Septic Arthritis of the Pubic Symphysis in Adult: A Case Report / Artrite séptica da sínfise pubiana em adultos: Relato de caso

Abstract Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition. Risk factors include trauma, low-grade infection, urological or gynecological procedures, malignant tumors of the pelvis, sports, and intravenous drug abuse. This report describes a case of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis in a 23-year-old male patient with no history of pelvic surgery, previous infections, or intense physical activity. Arthritis was diagnosed by blood culture positive for Enterococcus spp. and yeasts, and the patient was treated with antibiotics. This case emphasizes the importance of complementary exams to aid the treatment of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis and shows that an invasive procedure, such as pubic symphysis puncture biopsy, may not be required.

Resumo A artrite séptica da sínfise púbica é uma condição rara. Os fatores de risco são trauma, infecção de baixo grau, procedimentos urológicos ou ginecológicos, tumores malignos da pelve, prática de esportes e uso de drogas intravenosas. O presente relato descreve um caso de artrite séptica da sínfise púbica em um paciente do sexo masculino, de 23 anos, sem história de cirurgias pélvicas, infecções prévias ou atividade física intensa. A artrite foi diagnosticada pela hemocultura que revelou crescimento de Enterococcus sp + leveduras, e o paciente foi tratado com antibioticoterapia. Este caso enfatiza a importância de exames complementares no auxílio do tratamento da artrite séptica da sínfise púbica, e demonstra que procedimentos invasivos, tais como a punção da sínfise púbica, podem não ser necessários.

Osteomielitis de tibia secundaria a la vacuna BCG en un paciente pediátrico inmunocompetente: Reporte de un caso / Tibia osteomyelitis secondary to BCG vaccination in an immunocompetent infant. Case report

Introducción: La vacuna BCG (bacilo de Calmette-Guérin) para prevenir las formas graves de tuberculosis, es la vacuna más difundida en el mundo. Los efectos adversos asociados a la vacunación son poco frecuentes, y la mayoría de ellos ocurren en el sitio de inoculación. Presentamos un caso de osteomielitis de tibia secundaria a la vacuna BCG en un paciente pediátrico inmunocompetente. Conclusiones: El compromiso óseo secundario a la vacuna BCG en pacientes previamente sanos es muy raro. Es importante sospecharlo, para diagnosticarlo y administrar el tratamiento adecuado. Se obtuvieron buenos resultados administrando fármacos antituberculosos, sin necesidad de limpieza quirúrgica. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

Introduction: The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, used to prevent severe forms of tuberculosis (TB), is the most extensively used vaccine worldwide. Adverse events associated with BCG vaccination are rare, and most of them occur at the inoculation site. We present a tibia Osteomyelitis case secondary to BCG vaccination in an immunocompetent infant. Conclusions: Bone involvement secondary to BCG vaccination in previously healthy patients is extremely rare. Healthcare providers must consider such settings in order to make the diagnosis and institute the appropriate treatment. Antituberculous drugs produced good therapeutic results with no need for surgical toilette. Level of Evidence: IV

Frecuencia de aparición de la osteoesclerosis idiopática y la osteítis condensante en maxilares inferiores en radiografías panorrámicas / Frecuency of the appearance of idiopathic osteoesclerosis and condensing osteotis in lower jaws in panoramic X-Rays

Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de la osteoesclerosis idiopática (OI) y la osteítis condensante (OC) en radiografías panorámicas. Metodología: Se estudiaron 1500 radiografías panorámicas de pacientes de ambos sexos, con edades cronológicas entre 20 y 88 años. Se identificó la presencia de condensaciones óseas (CO); la distribución de acuerdo con la edad, el sexo, la localización y la relación con los dientes; y si eran solitarias o múltiples. Resultados: Se observaron 183 CO, con una prevalencia del 12,4%. Del total de casos, 113 correspondieron al sexo femenino (61,7%) y 70 al masculino (38,2%). La OI fue verificada en 127 sujetos (8,5% del total de la muestra), mientras que 56 presentaron OC (3,7%). La OI fue más frecuente entre la tercera y cuarta décadas de vida, mientras que se verificó un mayor número de OC por encima de los 40 años (p = 0,002). Respecto del sexo, ambos tipos de CO fueron más frecuentes en las mujeres, lo que fue estadísticamente significativo (p = 0,005). Las CO se localizaron con mayor frecuencia en la zona molar derecha, molar izquierda y premolar derecha; en cuanto a la relación con los dientes, fueron observadas en un número más alto en apical, separadas y en la zona apical e interradicular. La presentación única de las CO fue más prevalente según el sexo o el grupo etario. Conclusiones: Las características radiográficas de las CO estudiadas permiten distinguirlas de otras patologías. Su alta prevalencia indica que deben ser consideradas en el manejo clínico del paciente para orientar un plan de tratamiento adecuado. (AU)

Objective:To determine the frequency of idiopathic osteoesclerosis (IO) and condensing osteitis (CO) in panoramic radiographs. Methodology: 1500 panoramic radiographs of patients of both sexes, with chronological ages between 20 and 88 years, were studied. The presence of bone condensations (BC), distribution according to age, sex, location, relationship with the teeth, and whether they were solitary or multiple were evaluated. Results: 183 BC (12.4%) were observed with 113 in women (61.7%) and 70 in men (38.2%). IO was verified in 127 subjects (8.5% of the total sample), while 56 presented CO (3.7%). IO was more frequent between the third and fourth decade of life, while a greater number of CO was found over 40 years of age (p = 0.002); regarding sex, both types of BC were significantly more frequent in women (p = 0.005). BC were more frequently located in the right molar, left molar, and right premolar zone; Regarding the relationship with the teeth, a higher number of BC were observed in the apical, separated and in the apical and interradicular areas. The single presentation of BC was more prevalent considering sex or age. Conclusions: BC can be differentiated from other pathologies based on the radiographic characteristics. Taking into account, the high prevalence of BC, they should be considered in the clinical management of patients in order to guide adequate treatment planning. (AU)

Evaluation of the Treatment of Patients Subjected to Osteogenesis Induced by Tibia Bone Distraction / Avaliação do tratamento de pacientes submetidos a osteogênese por distração na tíbia

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the management of tibial fractures resulting in bone loss (traumatic or infection-related) and the complications occurring during treatment with external fixator and immediately after apparatus removal. Methods Forty patients were selected from 2010 to 2017. The mean age of the patients was 33.02 years; 34 subjects were male and 6 were female. All patients had tibial bone regeneration, suffered trauma (mainly related to motorcycle accident) and were followed-up at an outpatient facility. Results Proximal tibial bones of up to 17 cm in length and distal tibial bones of up to 14 cm in length were obtained. The largest trifocal transport had the same length as the regenerated bone tissues, which was 14.5 cm. Regarding complications, 29 (72.5%) patients had infections in the pin and wire paths. There were 9 (22.5%) cases of de novo fracture, 6 of which were managed with the implantation of a new circular fixator, and 2 cases of infection of the regenerated bone. On average, patients were subjected to 4.72 procedures (ranging from 2-12), had the fixator for 20.75 months (ranging from 7-55 months), and stayed at the hospital for 53.7 days (ranging from 5-183 days), mainly because of soft-tissue complications, intravenous antibacterial therapy, and even social issues. Two (5%) patients presented symptomatic gonarthrosis, and two other patients had symptomatic ankle arthritis. Three of the patients showed lower limb discrepancy of 3.0, 3.7, and 5.0 cm. Conclusion Despite not being widely available, the Ilizarov method is useful for solving the majority of tibial bone losses, regardless of their etiology.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o tratamento das fraturas de tíbia que evoluíram com perda óssea (traumática ou secundária a infecção) e as complicações ocorridas durante o tratamento com fixador externo e no período imediatamente após sua retirada. Métodos Foram selecionados 40 pacientes tratados entre 2010 e 2017, com a idade média de 33,02 anos, sendo 34 do sexo masculino e 6 do sexo feminino. Todos os pacientes portavam regenerado ósseo da tíbia, foram vítimas de trauma (sobretudo motociclístico), e estavam em seguimento ambulatorial. Resultados Foram obtidos regenerados ósseos da tíbia proximal de até 17 cm e da tíbia distal de 14 cm. O maior transporte trifocal teve a soma do tamanho dos tecidos dos ossos regenerados, medindo 14,5 cm. Como complicações, 29 (72,5%) pacientes tiveram infecção no trajeto dos pinos e fios. Houve 9 (22,5%) casos de refratura, sendo 6 deles tratadas com novo fixador circular, e 2 infecções no osso regenerado. Os pacientes foram submetidos a uma média de 4,72 procedimentos cirúrgicos (2-12), portaram fixador por 20,75 meses (7-55 m.) e permaneceram internados por 53,7 dias (5-183) devido principalmente a complicações de partes moles, a antibioticoterapia intravenosa ou até mesmo a questões sociais. Dois (5%) pacientes apresentaram gonartrose sintomática e outros 2 artrite sintomática do tornozelo. Três apresentaram discrepância de membros inferiores de 3,0; 3,7; e 5,0 cm. Conclusão Apesar de não ser um método de tratamento amplamente disponível, o método de Ilizarov é útil para solucionar a maioria das falhas ósseas da tíbia, independente da sua etiologia.

SAPHO. Puesta al día / SAPHO: Update

SAPHO es un acrónimo en el que se incluye sinovitis, acné, pustulosis, hiperostosis y osteítis, corresponde a una entidad clínica que abarca varias manifestaciones osteoarticulares y dermatológicas que pueden aparecer en el mismo paciente de forma simultánea o sucesiva a lo largo de su vida; tiene características radiológicas importantes al momento de establecer el diagnóstico y su origen es multifactorial interviniendo factores genéticos, sobre todo en los genes LPNI2 y NOD2 ubicados en el cromosoma 18, infecciosos e inmunológicos. Dentro de los aspectos clínicos relevantes destaca la afectación de la pared anterior del tórax que puede ser tan notable como para llegar a producir compresión de las venas subclavia y cava superiores, lo cual puede conducir a trombosis vascular debido a la hiperostosis y a la compresión extrínseca por una masa de partes blandas en el mediastino. Desde su identificación, la primera línea de tratamiento ha sido el uso de AINE; sin embargo, muchos medicamentos inmunosupresores se han desarrollado para su tratamiento, el uso de anti-TNF ha mostrado eficacia para reducir las manifestaciones articulares, óseas y de piel y, por tanto, se ha convertido en una excelente opción para el tratamiento

Role of the gene Slc11a1 and selected genotypes for minimum and maximum inflammatory reactivity in the process of alveolar bone healing in mice / Papel do gene Slc11a1 e de genótipos selecionados para mínima e máxima reatividade inflamatória no processo de reparo ósseo alveolar em camundongos

The process of alveolar bone healing can be influenced by several local and systemic factors, which include the immune system and healing related genes. However, the exact role of host inflammatory responsiveness and genetic background in bone healing process remains unclear. In this context, we evaluated the influence inflammation in alveolar bone healing taking advantage of mice strains genetically selected for maximum (AIRmax) or minimum (AIRmin) acute inflammatory response, as well AIR strains homozygous for RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes. Experimental groups (N=5/time/group) comprised 8-week-old male or female AIRmax and AIRmin; and substrains AIRminRR, AIRminSS and AIRmaxRR and AIRmaxSS; submitted to extraction of upper right incisor and evaluated at 0, 3, 7, 14 and 21 days after upper incision extraction by micro-computed tomography (CT), histomorphometry, birefringence, immunohistochemistry and molecular (PCRArray) analysis. Initially, our results demonstrated that AIRmin mice presented an early increase (p<0.05) in bone volume, hyperdense regions, density of bone matrix and osteoblasts, increased (p<0.05) expressed of BMP4, BMP7 and RUNX2 when compared to AIRmax strain. AIRmin mice also presented lower counts of GR1+ and CD80+ cells, and higher counts of F4/80+ and CD206+ cells, in parallel with higher mRNA expression of CX3CL1, CCL5, CCR5 and ARG when compared to AIRmax animals. In late repair stages, the AIRmin strain presented a decreased (p<0.05) density of osteoclast and blood vessels than AIRmax, along lower RANKL and Catepk and higher PHEX and SOST mRNA expression, but the healing outcome at the endpoint was similar in AIRmin and AIRmax strains. When analyzed the effect of RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes was evaluated in parallel with the influence AIRmin/AIRmax background, we initially observed that the AIRmax strain, associated with both RR and SS Slc11a1 genotypes, presented a more effective bone healing, characterized by increased (p<0.05) of bone volume and predominance of red fiber in analysis in contrast to AIRmin strains. AIRmaxRR presented increased (p<0.05) F4/80+ and decreased CD80+ e CD206+ cells count, while AIRmaxSS presented increased (p<0.05) GR1+, F4/80+ and CD80+ and decreased CD206+ cells. When the analysis was performed in order to address the influence Slc11a1 variants, AIRmaxSS strain presented a bone healing delay when compared to AIRmaxRR; characterized by decreased (p<0.05) of bone volume, trabecular number and red collagen fibers, increased (p<0.05) GR1+ and CD80+ and decreased F4/80+ and CD206+. Conversely, AIRminSS presented a more effective healing when compared with AIRminRR mice; characterized by increased (p<0.05) of bone volume, trabecular number/separation and red birefringence, increased GR1+ and decreased CD206+ cells count. In conclusion, while AIRmin and AIRmax strains presents a similar healing outcome at the endpoint, the early repair in AIRmin strain was associated with decreased presence of neutrophils and M1 macrophages, and increased M2 macrophages. Additionally, our while results showed that AIRmax inflammatory background was associated to a more effective bone healing process irrespective of the presence of RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes, RR genotype favors the healing in AIRmax background and SS genotype was found to favor the healing in the AIRmin background.(AU)

O processo de reparo ósseo alveolar pode ser influenciado por vários fatores locais e sistêmicos, que incluem o sistema imunológico e os genes relacionados ao reparo. No entanto, o exato papel da resposta inflamatória do hospedeiro e genético background no processo de reparo ósseo ainda não está claro. Neste contexto, avaliamos a influência da inflamação no reparo óssea alveolar, em camundongos selecionadas geneticamente para uma resposta inflamatória aguda máxima (AIRmax) ou mínima (AIRmin), como também em camundongos AIR homozigoto para os alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1.Neste estudo foram utilizados camundongos machos e fêmeas (N=5/tempo/grupo), das linhagens selecionados para máxima e mínima (AIRmax e AIRmin) reação inflamatória, e também as sublinhagens AIRminRR, AIRminSS, AIRmaxRR e AIRmaxSS com idade aproximada de 8 semanas. Todos foram submetidos à extração do incisivo superior direito e avaliados nos períodos de 0, 3, 7, 14 e 21 dias pós extração, seguido pela análise tomografia computadorizada (CT), análise histomorfometria, análise de birrefringência, análise imuno-histoquímica e análise molecular (PCRArray). Inicialmente, nossos resultados demonstraram que a linhagem AIRmin, no período inicial, apresentou um aumento (p<0.05) no volume ósseo, nas regiões hiperdensas, na densidade de matriz óssea e osteoblastos, seguido pelo aumento (p<0.05) na expressão de BMP4, BMP7 e RUNX2 quando comparado a linhagem AIRmax. Camundongos AIRmin também apresentou uma menor contagem de células GR1+ e CD80+ e aumento da contagem de células F4/80+ e CD206+, em paralelo com aumento da expressão de mRNA de CX3CL1, CCL5, CCR5 e ARG quando comparado aos camundongos AIRmax. Nos períodos tardios, a linhagem AIRmin apresentou uma diminuição (p<0.05) na densidade de osteoclastos e vasos sanguíneos em comparação AIRmax, seguido por uma diminuição na expressão de mRNA de RANKL e Catepk e aumento de PHEX e SOST, mas o processo de reparo ósseo alveolar, no período final foi semelhante entres as linhagens AIRmin e AIRmax. Quando analisamos o efeito dos alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1 em paralelo com a influência do background AIRmin/AIRmax, nós inicialmente observamos que a linhagem AIRmax associada com ambos os alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1 apresentaram um processo de reparo mais efetivo, caracterizado pelo aumento (p<0.05) volume ósseo e predominância de fibras vermelhas em comparação com a linhagem AIRmin. Camundongos AIRmaxRR apresentaram aumento (p<0.05) na contagem de células F4/80+ e diminuição na contagem de células CD80+ e CD206+, enquanto, camundongos AIRmaxSS apresentou um aumento (p<0.05) na contagem de células GR1+, F4/80+, CD80+ e diminuição na contagem de células CD206+. Quando analisamos a influência dos alelos do gene Slc11a1, a linhagem AIRmaxSS apresentaram um atraso no reparo óssea quando comparado ao AIRmaxRR; caracterizado pela diminuição (p<0.05) do volume ósseo, número trabecular e fibras colágenas vermelhas, seguido pelo aumento (p<0.05) da contagem de células GR1+ e CD80+ e diminuição de células F4/80+ e CD206+. Por outro lado, camundongos AIRminSS apresentaram um reparo ósseo mais efetivo quando comparada com AIRminRR; caracterizada pelo aumento (p<0.05) do volume ósseo, número / separação trabecular e birrefringência das fibras colágenas no espectro vermelho, seguido pelo aumento da contagem de células GR1+ e diminuição das células CD206+. Diante disso, os nossos resultados demonstraram que as linhagens AIRmin e AIRmax apresentaram um processo de reparo ósseo alveolar semelhantes no período final do reparo, enquanto no reparo inicial a linhagem AIRmin estava associada com a diminuição de neutrófilos e macrófagos M1 e aumento dos macrófagos M2. Além disso, nossos resultados demonstraram que background AIRmax estava associado a um processo de reparo mais efetivo, independentemente da presença de genótipos RR/SS Slc11a1, o genótipo RR favorece o reparo no background AIRmax e o genótipo SS favoreceu a reparo no background AIRmin.(AU)

Maxillomandibular giant osteosclerotic lesions

Abstract Giant Osteosclerotic Lesions (GOLs) are a group of rarely reported intraosseous lesions. Their precise diagnosis is important since they can be confused with malignant neoplasms. Objective This retrospective study aimed to record and analyze the clinical and radiographic Giant Osteosclerotic Lesions (GOLs) detected in the maxillomandibular area of patients attending to our institution. Materials and Methods: Informed consent from the patients was obtained and those cases of 2.5 cm or larger lesions with radiopaque or mixed (radiolucid-radiopaque) appearance located in the maxillofacial bones were selected. Assessed parameters were: age, gender, radiographic aspect, shape, borders, size, location and relations to roots. Lesions were classified as radicular, apical, interradicular, interradicular-apical, radicular-apical or located in a previous teeth extraction area. Additionally, several osseous and dental developmental alterations (DDAs) were assessed. Results Seventeen radiopacities in 14 patients were found and were located almost exclusively in mandible and were two types: idiopathic osteosclerosis and condensing osteitis. GOLs were more frequent in females, and in the anterior and premolar zones. 94.2% of GOLs were qualified as idiopathic osteosclerosis and one case was condensing osteitis. All studied cases showed different osseous and dental developmental alterations (DDAs). The most common were: Microdontia, hypodontia, pulp stones, macrodontia and variations in the mental foramina. Conclusions GOLs must be differentiated from other radiopaque benign and malignant tumors. Condensing osteitis, was considered an anomalous osseous response induced by a chronic low-grade inflammatory stimulus. For development of idiopathic osteosclerosis, two possible mechanisms could be related. The first is modification of the normal turnover with excessive osseous deposition. The second mechanism will prevent the normal bone resorption, arresting the osseous breakdown process.

Tratamiento de la osteítis condensante en molar: informe de caso / Molar condensing osteitis treatment: Case report

En la actualidad, la principal causa por la que acuden los pacientes al odontólogo es el dolor dental, endonde la mayoría presenta un padecimiento pulpar o periapical irreversibles, que pueden estar asociados a factores traumáticos e irritativos. Sin embargo, pocosde ellos son asintomáticos, como la osteítis condensante que es escasamente mencionada en elámbito de la Endodoncia; por lo tanto, el objetivo de este caso clínico es el de proporcionar información acerca de la osteítis condensante siguiendo los lineamientos internacionales de Case Report (CARE). La osteítis condensante tiene una incidencia muy baja en pacientes y se debe diagnosticar correctamente al momento de tratar este tipo de lesiones con las diferentes herramientas de diagnóstico que se conocen. En este caso, se presenta un paciente del sexo femenino de 58 años de edad con un estado prediabético, que refiere un fractura del segundo molar inferior derecho, al cual radiográficamente se le encontróuna lesión periapical radiopaca en la raíz distal. Se muestra la secuencia del tratamiento, el manejo clínico y la rehabilitación.

At present, the main reason for patients to visit adentist is dental pain, where most of them presenta pulp or periapical irreversible condition, whichmay be associated with traumatic and irritative factors. However, few of them are asymptomatic as osteitiscondensing that is barely mentioned in thefield of endodontics. The aim of this case report isto provide information about the condensing osteitisfollowing international Case Report (CARE)guidelines. Condensing osteitis has a very low incidence in patients and should be correctly diagnosed with the different available diagnostic tools. In thiscase a 58-years-old female patient, with prediabeticstate, referred of a right lower second molar fracturewhich radiographically showed a radiopaque periapicallesion in the distal root of the molar. The sequence of treatment, clinical management and rehabilitation is presented.

Osteítis infecciosa del pubis. A propósito de un caso / Infectious osteitis pubis. A propos of a case

Se presenta un caso de osteitis del pubis por Staphylococcus aureus, en un varón de 30 años y tratado exitosamente con linezolid y levofloxacina.

We describe a case o infectious osteitis pubis in one male patient of 30 years. The patient had favorable clinical course after treament with linezolid and levofloxacin.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Introduction of a new modified experimental model

ABSTRACT PURPOSE : To evaluate a modified experimental model for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) through the upper right central incisor extraction followed by intravenous bisphosphonate administration. METHODS: Forty five rats underwent the upper right central incisor tooth extraction were divided in 2 groups: Group I - experimental group, 30 rats received an intravenous administration protocol of zoledronic acid 35μg/kg into the tail vein every two weeks, totalizing four administrations, during eight weeks of administration, previously the extraction, and Group II - control group, 15 rats didn't received any medication before extraction. The groups were subdivided in postoperative periods: 14/28/42 days. Clinical analysis and microtomography were performed to verify the presence of osteonecrosis. In addition, descritive histological analysis of hematoxylin-eosin stained sections was performed to evaluate the presence of osteonecrosis or necrotic foci. RESULTS: Twelve (40%) rats, from experimental group, showed clinical signs of MRONJ (p=0.005), however, all samples showed imaginologic findings like osteolysis and loss of integrity of the cellular walls (p≤0.001). Microscopic evaluation revealed osteonecrosis areas with microbial colonies and inflammatory infiltrate (p≤0.001). In the control group, all animals presented the chronology of a normal wound healing. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw after maxillary central incisor extraction in rats. This new experimental model may be considered an option for the study of MRONJ.

Improvement of bone repair in diabetic rats subjected to ƛ780 nm low-level laser therapy

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy on bone healing in diabetic rats.METHODS: Bone cavities (19 mm diameter) were performed in the femur of 72 alloxan-induced diabetic rats, which were assigned into four groups: CTR (non-diabetic control), DBT (diabetic) CTRL (non-diabetic irradiated) and DBTL (diabetic irradiated). Low-level laser therapy was performed every 48h for seven days. Animals were euthanized at seven, 18 and 30 days. Alkaline phosphatase serum levels and bone repair were analyzed.RESULTS: Low-level laser therapy significantly increased alkaline phosphatase in at seven and 18 days (p<0.001), and improved bone healing at seven (p<0.01), 18 (p<0.05) and 30 (p<0.01) in diabetic animals. In addition, bone healing in irradiated diabetic group was statistically similar to control group at 30 days (p>0.05).CONCLUSION:Low-level laser therapy increased the serum levels of alkaline phosphatase and improved bone healing in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.

Osteitis and mucosal inflammation in a rabbit model of sinusitis / Osteíte e inflamação mucosa em um modelo experimental de rinossinusite

INTRODUCTION: Several experimental studies have shown osteitis after the onset of sinusitis, supporting the idea that bone involvement could participate in the dissemination and perpetuation of this inflammatory disease. However, procedures commonly performed for the induction of sinusitis, such as antrostomies, can trigger sinusitis by themselves. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate osteitis in an animal model of sinusitis that does not violate the sinus directly and verify whether this is limited to the induction side, or if it affects the contralateral side. METHODS: Experimental study in which sinusitis was produced by inserting an obstructing sponge into the nasal cavity of 20 rabbits. After defined intervals, the animals were euthanized and maxillary sinus samples were removed for semi-quantitative histological analysis of mucosa and bone. RESULTS: Signs of bone and mucosal inflammation were observed, affecting both the induction and contralateral sides. Statistical analysis showed correlation between the intensity of osteitis on both sides, but not between mucosal and bone inflammation on the same side, supporting the theory that inflammation can spread through bone structures, regardless of mucosal inflammation. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that in an animal model of sinusitis that does not disturb the sinus directly osteitis occurs in the affected sinus and that it also affects the contralateral side. .

INTRODUÇÃO: Diversos estudos experimentais evidenciam osteíte após estabelecimento de sinusite, corroborando para a ideia de que o envolvimento ósseo poderia participar na disseminação e perpetuação do processo inflamatório. Porém procedimentos realizados para indução da doença nestes modelos, como antrostomias, podem, por si só, desencadear osteíte. OBJETIVO: Avaliar osteíte em um modelo de rinossinusite em que não ocorre manipulação sinusal e verificar se esta é limitada ao lado de indução, ou se acomete o lado contralateral. MÉTODO: Estudo experimental em que induziu-se rinossinusite em 20 coelhos, por meio de obliteração temporária com esponja de uma das cavidades nasais. Amostras de tecido sinusal foram submetidas à análise histológica semiquantitativa, após sacrifício dos animais em intervalos regulares. RESULTADOS: Foram observados sinais de inflamação óssea e mucosa mais intensa no lado de indução, mas também contralateral. Testes estatísticos evidenciaram correlação entre a osteíte de ambos os lados, porém não entre inflamação óssea e mucosa de um mesmo lado, apoiando a teoria de que a inflamação poderia se disseminar através do tecido ósseo, independente da inflamação mucosa. CONCLUSÃO: O presente estudo evidenciou a existência de osteíte, tanto no lado de indução quanto no contralateral, em modelo experimental em que não ocorre manipulação sinusal. .

Fortificación del arroz para corregir la deficiencia de micronutrientes en niños de 6 a 59 meses de edad / Rice fortification to correct micronutrient deficiency in children 6-59 months old

Objetivo. Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre la eficacia del consumo de arroz fortificado en el incremento de los niveles de hierro y otros micronutrientes en niños de 6 a 59 meses de edad, con la finalidad de evaluar su utilidad como intervención de salud pública. Métodos. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library y LILACS. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos aleatorizados (ECA) que evaluaron el consumo de arroz fortificado comparado con placebo u otras formas de intervención sobre la mejora de los niveles de hierro y otros micronutrientes. Para evaluar la calidad metodológica, se utilizó la lista de verificación CONSORT®. El riesgo de sesgo de los estudios se evaluó según la metodología de la Colaboración Cochrane®. Resultados. Se incluyeron siete ECA en la revisión. Todos los estudios mostraron mejoras significativas en indicadores del estado nutricional de hierro en los grupos intervenidos, sin reportar efectos adversos. No se evidenció mejoría en los niveles de vitamina A, ni en los indicadores antropométricos de peso y talla como resultado secundario de la intervención. Los estudios incluidos mostraron calidad metodológica moderada. Conclusiones. La fortificación del arroz representó una estrategia de intervención eficaz para corregir la deficiencia de hierro en la población infantil menor de cinco años. Su implementación como medida de salud pública requiere estudios locales que evalúen su efectividad en intervenciones a largo plazo y en mayor escala.

Objective. To carry out a systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of fortified rice consumption in terms of increasing levels of iron and other micro­nutrients in children aged 6-59 months, with a view to evaluating its usefulness as a public health intervention. Methods. A search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and LILACS databases. The review included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that assessed the consumption of fortified rice, compared with a placebo or other forms of intervention, in terms of enhanced levels of iron and other micronutrients. The CONSORT® checklist was used to assess methodological quality. The risk of bias in the studies was assessed using the Cochrane® Collaboration methodology. Results. Seven RCTs were included in the review. All the studies showed significant improvements in indicators of nutritional iron status in the intervention groups, without reporting adverse effects. There was no evidence of improvement in vitamin A levels or in anthropometric indicators of weight and height as a secondary result of the intervention. The included studies showed moderate methodological quality. Conclusions. Rice fortification was an effective intervention strategy to correct iron deficiency in children under age 5. For implementation as a public health measure, local studies are needed to assess its effectiveness in long-term and large-scale interventions.

Pustulosis palmoplantar: signo diagnóstico para el síndrome SAPHO / Palmoplantar pustulosis: diagnostic sign for SAPHO syndrome

El síndrome SAPHO (sinovitis, acné, pustulosis palmoplantar, hiperostosis, osteítis) se caracteriza por la asociación de lesiones osteoarticulares y cutáneas. Presentamos una paciente de 34 años que se encontraba en estudio por dolores osteoarticulares y fue derivadaa nuestra institución con sospecha de enfermedad ósea metastásica, en la cual las manifestaciones clínicas cutáneas permitieron considerar el diagnóstico de este síndrome y orientar los estudios complementarios para llegar al mismo...

Avaliação histológica e histomorfométrica do comportamento ósseo em relação à profundidade da linha marginal de cimentação de próteses sobre implantes Cone Morse: estudo experimental em cães / Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of bone behavior in relation to the depth of the line of marginal cementation on Morse taper implants: experimental study in dogs

A utilização dos implantes cone morse muito favorece a estética peri-implantar e seu uso em conjunto com próteses cimentadas favorece ainda mais a estabilidade do sistema, simplificando também os procedimentos protéticos. O presente estudo histológico e histomorfométrico utilizou os implantes cone morse com o intuito de avaliar o comportamento tecidual com relação à posição da margem da cimentação protética em relação ao tecido ósseo quando se faz o uso próteses cimentadas. Foram utilizados quatro cães, os quais tiveram todos os pré-molares inferiores extraídos numa primeira fase cirúrgica. Após três meses, realizou-se a segunda fase cirúrgica, na qual foi realizada a técnica da carga imediata, com a instalação dos implantes juntamente com os pilares protéticos. Foram instalados vinte e quatro implantes numa profundidade de 3 mm infra óssea e eles foram igualmente divididos entre os grupos Controle e Experimental. Os pilares protéticos utilizados foram do tipo munhão universal e apresentavam diferentes alturas transmucosas iguais a 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm, e 5.5 mm. Isto fez com que a margem da cimentação se posicionasse a 1.5 mm infra óssea, a 0.5 mm supra óssea e a 2.5 mm supra óssea. No grupo Controle, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes e dos pilares protéticos somente. No grupo Experimental, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes, dos pilares protéticos e, sobre estes, foram cimentados cilindros de alumina. Os animais permaneceram sobre controle de placa durante 10 semanas subsequentes a instalação dos implantes, sendo este o tempo final do experimento através da realização da eutanásia. As amostras foram preparadas para análise histológica e avaliação dos tecidos peri-implantares. A região de interesse foi medida através da distância entre a margem do pilar protético e a porção mais coronal da crista óssea peri-implantar. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos ANOVA a três critérios com medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey com o nível de significância de...

The use of Morse taper implants has increased because of some positive features. Cemented crowns can be extensively used, taking advantage of the system connection stability, also simplifying the prosthetic procedures. The present histological and histomorphometric study used Morse taper implants with the purpose of evaluating bone behavior with respect to the cementation margin position of the prosthetic crown. Four dogs had all premolars extracted at a first surgical procedure. After three months, there was a second surgical procedure with simultaneous installation of implants and abutments, submitted to immediate load. Twenty four implants were installed 3 mm below the bone level and they were equally divided between Control and Experimental groups. The universal post abutments used had three different transmucosal heights, 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. Thus there were implants with the level of the cementation margin positioned 1.5 mm below the bone level, as well as 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm above the bone level. In the Control group, installation of implants and abutments only was performed. In the Experimental group immediately after the placement of implants and abutments alumina cylinders were cemented. The animals were kept on plaque control for 10 weeks after implant placement and then euthanized. Samples were prepared for histological analysis and evaluation of peri-implant tissues. The region of interest was measured by the distance between the prosthetic margin of the abutment to the most coronal peri-implant bone crest. ANOVA test at three criteria with repeated measures and Tukey test with a significance level of p < 0.05 were applied. The results showed no statistically significant differences between Control and Experimental groups (p = 0.2764). The 1.5 mm abutments presented less bone loss compared to all other abutments tested, because the distance average of bone remodelation was shorter in this group (0.6859 mm) compared to the...

Avaliação histológica e histomorfométrica do comportamento ósseo em relação à profundidade da linha marginal de cimentação de próteses sobre implantes Cone Morse: estudo experimental em cães / Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of bone behavior in relation to the depth of the line of marginal cementation on Morse taper implants: experimental study in dogs

A utilização dos implantes cone morse muito favorece a estética peri-implantar e seu uso em conjunto com próteses cimentadas favorece ainda mais a estabilidade do sistema, simplificando também os procedimentos protéticos. O presente estudo histológico e histomorfométrico utilizou os implantes cone morse com o intuito de avaliar o comportamento tecidual com relação à posição da margem da cimentação protética em relação ao tecido ósseo quando se faz o uso próteses cimentadas. Foram utilizados quatro cães, os quais tiveram todos os pré-molares inferiores extraídos numa primeira fase cirúrgica. Após três meses, realizou-se a segunda fase cirúrgica, na qual foi realizada a técnica da carga imediata, com a instalação dos implantes juntamente com os pilares protéticos. Foram instalados vinte e quatro implantes numa profundidade de 3 mm infra óssea e eles foram igualmente divididos entre os grupos Controle e Experimental. Os pilares protéticos utilizados foram do tipo munhão universal e apresentavam diferentes alturas transmucosas iguais a 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm, e 5.5 mm. Isto fez com que a margem da cimentação se posicionasse a 1.5 mm infra óssea, a 0.5 mm supra óssea e a 2.5 mm supra óssea. No grupo Controle, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes e dos pilares protéticos somente. No grupo Experimental, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes, dos pilares protéticos e, sobre estes, foram cimentados cilindros de alumina. Os animais permaneceram sobre controle de placa durante 10 semanas subsequentes a instalação dos implantes, sendo este o tempo final do experimento através da realização da eutanásia. As amostras foram preparadas para análise histológica e avaliação dos tecidos peri-implantares. A região de interesse foi medida através da distância entre a margem do pilar protético e a porção mais coronal da crista óssea peri-implantar. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos ANOVA a três critérios com medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey com o nível de significância de...

The use of Morse taper implants has increased because of some positive features. Cemented crowns can be extensively used, taking advantage of the system connection stability, also simplifying the prosthetic procedures. The present histological and histomorphometric study used Morse taper implants with the purpose of evaluating bone behavior with respect to the cementation margin position of the prosthetic crown. Four dogs had all premolars extracted at a first surgical procedure. After three months, there was a second surgical procedure with simultaneous installation of implants and abutments, submitted to immediate load. Twenty four implants were installed 3 mm below the bone level and they were equally divided between Control and Experimental groups. The universal post abutments used had three different transmucosal heights, 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. Thus there were implants with the level of the cementation margin positioned 1.5 mm below the bone level, as well as 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm above the bone level. In the Control group, installation of implants and abutments only was performed. In the Experimental group immediately after the placement of implants and abutments alumina cylinders were cemented. The animals were kept on plaque control for 10 weeks after implant placement and then euthanized. Samples were prepared for histological analysis and evaluation of peri-implant tissues. The region of interest was measured by the distance between the prosthetic margin of the abutment to the most coronal peri-implant bone crest. ANOVA test at three criteria with repeated measures and Tukey test with a significance level of p < 0.05 were applied. The results showed no statistically significant differences between Control and Experimental groups (p = 0.2764). The 1.5 mm abutments presented less bone loss compared to all other abutments tested, because the distance average of bone remodelation was shorter in this group (0.6859 mm) compared to the...

Osteoporosis en enfermedades reumáticas / Osteoporosis in rheumatic diseases

La osteoporosis es una enfermedad compleja que resulta de la interacción de células del sistema óseo, principalmente osteoblastos, osteoclastos y osteocitos, que está regulada por varias hormonas y citokinas que interactúan sobre un variado sistema de transducción de señales que derivan en reabsorción o formación de hueso. En varias enfermedades reumáticas este delicado balance se pierde por efecto de la enfermedad misma, aunque también influye poderosamente el tratamiento empleado. En este artículo se revisa el mecanismo general de la fisiología del tejido óseo y su alteración por la inflamación, que son la base de las enfermedades reumáticas. También se revisa la pérdida de masa ósea inducida por esteroides y su tratamiento.

Osteoporosis is a complex disease that results from the interaction of cells in the bone marrow, mainly osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes, which is regulated by several hormones and cytokines that interact on a variety of signal transduction system that lead to bone resorption or formation. In several rheumatic diseases this delicate balance is lost due to the disease itself, but also strongly influenced by the treatment used. This article reviews the general mechanism of bone physiology and its alteration by inflammation, which are the basis of rheumatic diseases. We also review the bone loss induced by steroid and its treatment.

Histological evaluation of bone response to pediatric endodontic pastes: an experimental study in guinea pig

This study aimed to evaluate by the intra-osseous implant technique the most commonly used materials for pulp therapy in pediatric dentistry: calcium hydroxide (CH), Guedes Pinto paste and CTZ paste, according to FDI (1980) and ANSI/ADA (1982) recommendations. Thirty guinea pigs, 10 for each material, divided into experimental periods of 4 and 12 weeks received one implant on each side of the lower jaw symphysis. The external lateral tube wall served as control for the technique. At the end of the observation periods, the animals were euthanized and specimens were prepared for routine histological examination. It was observed that CH and CTZ paste induced severe inflammation, a large amount of necrotic tissue, lymphocytes, foreign body cells and bone resorption, while Guedes Pinto Paste induced little or no inflammation in the 4-week observation period. After 12 weeks, the reactions to CH and Guedes Pinto paste were also absent/mild, presenting a general pattern of replacement by recently formed bone tissue while a moderate to severe inflammatory response was observed with CTZ paste. Guedes Pinto paste presented acceptable biocompatibility levels in both analyzed periods; CH only showed acceptable biocompatibility in the 12-week period while CTZ paste showed no biocompatibility in both periods. Among the tested materials, only Guedes Pinto paste presented an acceptable biocompatibility.

A pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a biocompatibilidade através da técnica de implantes intra-ósseos dos materiais utilizados em odontopediatria para tratamento pulpar: hidróxido de cálcio, pastas Guedes Pinto e CTZ, de acordo com as recomendações da FDI (1980) e ANSI/ADA(1982). Trinta guinea pigs, dez para cada material, divididos em períodos experimentais de 4 e 12 semanas receberam um implante em cada lado da sínfise mandibular. A parede lateral externa do copo serviu como controle para a técnica. No final dos períodos experimentais, os animais foram sacrificados e os espécimes preparados para o exame histológico de rotina. Observou-se que o hidróxido de cálcio e a pasta CTZ mostraram reação inflamatória severa, grande quantidade de tecido necrosado, linfócitos, células de corpo estranho e reabsorção óssea; enquanto a pasta Guedes Pinto induziu pouca ou nenhuma inflamação no período de 4 semanas. Após 12 semanas as reações para o hidróxido de cálcio e pasta Guedes Pinto foram ausentes/suaves apresentando um padrão geral de substituição por tecido ósseo neoformado, enquanto uma resposta inflamatória de moderada a severa foi observada para a pasta CTZ. A pasta Guedes Pinto apresentou níveis aceitáveis de biocompatibilidade nos dois períodos analisados; hidróxido de cálcio apresentou biocompatibilidade aceitável somente no período de 12 semanas e a pasta CTZ não mostrou biocompatibilidade em ambos os períodos. Entre estes, apenas a pasta Guedes Pinto apresentou níveis de biocompatibilidade nos dois períodos analisados.

Desenvolvimento de um modelo experimental de falha óssea infectada na ulna de coelhos / Development of an experimental model of infected bone void in the ulna of rabbits

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver um modelo experimental que permita estudar a regeneração de grandes falhas ósseas em condições de infecção. MÉTODO: Falhas ósseas segmentares de 15mm foram criadas cirurgicamente na ulna de 12 coelhos e inoculadas com 5x10(8) unidades formadoras de colônia (UFC) de S. aureus. O desbridamento da infecção foi realizado duas semanas após, seguida da aplicação sistêmica de gentamicina por quatro semanas. Os animais foram acompanhados por um período de 12 semanas para avaliação do controle da infecção e da regeneração óssea. RESULTADOS: A regeneração espontânea foi inferior a 25% do defeito na avaliação radiográfica e histológica. CONCLUSÃO: A Falha óssea infectada de 15mm na ulna de coelhos é incapaz de alcançar a regeneração completa sem tratamentos adicionais. Nível de Evidência V, Estudo experimental.

OBJECTIVE: Develop a model that allowed the study of bone regeneration in infection conditions. METHOD: A 15 mm defect was surgically created in the rabbit ulna and inoculated with 5x10(8) colony-forming units (CFU) of S. aureus. Surgical debridement was performed two weeks after and systemic gentamicin was administered for four weeks. Animals were followed up to 12 weeks to evaluate infection control and bone regeneration. RESULT: Bone regeneration was inferior to 25% of the defect in radiological and histological analysis. CONCLUSION: Infected bone defect of 15 mm in the rabbit ulna was unable to achieve full regeneration without further treatment. Level of Evidence V, Experimental Study.