SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF 88 CASES.

Clavicle fractures are one of the most common types of bone injuries in adults. Recently, the treatment protocol for these fractures has undergone changes. Objective: To better understand the epidemiological and behavioral profile of these lesions when they require surgical treatment. Methods: This is an analysis of a series of cases. Our sample included individuals undergoing surgical treatment for clavicle fractures. Results: In total, 88 subjects fulfilled the predetermined criteria. Among these, 75 (85.22%) were male; automobile accidents corresponded to the largest etiological group, reaching 48% of prevalence; there was a slight predominance of the right side, totaling 45 cases (51%); most fractures were classified as Allman type I; an infection rate was observed in 1.13% of the cases; and the development of pseudarthrosis was identified in 2.27% of the patients. Conclusion: The incidence of clavicle fracture is higher in young men, mainly caused by car accidents, being mostly located in the middle third. No statistical significance was found between the synthesis material data and the postoperative complication rate, revealing the absence of risk superiority between the different types of surgical approaches used. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

As fraturas de clavícula consistem em um dos tipos mais comuns de lesões ósseas na população adulta. O protocolo de tratamento dessas fraturas tem sofrido modificações. Objetivo: Compreender melhor o perfil epidemiológico e comportamental das lesões de clavícula submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico. Métodos: Análise de uma série de casos, cuja amostragem incluiu indivíduos submetidos à abordagem cirúrgica de fratura de clavícula. Resultados: No total, 88 indivíduos preencheram os critérios pré-determinados. Dentre estes, 75 (85,22%) eram do sexo masculino; o acidente automobilístico correspondeu ao maior grupo etiológico (48%); houve ligeira predominância do lado direito, totalizando 45 casos (51%); a maior parte das fraturas foi classificada como Allman tipo I; observou-se uma taxa de infecção em 1,13% dos casos; e o desenvolvimento de pseudoartrose foi identificado em 2,27% dos pacientes. Conclusão: A incidência de fratura de clavícula é maior em homens jovens, ocasionada principalmente por acidentes automobilísticos, sendo, na maioria dos casos, localizada no terço médio. Não foi encontrada significância estatística entre os dados do material de síntese e o índice de complicação pós-operatória, revelando a ausência de superioridade de risco entre os diferentes tipos de abordagem cirúrgica. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de Casos.

Surgical treatment of clavicle fractures: a descriptive analysis of 88 cases / Tratamento cirúrgico das fraturas de clavícula: uma análise descritiva de 88 casos

ABSTRACT Clavicle fractures are one of the most common types of bone injuries in adults. Recently, the treatment protocol for these fractures has undergone changes. Objective: To better understand the epidemiological and behavioral profile of these lesions when they require surgical treatment. Methods: This is an analysis of a series of cases. Our sample included individuals undergoing surgical treatment for clavicle fractures. Results: In total, 88 subjects fulfilled the predetermined criteria. Among these, 75 (85.22%) were male; automobile accidents corresponded to the largest etiological group, reaching 48% of prevalence; there was a slight predominance of the right side, totaling 45 cases (51%); most fractures were classified as Allman type I; an infection rate was observed in 1.13% of the cases; and the development of pseudarthrosis was identified in 2.27% of the patients. Conclusion: The incidence of clavicle fracture is higher in young men, mainly caused by car accidents, being mostly located in the middle third. No statistical significance was found between the synthesis material data and the postoperative complication rate, revealing the absence of risk superiority between the different types of surgical approaches used. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

RESUMO As fraturas de clavícula consistem em um dos tipos mais comuns de lesões ósseas na população adulta. O protocolo de tratamento dessas fraturas tem sofrido modificações. Objetivo: Compreender melhor o perfil epidemiológico e comportamental das lesões de clavícula submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico. Métodos: Análise de uma série de casos, cuja amostragem incluiu indivíduos submetidos à abordagem cirúrgica de fratura de clavícula. Resultados: No total, 88 indivíduos preencheram os critérios pré-determinados. Dentre estes, 75 (85,22%) eram do sexo masculino; o acidente automobilístico correspondeu ao maior grupo etiológico (48%); houve ligeira predominância do lado direito, totalizando 45 casos (51%); a maior parte das fraturas foi classificada como Allman tipo I; observou-se uma taxa de infecção em 1,13% dos casos; e o desenvolvimento de pseudoartrose foi identificado em 2,27% dos pacientes. Conclusão: A incidência de fratura de clavícula é maior em homens jovens, ocasionada principalmente por acidentes automobilísticos, sendo, na maioria dos casos, localizada no terço médio. Não foi encontrada significância estatística entre os dados do material de síntese e o índice de complicação pós-operatória, revelando a ausência de superioridade de risco entre os diferentes tipos de abordagem cirúrgica. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de Casos.

Arthroscopic Treatment of First-Time Shoulder Dislocations in Younger Athletes.

BACKGROUND: The glenohumeral joint is characterized by its large degree of movement and consequently is the most susceptible joint to dislocations. There are few studies on the first episode of a shoulder dislocation in younger athletes. PURPOSE: To report the results of arthroscopic treatment for the first episode of a glenohumeral dislocation in younger athletes. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 53 patients younger than 40 years (N = 54 shoulders) sustained their first anterior shoulder dislocation and underwent arthroscopic surgery. Surgery was undertaken in the lateral decubitus position. Standard posterior, anteroinferior, and anterosuperior portals were used, and the number of anchors and the degree of capsular plication were individualized and based on the arthroscopic findings of each patient. The minimum follow-up was 2 years (mean, 2.31 years), and patients were evaluated with the Rowe functional score, Athletic Shoulder Outcome Rating Scale (EROE; acronym in Portuguese), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. RESULTS: The mean EROE score was 93.8, with 98% of results being good or excellent, and the mean Rowe score was 95.0, with 98% good or excellent results. The mean VAS pain score was <1.0. The rate of recurrence of dislocations was 2%. The return-to-sports rate was 83%; patients with associated superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions had a lower return-to-sports rate (P = .001) and lower EROE (P = .017) and Rowe (P = .019) scores. CONCLUSION: The present study showed favorable results for arthroscopic surgical treatment after the first dislocation episode in young athletes. It was an effective and safe treatment option in this population.

Late development of Nicolau syndrome: case report.

Nicolau syndrome also known as Embolia cutis medicamentosa and Livedoid dermatitis is a rare complication characterized by tissue necrosis that occurs after injection of medicines. We describe a case of late development of Nicolau syndrome following intra-articular infiltration with corticosteroid.

Síndrome de Nicolau de desenvolvimento tardio: relato de caso / Late development of Nicolau syndrome: case report

A Síndrome de Nicolau, também conhecida como Embolia Cutis Medicamentosa e Dermatite Livedóide, é uma rara complicação caracterizada por necrose tecidual que ocorre após a injeção de medicamentos. Descrevemos um caso de Síndrome de Nicolau de curso tardio, posterior à infiltração intra-articular com corticóide.

Nicolau syndrome also known as Embolia cutis medicamentosa and Livedoid dermatitis is a rare complication characterized by tissue necrosis that occurs after injection of medicines. We describe a case of late development of Nicolau syndrome following intra-articular infiltration with corticosteroid.