Comparison of Risk Factors and Postoperative Outcomes in Syndesmosis Injuries with Various Ankle Fracture Types.

There is a lack of understanding of risk factors and postoperative outcomes of syndesmotic injuries with singular versus multipart fractures. A retrospective analysis was done between 2008 and 2016, utilizing the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Improvement Program database. Patients with open reduction and internal fixation of isolated lateral malleolus fractures, bimalleolar fractures, or trimalleolar fractures were identified. A total of 2045 patients underwent syndesmotic fixation. Subjects with bimalleolar or trimalleolar fractures were more likely than those with unimalleolar fractures to be Caucasian (odds ratio [OR] = 1.5 and 1.9), female (OR = 1.8 and 2.9), aged > 65 years (OR = 1.6 and 1.9), or have American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification III (OR =1.5 and 1.4) (all, P ≤ 0.028). Patients with a unimalleolar fracture were more likely than those with a bimalleolar or trimalleolar fracture to be male (OR = 1.8 and 2.9), African American (OR = 1.5 and 1.8), aged < 30 years (OR = 1.4 and 1.8), or present with an ASA I classification (OR = 1.6 and 2.0) (all, P ≤ 0.004). Subjects with bimalleolar or trimalleolar fractures were more likely than those with unimalleolar fractures to have lengthier hospital stays (OR = 1.8 and 2.1), while patients with trimalleolar fractures were more likely than those with unimalleolar fractures to have hypoalbuminemia (OR = 2.3), develop a complication (OR = 2.2) or an open wound (OR = 1.9), or to be readmitted (OR = 2.2) (all, P ≤ 0.036). In this study, comorbidity rates and adverse postoperative outcomes significantly increased as the number-part fractures increased in syndesmotic fixation patients. Risk factors also varied across fracture severity.

Apoptosis-related gene expression induced by Colombian propolis samples in canine osteosarcoma cell line.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common bone tumor in canines and humans. This study aimed to assess the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of Colombian propolis samples on a canine OSA cell line (OSCA-8) by evaluating the expression of BCL-2, BAX, CASPASE 9, CASPASE 8, and TNFR1 genes involved in the apoptosis pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS: After treating the cells with five Colombian propolis samples (Usm, Met, Fus, Sil, and Caj), we evaluated cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release. Early and late apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry using annexin V/propidium iodide. Furthermore, the effects of three selected samples on gene expression were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: The Colombian propolis samples reduced OSCA-8 cell viability and increased LDH release. All samples induced apoptosis significantly and upregulated BCL-2 and CASPASE 8 expression. Usm and Sil increased BAX expression, Met and Sil induced CASPASE 9 expression, and Usm increased TNFR1. CONCLUSION: Colombian propolis samples exhibited cytotoxic and apoptotic effects on canine OSA cells, and CASPASE 8 upregulation indicated apoptosis induction by the extrinsic pathway.

Evaluation of Perioperative High-Sensitive Cardiac Troponin I as a Predictive Biomarker of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events After Noncardiac Surgery.

BACKGROUND: Various studies suggest that perioperative concentrations of high-sensitivity troponins are incremental and predictive factors of a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) and all-cause mortality. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in the development of MACE and all-cause mortality, within 30-days and 1-year follow-up after noncardiac surgery. METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, we included men ≥ 45 years and women ≥ 55 years with ≥ 2 cardiovascular risk factors and undergoing intermediate or high-risk noncardiac surgery. Demographic and clinical information was collected from clinical charts. We measured baseline hs-cTnI 24 h before surgery, and its post-operative concentration 24 h after surgery. RESULTS: In the entire sample, 8 patients (8.6%) developed MACE at 30-days follow-up (4 deaths), 12 (12.9%) within the 1st year (7 deaths), and 17 (18.2%) after complete post-surgical follow-up (10 deaths). We observed higher baseline and post-operative concentrations in patients who presented MACE (12 pg/ml vs. 3.5 pg/ml; p = 0.001 and 18.3 pg/ml vs. 5.45 pg/ml; p = 0.009, respectively). The hazard ratios (HRs) calculated by Cox regression analysis between the hs-cTnI baseline concentration and the post-operative development of MACE at 30-days and 1-year were 5.70 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-29.40) with hs-cTnI > 6.2 pg/ml and 12.86 (95% CI, 1.42-116.34) with hs-cTnI > 3.3 pg/ml, respectively. The estimated post-operative HR death risk at 1-year was 14.43 (95% CI, 1.37-151.61) with hs-cTnI > 4.5 pg/ml. CONCLUSIONS: Pre-operative hs-cTnI was an independent predictive risk factor for MACE at 30-days and 1-year after noncardiac surgery and for all-cause mortality at 1-year after noncardiac surgery.

Excerpts from the documents of Mexican positions and recommendations in cardiovascular diseases and COVID-19.

The recommendations in which the Mexican Society of Cardiology (SMC) in conjunction with the National Association of Cardiologists of Mexico (ANCAM) as well as different Mexican medical associations linked to cardiology are presented, after a comprehensive and consensual review and analysis of the topics related to cardiovascular diseases in the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific positions are analyzed and responsible recommendations on general measures are given to patients, with personal care, healthy eating, regular physical activity, actions in case of cardio-respiratory arrest, protection of the patient and health personnel as well as precise indications in the use of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, prescription of medications, care in specific topics such as systemic arterial hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes, in addition to emphasizing electrophysiology, interventionism, cardiac surgery and in cardiac rehabilitation. The main interest is to provide the medical community with a general orientation on what to do in daily practice and patients with cardiovascular diseases in the setting of this unprecedented epidemiological crisis of COVID-19.

Se presentan las recomendaciones en las cuales la Sociedad Mexicana de Cardiología (SMC) en conjunto con la Asociación Nacional de Cardiólogos de México (ANCAM), así como diferentes asociaciones médicas mexicanas vinculadas con la cardiología, después de una revisión y análisis exhaustivo y consensuado sobre los tópicos relacionados con las enfermedades cardiovasculares en la pandemia de COVID-19, se analizan posturas científicas y se dan recomendaciones responsables sobre medidas generales a los pacientes, con cuidados personales, alimentación saludable, actividad física regular, acciones en caso de paro cardiorrespiratorio, la protección del paciente y del personal de salud así como las indicaciones precisas en el uso de la imagen cardiovascular no invasiva, la prescripción de medicamentos, cuidados en tópicos específicos como en la hipertensión arterial sistémica, insuficiencia cardiaca, arritmias y síndromes coronarios agudos, además de hacer énfasis en los procedimientos de electrofisiología, intervencionismo, cirugía cardiaca y en la rehabilitación cardiaca. El interés principal es brindar a la comunidad médica una orientación general sobre el quehacer en la práctica cotidiana y pacientes con enfermedades cardiovasculares en el escenario esta crisis epidemiológica sin precedentes de COVID-19.

Ankle Fracture Epidemiology in the United States: Patient-Related Trends and Mechanisms of Injury.

Current nationwide epidemiological data regarding ankle fractures are scarce. Such information is important towards better quantifying the mortality associated with such injuries, financial impact, as well as the implementation of preventative measures. This study evaluated the epidemiology of ankle fractures that occurred during a 5-year period. Specifically, we evaluated demographics, mechanism of injury, and disposition. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was queried to identify all patients with ankle fractures that presented to US hospital emergency departments between 2012 and 2016. Census data were used to determine the incidence rates of ankle fractures in terms of age, sex, and race. There was an estimated total of 673,214 ankle fractures that occurred during this period, with an incidence rate of 4.22/10,000 person-years. The mean age of patients with an ankle fracture was 37 ± 22.86 (SD) years; 23.5% of ankle fractures occurred in patients aged 10 to 19 years (7.56/10,000 person-years). In addition, 44% of ankle fractures occurred in men (3.81/10,000 person-years), whereas 56% occurred in women (4.63/10,000 person-years). Data on race/ethnicity were available for 71% of the subjects, with incidence rates of 2.85/10,000 person-years for whites, 3.01/10,000 person-years for blacks, and 4.08/10,000 person-years for others. The most common mechanism of injury was falls (54.83%), followed by sports (20.76%), exercise (16.84%), jumping (4.42%), trauma (2.84%), and other (0.30%). For disposition, 81.84% of patients were treated and released, 1.43% were transferred, 16.01% were admitted, 0.59% were held for observation, and 0.13% left against medical advice. The highest incidence of ankle fractures in men occurred in the 10-to-19-years age group, but women were more commonly affected in all other age groups.

Evaluating success rate and comparing complications of operative techniques used to treat chronic syndesmosis injuries.

PURPOSE: To assess the success rate and complications of the surgical interventions used to manage chronic syndesmosis injuries. METHODS: Multiple online databases were queried to identify studies reporting operative intervention for chronic syndesmosis injuries. RESULTS: Modalities of operative fixation include suture-button fixation, arthroscopy and debridement, as well as arthrodesis. The use of operative treatment is effective; however, more direct comparison studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of each treatment. CONCLUSION: Various operative procedures have been used for the management of chronic syndesmotic injuries but further prospective studies are necessary to determine the type of treatment that should be indicated.

EVALUATION OF PERIOPERATIVE HIGH-SENSITIVE CARDIAC TROPONIN I AS A PREDICTIVE BIOMARKER OF MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS AFTER NONCARDIAC SURGERY.

BACKGROUND: Various studies suggest that perioperative concentrations of high-sensitivity troponins are incremental and predictive factors of a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) and all-cause mortality. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in the development of MACE and all-cause mortality, within 30-days and 1-year follow-up after noncardiac surgery. METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, we included men ≥ 45 years and women ≥ 55 years with ≥ 2 cardiovascular risk factors and undergoing intermediate or high-risk noncardiac surgery. Demographic and clinical information was collected from clinical charts. We measured baseline hs-cTnI 24 h before surgery, and its post-operative concentration 24 h after surgery. RESULTS: In the entire sample, 8 patients (8.6%) developed MACE at 30-days follow-up (4 deaths), 12 (12.9%) within the 1st year (7 deaths), and 17 (18.2%) after complete post-surgical follow-up (10 deaths). We observed higher baseline and post-operative concentrations in patients who presented MACE (12 pg/ml vs. 3.5 pg/ml; p = 0.001 and 18.3 pg/ml vs. 5.45 pg/ml; p = 0.009, respectively). The hazard ratios (HRs) calculated by Cox regression analysis between the hs-cTnI baseline concentration and the post-operative development of MACE at 30-days and 1-year were 5.70 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-29.40) with hs-cTnI > 6.2 pg/ml and 12.86 (95% CI, 1.42-116.34) with hs-cTnI > 3.3 pg/ml, respectively. The estimated post-operative HR death risk at 1-year was 14.43 (95% CI, 1.37-151.61) with hs-cTnI > 4.5 pg/ml. CONCLUSIONS: Pre-operative hs-cTnI was an independent predictive risk factor for MACE at 30-days and 1-year after noncardiac surgery and for all-cause mortality at 1-year after noncardiac surgery.

Evaluation of perioperative high-sensitive cardiac troponin i as a predictive biomarker of major adverse cardiovascular events after noncardiac surgery

ABSTRACT Background: Various studies suggest that perioperative concentrations of high-sensitivity troponins are incremental and predictive factors of a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) and all-cause mortality. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in the development of MACE and all-cause mortality, within 30-days and 1-year follow-up after noncardiac surgery. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, we included men ≥ 45 years and women ≥ 55 years with ≥ 2 cardiovascular risk factors and undergoing intermediate or high-risk noncardiac surgery. Demographic and clinical information was collected from clinical charts. We measured baseline hs-cTnI 24 h before surgery, and its post-operative concentration 24 h after surgery. Results: In the entire sample, 8 patients (8.6%) developed MACE at 30-days follow-up (4 deaths), 12 (12.9%) within the 1st year (7 deaths), and 17 (18.2%) after complete post-surgical follow-up (10 deaths). We observed higher baseline and post-operative concentrations in patients who presented MACE (12 pg/ml vs. 3.5 pg/ml; p = 0.001 and 18.3 pg/ml vs. 5.45 pg/ml; p = 0.009, respectively). The hazard ratios (HRs) calculated by Cox regression analysis between the hs-cTnI baseline concentration and the post-operative development of MACE at 30-days and 1-year were 5.70 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-29.40) with hs-cTnI > 6.2 pg/ml and 12.86 (95% CI, 1.42-116.34) with hs-cTnI > 3.3 pg/ml, respectively. The estimated post-operative HR death risk at 1-year was 14.43 (95% CI, 1.37-151.61) with hs-cTnI > 4.5 pg/ml. Conclusions: Pre-operative hs-cTnI was an independent predictive risk factor for MACE at 30-days and 1-year after noncardiac surgery and for all-cause mortality at 1-year after noncardiac surgery.

Lipoma gigante de colon transverso, causa de dolor abdominal crónico. Presentación de caso / Giant Transverse Colon Lipoma, A Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain. A Case Report

Los lipomas son tumores benignos derivados de adipocitos maduros, ubicados con mayor frecuencia en el colon. Los pacientes generalmente son asintomáticos, por lo que en su mayoría se diagnostican de maneraa incidental; sin embargo, en muy pocas ocasiones pueden generar síntomas por complicaciones, como hemorragia digestiva por ulceración, obstrucción intestinal o dolor crónico. Este artículo tiene como objetivo informar el caso de una paciente de 60 años de edad, con dolor abdominal crónico, quien recibió manejo médico con antiespasmódicos. Ante la falta de mejoría, se le realizó tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) de abdomen, como parte de los estudios diagnósticos, en la que se evidenció un lipoma gigante de colon transverso, al cual se le atribuyó el dolor. Por ello, es importante considerar las lesiones tumorales benignas no epiteliales del colon como causas de dolor abdominal y por tal motivo una evaluación cuidadosa del tracto gastrointestinal en los estudios de imagen, por parte del médico radiólogo.

Lipomas are benign tumors derived from mature adipocytes, most frequently located in the colon. Patients are generally asymptomatic, so they are mostly diagnosed incidentally; however, in very few occasions they can generate symptoms due to complications, such as digestive hemorrhage due to ulceration, intestinal obstruction or chronic pain. This article aims to report the case of a 60-year-old patient with chronic abdominal pain, who received medical management with antispasmodics. without achieving improvement of the condition, Due to the lack of improvement, an abdominal computed tomography was performed as part of the diagnostic studies, where the presence of a giant transverse colon lipoma was evidenced, to which the etiology of the pain was attributed. For this reason, it is important to consider benign non-epithelial colon tumor lesions as causes of abdominal pain and therefore a careful evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract in imaging studies by the radiologist.

Extractos de los documentos de posicionamientos y recomendaciones mexicanas en enfermedades cardiovasculares y COVID-19 / Excerpts from the documents of Mexican positions and recommendations in cardiovascular diseases and COVID-19

Resumen Se presentan las recomendaciones en las cuales la Sociedad Mexicana de Cardiología (SMC) en conjunto con la Asociación Nacional de Cardiólogos de México (ANCAM), así como diferentes asociaciones médicas mexicanas vinculadas con la cardiología, después de una revisión y análisis exhaustivo y consensuado sobre los tópicos relacionados con las enfermedades cardiovasculares en la pandemia de COVID-19, se analizan posturas científicas y se dan recomendaciones responsables sobre medidas generales a los pacientes, con cuidados personales, alimentación saludable, actividad física regular, acciones en caso de paro cardiorrespiratorio, la protección del paciente y del personal de salud así como las indicaciones precisas en el uso de la imagen cardiovascular no invasiva, la prescripción de medicamentos, cuidados en tópicos específicos como en la hipertensión arterial sistémica, insuficiencia cardiaca, arritmias y síndromes coronarios agudos, además de hacer énfasis en los procedimientos de electrofisiología, intervencionismo, cirugía cardiaca y en la rehabilitación cardiaca. El interés principal es brindar a la comunidad médica una orientación general sobre el quehacer en la práctica cotidiana y pacientes con enfermedades cardiovasculares en el escenario esta crisis epidemiológica sin precedentes de COVID-19.

Abstract The recommendations in which the Mexican Society of Cardiology (SMC) in conjunction with the National Association of Cardiologists of Mexico (ANCAM) as well as different Mexican medical associations linked to cardiology are presented, after a comprehensive and consensual review and analysis of the topics related to cardiovascular diseases in the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific positions are analyzed and responsible recommendations on general measures are given to patients, with personal care, healthy eating, regular physical activity, actions in case of cardio-respiratory arrest, protection of the patient and health personnel as well as precise indications in the use of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, prescription of medications, care in specific topics such as systemic arterial hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes, in addition to emphasizing electrophysiology, interventionism, cardiac surgery and in cardiac rehabilitation. The main interest is to provide the medical community with a general orientation on what to do in daily practice and patients with cardiovascular diseases in the setting of this unprecedented epidemiological crisis of COVID-19.

Propuesta de formación interprofesional en 4 programas de licenciatura de profesionales sanitarios / Proposal for interprofessional training in 4 healthcare professional degree programs

La formación de profesionales sanitarios ha evolucionado de manera sustantiva, desde que Flexner generó su reporte en el año 1910, pasando desde la formación exclusivamente por modelaje de expertos, a la integración de conocimientos científicos. Sin embargo, a más de 100 años de estas innovaciones, surgen nuevos desafíos para quienes trabajan en el ámbito sanitario. La evidencia señala que estos retos se surgen de los cambios epidemiológicos y demográficos por los que transitan los diferentes países. Agregando a estos cambios los aspectos ambientales y el desarrollo de la globalización que ha derribado barreras no solo en el ámbito económico o político, sino también en el ámbito sanitario. En esta línea, la formación profesional en salud no ha seguido el mismo ritmo de estos avances. Entre otros aspectos, por lo que implica la renovación curricular, el tiempo y esfuerzo que implica por parte de los profesores y la alta inversión a la «reforma científica» y muy baja a la reforma educacional de las escuelas de Medicina. El desafío actual es lograr la colaboración interprofesional para mitigar la crisis de personal sanitario y mejorar la atención de salud para la optimización de las competencias y la prestación de asistencia sanitaria holística, de alta calidad y centrada en las personas. Para dar respuesta a este desafío se propone establecer competencias comunes en las líneas de investigación, gestión y educación en salud en 4 programas de licenciatura, con el fin de potenciar la formación interprofesional para dar una atención de calidad y pertinentes al modelo de salud actual y a las necesidades de la comunidad

The training of health professionals has evolved substantively since Flexner generated their report in 1910. Moving from training exclusively by modeling by experts to the integration of scientific knowledge. However, after one hundred years of these innovations, new challenges have arisen for those working in the health field. The evidence indicates that these challenges arise from the epidemiological and demographic changes across the different countries. Adding to these changes, the environmental aspects and the development of the globalisation that has knocked down barriers, not only in the economic or political sphere, but also in the health field. Along this line, professional training in health care has not kept pace with these advances. Among other aspects involved in the renewing of the curricula, are the time and effort involved by the teachers, the high investment in scientific reform, and the very low investment in educational reform in Medical Schools. In order to respond to these problems, it is proposed to establish common competences in the lines of research, management and health education in 4 Undergraduate Programs, in order to promote interprofessional training to provide a quality and relevant health care to individuals and the community

The chemical composition and events related to the cytotoxic effects of propolis on osteosarcoma cells: A comparative assessment of Colombian samples.

Osteosarcoma (OSA) is a type of bone cancer showing an aggressive biological behavior with metastatic progression. Because propolis potential for the development of new antitumoral drugs has been indicated, we evaluated the chemical composition of Colombian propolis samples and the mechanisms involved in their cytotoxic effects on OSA cells. The chemical composition was analyzed by GC-MS and the DPPH free radical scavenging activity was measured. Cluster and principal components analysis were used to establish an association with their inhibitory concentration 50% (IC50 ). Cell viability was analyzed by MTT assay; apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry; mitochondrial membrane permeability and reactive oxygen species were evaluated by rhodamine 123 and DCFH-DA. Transwell assay was used to evaluate the invasiveness of propolis-treated cells. Samples were grouped: Cluster 1 contained diterpenes and benzophenones and showed the highest antiradical activity; Cluster 2 was characterized by triterpenes, fatty acid, and diterpenes. Usm contained diterpenes and triterpenes different of the other samples and Sil contained triterpenes and flavonoids. Apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane alteration, and suppression of cell invasion were the main mechanisms involved in the inhibition of OSA cells in vitro, suggesting the potential of Colombian propolis to discover new antitumor drugs.

Cirugía cardiaca en pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico: características clínicas y desenlaces / Cardiac surgery in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: Clinical characteristics and outcomes

Objetivos: Estudiar las características clínicas y desenlaces de los pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) intervenidos de cirugía cardiaca. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de 30 pacientes con LES y cirugía cardiaca en un solo centro. Se registraron comorbilidades, características demográficas, clínicas, serológicas, riesgo cardiovascular, tratamiento, tipo de cirugía, complicaciones postoperatorias, mortalidad e histología. Resultados: La duración de LES al momento de la cirugía fue de 2 años. El procedimiento más frecuente fue recambio valvular (53%), seguido de ventana pericárdica (37%). Al menos una complicación postoperatoria se presentó en el 63% (principalmente infecciones). Un pinzamiento aórtico≥76 min se asoció con al menos una complicación (OR 6,4; IC 95% 1,1-35,4, p=0,03). La mortalidad temprana ocurrió en 5 pacientes (17%) y tardía en 3 (10%); siendo las causas principales sepsis e insuficiencia cardiaca. La actividad de la enfermedad se asoció a la realización de ventana pericárdica (OR 12,6; IC 95% 1,9-79; p=0,007), presencia de linfopenia≤1.200 (OR 10,1; IC 95% 1,05-97; p=0,04), edad≤30 años (OR 7,7; IC 95% 1,2-46,3; p=0,02) y NYHA clase III (OR 7,0; IC 95% 1,1-42, p=0,03). El desarrollo de infección postoperatoria se asoció con estancia hospitalaria≥2 semanas (OR 54,9; IC 95% 5,0-602,1; p=0,001), estancia en UCI≥10 días (OR 20; IC 95% 1,6-171,7, p=0,01), duración de ventilación mecánica ≥ 5 días (OR 16,9, IC 95% 1,5-171,7, p = 0,01) y PSAP≥50mmHg (OR 7,8; IC 95% 1,4-41,2; p=0,01). Conclusiones: La cirugía cardiaca en LES se asocia a alta morbimortalidad

Objectives: To study the clinical characteristics and outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 30 SLE patients who underwent cardiac surgery at a single center. Demographics, comorbidities, clinical and serologic characteristics, cardiovascular risk scores and treatment were recorded. Type of surgery, postoperative complications, mortality and histology were analyzed. Results: Disease duration at surgery was 2 years. Valve replacement was the procedure most frequently performed (53%), followed by pericardial window (37%). At least one postoperative complication developed in 63% (mainly infections). An aortic cross-clamp time≥76minutes was associated with at least one postoperative complication (OR 6.4, 95% CI 1.1-35.4, p=.03). Early death occurred in 5 patients (17%) and late in 3 (10%); main causes were sepsis and heart failure. Disease activity was associated with pericardial window (OR 12.6, 95% CI 1.9-79, p=.007); lymphopenia≤1.200 (OR 10.1, 95% CI 1.05-97, p=.04); age≤30 years (OR 7.7, 95% CI 1.2-46.3, p=.02); and New York Heart Association class III (OR 7.0, 95% CI 1.1-42, p=.03). Postoperative infection was associated with length of hospital stay≥2 weeks (OR 54.9, 95% CI 5.0-602.1, p=.001); intensive care unit stay≥10 days (OR 20, 95% CI 1.6-171.7, p=.01); duration of mechanical ventilation≥5 days (OR 16.9, 95% CI 1.5-171.7, p=.01); and pulmonary artery systolic pressure≥50mmHg (OR 7.8, 95% CI 1.4-41.2, p=.01). Conclusions: Cardiac surgery in SLE confers high morbidity and mortality. SLE-specific preoperative risk scores should be designed to identify prognostic factors

Rotational Deformity of the First Ray Precludes Accurate Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Measurement in Hallux Valgus.

The routine workup of hallux valgus includes measurements of the distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA). However, this angle may not be a reliable measurement when rotational deformities occur. Eight matched cadaveric feet were evaluated radiographically using fluoroscopy. The intermetatarsal angle (IMA), hallux valgus angle, and DMAA were evaluated as a baseline. Then, we assessed whether axial rotation of 15°, 30°, 45°, and 60° affected the accuracy of the IMA and the DMAA significantly. Statistical evaluation was performed using Student's t tests and analysis of variance. The IMA remained stable for each anterior-posterior image despite rotation of the distal segment, with a mean difference of less than 2.5°. However, the DMAA was not constant, having different angles of rotation through the osteotomy site. We were able to demonstrate that measurement of the DMAA varies significantly with rotation of the distal first metatarsal. Using the DMAA to assess first metatarsophalangeal joint congruency should be done cautiously because it may estimate unreliably and inaccurately the 3D deformity often encountered in pathologic hallux valgus.

Cardiac surgery in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: Clinical characteristics and outcomes. / Cirugía cardiaca en pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico: características clínicas y desenlaces.

OBJECTIVES: To study the clinical characteristics and outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients who underwent cardiac surgery. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 30 SLE patients who underwent cardiac surgery at a single center. Demographics, comorbidities, clinical and serologic characteristics, cardiovascular risk scores and treatment were recorded. Type of surgery, postoperative complications, mortality and histology were analyzed. RESULTS: Disease duration at surgery was 2 years. Valve replacement was the procedure most frequently performed (53%), followed by pericardial window (37%). At least one postoperative complication developed in 63% (mainly infections). An aortic cross-clamp time≥76minutes was associated with at least one postoperative complication (OR 6.4, 95% CI 1.1-35.4, p=.03). Early death occurred in 5 patients (17%) and late in 3 (10%); main causes were sepsis and heart failure. Disease activity was associated with pericardial window (OR 12.6, 95% CI 1.9-79, p=.007); lymphopenia≤1.200 (OR 10.1, 95% CI 1.05-97, p=.04); age≤30 years (OR 7.7, 95% CI 1.2-46.3, p=.02); and New York Heart Association class III (OR 7.0, 95% CI 1.1-42, p=.03). Postoperative infection was associated with length of hospital stay≥2 weeks (OR 54.9, 95% CI 5.0-602.1, p=.001); intensive care unit stay≥10 days (OR 20, 95% CI 1.6-171.7, p=.01); duration of mechanical ventilation≥5 days (OR 16.9, 95% CI 1.5-171.7, p=.01); and pulmonary artery systolic pressure≥50mmHg (OR 7.8, 95% CI 1.4-41.2, p=.01). CONCLUSIONS: Cardiac surgery in SLE confers high morbidity and mortality. SLE-specific preoperative risk scores should be designed to identify prognostic factors.

[Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in a pediatric patient, a case report]. / Osteomielitis crónica multifocal recurrente en paciente pediátrico, reporte de caso.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a very rare disease, of unknown origin that affects primarily the metaphysis of long bones. It is characterized by an insidious onset of symptoms and multiple remissions. The chronicity of symptoms, the diagnostic imaging and the lack of response to first line antibiotic treatment, should be helpful for diagnostic. OBJECTIVE: Present a clinical case, based on clinical, laboratory, radiologic imaging and histopathological results, that ultimately led to the diagnostic of CRMO. CASE REPORT: 9 year old, female patient, with one month of bilateral knee and left ankle arthralgia. Bone Gammagraphy and full body MRI, showed multifocal bone inflammation. These findings led to a biopsy, that turned negative for malignancy and infection. Given all the information available from the laboratory test results, radiologic imaging and histopathological findings, CRMO diagnosis was made. NSAID treatment was order, with good results. CONCLUSIONS: CRMO is a rare disease that even to date and with cutting edge technology, still represents a diagnostic challenge that primarily relies on a high level of suspicion, for a timely and correct treatment.

Osteomielitis crónica multifocal recurrente en paciente pediátrico, reporte de caso / Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in a pediatric patient, a case report

Introducción: La osteomielitis crónica multifocal recurrente (OCMR) es una enfermedad rara de causa desconocida, que afecta principalmente la metáfisis de los huesos largos; se caracteriza por un cuadro clínico insidioso de exacerbaciones y remisiones; la cronicidad de los síntomas, los hallazgos imagenológicos y la falta de respuesta al manejo con antibióticos, orientan al diagnóstico. Objetivo: Presentar los datos clínicos, resultados de laboratorio, imagenológicos y estudios histo- patológicos que permiten realizar el diagnóstico de OCMR. Caso clínico: Paciente de sexo femenino de 9 años, con artralgias en ambas rodillas y tobillo izquierdo de 1 mes de duración. Los estudios de gammagrafía ósea y resonancia corporal total evidenciaron compromiso óseo multifocal; con estos hallazgos, se realizó biopsia que fue negativa para infección y malignidad. Por la evolución, estudios de laboratorio, radiológicos e histo-patológicos se diagnosticó OCMR. Se inició tratamiento con anti-inflamatorios no esteroides con adecuada respuesta. Conclusiones: La OCMR es una patología poco frecuente de difícil diagnóstico, por lo que se requiere de una alta sospecha clínica para realizar un adecuado enfoque y tratamiento oportuno.

Introduction: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a very rare disease, of unknown origin that affects primarily the metaphysis of long bones. It is characterized by an insidious onset of symptoms and multiple remissions. The chronicity of symptoms, the diagnostic imaging and the lack of response to first line antibiotic treatment, should be helpful for diagnostic. Objective: Present a clinical case, based on clinical, laboratory, radiologic imaging and histopathological results, that ultimately led to the diagnostic of CRMO. Case report: 9 year old, female patient, with one month of bilateral knee and left ankle arthralgia. Bone Gammagraphy and full body MRI, showed multifocal bone inflammation. These findings led to a biopsy, that turned negative for malignancy and infection. Given all the information available from the laboratory test results, radiologic imaging and histopathological findings, CRMO diagnosis was made. NSAID treatment was order, with good results. Conclusions: CRMO is a rare disease that even to date and with cutting edge technology, still represents a diagnostic challenge that primarily relies on a high level of suspicion, for a timely and correct treatment.

World checklist of hornworts and liverworts.

A working checklist of accepted taxa worldwide is vital in achieving the goal of developing an online flora of all known plants by 2020 as part of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. We here present the first-ever worldwide checklist for liverworts (Marchantiophyta) and hornworts (Anthocerotophyta) that includes 7486 species in 398 genera representing 92 families from the two phyla. The checklist has far reaching implications and applications, including providing a valuable tool for taxonomists and systematists, analyzing phytogeographic and diversity patterns, aiding in the assessment of floristic and taxonomic knowledge, and identifying geographical gaps in our understanding of the global liverwort and hornwort flora. The checklist is derived from a working data set centralizing nomenclature, taxonomy and geography on a global scale. Prior to this effort a lack of centralization has been a major impediment for the study and analysis of species richness, conservation and systematic research at both regional and global scales. The success of this checklist, initiated in 2008, has been underpinned by its community approach involving taxonomic specialists working towards a consensus on taxonomy, nomenclature and distribution.

Strength of Syndesmosis Fixation: Two TightRope versus One TightRope with Plate-and-Screw Construct.

Injuries involving the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis can lead to critical destabilization of the ankle mortise. Although specific indications for operative fixation remain unclear, accurate reduction of the syndesmosis has been correlated with the best functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the maximum torque and rotation to failure after fixation with a novel construct. Seven pairs (14 ankles) of embalmed cadaveric lower legs, disarticulated at the knee, were obtained. Each pair was randomly assigned to receive either two TightRopes (Arthrex) or a plate-and-screw construct with one TightRope. All samples were mechanically tested in torsion to determine peak torque, torsional stiffness, and the maximum rotation angle at which failure occurred. Differences between the groups were compared using paired Student's t test. The maximum torque to failure after fixation was not significantly different between the two TightRopes (28.8 N*m; range, 7.3-49.7 N*m) and the one TightRope group (29.5 N*m; range, 9.2-44.9 N*m; p = 0.92). The maximum rotation to fracture after fixation was not significantly different between the two TightRopes (33.3 degrees; range, 21.6-57.0 degrees) and one TightRope group (38.6 degrees; range, 23.0-73.9 degrees). All specimens failed with the fracture of the fibula at the level of the inferior syndesmotic screw. The similar load to failure of the two TightRope and the one TightRope and plate-and-screw plate suggested similar stiffness between the two constructs. The addition of the plate may improve distribution of forces at the level of syndesmosis, reducing stress risers and decreasing the risk of failure, as demonstrated by a lower rotation to failure of the one TightRope with plate-and-screw construct. In addition, this construct is not likely to not be associated with any substantial cost increase. Further clinical studies may further elucidate the role of plate and/or TightRope augmentation to syndesmosis fixation.

A Biomechanical Comparison of Different Tendon Repair Techniques.

Previous studies have examined multiple suture techniques for the repair of ruptured tendons. In this study, we investigated how the two- and four-stranded Krackow suture weave techniques compared with a novel Krackow/Bunnell suture technique. Our hypothesis was that the Krackow/Bunnell suture would have greater strength compared with the two- and four-stranded Krackow suture in terms of resistance to pullout from the muscle tendon. Thirty fresh bovine Achilles tendons were assigned randomly to three groups: (1) two-stranded Krackow, (2) fourstranded Krackow, and (3) the Krackow/Bunnell combination. After suture placement, all specimens were subjected to initial cyclic loading (0-200 N for 200 cycles) and then the tension to failure force defined as the pullout through the muscle tendon was evaluated. Significantly greater deformation before suture failure was seen in the Krackow/Bunnell group compared with the four-stranded Krackow construct (36.2 vs. 28.7 mm, p = 0.009), as well as greater energy required to rupture the suture (4635 vs. 3346 N/mm; p = 0.016). There was no significant difference with regard to the force to failure between the two groups (four-stranded Krackow vs. Krackow/Bunnell). The two-stranded Krackow was found to be inferior to both the four-stranded Krakow and the Krakow/Bunnell techniques with regard to load to failure. We have found that the Krackow/Bunnell suture technique is at least comparable to, if not superior to, the four-stranded Krackow technique with regard to deformation before suture failure and energy required to rupture the tendon. Therefore, the Krackow/Bunnell technique may be an optimal construct if the surgeon is concerned about suture pullout through the tendon; however, future studies evaluating this technique in the clinical setting are required before making any final conclusions for patient use.