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Medicina (B Aires) ; 84(3): 445-458, 2024.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38907958

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INTRODUCTION: The economic consequences of mandatory coverage, through judicial means, of high-priced medications constitutes a growing problem, which merits knowing its local characteristics to provide possible solutions. OBJECTIVE: To identify medications, diseases involved, economic impact and contextual factors of the judicialization of high-priced medications in the Argentine Health System(MEP). METHODS: Quali-quantitative descriptive study that retrospectively analyzed legal protection resources by MEP from three national and provincial databases from January 2017 to December 2020, evaluating the existing relationship between lawsuits with regulatory approval, inclusion in benefit packages and relationship with journalistic articles for the three most frequently prosecuted drugs. RESULTS: 405 lawsuits were included, mainly from the Ministry of National Health. The three most prosecuted medications were nusinersen (21.7%), palbociclib (5.9%) and agalsidase-alfa (4.7%). Only 69.4% of medications were approved for marketing in Argentina at the time of the protection; 45.7% were incorporated into the Single Reimbursement System, and 16.8% had a report from the National Commission for the Evaluation of Health Technologies and Clinical Excellence (CONETEC), which was negative in 87.1% of cases. The average time from request to provision of the medication was 150 days. A temporal correlation was observed between the appearance of the MEP in the national graphic press and the appeals occurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Judicialization focused on very highpriced medications for rare or oncological diseases. The rulings were mostly in favor of the plaintiff, and access times to the medication took a long time. The mass media anticipated the judicial processes.


Introducción: Las consecuencias económicas de la cobertura obligatoria, vía judicial, de medicamentos de alto precio constituye un problema creciente, que amerita conocer sus características locales para aportar posibles soluciones. OBJETIVO: Identificar medicamentos, enfermedades, impacto económico y factores contextuales de la judicialización de medicamentos de alto precio (MEP) Argentina. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo cuali-cuantitativo que analizó retrospectivamente recursos de amparos legales por MEP de tres bases de datos nacionales y provinciales durante 4 años, evaluando relación existente entre amparos con aprobación regulatoria, inclusión de los MEP al paquete de beneficios y relación con notas periodísticas. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 405 amparos provenientes principalmente del Ministerio de Salud Nacional. Los tres medicamentos más judicializados fueron nusinersen (21.7%), palbociclib (5.9%) y agalsidasa-alfa (4.7%). Solo el 69.4% de los medicamentos se encontraban aprobados para la comercialización en Argentina al momento del amparo; el 45.7% se encontraban incorporados al Sistema Único de Reintegros y el 16.8% contaban con informe de la Comisión Nacional de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias y Excelencia Clínica (CONETEC), negativa en el 87.1% de casos. El tiempo promedio desde la solicitud hasta la provisión del medicamento fue de 150 días. Se observó una correlación temporal entre la aparición del MEP en la prensa nacional gráfica y la presentación de amparos de dicho MEP. CONCLUSIONES: La judicialización se concentró en medicamentos de altísimo precio para enfermedades poco frecuentes u oncológicas. Los fallos fueron mayoritariamente a favor del demandante, siendo los tiempos de acceso al medicamento prolongados. Los medios de comunicación anticiparon los procesos judiciales.


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Custos de Medicamentos , Argentina , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Custos de Medicamentos/legislação & jurisprudência , Custos de Medicamentos/estatística & dados numéricos
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Value Health ; 27(5): 570-577, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38408638

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OBJECTIVES: In 2020, a group of 30 stakeholders from Latin America established 15 criteria for a diagnostic technologies value framework (D-VF) to help assess and inform decisions on diagnostic technologies. This article aims to present the operationalization, piloting, and initial validation of the framework for its implementation. METHODS: This work was carried out collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. Three sequential phases were undertaken: (1) operationalization of the D-VF through a literature search for conceptual definitions and assessment tools, (2) piloting of the D-VF through a rapid health technology assessment document applying the methodology of the framework, and (3) a face validation process conducted through a virtual workshop, where usefulness and implementation aspects of the framework were assessed. RESULTS: The operationalization of the framework was conducted, and a methodological user guide was published. The D-VF criteria were applied in a health technology assessment document on human papilloma virus testing in cervical cancer screening. Also, an open-access training program was developed. Stakeholders agreed on the usefulness of the D-VF for assessment and decision-making stages of diagnostic technologies. However, they highlighted the need to improve technical capacities and the potential for added complexity when applying a D-VF with many criteria. The absence of an established value framework for diagnostic technologies in Latin America and the potential for strengthening technical capacities made the project valuable to those involved. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic technologies value framework was shown to be fit for implementation in real-life decision-making settings after the operationalization, piloting, and initial validation phases. Further experiences are important to support its implementation.


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Avaliação da Tecnologia Biomédica , América Latina , Humanos , Análise Custo-Benefício , Tomada de Decisões , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/diagnóstico , Participação dos Interessados
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Value Health ; 27(5): 670-685, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38403113

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OBJECTIVES: To comprehensively identify and map an exhaustive list of value criteria for the assessment of next-generation sequencing/comprehensive genomic profiling (NGS/CGP), to be used as an aid in decision making. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review to identify existing value frameworks (VFs) applicable to any type of healthcare technology. VFs and criteria were mapped to a previously published Latin American (LA) VF to harmonize definitions and identify additional criteria and or subcriteria. Based on this analysis, we extracted a comprehensive, evidence-based list of criteria and subcriteria to be considered in the design of a NGS/CGP VF. RESULTS: A total of 42 additional VFs were compared with the LA VF, 88% were developed in high-income countries, 30% targeted genomic testing, and 16% specifically targeted oncology. A total of 242 criteria and subcriteria were extracted; 227 (94%) were fully/partially included in the LA VF; and 15 (6%) were new. Clinical benefit and economic aspects were the most common criteria. VFs oriented to genomic testing showed significant overlap with other VFs. Considering all criteria and subcriteria, a total of 18 criteria and 36 individual subcriteria were identified. CONCLUSIONS: Our study provides an evidence-based set of criteria and subcriteria for healthcare decision making useful for NGS/CGP as well as other health technologies. The resulting list can be beneficial to inform decision making and will serve as a foundation to co-create a multistakeholder NGS/CGP VF that is aligned with the needs and values of health systems and could help to improve patient access to high-value technologies.


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Genômica , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala , Humanos , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala/economia , Análise Custo-Benefício , Testes Genéticos/economia , Testes Genéticos/normas , Testes Genéticos/métodos , Tomada de Decisões
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 37(3): 532-540, jul-sep 2020. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1145027

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RESUMEN La presente revisión tiene como objetivo identificar información sobre parámetros epidemiológicos y estimar el costo de la artritis reumatoidea (AR) moderada a severa. Se llevó a cabo una búsqueda de la literatura en las principales bases de datos. Se recurrió a un consenso de expertos locales en reumatología para encontrar los parámetros más realistas, utilizando un método Delphi modificado. Se estimaron los costos médicos directos, utilizando información recopilada en la base de datos de costos unitarios del Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria de Argentina. Los costos indirectos se estimaron a través del enfoque del capital humano. Los costos se expresaron en dólares estadounidenses (USD) a noviembre de 2017. La prevalencia reportada de AR en Argentina fue 0,94% (IC95%: 0,86 a 1,02), con una tasa de incidencia anual de 19 cada 100 000 personas (IC95%: 17 a 20). El costo anual de las drogas modificadoras de la enfermedad fue de USD 33 936,10 por paciente. El costo atribuido a las infecciones serias fue de USD 2474,6. El costo del reemplazo bilateral de rodillas por paciente fue de USD 5276,8, y el del reemplazo total de cadera, de USD 9196,4. El costo por paciente por año de días de hospitalización y los costos indirectos de la AR se acrecentaron al aumentar el puntaje de discapacidad. La revisión reporta información útil acerca de parámetros epidemiológicos y de costos de la AR moderada a severa en la era de los agentes biológicos, con el fin de resultar de utilidad para la conducción de evaluaciones económicas de salud en Argentina.


ABSTRACT This review aims to identify information on epidemiological parameters and estimate the cost of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A search for related literature was carried out in major databases. A consensus of local rheumatology experts was used to find the most realistic parameters, using a modified Delphi method. Direct medical costs were estimated, using information collected from the cost per unit database of the Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria de Argentina. Indirect costs were estimated using the human resources approach. Costs were expressed in US dollars (USD) as of November 2017. The reported prevalence of RA in Argentina was 0.94% (95%CI: 0.86 to 1.02), with an annual incidence rate of 19 per 100,000 people (95%CI: 17 to 20). The annual cost of disease-modifying drugs was 33,936.10 USD per patient. The cost attributed to serious infections was 2,474.6 USD. The cost of bilateral knee replacement per patient was $5,276.8 USD; and the cost for total hip replacement was $9,196.4. Both, the cost of hospitalization days per patient per year, and the indirect costs of RA increased as the disability score increased. This review reports useful information on epidemiological and cost parameters of moderate to severe RA, in the era of biological agents, in order to be useful for conducting economic evaluations regarding health in Argentina.


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Argentina , Artrite Reumatoide , Publicações , Literatura , Custos de Cuidados de Saúde , Pessoas com Deficiência , Antirreumáticos
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 83(1): 25-30, mar. 2018. []
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-896286

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Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es analizar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos a largo plazo de una serie de pacientes con enfermedad de Kienböck en estadios II y IIIA de la clasificación de Lichtman, tratados mediante descompresión metafisaria del radio distal. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo que incluyó a 23 pacientes con enfermedad de Kienböck (estadios II y IIIA de Lichtman) tratados mediante descompresión metafisaria del radio distal con, al menos, 10 años de seguimiento. Al final del seguimiento, se evaluaron el rango de movilidad de la muñeca, la fuerza de puño, mediante la escala de la Clínica Mayo modificada y el dolor, según la escala analógica visual. Se valoró a los pacientes radiográficamente según la clasificación de Lichtman y el índice de altura carpiana. Resultados: El seguimiento promedio fue de 14 años (rango 10-19). Nueve pacientes eran mujeres y catorce, hombres. Quince casos correspondían al estadio IIIA y ocho, al estadio II. Según la escala de la Clínica Mayo, los resultados fueron excelentes en 9 pacientes, buenos en 11 pacientes, moderados en 2 y pobres en uno. El puntaje en la escala analógica visual preoperatoria fue 7 (rango 6-10) y 1,1 (rango 0-6) al final del seguimiento. El arco de flexión/extensión promedio fue del 78% y la fuerza de puño, del 81%. Según la clasificación de Lichtman, hubo progresión en 4 pacientes, mientras que los otros 19 permanecieron en la misma etapa que en el preoperatorio. Conclusión: La descompresión metafisaria del radio distal logró resultados favorables a largo plazo para los estadios II y IIIA de la enfermedad de Kienböck. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Introduction: The purpose of this study is to analyze the long-term clinical and radiological results of a series of patients with early stages of Kienböck disease treated with radius core decompression. Methods: This retrospective study included 23 patients with Kienböck's disease (Lichtman stage II and IIIA) who underwent distal radius metaphyseal core decompression, and were controlled for at least 10 years. At the last follow-up, wrist range of motion and grip strength using the modified Mayo wrist score and pain using the visual analogue scale were evaluated. Patients were also radiographically evaluated with the Lichtman classification and the modified carpal height ratio. Results: The mean follow-up period was 14 years (range 10-9). Nine patients were women and fourteen were men. Fifteen cases belonged to IIIA stage and 8 to II stage. Based on the modified Mayo wrist score, results were excellent in 9 patients, good in 11 patients, fair in 2 and poor in one patient. Preoperative pain score according to VAS was 7 (range 6-10) and 1.1 (range 0-6) at the final follow-up. Average flexion/extension arc was 78% and the grip strength was 81%. Radiographic disease progression according to Lichtman classification occurred in four wrists, while the remaining 19 patients remained without changes. Conclusion: Radius core decompression achieved long-term favorable results in the early stages of Kienböck disease. Level of Evidence: IV


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteonecrose/cirurgia , Osteonecrose/diagnóstico , Rádio (Anatomia)/cirurgia , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Descompressão Cirúrgica/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Seguimentos , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Wrist Surg ; 6(3): 216-219, 2017 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28725503

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to validate a Spanish version of patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) and evaluate its psychometric attributes in a population of patients with distal radius fracture. Material and Methods A translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PRWE to Spanish (PRWE-S) was performed according to standardized guidelines. A total of 50 patients with a distal radius fracture were included during the different steps of the study. The reliability of the new instrument was assessed in terms of construct validity with the Quick DASH (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand). Internal consistency and test-retest stability were also examined. Results The Spearman's correlation test for analysis of the criterion validity (0.75) indicates a strong positive correlation between the PRWE-S and the Quick DASH. The internal consistency according to Cronbach's α was 0.96, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was moderate (0.46). Conclusion A Spanish version of the PRWE indicated good validity and reliability in distal radius fracture patients. This valuable tool can be used in Spanish-speaking countries to evaluate various aspects as pain and function in patients with injuries of the wrist.

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J Hand Surg Am ; 42(9): 752.e1-752.e6, 2017 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28666672

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PURPOSE: This study was designed to analyze the long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of a series of patients with Kienböck disease stage IIIA treated with radius core decompression. METHODS: This retrospective study included 15 patients with Kienböck disease (Lichtman stage IIIA) who underwent distal radius metaphyseal core decompression between 1998 and 2005 and who were followed-up for at least 10 years. At the last follow-up, the patients were evaluated for wrist range of motion and grip strength. The overall results were evaluated by the modified Mayo wrist score and visual analog scale pain score. We also compared the radiological changes between the preoperative and the final follow-up in their Lichtman classification and the modified carpal height ratio. RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 13 years (range, 10-18 years). Based on the modified Mayo wrist score, clinical results were excellent in 6 patients, good in 8 patients, and poor in 1 patient who required a proximal row carpectomy as revision surgery. The mean preoperative pain according to the visual analog scale was 7 (range, 6-10) and was 1.2 (range, 0-6) at the final follow-up. Compared with the opposite side, the average flexion/extension arc was 77% and the grip strength was 80%. All patients, except 1, returned to their original employment. At the final follow-up, 3 patients had decreased modified carpal height ratio, 12 remained unchanged. Radiographic disease progression according to the Lichtman classification to stages IIIB to IV occurred in only 2 wrists. There were no complications related to the core decompression. CONCLUSIONS: In this limited series, the radius core decompression demonstrated favorable long-term results and could be considered as a surgical alternative for stage IIIA of Kienböck disease. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.


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Osteonecrose/cirurgia , Rádio (Anatomia)/cirurgia , Articulação do Punho/cirurgia , Adulto , Descompressão Cirúrgica , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiografia , Rádio (Anatomia)/diagnóstico por imagem , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Estudos Retrospectivos , Articulação do Punho/diagnóstico por imagem , Articulação do Punho/fisiopatologia
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 82(2): 124-128, jun. 2017. []
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-896260

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Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es comunicar la incidencia de complicaciones tendinosas en pacientes con fracturas de radio distal tratados con placa bloqueada palmar y el resultado clínico del tratamiento mediante la sola extracción del implante. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una evaluación retrospectiva de 992 pacientes con fracturas de radio distal. Se incluyó a quienes se les extrajo la placa por irritación o rotura tendinosa. La evaluación final de los resultados, una vez extraído el implante, se efectuó con el puntaje DASH y una escala analógica visual de 0 a 10 para dolor en reposo, durante la actividad y para el resultado funcional. Resultados: Treinta y cuatro pacientes tuvieron complicaciones tendinosas: 20 tendinitis de flexores (2%), 13 tendinitis de extensores (1,3%) y una rotura de tendón flexor. Todos fueron tratados sólo con extracción del implante. En la escala analógica visual, los pacientes con tendinitis flexora obtuvieron un puntaje de 1 para dolor en reposo, de 1 para dolor durante la actividad y de 8 para resultado funcional, y un puntaje DASH de 13. La evaluación final promedio de los pacientes con tendinitis extensora fue: dolor en reposo 0, dolor durante la actividad 3, funcional 9 y DASH 15, respectivamente. Conclusiones: La incidencia de complicaciones tendinosas en el tratamiento de las fracturas de radio distal con placas palmares es baja. El tratamiento precoz mediante la sola extracción del implante lleva a la desaparición de los síntomas y evita la rotura tendinosa. Nivel de Evidencia: IV


Introduction: The aim of this paper is to report the incidence of tendon complications in patients with distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plates and the clinical results after plate removal. Methods: A total of 992 patients with distal radial fracture treated with volar locking plates were retrospectively evaluated. Cases with plate removal due to tendon irritation were included in this study. Clinical results were evaluated using DASH score and a visual analogue scale for pain at rest, during activity and functional result. Results: Thirty-four patients had tendon complications: 20 with flexor tendonitis (2%), 13 with extensor tendonitis (1.3%), and a flexor tendon rupture. All cases were treated only with implant removal. Final mean results were: visual analogue scale, 1 for pain at rest, 1 for pain during activity, and 8 for function; DASH score 13 in patients with flexor tendinitis; and 0, 3, 9, respectively, and DASH score 15 for those with extensor tenosinovitis. Conclusions: Tendon complications are infrequent in patients with distal radial fractures treated with volar locking plate. The early removal of the implant improves tendon irritation symptoms and prevents tendon rupture. Level of Evidence: IV


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Fraturas do Rádio/cirurgia , Traumatismos dos Tendões , Traumatismos do Punho , Placas Ósseas/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Hand (N Y) ; 12(2): 150-153, 2017 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28344526

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Background:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of patency after delayed repair of the ulnar artery following primary ligation. Methods: Adult patients with primary ligation of the injured ulnar artery at the forearm who had a delayed repair of the artery were included. Postoperative arterial patency was determined by either physical examination or color Doppler ultrasonographic imaging. Postoperative complications and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were recorded. Results: Eight consecutive patients during a 3-year period were included. The mean age was 35 years. Four cases were women. The surgery was performed at a mean of 5 days after the injury and ligation. At a mean follow-up of 22 months, 7 patients had a patent artery. One patient suffered a hematoma. Conclusions: A high rate of patency can be obtained after delayed repair of the ulnar artery at the forearm.


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Traumatismos do Antebraço/cirurgia , Artéria Ulnar/lesões , Artéria Ulnar/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Antebraço/irrigação sanguínea , Humanos , Ligadura , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cuidados Pós-Operatórios/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Artéria Ulnar/diagnóstico por imagem , Artéria Ulnar/fisiologia , Ultrassonografia Doppler em Cores , Grau de Desobstrução Vascular , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Vasculares/efeitos adversos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Vasculares/métodos , Adulto Jovem
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 81(4): 294-301, 2016. ilus, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-835455

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Introducción: El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar los resultados de una serie de pacientes con inestabilidad posterolateral crónica de codo, tratados con reconstrucción del ligamento colateral cubital con injerto tendinoso. Materiales y Métodos: Se presentan 10 pacientes, con una edad promedio de 47 años. El tiempo entre la luxación y la cirugía fue de 16 meses. El pivot shift test bajo anestesia fue positivo en todos los casos. Bajo control radioscópico, siete pacientes tenían un estadio 1 de Horii; dos, estadio 3 y uno tenía un estadio 2. En la mayoría de los casos, se utilizó el tendón del palmar menor. El seguimiento promedio fue de 21 meses. Resultados: La flexo-extensión fue de 126-3º. El dolor fue 0 en reposo y 1 en actividad, según la escala analógica visual. El puntaje DASH promedio fue 12 y el de la Clínica Mayo de 95. Ningún paciente reportó sensación de inestabilidad. El pivot shift test con el paciente despierto fue negativo en todos los casos. Conclusiones: La reconstrucción del ligamento lateral del codo con injerto tendinoso en pacientes con inestabilidad posterolateral crónica es eficaz para lograr la estabilidad articular. Los mejores resultados se observaron en pacientes con estadios 1 y 2 de inestabilidad. No hubo casos de inestabilidad residual.


Introduction: The objective of this paper is to evaluate the results of a series of patients with posterolateral elbow instability treated with reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament using tendon graft. Methods: We reported 10 patients with a mean age of 47 years. Time from posterolateral dislocation to surgery was 16 months. The pivot shift test under anesthesia was positive in all patients. Seven patients had stage 1 instability according to Horii, one patient with stage 2 and two patients with stage 3 under fluoroscopy. Palmaris minor was the most common tendon used for reconstruction. Follow-up was 21 months. Results: Flexo-extension was 126-3º. Pain according to visual analogue scale was 0 at rest and 1 in activity. DASH score was 12 and Mayo Clinic score was 95. Sensation of instability was not reported by any patient. The pivot shift test in an awake patient was always negative. Conclusions: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with tendon graft in patients with posterolateral elbow instability is useful to restore joint stability. Best results were observed in patients with stage 1 or 2 instability according to Horii. Residual instability was not observed.


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Humanos , Adulto , Articulação do Cotovelo/cirurgia , Instabilidade Articular , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica , Seguimentos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 80(2): 76-84, jun. 2015. ilus, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-757160

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Objetivo: Reportar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos del tratamiento funcional de fracturas desplazadas de olécranon en pacientes >70 años. Materiales y Métodos: Se evaluaron 28 pacientes >70 años con fracturas desplazadas de olécranon. El tratamiento consistió en la inmovilización inicial con una valva de yeso (promedio 5 días) y, luego, movilización activa según tolerancia. No se indicó rehabilitación kinesiológica. Ningún paciente fue perdido en el seguimiento. El grupo estaba formado por 27 mujeres y un hombre. La edad promedio era de 82 años. Según la clasificación de la Clínica Mayo, 18 fracturas eran de tipo IIA y 10, de tipo IIB. El seguimiento promedio fue de 14 meses. Resultados: La flexo-extensión fue de 142°-15°. La fuerza muscular fue de M5 en 17 pacientes y de M4 en 9. La fuerza de puño fue un 93% del lado contralateral. El dolor según la escala visual analógica fue de 1. La satisfacción con el tratamiento según esta escala fue de 9. Según el puntaje de la Clínica Mayo, 22 pacientes tuvieron resultados excelentes y 6, buenos. El puntaje DASH promedio fue de 15. Veinticuatro pacientes evolucionaron hacia la seudoartrosis. El gap articular final fue, en promedio, de 16 mm. El gap a nivel de la cortical posterior final fue, en promedio de 22 mm. Conclusión: El tratamiento no quirúrgico de las fracturas desplazadas de olécranon en pacientes mayores ofrece un número elevado de buenos resultados funcionales con alto grado de satisfacción. Nivel de evidencia: IV.


Objective: To report the clinical and radiological outcomes of the functional treatment for displaced olecranon fractures in patients >70 years old. Methods: Twenty-eight patients >70 years old with displaced olecranon fractures were evaluated. The treatment included initial immobilization with a cast (average time 5 days) and then active movement as tolerated. Physiotherapy was not indicated. No patients were lost in the follow-up. The study group included 27 women and a man. Average age was 82 years old. According to the Mayo Clinic Classification, 18 fractures were type IIA and 10 were type IIB. Average followup was 14 months. Results: Flexion-extension was of 142°-15°. Muscular strength of the triceps was M5 in 17 patients and M4 in 9. Grip strength was 93% of the contralateral side. The score in the visual analogue scale for pain was 1. Satisfaction with the treatment according to this scale was 9. According to the Mayo Clinic classification, 22 patients presented excellent results, and 6 good results. Average DASH score was 15. Twenty-four patients evolved to a nonunion. Mean final joint gap was 16 mm. Mean final gap at the posterior cortical level of the olecranon was 22 mm. Conclusion: Functional treatment of displaced olecranon fractures in patients >70 years old is associated with a high degree of goods results and patient satisfaction. Level of evidence. IV.


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Articulação do Cotovelo/lesões , Fraturas Ósseas/terapia , Olécrano/lesões , Pseudoartrose/terapia , Satisfação do Paciente , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento
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Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-784638

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Determinar la evolución clínica y radiológica de los pacientes tratados con artrodesis mediocarpiana con un seguimiento mínimo de tres años. Materiales y Métodos: Se estudiaron los pacientes tratados en nuestro Servicio mediante artrodesis mediocarpiana desde mayo de 1998. Entre un total de 27, se incluyeron 11 muñecas que contaban con un seguimiento mínimo de tres años. Ocho pacientes eran hombres y tres, mujeres, con una media de edad de 47 años (rango 16-66) y un seguimiento promedio de 6.7 años (rango 3-15). La técnica utilizada fue artrodesis de 2 o 4 esquinas con resección del escafoides más injerto de radio distal. Se evaluaron el dolor con la Escala Analógica Visual, la movilidad y la fuerza de puño. Se aplicó el cuestionario QuickDASH y se tomaron radiografías de control. Resultados: El dolor mejoró de 5/10 en reposo y 8/10 en actividad antes del procedimiento a 0/10 y 2/10, respectivamente. La movilidad perdida con respecto al lado sano fue del 39% de flexo-extensión, 15% de desviación radial y 31% de desviación cubital. No hubo cambios en la pronosupinación y el QuickDASH posoperatorio fue de 10. La fuerza fue del 92% comparada con el lado contralateral. Radiológicamente cuatro pacientes no tuvieron cambios en la luz articular radiolunar; en los restantes, disminuyó. Dos fueron reoperados por seudoartrosis, con injerto óseo. Conclusiones: La artrodesis mediocarpiana mejora los síntomas y conserva el 61% de la flexo-extensión, el 85% de la desviación radial, el 31% de la cubital y el 92% de la fuerza. Nivel de Evidencia: IV...


To determine the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients treated with midcarpal arthrodesis with a minimum follow-up of three years. Methods: Patients treated in our Service through midcarpal arthrodesis since May 1998 were studied. From a total of 27 patients, 11 wrists with a minimum follow-up of 3 years were included. Eight patients were men and three were women, with a mean age of 47 years (range 16-66) and an average follow-up of 6.7 years (range 3-15). The technique was 2 or 4 corner fusion with scaphoid resection plus distal radius graft. Pain using Visual Analog Scale, mobility, and grip strength were evaluated. QuickDASH scoring and control X-rays were performed. Results: Pain improved from a preoperative value of 5/10 at rest and 8/10 at activity to 0/10 and 2/10 after surgery, respectively. The lost motion with respect to the healthy side was flexo-extension 39%, radial deviation 15%, and ulnar deviation 31%. There were no changes in pronosupination and the postoperative QuickDASH score was 10. Force was 92% compared to the opposite side. Radiologically four patients didn´t show changes in radiolunate joint space; in the remaining, it was narrower. Two patients were reoperated on for nonunion with bone graft. Conclusions: Midcarpal fusion improves symptoms, retaining 61% of flexo-extension, 85% of the radial deviation, 31% of the ulnar deviation and 92% of the force. Level of Evidence: IV...


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Humanos , Artrodese , Articulação do Punho/cirurgia , Osso Escafoide/cirurgia , Osso Semilunar/cirurgia , Osteoartrite/cirurgia , Seguimentos , Medição da Dor , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol ; 24(8): 1395-400, 2014 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24509815

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of the treatment of stiff elbow with the use of dynamic orthoses. We included 30 patients with stiff elbow with an arc of mobility of 100° or less and a stable and congruent joint without heterotopic ossifications. The dynamic orthosis was designed in our service and consists of an articulated brace with springs. Mean previous mobility was 109°-41°, with an average arc of motion of 68°. Its use began 78 days after surgery or trauma and continued for 75 days. Statistical analysis was performed. Average follow-up was 23 months. Postoperative mobility was 126°-21° with an improvement of 37° of mobility. Ten patients did not recover a functional range of motion. Twenty-three patients were satisfied with the treatment and seven were unsatisfied with the use of the orthosis. Our results suggest that dynamic orthoses are useful in the treatment of stiff elbow. We achieved a mean improvement of 37° in the arc of motion, which in many cases has rendered arthrolysis unnecessary. The major strength of this paper is the practical application of the orthosis and its relatively easy manufacture.


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Lesões no Cotovelo , Articulação do Cotovelo , Artropatias/terapia , Aparelhos Ortopédicos , Adulto , Idoso , Articulação do Cotovelo/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Satisfação do Paciente , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto Jovem
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 18(1): 25-30, 2014 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24458002

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Fractures of the humeral shaft are common. Most of them can be successfully treated without surgery. In some cases, an operative intervention may offer faster and better functional results. One of the major problems with the open plating osteosynthesis is the extensive soft tissue stripping and disruption of periosteal circulation, caused by extensive surgical exposure, resulting in a relatively high rate of nonunion. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) techniques were developed to achieve a biologic fixation, although minimizing the complications of an open reduction. The incisions are small and remote from the fracture site to avoid direct fracture exposure. Thereby, MIPO technique obtains, theoretically, higher rates of union, lower infection risk, and decreases the need for bone graft. In the last years, MIPO has gained popularity with satisfactory clinical outcomes in the treatment of long bone fractures, especially in lower extremity. MIPO for humeral shaft fractures, however, could be a surgically dangerous procedure because of the risk of radial nerve injury. It was described by anterior and lateral approach. Humeral middle shaft fractures are possible to treat with a MIPO technique through an anterior, lateral, or a posterior approach. However, when the fracture is near the olecranon fossa, anterior approach is not possible as there is not enough space in the distal fragment to insert the amount of screws required to achieve stability. In this case, the posterior approach may be a good option for treatment. This article describes the MIPO technique through a posterior approach for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures.


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Placas Ósseas , Fixação Interna de Fraturas/métodos , Fraturas Ósseas/cirurgia , Úmero/lesões , Úmero/cirurgia , Adulto , Parafusos Ósseos , Contraindicações , Avaliação da Deficiência , Feminino , Seguimentos , Fixação Interna de Fraturas/instrumentação , Consolidação da Fratura , Humanos , Masculino , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos/métodos , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Estudos Retrospectivos , Escala Visual Analógica , Adulto Jovem
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Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-724370

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Objetivo: Evaluar retrospectivamente los resultados clínicos y radiológicos de una serie consecutiva de pacientes con fracturas y luxofracturas de la cúpula radial a quienes se les realizó el reemplazo por una prótesis monopolar. Materiales y Métodos: Se incluyeron 20 pacientes. Criterios de inclusión: <18 años, con fracturas o luxofracturas de la cúpula radial, tratados con prótesis monoblock de titanio y seguimiento mínimo de un año. Quince eran mujeres, edad promedio 59 años. Siete eran fracturas aisladas y 13, luxofracturas. Se evaluaron el grado de aflojamiento protésico, la erosión capitelar, el ensanchamiento del espacio articular humeral lateral y las calcificaciones heterotópicas. El seguimiento fue de 26 meses. Resultados: La flexo-extensión fue de 139º-5º y la pronosupinación, de 79-79°. El arco total fue de 134°. Fuerza de puño: 84% del lado contralateral. El dolor según la escala analógica visual fue de 2, DASH: 11 puntos, 13 resultados excelentes y 6 buenos. Se detectó aflojamiento del implante (12 casos), aumento de la radiolucidez capitelar (4 casos) y ensanchamiento del espacio ulnohumeral lateral (2 casos). Hubo 2 complicaciones: una neurodocitis cubital que debió ser operada y una extracción de implante por aflojamiento y dolor. Conclusiones: El reemplazo de la cúpula radial en lesiones no reconstruibles es una opción terapéutica viable, con buenos resultados funcionales a corto y mediano plazo. La recuperación de la estabilidad articular fue posible en todos los casos y el índice de aflojamiento protésico asintomático fue elevado.


Objective: To retrospectively evaluate the clinical and radiological results of a consecutive series of patients with fracture and fracture-dislocations of the radius, treated with a monopolar radial head arthroplasty. Methods: Twenty patients were included. Inclusion criteria: <18 years old, with fracture and fracture-dislocations of the radius, treated with a titanium monopolar radial head arthroplasty and a minimun follow-up of one year. Fifteen were female, average age of 59 years old. Seven were isolated radial head fractures and 13 were fracturedislocations. Loosening of the implant, capitelar erosion, overstuffing and heterotopic ossification were evaluated. Average follow-up was 26 months. Results: Flexo-extension was 139°-5° and prono-supination 79°-79°. Total arc of motion was 134°. Grip strength was 84% of the contralateral side. Pain according to a visual analogue scale was 2, DASH: 11 points. Thirteen patients had excellent results and 6 good. Loosening of the implant (12 patients), capitelar erosion (4 patients) and overstuffing (2 patients) were detected. One patient had an ulnar neuropathy and he was operated on and one patient required implant removal due to loosening and pain. Conclusions: The replacement of the radial head in a non-reconstructable fracture is a feasible treatment option, with good functional results in a short and medium term. Joint stability was restored in all cases and the index of asymptomatic implant loosening was elevated.


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Articulação do Cotovelo/cirurgia , Articulação do Cotovelo/lesões , Artroplastia de Substituição do Cotovelo/métodos , Fraturas do Rádio/cirurgia , Luxações Articulares/cirurgia , Rádio (Anatomia)/cirurgia , Articulação do Cotovelo , Seguimentos , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 78(2): 64-73, jun. 2013. ilus, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-694937

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Objetivo: Comunicar la técnica mínimamente invasiva por vía posterior para la osteosíntesis de las fracturas diafisarias de húmero y evaluar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos de una serie de pacientes. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron 11 pacientes (9 hombres y 2 mujeres; edad promedio, 33 años). Diez fracturas eran cerradas y una era expuesta. Se describe prolijamente la técnica quirúrgica. El seguimiento promedio fue de 22 meses. Resultados: La flexo-extensión del codo fue de 140º-0°. La movilidad del hombro fue de 170° de elevación, 70° de rotación externa y rotación interna de D9. El dolor según la escala analógica visual: 0 puntos, DASH: 6; puntaje de la Clínica Mayo: 96, test de la UCLA: 33 puntos. Todas las fracturas consolidaron. Se observó una alineación normal de la diáfisis humeral en 3 de los pacientes, 7 tenían alguna deformidad en varo y uno en valgo. Un paciente desarrolló una parálisis radial posoperatoria y otro necesitó la extracción del implante por una infección. Conclusiones: La técnica mínimamente invasiva posterior es una buena opción para el tratamiento de fracturas diafisarias de húmero. Es particularmente útil cuando la línea de fractura está cerca de la fosa olecraneana, debido a que, en estos casos, la técnica mínimamente invasiva por vía anterior es difícil de realizar. Los buenos resultados son similares a los reportados con las vías anterior y lateral


AbstractBackground: To report the MIPO technique through a posterior approach for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures, and to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of a series of patients treated with this procedure.Methods: Eleven patients were evaluated (9 men and 2 women; mean age, 33 years old). Ten fractures were closed and one open. The surgical technique is described in detail. The follow-up was 22 months.Results: Elbow flexo-extension was 140°-0°. Shoulder motion was: 170° of elevation, 70° of external rotation and internal rotation of D9. Pain (VAS): 0, MEPS: 96 points, UCLA test: 33 points. All fractures healed. Normal alignment of the shaft fracture was evidenced in 3 patients, a varus angulation was observed in 7 and a valgus angula-tion in one patient. Radial postoperative palsy was noted in one patient and another required implant removal due to an hematogenous infection.Conclusions: This technique represents a reliable therapeutic option for any middle and distal shaft fractures. It is particularly useful in fractures of the distal diaphysis when the line of fracture is near the olecranon fossa since, in these cases, the MIPO through an anterior approach is not feasible. Good results are similar to those reported in the MIPO technique through the anterior or lateral approach.


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Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Consolidação da Fratura , Fixação Interna de Fraturas/métodos , Fraturas do Úmero/cirurgia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos , Traumatismos do Braço/cirurgia , Acidentes por Quedas , Medição da Dor , Estudos Retrospectivos , Seguimentos , Nervo Radial , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento
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Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-649115

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Introducción: El objetivo de este trabajo es describir una nueva técnica de reconstrucción combinada tendinosa y ligamentaria para el tratamiento de la disociación escafolunar crónica. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron retrospectivamente 8 pacientes (7 hombres) con disociación escafolunar crónica e inestabilidad carpiana estática, tratados con una nueva técnica de reconstrucción desarrollada en el servicio utilizando una lonja del primer radial y del ligamento intercarpiano dorsal. Edad promedio: 39 años. Seguimiento mínimo: 1 año. Evaluación clínica: amplitud de movimiento y fuerza de puño comparativos, dolor (VAS) y puntajes funcionales de DASH y Wrightington. Evaluación radiográfica: espacio escafolunar; ángulo radioescafoideo y escafolunar preoperatorio, posoperatorio inmediato, alejado y contralateral; y artrosis. Seguimiento promedio: 23 meses (12 a 58). Resultados: La movilidad final promedio fue: flexión 51° (60 por ciento de la contralateral), extensión 70° (82 por ciento), desviación cubital 28° (74 por ciento) y desviación radial 20° (83 por ciento). La fuerza de puño promedio fue de 54 libras (74 por ciento). El dolor (VAS) promedio fue 3 (1 a 5). Los puntajes DASH y Wrightington promedio fueron 13 (0,83-30) y 73 (65 a 90), respectivamente. Los resultados fueron en 2 casos excelentes y en 6 casos, buenos. Ningún paciente presentó una recidiva del colapso carpiano; un paciente presentó artrosis avanzada mediocarpiana. Conclusiones: Los resultados preliminares sugieren que esta nueva técnica representaría una alternativa simple (un sólo abordaje), segura (evita perforar el escafoides con el posible riesgo de fractura o necrosis) y eficaz para el tratamiento de esta difícil patología


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osso Escafoide/lesões , Osso Semilunar/lesões , Instabilidade Articular , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Tenodese , Traumatismos do Punho/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Seguimentos , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 15(1): 6-11, 2011 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21358517

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Scapholunate dissociation (SLD) is the commonest cause of carpal instability and wrist osteoarthrosis. The value of early diagnosis and treatment of this injury is well established in the literature. When a partial or total rupture of the scapholunate ligament is treated with early anatomic reduction and repair, functional results may be good to excellent. However, if this ligament is not addressed acutely then an overall carpal malalignment may seem progressively as a result of failure of the secondary scaphoid stabilizers. Chronic SLD will lead to scapholunate advanced collapse and progressive painful arthritis of the wrist. Although most surgeons agree that operative intervention is indicated, no clear consensus exists on the best treatment for patients with chronic SLD. Several procedures have been described that include some sort of partial fusion, capsulodesis, tenodesis, or bone-ligament-bone graft. If there is no evidence for arthrosis, soft-tissue procedures using either capsulodesis or tenodesis may be carried out in an attempt to preserve radiocarpal and intercarpal motion whereas avoiding fusion. This article describes a scapholunate ligament reconstruction combining a new dorsal extensor carpi radialis longus tenodesis and a dorsal capsulodesis for the treatment of chronic SLD.


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Instabilidade Articular/cirurgia , Ligamentos Articulares/cirurgia , Tenodese/métodos , Articulação do Punho/cirurgia , Adulto , Contraindicações , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica , Ruptura , Âncoras de Sutura , Articulação do Punho/fisiopatologia
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 76(3): 224-231, 2011. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-610223

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Introducción: Las fracturas de la tróclea y el cóndilo humeral son lesiones infrecuentes. En la clasificación de Dubberley de estas fracturas, la de tipo 3 consiste en una fractura coronal del cóndilo y la tróclea con fragmentos separados. Se evaluaron retrospectivamente los resultados de pacientes tratados con reducción y osteosíntesis en fracturas de tipo 3 de Dubberley. Materiales y métodos: Se trataron 9 pacientes con una edad promedio de 56 años. Los resultados funcionales fueron evaluados con la Escala de la Clínica Mayo, el DASH y el SF-36. El seguimiento promedio fue de 29 meses. Resultados: En 8 de los 9 pacientes se logró la consolidación de la fractura. La movilidad promedio fue de 128-28º de flexión-extensión, con una pronosupinación de 84-81º. El arco de movilidad promedio fue de 100º. El DASH fue de 9 y el SF-36, de 77. Según la Escala de la Clínica Mayo, 5 pacientes tuvieron resultados excelentes, 3 buenos y 1 regular. Cuatro pacientes requirieron reoperaciones. Conclusiones: Las fracturas de tipo 3 de Dubberley son lesiones infrecuentes. Su reducción y osteosíntesis puede ofrecer buenos resultados; sin embargo, la incidencia de complicaciones es alta, hecho que debe informarse debidamente a los pacientes.


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Articulação do Cotovelo/lesões , Fraturas do Úmero/cirurgia , Fraturas do Úmero/diagnóstico , Fraturas do Úmero , Estudos Retrospectivos , Seguimentos , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento
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Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol ; 76(3): 232-241, 2011. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-610224

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Introducción: La asociación de la luxación del codo con la fractura de la cúpula radial y de la apófisis coronoides se denomina la tríada terrible del codo debido a las dificultades en su tratamiento y a sus pobres resultados. Objetivos: Evaluar los resultados de los pacientes con la tríada terrible del codo y describir el protocolo de tratamiento. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron 15 pacientes (12 eran mujeres) en los que se había tratado quirúrgicamente la coronoides, la cúpula radial y el ligamento lateral. Edad promedio: 57 años. El protocolo de tratamiento consistió en: restaurar la estabilidad de la coronoides, la cúpula radial y el ligamento lateral; reparar el ligamento medial en caso de inestabilidad residual; inmovilizar durante 2 semanas. El dolor se evaluó según la EVA, y los resultados funcionales, según el DASH y el puntaje de la Clínica Mayo. El seguimiento fue de 34 meses. Resultados: La flexión-extensión fue de 139°-11º (arco total 128°). El dolor fue de 2, el DASH de 12. Siete resultados fueron excelentes y 8 buenos. Complicaciones: una seudoartrosis de la cúpula, una neurodocitis cubital, una rigidez y una inestabilidad en valgo. Conclusiones: La aplicación de un correcto protocolo de tratamiento puede favorecer los resultados. Las complicaciones son esperables.


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Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Articulação do Cotovelo/cirurgia , Articulação do Cotovelo/lesões , Fraturas Ósseas , Fraturas do Rádio , Luxações Articulares , Protocolos Clínicos , Seguimentos , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do Tratamento
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