás del músculo subescapular para mejorar el soporte en la cara anterior de la articulación glenohumeral. Resultados: Se operaron 22 pacientes que tuvieron un seguimiento mínimo de 43 meses. Todos pudieron retornar a sus actividades laborales y deportivas. Ninguno presentó recidiva y la movilidad fue completa. En un caso el material de osteosíntesis se aflojó, pero se solucionó sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: Se trata de una técnica quirúrgica que permite restituir la tensión de los tejidos blandos anteriores del hombro y corregir de forma satisfactoria su inestabilidad; no expone la cápsula articular ni altera la longitud del tendón conjunto, lo que deriva en menor fibrosis. Es reproducible y segura, con baja tasa de complicaciones y permite el retorno a las actividades físicas sin comprometer la movilidad del hombro.


Introduction: Anterior shoulder dislocation is an orthopedic injury with high risk of developing anterior glenohumeral instability. Its treatment is surgical and there are several techniques allowing reconstruction. Objective: To display the results of the modified Boytchev technique for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability. Methods: This is a retrospective study, case series type, with patients operated with modified Boytchev's technique. It redirects the conjoined biceps tendon and it is passed behind the subscapularis muscle to improve support on the anterior aspect of the glenohumeral joint. Results: Twenty two patients who had a minimum follow-up of 43 months were operated on. All were able to return to their work and sports activities. None had recurrence, mobility was complete. In one case, the osteosynthesis material loosened, but it was fixed without complications. Conclusions: This is a surgical technique that allows restoring the tension of the anterior soft tissues of the shoulder and satisfactorily correcting its instability; it does not expose the joint capsule or alter the length of the joint tendon, which results in less fibrosis. It is repeatable and safe, with a low rate of complications and allows returning to physical activities without compromising shoulder mobility.

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J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol ; 27(3): 560-564, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35808887

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Macrodactyly is a serious and rare disease and considered one of the most difficult pathologies to treat. There is no rule and the treatment for each patient must be tailor-made, depending on the location and degree of macrodactyly. Although amputation is a valid option for adult patients, nail preservation and reconstruction are important and has a direct impact on the treatment outcome, both aesthetically and on the patient's self-esteem. We have used a wide, z-shaped fingertip flap associated with the preservation of a nail quadrant, bone shortening and distal interphalangeal arthrodesis. We have obtained good functional and aesthetic outcomes with this 'quadrant flap' technique. The technique allows decreasing digit size and volume and reconstruction of the nail complex and finger pulp. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).


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Amputation, Traumatic , Finger Injuries , Adult , Amputation, Traumatic/surgery , Finger Injuries/surgery , Fingers/abnormalities , Fingers/diagnostic imaging , Fingers/surgery , Humans , Limb Deformities, Congenital , Surgical Flaps
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 36(3): 1-6, 2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1532626

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Introducción: El entendimiento de la anatomía del nervio mediano en su curso por el codo permite comprender el origen de diversas patologías en este sitio, además identificar la distribución y las variantes de las ramas nerviosas es útil para definir las vías de abordaje en las cirugías del nervio mediano. Materiales y Métodos: Disección de especímenes cadavéricos, muestra por conveniencia, previa aprobación del comité de ética y siguiendo un protocolo de disección identificando el nervio mediano, las ramificaciones en el codo y su relación con estructuras vasculares y miotendinosas. Resultados: Se disecaron 20 codos con edad promedio 60,8 años, explorando el nervio mediano, sus ramificaciones y estructuras anatómicas adyacentes en la fosa antecubital. En ningún caso se encontró ligamento de Struthers, la distancia a la arcada del pronator teres (PT) desde la línea interepicondílea fue de 51,3 mm y a la arcada del flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) 74,1 mm. El patrón más frecuente fue un tronco para el PT, una rama trasversa proximal con divisiones para el FDS, flexor carpi radialis (FCR) y palmaris longus (PL). La inervación del FCR provenía en su mayoría del tronco del PT. Discusión: Se muestra la gran variabilidad de origen y distribución de las ramas originadas del nervio mediano en el codo, se cuantifican las distancias y características morfológicas en los sitios de compresión conocidos. La rama para el FCR se pone en riesgo en la exploración de las arcadas tendinosas del PT y el FDS.


Introduction: Understanding the anatomy of the median nerve as it passes through the elbow allows us to understand the origin of various pathologies at this site. In addition, identifying the distribution and variants of the nerve branches is useful for defining the approach routes in surgeries of the elbow. median nerve. Materials and Methods: Dissection of cadaveric specimens, convenience sample, prior approval of the ethics committee and following a dissection protocol identifying the median nerve, the branches in the elbow and its relationship with vascular and myotendinous structures. Results: 20 elbows with an average age of 60.8 years were dissected, exploring the median nerve, its branches and adjacent anatomical structures in the antecubital fossa. In no case was Struthers' ligament found, the distance to the arch of the pronator teres (PT) from the interepicondylar line was 51.3 mm and to the arch of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) 74.1 mm. The most frequent pattern was a trunk for the PT, a proximal transverse branch with divisions for the FDS, flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and palmaris longus (PL). The innervation of the FCR came mostly from the trunk of the PT. Discussion: The great variability of origin and distribution of the branches originating from the median nerve at the elbow is shown, the distances and morphological characteristics at the known compression sites are quantified. The branch for the FCR is put at risk in the exploration of the tendon arcades of the PT and the FDS.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1378750

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Los cambios que se realizan en cualquier aspecto de la vida son necesarios, transforman la imagen y revitalizan. La mayoría de los cambios conllevan a renovación. Todos los animales se renuevan, las aves pierden sus plumas y reaparecen otras, más vivas, sanas, coloridas y de mejor brillo. Los mamíferos recambian solo su pelaje, algunos de manera estival y muchos de ellos acomodando su color al entorno. El más conocido y evidente es el de los reptiles, las serpientes realizan un proceso biológico complejo que implica aumento de secreciones tipo linfa debajo de la piel antigua que le ayuda a cambiar paulatinamente a su nueva piel. Todos estos cambios son necesarios y revitalizan, dan lozanía y mejoran el estado de ánimo. La SCCOT y la RCCOT han decidido hacer algunos cambios.


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Process Optimization
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Salud UNINORTE ; 37(3): 664-674, sep.-dic. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1377274

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RESUMEN Introducción: La enfermedad de De Quervain es frecuente en población laboralmente activa y su diagnóstico puede ser un reto. Las maniobras de Finkelstein y Eichhoff son pruebas semiológicas utilizadas para el diagnóstico de esta patología, cuyo rendimiento diagnóstico real no es claro. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la prevalencia de los signos de Finkelstein y Eichhoff en una población de individuos sanos en edad laboral, buscando determinar el valor real de un hallazgo positivo. Materiales y métodos: Es un estudio de corte transversal, descriptivo. La muestra está conformada por individuos sanos entre 18 y 45 años, de sexo masculino y femenino, que participan de forma voluntaria. A todos los participantes se les realizaron ambas maniobras; se llevó registro de las pruebas que resultaron positivas y de los pacientes que refirieron dolor o incomodidad. Resultados: Participaron 65 pacientes y se registraron datos de 129 extremidades. La edad promedio fue 26 años; el número promedio de horas laborales diarias fue 9,3. El signo de Finkelstein tuvo una prevalencia de 33,3 %; el signo de Eichhoff de 75,2 %. La única variable que aumenta el riesgo de presentar una prueba positiva (Eichhoff) de forma estadísticamente significativa es el sexo masculino (OR 2,4, IC 95 % 1,05-5,73). Conclusiones: El signo de Finkelstein es más específico que el de Eichhoff, sin embargo, no es patognomónico de tenosinovitis de De Quervain. La maniobra de Eichhoff no es recomendable para la exploración física de los pacientes, puede ser incómoda y generar confusión.


ABSTRACT Introduction: DeQuervain's disease is common in the working population and its diagnosis may be a challenge. Finkelstein's and Eichhoff's tests are semiological tests used for the diagnosis of this pathology, and their diagnostic performance is not clear. The objective of this work is to determine the prevalence of the tests in a healthy, working-age population, seeking to quantify the real value of a positive finding. Materials and methods: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample is made up of healthy individuals, between 18 and 45 years of age, male and female, who participate voluntarily. All participants underwent both tests, and a record of the tests that were positive was taken. Also, a register of the patients who reported pain or discomfort was kept. Results: 65 patients participated and data from 129 limbs were recorded. The average age was 26 years. The average number of daily work hours was 9.3. Finkelstein's test had a prevalence of 33.3%; Eichhoff's test of 75.2%. The only variable that was statistically significant for an increase in the risk of presenting a positive test (Eichhoff) was male sex (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.05-5.73). Conclusions: Finkelstein's test is more specific than Eichhoff's, however, it is not pathognomonic for DeQuervain tenosynovitis. Eichhoff's test is not recommended for the physical examination of patients, it can be uncomfortable and cause confusion

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Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 35(1): e187, 2021. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1289546

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Introducción: El ligamento patelofemoral medial se considera el principal estabilizador medial de la rótula. La reconstrucción está indicada en pacientes con luxación recidivante, cuando el tratamiento conservador ha fallado. Objetivo: Describir y evaluar una técnica de reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial con el tendón del aductor mayor en pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro. Métodos: Estudio anatómico y descriptivo de pacientes en los que se empleó el tendón del aductor mayor para reconstruir el ligamento patelofemoral medial. Después de la cirugía se evaluó reluxación, inestabilidad y satisfacción, con escala de Kujala. Resultados: Se disecaron 5 piezas de cadáveres frescos. El tendón del aductor mayor fue de 8 a 9 cm de longitud. Se realizaron ocho cirugías en siete pacientes entre 8-17 años, uno de ellos con síndrome de Down. El seguimiento mínimo fue 12 meses. No hubo reluxación, el paciente con síndrome de Down presentó subluxación rotuliana. La flexión y extensión de rodillas fue completa. Conclusiones: En pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro con placa de crecimiento del fémur distal presente y cercana al punto isométrico del ligamento, acarrea dificultades para la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial. La técnica descrita por Avikainen permite reconstrucción no anatómica del ligamento sin realizar túneles femorales que pongan en riesgo la físis. Este trabajo describe la técnica con aductor mayor. De las ocho rodillas operadas, en solo una se presentó subluxación, en las otras se obtuvo buen resultado, sin luxación, y los pacientes quedaron satisfechos con el resultado(AU)


Introduction: The medial patellofemoral ligament is considered the main medial stabilizer of the patella. Reconstruction is indicated in patients with recurrent dislocation, when conservative treatment has failed. Objective: To describe and evaluate a reconstruction technique of the medial patellofemoral ligament with the adductor magnus tendon in patients with an immature skeleton. Methods: Anatomical and descriptive study of patients in which the adductor magnus tendon was used to reconstruct the medial patellofemoral ligament. After surgery, reluxation, instability and satisfaction were evaluated with Kujala scale. Results: Five pieces of fresh corpses were dissected. The adductor magnus tendon was 8 to 9 cm long. Eight surgeries were performed in seven patients between 8-17 years old, one of them with Down syndrome. The minimum followup period was 12 months. There was no relaxation. The patient with Down syndrome had patellar subluxation. The flexion and extension of the knees was complete. Conclusions: The reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament causes difficulties in patients with immature skeleton, plate growth of the distal femur close to the isometric point of the ligament. The technique described by Avikainen allows non-anatomical reconstruction of the ligament without performing femoral tunnels that put the physis at risk. This paper describes the adductor magnus technique. Only one knee, out of the eight operated, had subluxation. The rest had good result, with no dislocation, and the patients were satisfied with the result(AU)


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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Patellar Dislocation , Surgical Wound , Joint Instability , Ligaments, Articular/surgery
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 26(1): 51-56, 2021 May 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34010234

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Upper brachial plexus injury or isolated lesions of the axillary nerve (AN) compromise shoulder functionality significantly. Different surgical techniques have been described for selective reconstruction of the AN, with good results especially in association with repair of the suprascapular nerve. The objective of this study is to describe the transfer of motor fascicles of the median nerve to the AN by an axillary approach in cadavers and the clinical results in 2 patients. Dissections were performed on 5 cadavers, followed by identification and dissection of the AN and its divisions before entering the quadrangular space. We standardized the surgical technique in which the median nerve was first identified and then an intrafascicular dissection was performed. Then we harvested a fascicle and transferred it to the anterolateral branch of the AN. Two patients underwent an operation; at 2 years of follow-up, average abduction of 125 degrees and external rotation of 95 degrees were observed. In conclusion, the transfer of motor fascicles of the median nerve to the AN by an axillary approach could be an alternative technique for the deltoid reinnervation in upper brachial plexus injury. Some advantages are the proximity of the donor nerve to the receptor nerve and the low morbidity of the target muscles of the donor nerve. Studies with a larger number of patients are required to establish its effectiveness compared with other techniques already described.


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Brachial Plexus Neuropathies , Brachial Plexus , Nerve Transfer , Brachial Plexus/injuries , Brachial Plexus/surgery , Brachial Plexus Neuropathies/etiology , Brachial Plexus Neuropathies/surgery , Humans , Median Nerve/surgery , Nerve Transfer/methods , Shoulder/innervation
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J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol ; 26(2): 214-217, 2021 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33928854

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Background: The Kapandji scale has 10 levels and includes abduction, rotation and flexion movements. Assessing children with thumb hypoplasia, this scale is poorly understood and confusing. The objective of the study is to evaluate an opposition scale simpler and understandable for children. Methods: It is a validation study of a simplified scale to qualify the opposition of the thumb, in order to asses only the abduction - rotation but not the flexion of the metacarpo-phalangeal (MP) or interphalangeal (IF) joint. The proposed classification goes from 0 to 3 degrees, where 0: No opposition, 1: The thumb touches the middle phalanx of the 2nd finger, 2: the thumb touches the pulp of the 2nd finger and 3: the thumb touches the pulp of the 5th finger. 10 patients with thumb hypoplasia were analyzed by 9 hand surgeons and 9 orthopedic surgeons. Results: The intraclass correlation coefficient shows a very good inter-observer reliability with a kappa of 0.991 (p = 0.000). When correlated by groups, the finding were very good between the hand surgeons group k = 0.980 (p = 0.000) and the orthopedic surgeons group 0.974 (p = 0.000). At 6 weeks a new evaluation was made, the intra-observer reliability was excellent k = 0.995 (p = 0.000). Conclusions: The proposed scale for the evaluation of the abductionrotation of the thumb is validated and useful in the evaluation of the results of a thumb opposition transfer with a good inter-observer and intra-observer reliability between orthopedic and hand surgeons.


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Hand Deformities/classification , Physical Examination , Thumb/abnormalities , Child , Humans , Range of Motion, Articular , Reproducibility of Results , Rotation
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Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander, Salud ; 53(1): e21020, Marzo 12, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1356821

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Resumen Introducción: Los procedimientos en cirugía de mano requieren el uso de torniquete para evitar el sangrado y, generalmente, utilizan sedación por anestesiología para controlar el dolor e incomodidad del torniquete. Hace una década se viene usando en cirugía de mano anestesia local sin torniquete ni sedación, como una opción segura y eficiente para las intervenciones quirúrgicas; esta técnica es conocida como WALANT (en inglés). El objetivo del trabajo es evaluar una serie prospectiva de pacientes intervenidos con técnica de WALANT en cirugía de mano. Métodos: Es una serie de casos que caracteriza el desempeño de una técnica anestésica local para procedimientos en cirugía de mano sin sedación y sin torniquete. Se evaluaron tiempo de cirugía, dolor intra- y posoperatorio y nivel de satisfacción. Este trabajo es aceptado por el comité de ética. Resultados: Se operaron 96 pacientes, 73 fueron cirugías de partes blandas y 23 de partes óseas. 92 pacientes (96 %) refirieron estar satisfechos y sin dolor posoperatorio. En 4 casos fue necesaria sedación intraoperatoria. Ningún paciente requirió torniquete. No fue necesario usar volúmenes mayores a 40 ml, sin embargo, estos varían según el tipo de intervención. Conclusiones: Este estudio muestra que la técnica funciona muy bien, y es de gran utilidad en cirugías de tendones, donde se requiere que el paciente esté despierto para evaluar el funcionamiento intraoperatorio. Los costos de cirugía son más baratos y es una técnica reproducible, con un desempeño satisfactorio.


Abstract Introduction: Procedures in hand surgery require tourniquet use to control bleeding and generally sedation by anesthesiology to manage the pain and discomfort of the tourniquet. A decade ago, local anesthesia without tourniquet or sedation was used in hand surgery as a safe and efficient option for surgical interventions, known as WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia with No Tournique) technique. The aim of the study is to evaluate a prospective series of patients who have undergone surgery with the WALANT technique in hand surgery. Methods: Consecutive series of cases that show the performance of a local anesthetic technique for procedures in hand surgery without sedation and without tourniquet. Surgery time, intra and postoperative pain and satisfaction level were evaluated. This study was accepted by the ethics committee. Results: Ninety-six patients underwent surgery, seventy-three were soft tissue surgery and twenty-three bone surgery. Ninety-two patients (96%) reported being satisfied and without postoperative pain. In four cases, intraoperative sedation was necessary. No patient required a tourniquet. It was not necessary to use volumes greater than 40 ml; however, these vary according to the type of intervention. Conclusions: This study shows that the technique works very well and is very useful in tendon surgeries, where the patient is required to be awake to evaluate intraoperative functioning. Surgery costs are cheaper, and it is a reproducible technique with satisfactory performance.


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Humans , Male , Female , Epinephrine , Conscious Sedation , Ambulatory Surgical Procedures , Hand , Anesthesia, Local
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Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá) ; 68(3): 352-355, July-Sept. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1143721

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Abstract Introduction: Abductor digiti minimi transfer (also known as Huber opposition transfer) allows restoring thumb opposition. This method has several advantages over other opposition transfer techniques, as it replaces the intrinsic muscles of the thumb with another intrinsic muscle of the hypothenar region, thus improving the volume of thenar eminence. It is used preferably in thumb hypoplasia types II and III. Objective: To describe the functional results of a series of patients with thumb hypoplasia who underwent Huber opposition transfer. Materials and methods: Descriptive, observational study conducted in 11 patients with thumb hypoplasia who underwent Huber opposition transfer and with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. Furthermore, some of these patients had undergone pollicization due to their type of hypoplasia. Results: The average age at the time of surgery was 35 months and the average follow-up period was 15.4 months. Average opposition function, according to the modified Kapandji index, improved from 1.63 (range 1-2) to 3.72 (range 2-4). Conclusion: Good functional results were obtained using this technique, achieving overall improvement in opposition function according to the Kapandji index. In 9 patients, the index increased to grade 4 and in 1 it went from grade 1 to grade 3; in 1 case, improvement was not significant (grade 1 to grade 2), since the patient presented with finger stiffness associated with VACTERL. Huber opposition transfer allows achieving good functional opposition results in patients with thumb hypoplasia.


Resumen Introducción. La transferencia del abductor digiti minimi o transferencia de Huber permite restaurar la oposición del pulgar y presenta varias ventajas sobre otras técnicas de transferencias de oposición, ya que reemplaza musculatura intrínseca del pulgar por otro músculo intrínseco de la región hipotenar, lo que mejora el volumen de la eminencia tenar. Este procedimiento es usado preferiblemente en los tipos II y III de hipoplasia de pulgar. Objetivo. Describir los resultados funcionales de la transferencia de Huber en una serie de pacientes con hipoplasia de pulgar. Materiales y métodos. Estudio observacional descriptivo realizado en 11 pacientes con hipoplasia de pulgar operados mediante la técnica Huber y a quienes se les había realizado un seguimiento mínimo de 6 meses. Además, algunos habían sido sometidos a pulgariza-ción debido al tipo de hipoplasia que presentaban. Resultados. La edad promedio de los participantes al momento de la cirugía fue de 35 meses y el tiempo promedio de seguimiento fue de 15.4 meses. El promedio de la función de oposición, según la escala modificada de Kapandji mejoró de 1.63 (intervalo de 1-2) a 3.72 (intervalo 2-4). Conclusión. Se obtuvieron buenos resultados funcionales al emplear esta técnica, logrando una mejora general de la oposición según la escala de Kapandji: en 9 pacientes aumentó a grado 4 y en otro pasó de 1 a 3; solo en 1 caso la mejora no fue significativa (grado 1 a 2) dado que el paciente presentaba rigidez de los dedos asociada a VACTERL. La transferencia de Huber es una técnica que permite obtener buenos resultados funcionales de oposición para el pulgar hipoplásico.

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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 24(4): 155-158, 2020 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32349096

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Wrist treatment in spastic cerebral palsy includes splints, botulinum toxin, tendon transfers, tendon lengthening, capsular liberations, and arthrodesis. A well-indicated wrist arthrodesis corrects deformity improving function and cosmetic appearance in patients with fixed deformities. It is indicated in patients with cerebral palsy, older than 12 years with a fixed deformity in wrist flexion. We report 11 clinical cases with the wrist arthrodesis with a plate of 3.5 with 2.7 mm by dorsal approach and technical resources to minimize the complications of tendon irritation and dorsal discomfort. We present an illustrative clinical case. It is a known procedure, its execution must be careful to avoid complications.


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Arthrodesis/methods , Cerebral Palsy/physiopathology , Joint Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Wrist Joint/surgery , Adolescent , Bone Plates , Child , Female , Humans , Joint Deformities, Acquired/physiopathology , Male , Wrist Joint/physiopathology
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Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander, Salud ; 51(4): 343-348, Septiembre 26, 2019. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1092265

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Resumen Las fracturas de la epitróclea representan el 11 al 20% de las lesiones en codo en población pediátrica y aproximadamente el 50% se asocia a luxación en el codo, siendo la incarceración menos frecuente. El objetivo del trabajo es describir los resultados funcionales de una serie de pacientes con fractura de epitróclea. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo de pacientes pediátricos con fracturas de epitróclea, atendidos en un hospital pediátrico. Se revisaron las historias clínicas y los datos fueron analizados en Excel. El estudio fue aprobado por el comité de ética del hospital. Se tomaron 42 casos de los cuales 39 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. La edad media fue 11.3 años (4-16 años). El 77% fueron operados y la fractura se asoció a luxación del codo en el 25.6%. El 7.6% de los casos tuvieron neuroapraxia de nervio cubital con recuperación espontánea. La fractura de la epitróclea se observa en población pediátrica involucrada en actividades de alto rendimiento. Puede ocurrir falla en diagnóstico debido a la compleja osificación del codo y también a la superposición de imagen de la epitróclea con la tróclea humeral. Se asocia con luxación del codo entre un 25 a 50% de los casos. El tratamiento de esta fractura es ortopédico o quirúrgico. Las tasas de consolidación en ambos tratamientos son similares.


Abstract Medial epicondyle fractures represent 11-20% of elbow injuries in the pediatric population. Approximately 50% is associated with dislocation in the elbow. Incarceration is less frequent. The objective of this study is to describe the functional results of a cases of patients with medial epicondyle fracture and to review the subject. It is a descriptive and retrospective observational study of pediatric patients with medial epicondyle fracture, attended in a pediatric hospital. The medical records were reviewed and the data were analyzed in an Excel table. The study was approved by the hospital ethics committee. 39 of 42 cases, met the inclusion criteria. The average age was 11.3 years (4-16 years). 77% were operated and the fracture was associated with dislocation of the elbow in 25.6%. The 7.6% of the cases had ulnar nerve neuroapraxia that they recovered spontaneously. The medial epicondyle fracture is observed in the pediatric population involved in high performance activities. Subdiagnosis can occur due to the complex ossification of the elbow and also to the superimposition of the medial epicondyle image with the humeral trochlea. It is associated with dislocation of the elbow between 25 to 50% of cases. The treatment of this fracture is orthopedic or surgical. The consolidation rates in both treatments are similar.


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Humans , Humeral Fractures , Ulnar Nerve , Child , Elbow , Fracture Dislocation , Fractures, Avulsion
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Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá) ; 67(3): 215-219, jul.-set. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041146

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Resumen Introducción. La cirugía de síndrome del túnel del carpo (STC) es efectiva, aunque algunos reportes muestran satisfacción de solo el 75% luego de los procedimientos. La escala funcional histórico-objetiva (HiOb) es la que mejor se correlaciona con el estado neurofisiológico del nervio mediano. Objetivo. Determinar los resultados clínicos, funcionales y electrofisiológicos luego de una liberación quirúrgica en pacientes con STC. Materiales y métodos. Estudio analítico y descriptivo de pacientes con STC operados entre 2013 y 2014. Todos los individuos tenían pruebas clínicas y electrofisiológicas pre y post quirúrgicas. Resultados. Se estudiaron 36 pacientes con edad promedio de 49 años; los signos clínicos prequirúrgicos más frecuentes fueron Phalen y elevación de manos (91%). El seguimiento mínimo fue 6 meses. Hubo mejoría del dolor; de los signos de Tinel, de Phalen y de elevación de manos; en la escala HiOb, y en el Cuestionario de Boston, tanto en la función como en los síntomas. Los resultados electrofisiológicos mostraron mejoría en latencia distal motora del nervio mediano, latencia distal sensitiva del nervio mediano y delta sensitivo. Conclusiones. La liberación quirúrgica del STC es un procedimiento eficaz en la mejoría del dolor, los síntomas, las escalas funcionales y los hallazgos electrofisiológicos. El signo de Tinel prequirúrgico se asocia a peores resultados en el cuestionario de Boston.


Abstract Introduction: Carpal tunnel release surgery is effective, although some reports show a satisfaction level of only 75% after surgery. The functional historical-objective scale (HiOb) is the one that best correlates with the neurophysiological state of the median nerve. Objective: To determine clinical, functional and electrophysiological outcomes following surgical release in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Materials and methods: Analytical and descriptive study of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who underwent surgery between 2013 and 2014. All individuals underwent pre- and postoperative clinical and electrophysiological testing. Results: 36 patients with an average age of 49 years were studied; the most frequent preoperative clinical signs were Phalen's test and hand elevation (91%). The minimum follow-up time was 6 months. There was improvement in pain; in the signs of Tinel's, Phalen's and hand elevation; in the HiOb scale, and in the Boston Questionnaire, both in terms of function and symptoms. Electrophysiological results showed improvement in distal motor latency of the median nerve, distal sensory latency of the median nerve, and delta sensory latency. Conclusions: Carpal tunnel release surgery is an effective procedure to improve pain, symptoms, functional scales and electrophysiological findings. Tinel's preoperative sign is associated with worse outcomes in the Boston questionnaire.

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Salud UNINORTE ; 34(3): 558-564, sep.-dic. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1004610

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Resumen Objetivo: Mostrar los resultados y satisfacción en pacientes operados de cirugía de mano con esta técnica. Materiales y métodos: Se trata de una cohorte prospectiva y observacional de pacientes a los cuales se les practicó cirugía de mano. Se usó la combinación de inducción intravenosa con remifentaníl + Propofol, y bloqueo regional con bupivacaina al 0.5 % y lidocaína al 1 %. Se usó la escala de Fast-track y escala de calidad de recuperación posanestésica (CdR) para evaluar la satisfacción del paciente; adicionalmente se evaluó el dolor con EVA a las 6 horas posoperatorias. Resultados: El promedio de tiempo quirúrgico fue de 11.5 minutos y el tiempo de recuperación 14 minutos desde el inicio de la anestesia. Ningún paciente presentó náuseas o vómito, todos cumplieron criterios de Fast track, con buen patrón respiratorio y saturación parcial de oxígeno mayor a 90 % sin oxígeno suplementario. El 95.8 % estuvieron satisfechos con la cirugía y la técnica anestésica. Conclusión: Esta técnica da excelentes resultados en cirugía de mano ambulatoria. La combinación de anestesia endovenosa y de anestesia local permite ir directamente a la sala de cuidados ambulatorios. Desde que iniciamos el uso de esta técnica, hemos tenido una buena satisfacción y de menor dolor e inconformidad de los pacientes. Es una técnica segura y suficiente en pacientes para cirugía de mano ambulatoria.


Abstract Objective: To show the results and satisfaction in patients undergoing hand surgery with this technique. Materials and methods: This is a prospective and observational cohort of patients who underwent hand surgery. The combination of intravenous induction with remifentaníl + propofol, and regional block with 0.5% bupivacaine and lidocaine 1 % was used. Scale Fast-track and scale for measuring the quality of post-anaesthetic (CdR) for measuring patient satisfaction were used and the pain with EVA at postoperative six hours was evaluated. Results: The average time of surgery was 11.5 minutes, and the time from the onset of anesthesia for recovery was 14 minutes. No patient had nausea or vomiting. All patients had Fast-track critera with good breathing patterns and oxygen partial saturation greater than 90 % without supplemental oxygen. 95.8 % were satisfied with the surgery and anesthetic technique. Conclusions: This technique gives excellent results in outpatient hand surgery. The combination of intravenous anesthesia and local anesthesia can go directly to the ambulatory care unit. Since we started using this technique, we have had high satisfaction and less pain and discomfort for patients. It is a safe and adequate technique for patients who undergo outpatient hand surgery.

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