KeepRunning: A MoCap-Based Rapid Test to Prevent Musculoskeletal Running Injuries.

The worldwide popularisation of running as a sport and recreational practice has led to a high rate of musculoskeletal injuries, usually caused by a lack of knowledge about the most suitable running technique for each runner. This running technique is determined by a runner's anthropometric body characteristics, dexterity and skill. Therefore, this study aims to develop a motion capture-based running analysis test on a treadmill called KeepRunning to obtain running patterns rapidly, which will aid coaches and clinicians in assessing changes in running technique considering changes in the study variables. Therefore, a review and proposal of the most representative events and variables of analysis in running was conducted to develop the KeepRunning test. Likewise, the minimal detectable change (MDC) in these variables was obtained using test-retest reliability to demonstrate the reproducibility and viability of the test, as well as the use of MDC as a threshold for future assessments. The test-retest consisted of 32 healthy volunteer athletes with a running training routine of at least 15 km per week repeating the test twice. In each test, clusters of markers were placed on the runners' body segments using elastic bands and the volunteers' movements were captured while running on a treadmill. In this study, reproducibility was defined by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and MDC, obtaining a mean value of ICC = 0.94 ± 0.05 for all variables and MDC = 2.73 ± 1.16° for the angular kinematic variables. The results obtained in the test-retest reveal that the reproducibility of the test was similar or better than that found in the literature. KeepRunning is a running analysis test that provides data from the involved body segments rapidly and easily interpretable. This data allows clinicians and coaches to objectively provide indications for runners to improve their running technique and avoid possible injury. The proposed test can be used in the future with inertial motion capture and other wearable technologies.

Influence of the center of pressure on baropodometric gait pattern variations in the adult population with flatfoot: A case-control study.

Background: Adult flatfoot is considered an alteration in the foot bone structure characterized by a decrease or collapse of the medial arch during static or dynamic balance in the gait pattern. The aim of our research was to analyze the center of pressure differences between the population with adult flatfoot and the population with normal feet. Methods: A case-control study involving 62 subjects was carried out on 31 adults with bilateral flatfoot and 31 healthy controls. The gait pattern analysis data were collected employing a complete portable baropodometric platform with piezoresistive sensors. Results: Gait pattern analysis showed statistically significant differences in the cases group, revealing lower levels in the left foot loading response of the stance phase in foot contact time (p = 0.016) and contact foot percentage (p = 0.019). Conclusion: The adult population with bilateral flatfoot evidenced higher contact time data in the total stance phase compared to the control group, which seems to be linked to the presence of foot deformity in the adult population.

[The relationship of nutritional status, body and mandibular bone mineral density, tooth loss and fracture risk (FRAX) in pre-and postmenopausal women with periodontitis]. / Relación del estado nutricio, densidad mineral ósea tanto corporal como mandibular, pérdida dentaria y riesgo de fractura (FRAX), en mujeres pre y postmenopáusicas con periodontitis.

INTRODUCTION: During menopause there is weight gain and a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) that has been related with periodontal disease (incidence between 5-30%); therefore, it is essential to assess the risk factors related with anthropometry and BMD. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI), skeletal composition, waist circumference, tooth loss, fracture risk, BMD of the spine, hip, femur, and mandible in pre and post-menopausal women with periodontitis. SUBJECTS AND METHODOLOGY: We studied 60 women aged 35-60 years, divided in 4 groups (n = 15): CONTROL GROUP: premenopausal women without periodontitis; Experimental group 1: premenopausal women with periodontitis; Experimental group 2: postmenopausal women without periodontitis; and Experimental group 3: postmenopausal women with periodontitis. Periodontitis was diagnosed by means of a computerized digital periodontal probe; BMD of the mandible by means of digital radiograph with X ray conversion, the number of teeth by digital panoramic radiograph. We measured: BMI, skeletal composition, waist circumference, risk fracture by the FRAX questionnaire. RESULTS: The variables with a negative correlation with periodontitis were: weight, BMI, and BMD of the mandible with risk fracture (p < 0.05). The group that showed differences (ANOVA) was EG3: with older age, lower height, lower BMD of the mandible, and lower number of teeth (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Periodontitis in the presence of menopause is related with older age, lower height, low BMD of the mandible, and lower mayor number of teeth. Higher fracture risk is associated with low weight and BMI and low BMD of the mandible.

Introducción: Durante la menopausia existe aumento de peso y disminución de densidad mineral ósea (DMO) el cual se ha relacionado con enfermedad periodontal (incidencia entre 5 a 30%), de ahí que sea indispensable evaluar factores de riesgo relacionados con antropometría y DMO. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre el índice de masa corporal (IMC), complexión esquelética, circunferencia de cintura, pérdida dentaria, riesgo de fractura, DMO de columna, cadera, fémur y mandíbula en mujeres pre y postmenopáusicas con periodontitis. Sujetos y metodología: Se estudiaron 60 mujeres de 35-60 años, se estudiaron 4 grupos (n = 15): Grupo control: mujeres premenopáuscas sin periodontitis, Grupo experimental 1: mujeres premenopáusicas con periodontitis, Grupo experimental 2: mujeres postmenopáusicas sin periodontitis y Grupo experimental 3: mujeres postmenopáusicas con periodontitis. La periodontitis fue diagnosticada con sonda periodontal digital computarizada, la DMO de mandíbula por radiografía digital con conversión de rayos X, el número de dientes por radiografía panorámica digital. Se obtuvo: el IMC, la complexión esquelética, circunferencia de cintura, riesgo de fractura mediante el cuestionario FRAX. Resultados: Las variables con correlaciones negativas a periodontitis: peso, IMC y DMO mandibular con riesgo de fractura (P < 0,05). El grupo con diferencias (ANOVA) fue el GE3: con mayor edad y con menor: talla, DMO mandibular y número de piezas dentarias (P < 0,05). Conclusión: La periodontitis con presencia de menopausia se relaciona con mayor edad, menor talla, DMO mandibular baja y menor número de piezas dentarias. Con mayor riesgo de fractura en mujeres: con bajo peso e IMC y DMO mandibular.

Diagnósticos clínicos al ingreso y al egreso de pacientes hospitalizados en Medicina Interna, Geriatría e Infecciosos / Clinical diagnoses in admission and in discharge of patients admitted to Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Infection wards

A partir de asumir que una coincidencia entre el diagnóstico inicial al ingreso y el definitivo al egreso, refleja alta calidad en el cumplimiento de ese paso esencial del método clínico, se revisaron los resultados de dos series de pacientes hospitalizados en Medicina Interna, Geriatría e Infecciosos, para precisar factores asociados con dicha correspondencia. Se constató total coincidencia en más de las dos terceras partes de los casos, con porcentajes elevados en los más jóvenes, los que tuvieron menor estadía y los que ingresaron en el horario de las guardias. Se destacan los altos valores para enfermedades respiratorias e infecciosas y más bajos para diagnósticos menos precisos, como anemias, síntomas y signos mal definidos y para los ingresados en Geriatría. Se hacen consideraciones sobre el error diagnóstico y la trascendencia de estos resultados para los pacientes y la organización de la atención hospitalaria

The assumption that there is a coincidence between the initial diagnosis at admission and the definite at discharge reflects a high quality in fulfillment of this essential step of clinical method. Results from two series of patients admitted in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and infectiuos diseases departments were reviewed to specify exactly the factors associated with such correspondence. Authors verified the total coincidence in more than the two third of cases with high percentages in younger, which had a minor stage and those admitted in the medical duty times. Emphasized are the higher values for the respiratory and infectious diseases and lower for fewer accurate diagnoses including anemias, ill-defined symptoms and signs and for those admitted in Geriatrics department. We took into account on the diagnostic error and the importance of these results for patients and the organization of hospital care

Consideraciones preoperatorias en el paciente geríatrico

Se hace una revisión de los aspectos a tener en cuenta en la valoración preoperatoria del anciano, enunciando los objetivos de la misma, la evaluación del riesgo operatorio en estos pacientes y enfatizando en los factores de riesgo cardiorespiratorios. Al final se brindan recomendaciones para la preparación de estos casos de forma que lleguen al acto quirúrgico en las mejores condiciones posibles. Se destaca que la valoración preoperatoria en el paciente geríatrico es multidisciplinaria

Prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer / Prematures with very-low birth weigth

Se presenta un estudio de 247 recién nacidos de 1.500 o menos gramos de peso, asistidos en el Hospital Privado Centro Médico de Caracas, durante el lapso 1965-1986. En 40,6% de las multigestas había antecedentes de cesáreas, de abortos o de otros problemas obstétricos. En el 61,1% había patología de la gestación actual, especialmente hemorragias, rotura prematura de las membranas e hipertensión arterial; igualmente, un número importante de cerclajes de cuello uterino y de amniocentesis. En la atención del parto hubo menos uso de analgesia y de ocitócicos. La frecuencia de cesárea fue de 14,4% y todas fueron hechas por indicación obstétrica, no por la prematuridad en sí misma. Una puntuación de Apgar de 6 o menos se apreció en el 61,5% de los casos. La mortalidad perinatal global fue de 75,3% con una mayor participación de las muertes ante e intrapartum (42,3%). En los niños con menos de 1.000 gramos de mortalidad fue de 94,9%. De 139 nacidos vivos, egresaron con vida, 60 (43,1%)