Dataset of Finite Element Models of Normal and Deformed Thoracolumbar Spine.

Adult spine deformity (ASD) is prevalent and leads to a sagittal misalignment in the vertebral column. Computational methods, including Finite Element (FE) Models, have emerged as valuable tools for investigating the causes and treatment of ASD through biomechanical simulations. However, the process of generating personalised FE models is often complex and time-consuming. To address this challenge, we present a dataset of FE models with diverse spine morphologies that statistically represent real geometries from a cohort of patients. These models are generated using EOS images, which are utilized to reconstruct 3D surface spine models. Subsequently, a Statistical Shape Model (SSM) is constructed, enabling the adaptation of a FE hexahedral mesh template for both the bone and soft tissues of the spine through mesh morphing. The SSM deformation fields facilitate the personalization of the mean hexahedral FE model based on sagittal balance measurements. Ultimately, this new hexahedral SSM tool offers a means to generate a virtual cohort of 16807 thoracolumbar FE spine models, which are openly shared in a public repository.

Tratamiento integral de la osificación heterotópica en politraumatismo con traumatismo encéfalo craneano reporte de un caso / Comprehensive treatment of heterotopic ossification in polytraumatism with traumatic brain injury case report

RESUMEN Introducción: La osificación heterotópica (OH) es una complicación descrita en los pacientes con daño neurológico. Reporte de caso: Paciente que sufrió un politraumatismo y traumatismo encéfalo craneano (TEC), con fracturas y déficit neurológico secundario al TEC, quien presentó varias osificaciones heterotópicas durante su evolución, que comprometieron el logro de los objetivos funcionales. Presentó como principal manifestación tumefacción y limitación del rango articular (RA) para la extensión de cadera y rodilla izquierda, lo que mantenía el miembro inferior izquierdo (MI) flexionado, impidiendo la bipedestación y marcha. Fue diagnosticado como osteoma secundario a trauma neurológico y recibió un manejo médico estructurado, que incluyó la intervención quirúrgica: "resección del osteoma y tenotomía en isquiotiobiales", obteniendo mejora del rango articular, logrando la bipedestación y marcha con apoyo biomecánico. Discusión: La fisiopatología se cree que está relacionada a la liberación sistémica de sustancias estimulantes de células madre pluripotenciales, que se diferencian como osteoblastos. Conclusión: Un manejo integral multidisciplinario provee mejores resultados funcionales, lo que contribuye a la meta de la independencia.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Heterotopic ossification (OH) is a complication described in patients with neurological damage. Case report: Patient who suffered a multiple trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI), with fractures and neurological deficit secondary to TBI, who presented several heterotopic ossifications (OH) during his evolution that compromised the achievement of functional objectives. The main manifestation was swelling and limitation of the articular range (RA) for the extension of the left hip and knee, which kept the lower left limb (MI) flexed, preventing standing and walking. He was diagnosed as osteoma secondary to neurological trauma and received structured medical management, which included surgical intervention: "resection of the osteoma and tenotomy in hamstrings", obtaining improvement of the joint range, chieving standing and walking with biomechanical support. Discussion: The pathophysiology is believed to be related to the systemic release of stimulating substances from pluripotent stem cells, which differentiate as osteoblasts. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary comprehensive management provides better functional results, which contributes to the goal of the independence.

Low- vs. high-pressure suction drainage after total knee arthroplasty: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of continuous low-pressure suction drainage compared with closed high-pressure suction following total knee arthroplasty. BACKGROUND: Closed wound drainage systems are used in surgical interventions to reduce the incidence of haematomas, promote wound healing and reduce infections. However, evidence shows that using a closed wound drainage system can increase transfusion requirements. DATA SOURCES: A randomized, double-blind and parallel controlled trial was performed. Adult knee replacement patients recruited between May 2006 and March 2007 were assigned to receive low-pressure suction of 50 mmHg (experimental drainage) or high-pressure suction of 700 mmHg (comparator drainage). METHODS: The primary outcome was total blood loss after surgery. Secondary outcomes were incidence of transfusion, complications and mortality. Statistical analysis was based on an intention-to-treat approach. Linear regression was performed to account for factors that could influence blood loss. RESULTS: A total of 169 patients were included. Mean age was 73 (±6) years, 128 women and 41 men. A total of 84 patients were randomized to the experimental drainage and 85 to the comparator drainage. Analysis showed a total postoperative blood loss of 541·8 mL in the experimental group and 524·4 mL in the comparator group (P = 0·734). The only factor that showed an association with blood loss was the length of surgery. Linear regression did not show differences between the groups. CONCLUSION: Continuous low-pressure suction of 50 mmHg is not more effective than the higher aspiration pressure system to diminish the blood loss in total knee arthroplasty. The results do not support any change in current nursing practice relating to the use of this drain system.