Análisis de los parámetros ecográficos descritos en el estudio del síndrome del túnel del carpo. Una revisión sistemática / Analysis of the echographic parameters described in the study of carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review

El síndrome del túnel del carpo (STC) es la mononeuropatía por atrapamiento más frecuente; el diagnóstico se establece mediante pruebas electrodiagnósticas con un número sustancial de falsos positivos/negativos. Presentamos la siguiente revisión sistemática, cuyo objetivo es analizar la literatura más reciente en relación con los parámetros ecográficos descritos para estudiar el STC. Seleccionamos estudios que evaluasen parámetros ecográficos en pacientes con sospecha clínica, siguiendo las recomendaciones del manual Cochrane; incluimos revisiones sistemáticas, metaanálisis, estudios caso-control y de pruebas diagnósticas, valorando estudios retrospectivos y revisiones bibliográficas con buena calidad metodológica. La revisión se hizo de artículos publicados entre 2005-2019. Incluimos 8 artículos (2 revisiones sistemáticas/metaanálisis, 2 estudios caso-control, un estudio de pruebas diagnósticas, 2 revisiones literarias y un estudio retrospectivo). Los parámetros analizados fueron el área de sección transversa del nervio mediano, el índice muñeca-antebrazo, el índice entrada-salida, el rango de adelgazamiento del nervio mediano, el abombamiento del retináculo flexor y la vascularización/movilidad. La evidencia actual permite afirmar que la ecografía tiene utilidad en el cribado del STC.(AU)

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment mononeuropathy; the diagnosis is established by electrodiagnostic tests with until 34% of false positives/negatives. We present the following systematic review which objective is to analyze the most recent literature related to the ultrasound parameters described to study CTS. We selected studies that evaluated ultrasound parameters in patients with clinical suspicion following the Cochrane manual's recommendations. We include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case–control studies and diagnostic tests, evaluating retrospective studies and bibliographic reviews with proper methodological quality. Articles published between 2005 and 2019. We included eight articles (two systematic reviews/meta-analyses, two case–control studies, one diagnostic test study, two literature reviews, and one retrospective). The parameters analyzed were cross-sectional area, wrist–forearm index, entry–exit index, thinning range, palmar bowing of the flexor retinaculum, and vascularity/mobility. Current evidence allows us to affirm that ultrasound is useful in screening for CTS.(AU)

[Analysis of the echographic parameters described in the study of carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review]. / Análisis de los parámetros ecográficos descritos en el estudio del síndrome del túnel del carpo. Una revisión sistemática.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment mononeuropathy; the diagnosis is established by electrodiagnostic tests with until 34% of false positives/negatives. We present the following systematic review which objective is to analyze the most recent literature related to the ultrasound parameters described to study CTS. We selected studies that evaluated ultrasound parameters in patients with clinical suspicion following the Cochrane manual's recommendations. We include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case-control studies and diagnostic tests, evaluating retrospective studies and bibliographic reviews with proper methodological quality. Articles published between 2005 and 2019. We included eight articles (two systematic reviews/meta-analyses, two case-control studies, one diagnostic test study, two literature reviews, and one retrospective). The parameters analyzed were cross-sectional area, wrist-forearm index, entry-exit index, thinning range, palmar bowing of the flexor retinaculum, and vascularity/mobility. Current evidence allows us to affirm that ultrasound is useful in screening for CTS.

Instrumentos predictores del éxito en la protetización de pacientes con amputaciones unilaterales mayores de miembro inferior / Objective measurement tools that predict success in the fitting of major unilateral lower limb amputations patients

El perfil del paciente que más frecuentemente sufre amputaciones de miembro inferior suele ser uno de edad avanzada y alta comorbilidad. Los médicos rehabilitadores precisamos en la valoración de estos pacientes de herramientas objetivas que predigan los resultados de los programas de protetización para aumentar la seguridad del paciente y eficiencia de los programas de rehabilitación protésica. Dada la necesidad de actualizar el conocimiento científico en este campo hemos realizado una revisión de la literatura con el objetivo de definir una propuesta de herramientas que faciliten la toma de decisiones en la indicación de rehabilitación protésica en estos pacientes. Para la realización de este trabajo se ha realizado una estrategia de búsqueda bibliográfica utilizando las bases de datos científicas PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus y Cochrane Library. La calidad de los artículos seleccionados se ha valorado según las herramientas propuestas por CASPe.(AU)

The profile of the patient who most frequently suffers lower limb amputations is usually an elderly patient with high comorbidity. Physiatrists need objective tools in the assessment of these patients that predict the results of prosthetic programs to increase patient safety and efficiency of prosthetic rehabilitation programs. Given the need to update scientific knowledge in this field, we have carried out a review of the literature with the aim of defining a proposal for tools that facilitate decision-making in the indication of prosthetic rehabilitation in these patients. A bibliographic search strategy has been carried out using the scientific databases PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Library. The quality of the selected articles has been assessed according to the tools proposed by CASPe.(AU)

[Objective measurement tools that predict success in the fitting of major unilateral lower limb amputations patients]. / Instrumentos predictores del éxito en la protetización de pacientes con amputaciones unilaterales mayores de miembro inferior.

The profile of the patient who most frequently suffers lower limb amputations is usually an elderly patient with high comorbidity. Physiatrists need objective tools in the assessment of these patients that predict the results of prosthetic programs to increase patient safety and efficiency of prosthetic rehabilitation programs. Given the need to update scientific knowledge in this field, we have carried out a review of the literature with the aim of defining a proposal for tools that facilitate decision-making in the indication of prosthetic rehabilitation in these patients. A bibliographic search strategy has been carried out using the scientific databases PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Library. The quality of the selected articles has been assessed according to the tools proposed by CASPe.

Nervio mediano trífido. Una variante anatómica infrecuente en la exploración ecográfica del túnel del carpo / Trifid median nerve. A rare anatomical variant in sonographic evaluation of carpal tunnel

El estudio ecográfico para el diagnóstico del síndrome del túnel del carpo puede ponernos de manifiesto distintas variantes anatómicas. Una variante poco común es la presencia de un nervio mediano trífido, que puede ser de importancia en una posterior planificación quirúrgica. Varón de 52 años, con clínica compatible con síndrome del túnel del carpo bilateral. Se realiza una evaluación ecográfica, visualizándose un nervio mediano bífido en la muñeca derecha y un nervio mediano trífido en la izquierda como variantes de la normalidad. La aparición de un tercer elemento nervioso en el túnel del carpo debe ser diferenciado de una persistencia de la arteria mediana a nivel del túnel del carpo junto a un nervio mediano bífido, mucho más habitual. Para ello, es fundamental la visualización ecográfica de la zona de estudio mediante la utilización de la función Doppler, como vemos en el caso clínico que presentamos.(AU)

The ultrasound study for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome can reveal different anatomical variants. A rare variant is the presence of a trifid median nerve. The visualization of this anatomical variant may be of importance in the surgical planning of carpal tunnel syndrome. Fifty-two-year-old male, with a clinic compatible with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. In the ultrasound examination, a bifid median nerve appears as a finding in the right wrist and a trifid median nerve in the left wrist as anatomical variants. It is important to distinguish a trifid median nerve from a persistent median artery at the level of the carpal tunnel, much more frequent than the first. For this, the ultrasound visualization of the study area using the Doppler function is essential.(AU)

[Trifid median nerve. A rare anatomical variant in sonographic evaluation of carpal tunnel]. / Nervio mediano trífido. Una variante anatómica infrecuente en la exploración ecográfica del túnel del carpo.

The ultrasound study for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome can reveal different anatomical variants. A rare variant is the presence of a trifid median nerve. The visualization of this anatomical variant may be of importance in the surgical planning of carpal tunnel syndrome. Fifty-two-year-old male, with a clinic compatible with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. In the ultrasound examination, a bifid median nerve appears as a finding in the right wrist and a trifid median nerve in the left wrist as anatomical variants. It is important to distinguish a trifid median nerve from a persistent median artery at the level of the carpal tunnel, much more frequent than the first. For this, the ultrasound visualization of the study area using the Doppler function is essential.

[Implementation of a new referral model for the musculoskeletal care pathway: Does it improve healthcare outcomes?] / Implantación de un nuevo modelo organizativo en la atención al proceso musculoesquelético: ¿mejora la capacidad de resolución de los procesos?

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of an organisational change in the musculoskeletal referral pathway in our health management area (HMA) by identifying changes in the ability to improve healthcare outcomes by facilitating referral to the most suitable specialty. DESIGN: This prospective descriptive study aimed to evaluate referral trends from primary care services (PCS) and hospital care (PHS) to musculoskeletal services from 2012 to 2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We included all patients who were referred to any of the 3 musculoskeletal services from our HMA catchment area, without specifying sample size. The variables studied were PCS, PHS, service of origin and destination. We used the SPSS programme for the statistical analysis and obtained absolute frequency data. RESULTS: The total number of referrals from PCS increased from 25,575 in 2012 to 24,871 in 2018. PHS referrals decreased from 17,207 in 2012 to 9,803 in 2018. With regards to PCS referrals, the service most increasing the number of referrals to the musculoskeletal team was the Rehabilitation Service, from 8.2% in 2012 to 47% in 2018. Regarding PHSs referrals by specialty, the service that most reduced the number of referrals to the musculoskeletal team was the Traumatology Service, from 10,587 in 2012 to 3,911 in 2018. CONCLUSIONS: The redesign of the musculoskeletal referral pathway improved healthcare outcomes by improving the quality of the referral process. In this organisational change, the Rehabilitation Service took the leadership from the point of view of healthcare and management of the musculoskeletal process, collaborating in the improvement of the healthcare outcomes of these processes.

Impact of dysfunction of the facial nerve after superficial parotidectomy: a prospective study.

To evaluate the impact of dysfunction of the facial nerve after superficial parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma of the superficial lobe, we prospectively analysed the data of 79 patients using the Facial Disability Index (FDI) and the Short-Form 36-Item (SF-36) questionnaires up to 12 months postoperatively. The function of the facial nerve was grading on the House-Brackmann Scale. Results at 1 week and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months were compared with preoperative (baseline) measurement. The maximum reduction in FDI scores coincided with the highest facial paresis values at one week. Physical values on the FDI significantly decreased during the first three months (p=.039 at 3 months) and psychosocial values improved significantly from then onwards (p=.001 at 12 months). At 12 months, there were signs of full recovery compared with the preoperative baseline, and it was even exceeded in some psychosocial items. The SF-36 questionnaire showed no significant differences at any time during the study. The FDI was a useful instrument with which to understand the impact of facial disability and wellbeing associated with physical, social, and emotional aspects after superficial parotidectomy. Unlike the SF-36 questionnaire, the FDI offers clinicians a tool with which to counsel patients and better inform them about the anticipated results of operation before superficial parotidectomy.

Calidad de vida y funcionalidad en pacientes pediátricos intervenidos de tumores óseos en miembros inferiores: cirugía reconstructiva versus amputación / Quality of life and functionality in pediatric patients operated on for lower limb bone tumors: limb salvage surgery versus amputation

Objetivo. Analizar las diferencias en cuanto a funcionalidad y calidad de vida relacionadas con la salud en pacientes intervenidos de un tumor óseo maligno en edad infantil según el tipo de cirugía practicada. Material y método. Estudio descriptivo transversal de pacientes mayores de 14 años tratados por osteosarcoma o sarcoma de Ewing en miembro inferior y que recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico en edad infantil tras una evolución mínima de 2 años. Se realizó una evaluación de funcionalidad y calidad de vida utilizando las escalas de Enneking y Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36. Comparamos los resultados funcionales según la técnica quirúrgica. Resultados. Nuestra muestra quedó formada por 17 pacientes (8 hombres y 9 mujeres) con una edad media actual de 22 años. El tumor más frecuente fue el osteosarcoma, y la localización, el tercio distal del fémur y proximal de la tibia. En relación a la técnica quirúrgica, en 8 pacientes se colocó endoprótesis, 4 se trataron mediante injerto y/u osteosíntesis y 5 fueron amputados en cirugía inicial. Cinco pacientes tuvieron que ser amputados en un segundo momento debido a complicaciones. La puntuación expresada en mediana y percentiles obtenidos en la escala de Enneking sobre la totalidad de la muestra fue del 83,33% (66,66-88,33%). En pacientes no amputados fue del 83,33% (73,33-86,66%), frente al 90% (80-93,33%) en pacientes amputados inicialmente. En los que se realizó amputación posterior tras complicación, la puntuación fue de 56,66% (51,66-73,33%). Conclusiones. En nuestra muestra no encontramos diferencias significativas en cuanto a funcionalidad y calidad de vida de los pacientes tratados mediante cirugía reconstructiva en comparación con amputación inicial, aunque sí peores resultados en los pacientes que sufren una amputación tardía debido a una complicación tras cirugía de salvamento inicial (AU)

Objective. To analyze the differences in functionality and quality of life related with outcome of a malignant bone tumor intervention in childhood age according to type of surgery performed. Material and methods. A descriptive, cross-sectional study of patients over 14 years treated for osteosarcoma or Ewing's sarcoma in lower limb during childhood after a minimum of two years evolution. Functionality and quality of life were evaluated with the Enneking and Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 scales. The functional results were compared according to surgical technique. Results. Our sample consisted of 8 men and 9 women, with a current average age of 22 years. The most common type of tumor was osteosarcoma and most common location was distal third of the femur and proximal tibia. In relation to the surgical technique, stent was placed in 8 patients, 4 were treated by graft and/or osteosynthesis and 5 patients underwent amputation as initial surgery. Five more patients had to under amputation at a second time due to complications. The score, expressed as median and percentiles obtained in the scale of Enneking on the entire sample, was 83.33% (66.66%-88.33%). In non-amputees, it was 83.33% (73.33%-86.66%), compared with 90% (80%-93.33%) in patients who were initially amputees. In those in whom the amputation was performed later after a complication, the median Enneking score was 56.66% (51.66%-73.33%). Conclusions. In our sample, we did not find significant differences in terms of functionality and quality of life of patients treated by reconstructive surgery compared with initial amputation although there were worse results in those patients who underwent a later amputation due to a complication after the initial life-saving surgery (AU)

Indicadores de calidad asistencial en rehabilitación / Indicators of care quality in rehabilitation

La elaboración de los indicadores de calidad asistencial es un elemento clave dentro de todo proceso de evaluación y mejora continua de una unidad de gestión clínica. Estos indicadores deben reflejar la actividad habitual dentro de la unidad, y pueden ser de estructura, de proceso o de resultado. La elección de los indicadores asistenciales y su priorización debe ser una tarea compartida por todo el personal de la unidad. Deben desarrollarse objetivos en las distintas áreas implicadas en la asistencia que desarrolla la unidad: actividad asistencial, accesibilidad, seguridad del paciente, formación e investigación, disminución de la variabilidad clínica, gestión económica, adecuación de la prescripción de fármacos y ortoprótesis, así como la satisfacción del ciudadano. Para poder medir estos indicadores es fundamental disponer de sistemas de información con capacidad para garantizar la validez de los datos, así como su explotación y análisis. Presentamos el desarrollo de indicadores de calidad asistencial en 3 años de experiencia como unidad de gestión clínica de rehabilitación (AU)

The elaboration of indicators for care quality is a key element within all evaluation procedures and the continuing improvement of a Clinical Management Unit. These indicators, which may be structural, of the process or of the outcome, should reflect the usual activity within the Unit. The choice of the care indicators and their priority should be a task shared by all of the Unit personnel. They should develop objectives of the different areas involved in the care developed in the unit: care activity, accessibility, the patient??s safety, training and research, decrease clinical variability, financial management, adaptation of the prescription of the drugs and orthoprosthesis, and satisfaction of the individual. In order to measure these indicators, information systems that have the capacity to assure the data validity and their use and analysis are needed. We present the development of indicators of care quality during the three years of experience as a Clinical Management Unit of Rehabilitation (AU)

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[Related factors with the failed surgery of herniated lumbar disc]. / Factores relacionados con la cirugía fallida de hernia discal lumbar

INTRODUCTION: The surgery for herniated disc is the most common operation at the level of the lumbar spine. The failed surgery rates range between 10% and 40%, conforming what is known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). Return to work after surgery occurs in 70-85% of the cases. There are a few studies analysing the quality of life after the operation. The aims of this study are to know the incidence of the herniated disc lumbar failed surgery in our area, identify those factors influencing its development, and study behavioural parameters as the return to work and the quality of life at a middle term after surgery, also its relation with the success or failure surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive transversal study of 117 patients operated for herniated lumbar disc during the first six months of the year 2003 is reported. In order to evaluate the incidence of failed surgery and the related factors, the clinical records were retrospectively analyzed. Ninety one patients were interviewed by phone using the Health Questionnaire SF-36, in order to analyze the non clinical factors related to FBSS, such as labour reincorporation, satisfaction with surgery, realization of rehabilitation treatment and quality of life after surgery. For the statistical analysis of the results, we used the program SPSS 11.01. RESULTS: In a sample in which the proportion between both sexes was 1/1, and the middle age was over 45 years [35-54], in which the most frequent clinical symptom was right sciatica, lasting more than 6 months, correlated to disc herniation at L5-S1 level, 37.9% of the patients presented FBSS. Although there were a few patients with reoperation in our study, the incidence of FBSS in these patients was higher (52.9%) than in patients who suffered this surgery for first time (32%). The predictive clinical factors of an unfavourable result in patients operated on for first time were bilateral sciatica, the presence of stenosis associated to herniated disc and comorbidity factors. On the other hand the sociolabor factors identified were a low culture level and those working as drivers, building and service sectors. Return to work occurred in the 64% of the active workers before surgery. Only around 10% of patients were dissatisfied with surgical result and there was a significant relationship between this and the physical function, pain, vitality and emotional status in the SF-36 with the FBSS. CONCLUSIONS: One out of three patients operated of herniated lumbar disc in our area presented failed disc surgery and the return to work occurred in 2 out of three patients active before the operation. The failed surgery patient suffers from pain, that interferes and limits the labour and home activities. Furthermore, the patient presents frequent sensation of fatigue and exhaustion and also emotional problems that contribute to interfere with work and activities of the daily life.

Factores relacionados con la cirugía fallida de hernia discal lumbar / Related factors with the failed surgery of herniated lumbar disc

Introducción. La cirugía descompresiva de herniadiscal es la intervención quirúrgica más frecuente a nivel de la columna lumbar. La cirugía fallida oscila entre un 10 y un 40% de los casos, constituyendo el denominado Síndrome de la Cirugía Raquídea Fracasada (SCRF). La reincorporación laboral a medio plazo tras la cirugía se sitúa en torno al 70-85%, y existen pocos estudios que analicen la calidad de vida tras la intervención. Los objetivos de este estudio son conocerla incidencia de cirugía fallida de hernia discal lumbar en nuestro medio, identificando aquellos factores que puedan influir en su aparición; y estudiar factores ambientales como la reincorporación laboral y la calidad de vida a medio plazo tras esta cirugía, así como su relación con el éxito o fracaso quirúrgico. Material y métodos. Estudio descriptivo transversal de 117 pacientes intervenidos de hernia discal lumbar durante el primer semestre del 2003 en nuestro hospital. Para valorar la incidencia de cirugía fallida y factores relacionados se han recogido datos clínicos de la Historia Clínica de los pacientes de la muestra. Y, asimismo, se ha entrevistado telefónicamente a 91 de ellos -los que contestaron- para valorar factores no clínicos relacionados con el SCRF, tales como reincorporación laboral, satisfacción con la cirugía, realización de tratamiento rehabilitador y calidad de vida a través del Cuestionario de Salud SF-36. Para el análisis de resultados se ha empleado el programa estadístico SPSS 11.01. Resultados. En una muestra en la que la proporción ente ambos sexos es de 1/1 y la edad media de 45 [35-54]años, con una clínica más frecuente de ciática derecha, de más de 6 meses de evolución, correlacionada con el hallazgo radiológico de hernia L5-S1, un 37,9% ha presentado el SCRF. Aunque es escaso el número de pacientes que en nuestra serie afrontan una reintervención, se ha observado en ellos una incidencia del SCRF notablemente superior (52,2%) a los que se someten a una primera cirugía (32%). Los factores clínicos predictivos de resultados desfavorables en pacientes sometidos a primera cirugía han sido la clínica precirugía de ciática bilateral, el hallazgo de estenosis de canal asociada a hernia discal y la comorbilidad; mientras que los sociolaborales han sido pacientes sin estudios y aquellos que trabajan en los sectores de la conducción, construcción y hostelería. La reincorporación laboral se produjo en el 64 % de los trabajadores activos previamente. Sólo entorno al 10% se encuentran insatisfechos con la opción quirúrgica, relacionándose significativamente tanto estocomo las dimensiones de función física, dolor, vitalidad y rol emocional en el SF-36 con el SCRF. Conclusiones. Uno de cada 3 pacientes intervenidos de hernia discal lumbar en nuestro medio presenta cirugía fallida, reincorporándose laboralmente 2 de cada 3pacientes previamente activos. El paciente con cirugía fallida se encuentra afectado por dolor, hasta el punto de repercutir y limitar las actividades del hogar y las laborales. Además presenta frecuentemente sensación de cansancio o agotamiento, y problemas emocionales que interfieren tanto en las actividades de la vida diaria como en el trabajo

Introduction. The surgery for herniated disc is the most common operation at the level of the lumbar spine. The failed surgery rates range between 10% and 40%, conforming what is known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). Return to work after surgery occurs in 70-85% of the cases. There are a few studies analysing the quality of life after the operation. The aims of this study are to know the incidence of the herniated disc lumbar failed surgery in our area, identify those factors influencing its development, and study behavioural parameters as the return to work and the quality of life at a middle term after surgery, also its relation with the success or failure surgery. Material and methods. A descriptive transversal study of 117 patients operated for herniated lumbar disc during the first six months of the year 2003 is reported. In order to evaluate the incidence of failed surgery and the related factors, the clinical records were retrospectively analyzed. Ninety one patients were interviewed by phone using the Health Questionnaire SF-36, in order to analyze the non clinical factors related to FBSS, such as labour reincorporation, satisfaction with surgery, realization of rehabilitation treatment and quality of life after surgery. For the statistical analysis of the results, we used the program SPSS 11.01. Results. In a sample in which the proportion between both sexes was 1/1, and the middle age was over 45 years [35-54], in which the most frequent clinical symptom was right sciatica, lasting more than 6 months, correlated to disc herniation at L5-S1 level, 37'9% of the patients presented FBSS. Although there were a few patients with reoperation in our study, the incidence of FBSS in these patients was higher (52,9%) than in patients who suffered this surgery for first time (32%). The predictive clinical factors of an unfavourable result in patients operated on for first time were bilateral sciatica, the presence of stenosis associated to herniated disc and comorbidity factors. On the other hand the socio-labor factors identified were a low culture level and those working as drivers, building and service sectors. Return to work occurred in the 64% of the active workers before surgery. Only around 10% of patients were dissatisfied with surgical result and there was a significant relationship between this and the physical function, pain, vitality and emotional status in the SF-36 with the FBSS. Conclusions. One out of three patients operated of herniated lumbar disc in our area presented failed disc surgery and the return to work occurred in 2 out of three patients active before the operation. The failed surgery patient suffers from pain, that interferes and limits the labor and home activities. Furthermore, the patient presents frequent sensation of fatigue and exhaustion and also emotional problems that contribute to interfere with work and activities of the daily life (AU)

Inestabilidad occipitocervical en un nuevo caso de síndrome de Morquio / Occipito instability in a new case of Morquio´s syndrome

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