Resultados de la reparación artroscópica mediante anclaje óseo sin nudo de lesiones del fibrocartílago triangular asociadas a fractura de extremidad distal de radio / Arthroscopic knotless anchor repair of triangular fibrocartilage in distal radius fracture

Introducción y objetivo. Las lesiones del fibrocartílago triangular (FCT) están asociadas en muchas ocasiones con inestabilidad de la articulación radiocubital distal. El tratamiento artroscópico de estas lesiones mejora el pronóstico funcional de los pacientes afectados. El objetivo del presente trabajo es evaluar los resultados funcionales y laborales de la reparación artroscópica con anclaje óseo sin nudo de lesiones del FCT asociadas a fracturas de extremidad distal del radio. Material y método. Estudio observacional, descriptivo entre noviembre de 2011 y enero de 2014 de 21 pacientes con fractura de radio distal asociada a lesiones tipo IB de Palmer (clases 2 y 3 de Atzei) del FCT tratados mediante reparación artroscópica con anclaje óseo sin nudo (PopLok® 2,8 mm, ConMed, EE. UU.). El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 18 meses. Analizamos los resultados funcionales (Mayo Wrist Score) y laborales. La edad media fue de 43,0 ± 8,8 años, con un 19% de mujeres. Se hallaron 5 casos con lesión escafolunar asociada. Resultados. La media obtenida en la escala funcional de Mayo Wrist Score fue de 83,4 ± 16,1 puntos. El tiempo de baja medio fue de 153,16 ± 48,5 días. La recuperación laboral sin limitaciones fue posible en el 89,5% de los casos. No se recogieron complicaciones postoperatorias. Conclusiones. La reparación artroscópica con anclaje óseo sin nudo de lesiones IB del FCT en pacientes con fractura de radio distal supone un método de tratamiento mínimamente invasivo, que mejora la tensión en la reparación y evita el posterior destensado, en nuestra experiencia, con baja tasa de complicaciones y buenos resultados funcionales y laborales (AU)

Introduction and objective. Lesions of triangular fibrocartilage (TFC) are associated with distal radioulnar joint instability. Arthroscopic treatment of these lesions improves functional outcome of affected patients. The aim of the present work is to evaluate functional and occupational outcome of TCF repair using an arthroscopic knotless anchor device in patients with associated distal radius fracture. Material and methods. An observational, descriptive study was carried out between November 2011 and January 2014 including 21 patients with distal radius fracture and Palmer 1 B lesions of TCF (Atzei class 2 and 3) that were treated by arthroscopic knotless anchor (PopLok® 2,8 mm, ConMed, USA). Mean follow-up was 18 months. Functional (Mayo Wrist Score) and occupational outcome results were analyzed. Mean age of the group was 43.0 ± 8.8 years, with 19% of the patients being female. There was an associated scapholunate lesion in 5 cases. Results. Functional results reached a mean of 83.4 ± 16.1 points onMayo Wrist Score. Mean sick-leave time was 153.16 ± 48.5 days. Complete occupational reintegration was reached in 89.5% of cases. There were no postoperative complications. Conclusions. Arthroscopic knotless anchor repair of 1 B TFC tears is a minimally invasive method of treatment that improves tension of fixation, avoiding subsequent loosen, in our experience, with few complications and good functional and occupational results (AU)

Arthroscopic knotless anchor repair of triangular fibrocartilage in distal radius fracture.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Lesions of triangular fibrocartilage (TFC) are associated with distal radioulnar joint instability. Arthroscopic treatment of these lesions improves functional outcome of affected patients. The aim of the present work is to evaluate functional and occupational outcome of TCF repair using an arthroscopic knotless anchor device in patients with associated distal radius fracture. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational, descriptive study was carried out between November 2011 and January 2014 including 21 patients with distal radius fracture and Palmer 1B lesions of TCF (Atzei class 2 and 3) that were treated by arthroscopic knotless anchor (PopLok® 2,8mm, ConMed, USA). Mean follow-up was 18 months. Functional (Mayo Wrist Score) and occupational outcome results were analyzed. Mean age of the group was 43.0±8.8 years, with 19% of the patients being female. There was an associated scapholunate lesion in 5 cases. RESULTS: Functional results reached a mean of 83.4±16.1 points onMayo Wrist Score. Mean sick-leave time was 153.16±48.5 days. Complete occupational reintegration was reached in 89.5% of cases. There were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Arthroscopic knotless anchor repair of 1B TFC tears is a minimally invasive method of treatment that improves tension of fixation, avoiding subsequent loosen, in our experience, with few complications and good functional and occupational results.

Utilidad del sulfato cálcico e hidroxiapatita con antibióticos en las osteomielitis de la mano, a propósito de 2 casos clínicos / Use of calcium sulfate and hydroxyapatite with antibiotics in osteomyelitis of the hand: Two clinical cases

Las osteomielitis representan entre el 1-6% de las infecciones de la mano, cuya etiología fundamental es el Staphilococcus aureus. Presentamos 2 casos tratados eficazmente mediante legrado de la lesión y relleno con sulfato cálcico e hidroxiapatita (PerOssal®) impregnado con antibióticos, valorando el tipo de lesión, aspectos analíticos, y radiológicos. Nuestro objetivo es la revisión de esta patología, así como subrayar la utilidad de este nuevo biomaterial en la cirugía de la mano (AU)

Osteomyelitis accounts for 1-6% of all infections of the hand, the main causal agent being Staphylococcus aureus. We present two cases successfully treated with lesion curettage and filling with calcium sulfate and hydroxyapatite (PerOssal®) impregnated with antibiotics, evaluating the type of lesion, laboratory test parameters and radiological data. Our aim is to offer a review of this condition, and to underscore the usefulness of this new biomaterial in surgery of the hand (AU)