The Role of the Resident Doctor in Orthopedics and Traumatology in a Large Hospital of the Unified Health System: What is the User's view?

Objective To assess the knowledge of patients seen at a teaching hospital about the academic and professional training of the resident doctor in orthopedics and traumatology, as well as his area of expertise, and determine the perception of the patients of comfort and safety in relation to being assisted by the resident doctor at different stages of treatment. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients admitted to a large orthopedics hospital of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, in the Portuguese acronym). Data were collected through the application of a questionnaire containing 19 objective questions that assessed sociodemographic parameters and the perception of the patient of the performance of the resident. The data were analyzed to assess the frequency of responses obtained. Results 152 participants were evaluated, predominantly male (62.6%) and aged between 36 and 55 years old (41.3%). Only 43.3% were aware of the academic background of the resident. Patients reported feeling safer and more comfortable being assisted by the doctor together with the resident in the outpatient consultation (43.3%), in the nursing ward (39.3%) and during surgery (61%). As for the performance of the resident, 80.2% stated that the resident doctor improves communication between the patient and the main surgeon; however, only 11% said they would feel safe and comfortable being cared for exclusively by residents in the surgical environment, if allowed. Conclusion The participation of resident physicians in the care is well received by the patients if they are in the company of the attending physician. Patients identify residents as a facilitating bridge in the communication with attending physicians.

The Role of the Resident Doctor in Orthopedics and Traumatology in a Large Hospital of the Unified Health System: What is the User's view? / A atuação do médico residente em ortopedia e traumatologia em um hospital de grande porte do Sistema Único de Saúde: Qual a visão do usuário?

Abstract Objective To assess the knowledge of patients seen at a teaching hospital about the academic and professional training of the resident doctor in orthopedics and traumatology, as wellas his areaofexpertise, and determinethe perception of thepatients ofcomfort and safety in relation to being assisted by the resident doctor at different stages of treatment. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients admitted to a large ortho pedics hospital of the Brazilian Unified Health System(SUS, in the Portugues e acronym). Datawere collected through the application of a questionnaire containing 19 objective questions that assessed sociodemographic parameters and the perception of the patient of the performance of the resident. The data were analyzed to assess the frequency of responses obtained. Results 152 participantswere evaluated, predominantlymale(62.6%)andaged between 36 and 55 years old (41.3%). Only 43.3% were aware of the academic background of the resident. Patients reportedfeelingsaferandmorecomfortablebeingassistedbythedoctor together with the resident in the outpatient consultation (43.3%), in the nursing ward (39.3%)andduringsurgery(61%).Asfor theperformanceof theresident,80.2%statedthat the resident doctor improves communication between the patient and the main surgeon; however, only 11% said they would feel safe and comfortable being cared for exclusively by residents in the surgical environment, if allowed. Conclusion The participation of resident physicians in the care is well received by the patients if they are in the company of the attending physician. Patients identify residents as a facilitating bridge in the communication with attending physicians.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o conhecimento de pacientes atendidos em um hospital-escola acerca da formação acadêmica e profissional do médico residente em ortopedia e traumatologia, bem como sua área de atuação, e determinar a percepção de conforto e segurança do paciente em relação a ser assistido pelo médico residente em diferentes etapas do tratamento. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo transversal com pacientes internados em um hospital de ortopedia de grande porte do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Os dados foram coletados a partir da aplicação de um questionário contendo 19 questões objetivas que avaliaram parâmetros sociodemográficos e a percepção do paciente quanto à atuação do residente. Os dados foram analisados de forma a avaliar a frequência das respostas obtidas. Resultados Foram avaliados 152 participantes, predominantemente do sexo masculino (62,5%) e com idade entre 36 e 55 anos (41,3%). Apenas 43,3% tinham conhecimento sobre a formação acadêmica do residente. Os pacientes relataram se sentir mais seguros e confortáveis em serem assistidos pelo médico em conjunto com o residente na consulta ambulatorial (43,3%), na enfermaria (39,3%) e durante a cirurgia (61%). Quanto à atuação do residente, 80,2% afirmaram que o médico residente melhora a comunicação entre o paciente e o cirurgião principal, entretanto e apenas 11% disseram se sentir seguros e confortáveis sendo cuidados exclusivamente por residentes no ambiente cirúrgico, caso fosse permitido. Conclusão A participação de médicos residentes nos cuidados é bem recebida pelos pacientes, desde que em companhia do médico assistente. Os pacientes identificam nos residentes uma ponte facilitadora na comunicação com os médicos assistentes.

Factors Influencing the Outcome of Osteosynthesis in the Fracture of the Femoral Neck in Young Adult Patients.

Objectives To evaluate the factors that influence the outcome of osteosynthesis after closed reduction of the fracture of the femoral neck in young adult patients. Methods A retrospective study was conducted, reviewing the data of patients operated in a large orthopedic hospital from 2003 to 2011; a total of 81 patients met the inclusion criteria. The time interval between the fracture and the surgery, the initial fracture deviation, the quality of the reduction, and the placement of the implant were evaluated. Results The present study observed a strong relationship between the quality of the reduction and therapeutic success. The degree of the initial deviation and the time elapsed between the initial trauma and the osteosynthesis did not influence the surgical outcome regarding bone consolidation. The correct positioning of the implants was associated with a satisfactory evolution in the postoperative period. Conclusion The quality of the reduction and the positioning of the implants are factors that influence the results of osteosynthesis in fractures of the femoral neck in young adult patients.

Factors Influencing the Outcome of Osteosynthesis in the Fracture of the Femoral Neck in Young Adult Patients / Fatores que influenciam o resultado da osteossíntese na fratura do colo do fêmur em pacientes adultos jovens

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the factors that influence the outcome of osteosynthesis after closed reduction of the fracture of the femoral neck in young adult patients. Methods A retrospective study was conducted, reviewing the data of patients operated in a large orthopedic hospital from 2003 to 2011; a total of 81 patients met the inclusion criteria. The time interval between the fracture and the surgery, the initial fracture deviation, the quality of the reduction, and the placement of the implant were evaluated. Results The present study observed a strong relationship between the quality of the reduction and therapeutic success. The degree of the initial deviation and the time elapsed between the initial trauma and the osteosynthesis did not influence the surgical outcome regarding bone consolidation. The correct positioning of the implants was associated with a satisfactory evolution in the postoperative period. Conclusion The quality of the reduction and the positioning of the implants are factors that influence the results of osteosynthesis in fractures of the femoral neck in young adult patients.

Resumo Objetivos Avaliar os fatores que influenciam o resultado da osteossíntese pela redução fechada da fratura do colo femoral nos pacientes jovens. Métodos Foi feito um estudo retrospectivo com revisão dos dados dos pacientes operados em um hospital ortopédico de grande porte, de 2003 a 2011, com um total de 81 pacientes que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. O intervalo de tempo entre a fratura e a cirurgia, o desvio inicial da fratura, a qualidade da redução e o posicionamento dos implantes foram os fatores avaliados. Resultados O estudo encontrou forte relação entre a qualidade da redução e o sucesso terapêutico. O grau de desvio inicial e o tempo entre o trauma inicial e a osteossíntese não influenciaramo desfecho cirúrgico emrelação à consolidação óssea. O correto posicionamento dos implantes mostrou relação com a evolução satisfatória no pós-operatório dos pacientes. Conclusão A qualidade da redução e o posicionamento dos implantes são fatores que influenciamoresultadodaosteossíntesenafraturadocolodofêmurnopacienteadultojovem.

Orthopedic implications of the corona mortis: a case report / Implicaciones ortopédicas de la corona mortis: reporte de un caso

SUMMARY: Corona mortis is classified as a connection between the inferior epigastric and obturator vessels over the superior pubic ramus. Its incidence varies among different studies. The corona mortis is an extremely important anatomical variation as it can be injured in a great number of procedures. Moreover, it can also be injured during pelvic or acetabular fractures. A male cadaver fixed in a 10 % formalin solution had its pelvic region dissected and an arterial corona mortis was observed on its right side. The left hemipelvis presented no variations whatsoever. This vessel was measured with the aid of a digital caliper. We aim to report this variation and address - from an orthopedic point of view - the clinical and surgical significance of the corona mortis.

RESUMEN: La corona mortis es clasificada como una conexión entre los vasos epigástricos inferiores y obturadores sobre la rama superior del pubis. Su incidencia varía según los diferentes estudios. La corona mortis es una variación anatómica extremadamente importante, ya que se es posible dañarla en un número significativo de procedimientos. Además, también puede resultar lesionada durante las fracturas pélvicas o acetabulares. Durante la disección de un cadáver de sexo masculino fijado en solución de formalina al 10 %, se observó la corona mortis arterial en el lado derecho de la región pélvica. El lado izquierdo de la pelvis no presentó ninguna variación. Se midió la corona mortis con ayuda de un calibre digital. Nuestro objetivo fue informar sobre esta variación y abordar - desde el punto de vista ortopédico - la importancia clínica y quirúrgica de la corona mortis.

Fatores que influenciam o resultado da osteossíntese na fratura do colo do fêmur em paciente adulto / Factors influencing the results of femoral neck fracture osteosynthesis in young adults

A fratura do colo do fêmur é um problema de saúde pública e tem associação direta com o aumento das taxas de morbidade e mortalidade. Apenas 50% dos pacientes são totalmente reabilitados e regressam às atividades anteriormente desempenhadas. Uma opção de tratamento é a fixação por técnica com redução fechada, opção menos invasiva, de rápida execução e com menor trauma cirúrgico preservando estoque ósseo e articulação. Contudo, estudos relatam até 30% de falha terapêutica e osteonecrose. O tempo para a cirurgia, desvio inicial da fratura e qualidade da redução, são os principais pontos de discussão na tentativa de reduzir essas taxas. Com o objetivo de avaliar os fatores que influenciam o resultado da osteossíntese por redução fechada da fratura do colo femoral nos jovens, foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo com revisão dos dados dos pacientes operados no Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia, no período de 2003 a 2011, que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão (n=81). Foram incluídos os pacientes com acompanhamento mínimo de pelo menos 36 meses e com radiografias pré e pós-operatórias revisadas por três cirurgiões do centro de atenção especializada em cirurgia do trauma. O tempo para fixação foi descrito em dias, a qualidade da redução e grau de desvio inicial foi determinado utilizando os parâmetros descritos por Garden e colaboradores e o posicionamento dos implantes foi avaliado segundo descrição técnica de Lindequist e Tornkvist. Os pacientes com fratura consolidada e retorno as atividades diárias foram alocados no grupo "consolidação". Os pacientes que evoluíram de forma insatisfatória, seja por necrose avascular da cabeça femoral (NACF) ou por ausência de consolidação, constituíram o grupo "falha". Nosso estudo encontrou forte relação entre qualidade da redução e sucesso terapêutico. O grau de desvio inicial não demonstrou influência sobre o desfecho operatório. Passado o tempo de fixação precoce, tido pela literatura como as primeiras doze horas pósfratura, o tempo para fixação não demonstrou influenciar o desfecho cirúrgico não alterando, no nosso estudo, as taxas de consolidação. Por fim, o correto posicionamento dos implantes teve relação com a evolução satisfatória no pósoperatório dos pacientes estudados. Os fatores que influenciam o resultado da osteossíntese na fratura do colo do fêmur em paciente adulto jovem são a qualidade da redução e o posicionamento dos implantes

Femoral neck fracture is a public health problem and has direct association with increased morbidity and mortality rates. Only 50% of patients are fully rehabilitated and resume daily activities and the fracture in this region corresponds to half of all hip fractures. One option of treatment is the use of a technique with close reduction and fixation with three screws, which is less invasive, faster and brings about less surgical trauma for it preserves bone stock and joint. However, studies report up to 30% of failure and osteonecrosis. The time for surgery, initial fracture deviation, quality reduction and technique are the main points of discussion to attempt to reduce these rates. We reviewed all patients operated at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, from 2003 to 2011 (n = 81), who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients with follow up of at least 36 months and had pre and post-surgery X-rays were reviewed by three experienced surgeons in trauma surgery. We took into account the time between the fracture and the surgical procedure, the quality of fracture reduction in the setting. Deviation degree was determined according to Garden criteria. The surgical technique was evaluated according to Lindequist e Tornkvist. Patients with consolidated fracture who resumed daily activities were allocated to group "consolidation". Patients whose surgery failed, either by NACF or nonunion, constituted the "failure" group. Our study found a relation between the quality of reduction and therapeutic success. The initial degree of deviation showed no influence on the surgical outcome. After the early setting of time taken by the literature as the first twelve hours after fracture, the time for fixing the fracture showed no influence on surgical outcome, therefore, not altering our study consolidation ratios. Our final analysis showed relation between good position of surgical implants and successful surgery