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Rev. esp. cir. ortop. traumatol. (Ed. impr.) ; 58(1): 11-18, ene.-feb. 2014.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-118585

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Objetivo. El uso del cemento óseo esta muy extendido en COT, existiendo multitud de estudios experimentales que lo avalan. La mayoría de los ensayos mecánicos están realizados en seco, lo que cuestiona la extrapolación de los resultados a la clínica. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar si las propiedades mecánicas del polimetilmetacrilato (PMMA) obtenidas en series previas en seco, se mantienen en un medio fisiológico. Material y método. Se ha diseñado un estudio experimental para evaluar este aspecto, utilizando PMMA con antibiótico (vancomicina). Cuatro grupos fueron definidos en función del medio estudiado (seco o líquido) y de la realización de un acondicionamiento previo en suero fisiológico (una semana o un mes). Se hicieron estudios de desgaste y resistencia a flexión según las normativas ISO y ASTM, valorando el desgaste, el coeficiente de fricción, la resistencia a la rotura y el modulo de Young. Las muestras fueron analizadas mediante microscopía electrónica. Resultados. Las muestras ensayadas en medio líquido presentaron menores valores de desgaste, así como menor resistencia a flexión, obteniéndose significación en el desgaste. El tipo de desgaste se modificó de un desgaste abrasivo a uno adhesivo en aquellas muestras estudiadas en medio líquido. El tiempo de acondicionamiento proporcionó menores valores de desgaste (p < 0,05). Conclusiones. Se recomienda precaución a la hora de extrapolar los resultados de los estudios sobre PMMA en seco dado el diferente comportamiento mecánico del cemento en un medio líquido mucho más cercano a la situación clínica real, como es el suero fisiológico (AU)


Purpose. The use of bone cement is widespread in orthopaedic surgery. Most of the mechanical tests are performed in dry medium, making it difficult to extrapolate the results. The objective of this study is to assess if the mechanical properties of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), obtained in previous reports, are still present in a liquid medium. Material and method. An experimental study was designed with antibiotic (vancomycin) loaded PMMA. Four groups were defined according to the medium (dry or liquid) and the pre-conditioning in liquid medium (one week or one month). Wear and flexural strength tests were performed according to ASTM and ISO standards. Volumetric wear, friction coefficient, tensile strength, and Young's modulus were analyzed. All samples were examined by scanning electron microscopy (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Joint Instability/diagnosis , Joint Instability/therapy , Implants, Experimental/standards , Implants, Experimental , Proprioception , Proprioception/physiology , Proprioception/radiation effects , Biomechanical Phenomena , Biomechanical Phenomena/physiology , Biomechanical Phenomena/radiation effects , Neuromuscular Blocking Agents/metabolism , Neuromuscular Blocking Agents/pharmacokinetics , Neuromuscular Diseases/complications , Neuromuscular Diseases/diagnosis , Neuromuscular Diseases/therapy
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J Int Med Res ; 41(5): 1586-93, 2013 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23975856

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OBJECTIVE: Radiofrequency (RF) shrinkage is used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The present study investigated the therapeutic effects of RF on ACL relaxation and the probable influencing factors. METHODS: Patients with ACL relaxation were included. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: a treatment group, in which patients were treated with RF shrinkage (RF group); a control group, in which patients received conventional surgical treatment. Thermal shrinkage was performed on ACL using an ArthroCare® CAPSure® wand. Lysholm scores, proprioceptive testing and Tegner activity scores were evaluated before and after treatment (at 6 and 12 months). RESULTS: A total of 38 patients were included. The mean ± SD Lysholm score of those in the RF group at 12 months' post-treatment was significantly higher than in controls. The angle of deviation of the knee joint in RF group was significantly larger than in the control group at 6 months' post-treatment. CONCLUSIONS: RF shrinkage treatment for ACL laxity could improve knee scores, and may affect proprioception and recovery of activity after surgery.


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Anterior Cruciate Ligament/radiation effects , Knee Joint/radiation effects , Proprioception/radiation effects , Radiofrequency Therapy , Range of Motion, Articular/radiation effects , Adolescent , Adult , Anterior Cruciate Ligament/pathology , Arthroscopy , Female , Humans , Knee Joint/pathology , Male , Middle Aged , Proprioception/physiology , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment/methods , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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Eur. J. Ost. Clin. Rel. Res ; 7(2): 73-83, mayo-ago. 2012. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-115611

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Introducción: El equilibrio postural es mantenido gracias a un sistema de aferencias y eferencias en continua adaptación. El objetivo de estas adaptaciones es el mantenimiento de la horizontalidad de la mirada y los centros laberínticos. Para esto el raquis cervical superior tiene un rol importante asegurando la orientación de la cabeza en el espacio. Este estudio trata de evaluar el efecto sobre el apoyo de la normalización propioceptiva del raquis suboccipital. Objetivos: Evaluar cambios inmediatos en la distribución de presiones en el apoyo plantar tras la técnica de thrust occipitoatlo-axoidea (TOAA). Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio experimental controlado aleatorizado (ECCA) de carácter explicativo, simple ciego con estrategia de evaluador cegado. Se evaluó a cada sujeto antes y después de la intervención o placebo mediante plataforma de presión. Los sujetos fueron evaluados sin calzado y recibiendo órdenes protocolizadas. La muestra fue de 46 sujetos (25 hombres / 22 mujeres) con una edad media de 24,98±3,04 años. Se utilizó para la comparación intergrupal de la varianza el estadístico ANOVA para las variables paramétricas y la prueba U de Mann Whitney para las no paramétricas. Resultados: Se observó aumento de la «presión máxima» (p=0,044) y del «Porcentaje de carga sobre el pie izquierdo» (p=0,048) acercándolo al reparto equitativo bilateral. Conclusiones: La manipulación occipito-atlo-axoidea aumenta la presión máxima de apoyo y aproxima el porcentaje de carga al reparto equitativo bilateral en sujetos sanos. Los resultados inducen a pensar de cambios en el apoyo tras la técnica, lo cual debe ser comprobado en estudios posteriores con muestras más amplias (AU)


Introduction: Postural balance is maintained thanks to a continually changing system of inputs and outputs. The goal of these changes is to maintain the sight and labyrinthine centres horizontal. To do this, the upper cervical spine has an important role, ensuring the head’s direction within the area. This study is about assessing the effect on the support of proprioceptive normalisation of the suboccipital spine. Objectives: To assess immediate changes in pressure distribution on the arch support after occipito-atlo-axoid thrust (OAAT). Material and methods: A single blind randomised controlled trial (RCT) of an experimental explanatory nature was carried out using the strategy of a blind (no connection between the assessor and inspector) assessor. Each subject was assessed before and after the procedure or placebo using a pressure platform. The subjects were assessed without footwear receiving standardised orders. The sample had 46 subjects (25 men and 22 women) with an average age of 24.98±3.04. For comparison between groups of the variance for parametric variables, the ANOVA statistic was used and for the non-parametric variables the Mann Whitney U test was used. Results: An increase was seen in the «maximum pressure» (p=0.044) and in the «load percentage on the left foot» (p=0.048) coming close to equitable bilateral distribution. Conclusions: Occipito-atlo-axoid manipulation increases the maximum support pressure and approaches the percentage for equitable bilateral load distribution in healthy subjects. The results could lead to considering changes in support after the technique, which must be verified in later studies with larger samples (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Atlanto-Occipital Joint , Proprioception/physiology , Proprioception/radiation effects , Biomechanical Phenomena/physiology , Manipulation, Osteopathic , Myelitis/rehabilitation , Spinal Canal , Spinal Cord/pathology , Analysis of Variance
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