Síndrome metabólico y otros factores asociados a gonartrosis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether an association exists between gonarthrosis and metabolic syndrome X (MS) as well as other potential risk factors. METHOD: Comparative cross-sectional study of 310 patients evaluated by pathology of knee grouped in patients with gonarthrosis and without it. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and laboratory data was obtained. Gonarthrosis was defined as a ≥ 2 score in Kellgren-Lawrence radiological scale, and MS was assessed using the International Diabetes Federation criteria. Odds ratio and logistic regression were used for bivariate and multivariate analysis respectively. RESULTS: The prevalence of MS in patients who had gonarthrosis was 79.9%, statistically higher than in patients without gonarthrosis (p = 0.001). Other factors that had a statistically higher frequency in this group included diabetes mellitus (p = 0.02) and hypertension (p = 0.02). Multivariate analysis revealed MS had an association with a higher prevalence of gonarthrosis (p = 0.003), while high density lipoproteins (p = 0.02) was associated with a lower prevalence. CONCLUSIONS: MS and its related alterations are associated to gonarthrosis; their adequate control could prevent patients from developing the disease.

[Versatility of the microvascular fibular flap in limb reconstruction]. / Versatilidad del colgajo microvascular de peroné en reconstrucción de extremidades.

BACKGROUND: The structural characteristics of the fibula, strength, shape, length and limited donor site morbidity make it more suitable for reconstructing long bone defects larger than 6cm in the limbs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted using a non-probabilistic sample of consecutive cases undergoing on limb reconstruction with free fibular flap in the period from January 2010 to January 2015 in the Mexican Institute of Social Security No. 21, Monterrey Nuevo Leon. RESULTS: The mean age of the ten cases included was 25 years, with the most common diagnosis being trauma in 4 patients, osteosarcoma in 2, followed by one congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia, one non-union fracture, and one gunshot wounds, respectively. The most common location was tibia, followed by humerus, radius, ulna and femur. CONCLUSIONS: This study has shown that the fibular free flap can be an excellent option for management of long bone defects, regardless of cause of the injury. One or more skin islands can be added for coverage in exposure of deep tissue and osteosynthesis material, thus preserving the septocutaneous perforators.

[Face replantation using labial artery for revascularization. Case report]. / Reimplante facial con arteria labial para revascularización. Reporte de un caso.

BACKGROUND: Restoration of the face function and cosmetic appearance after a traumatic complex wound is a challenge for the plastic surgeon. Worldwide, few cases have been reported about face replantation. OBJECTIVE: To present the case of the first partial face replantation reported in the national bibliography, using the labial artery for revascularization. CLINICAL CASE: On June 19th 2011, a 7 years old male presented to the emergency room of the Mexican Institute of Social Security at Monterrey, Mexico, 4 hours after a partial face amputation secondary to a dog bite. The amputated segment was composed of 75% of the upper lip, 33% of the lower lip, oral commissure and 75% of the left cheek. The labial coronary artery and vein were anastomosed with 11-0 nylon sutures and the miorraphy of the orbicularis oris, the depressor anguli oris and the depressor labii inferioris with 4-0 vycril sutures. Six months after the surgery, the functional and aesthetic outcomes were excellent with reestablishment of total labial continence and total recovery of articulation of words. CONCLUSIONS: amputations of any facial component should be initially managed with replantation. The function and cosmetics are better than any other technique of reconstruction. The labial coronary artery is an excellent choice for revascularization up to 25% of the face (lips and cheek).

antecedentes: la restauración cosmética y funcional de la cara luego de un traumatismo complejo es todo un reto para el cirujano plástico. En el ámbito internacional se han reportado pocos casos de reimplante facial. Objetivo: reportar el caso del primer reimplante parcial de cara con la utilización de la arteria labial como aporte vascular. Caso clínico: paciente masculino de siete años de edad. Ingresó al servicio de Cirugía Plástica en el mes de junio de 2011 por lesiones secundarias en la cara ocasionadas por la mordedura de un perro. A la exploración física se encontró avulsión de 75% del labio superior, 33% del labio inferior, incluida la comisura oral, y 75% de la mejilla izquierda. Los músculos avulsionados incluían: el orbicular de los labios, depresor del ángulo oral y depresor del labio inferior. El tiempo total de isquemia fue de ocho horas. La anastomosis término-terminal de la arteria coronaria labial se efectuó con nylon 11-0, posteriormente se escogió la vena con mejor retorno y la anastomosis se realizó con nylon 11-0. Se hizo miorrafía de los músculos mencionados con vicril 4-0, la sutura de la mucosa oral se realizó con vicril 5-0, y de la piel con nylon 5-0. Seis meses después de la cirugía, el resultado cosmético y funcional se consideró excelente, con restablecimiento total de la continencia labial y articulación completa de las palabras. Conclusiones: las amputaciones de cualquier componente facial deben ser inicialmente tratadas con reimplante. La arteria coronaria labial es una buena opción para revascularización, incluso en 25% del total de la cara (labios y mejilla).