[Common orthopedic problems in adolescents] / Problemas ortopédicos comuns na adolescência.

OBJECTIVE: Orthopedic problems in children and adolescents are quite frequent. For that reason, our aim was to give a remarkable insight into five selected topics: spinal deformities, osteochondritis, growing pains, back pain, and corrective shoes. METHODS: We analyzed general concepts of spinal deformities, including the general definition of scoliosis and its etiologic classification. We also discussed the definition, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of osteochondritis, growing pains, back pain, and corrective shoes. The data were obtained from review articles, textbooks, and from the Internet. RESULTS: We describe the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the selected conditions through review of literature and the authors own experience. CONCLUSIONS: Comments and relevant aspects concerning general pediatric practice are discussed.

Insuficiência tricúspide provocada por traumatismo fechado do tórax. Relato de um caso / Tricuspid insufficiency caused by closed trauma of the thorax. Report of a case

E apresentado um caso de insuficiencia tricuspide isolada decorrente de traumatismo fechado do torax, em paciente que se mantem assintomatico e nao operado apos 13 anos do evento