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INTRODUCTION: Osteosynthesis hardware removal is one of the most frequent practices in Orthopaedic electives surgeries and is usually carried out guided under fluoroscopy. There are other tools such as ultrasound that allow us to visualise the hardware with the advantage of being free of ionising radiation and with better availability. The objective of our study is to analyse the results obtained in patients undergoing hardware removal in the operating room under ultrasound assistance and local anaesthesia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study was carried out collecting variables such as demographic data, reason for the removal, pain during the procedure and in subsequent days, as well as the duration and rate of success of the procedure and the degree of satisfaction. RESULTS: We obtained a 100% success in ultrasound-guided extraction without the need for conventional radiology, with a mean VAS of 1.91 and need for subsequent analgesia in 36.4% of the cases, with syndesmotic dynamisation being the most frequent reason for intervention. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound is a useful tool in osteosynthesis hardware removal, and that may be sufficient by itself; also saving health personnel and patients from ionising radiation resulting from the use of conventional fluoroscopy.
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INTRODUCTION: Osteosynthesis hardware removal is one of the most frequent practices in Orthopedic electives surgeries and is usually carried out guided under fluoroscopy. There are other tools such as ultrasound that allow us to visualize the hardware with the advantage of being free of ionizing radiation and with better availability. The objective of our study is to analyze the results obtained in patients undergoing hardware removal in the operating room under ultrasound assistance and local anesthesia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study was carried out collecting variables such as demographic data, reason for the removal, pain during the procedure and in subsequent days, as well as the duration and rate of success of the procedure and the degree of satisfaction. RESULTS: We obtained a 100% success in ultrasound-guided extraction without the need for conventional radiology, with a mean VAS of 1.91 and need for subsequent analgesia in 36.4% of the cases, with syndesmotic dynamization being the most frequent reason for intervention. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound is a useful tool in osteosynthesis hardware removal, and that may be sufficient by itself; also saving health personnel and patients from ionizing radiation resulting from the use of conventional fluoroscopy.
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Resumen: Introducción: la hemiartroplastía de hombro está siendo relegada como tratamiento de fracturas de húmero proximal no osteosintetizables. Nuestro objetivo es analizar los resultados funcionales de los pacientes tratados con hemiartroplastía por este motivo en nuestro centro. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal que incluye a los pacientes intervenidos entre Febrero de 2016 y Noviembre de 2021; 24 pacientes, con un seguimiento medio de 44.6 meses. Fueron recogidos el balance articular activo, el test de Constant-Murley, el cuestionario DASH y el dolor actual (EVA). Como parámetros radiográficos se analizó el número de fragmentos de fractura y la consolidación de las tuberosidades. Resultados: se obtuvo una media de 71.65 ± 13.75 en el Constant-Murley y de 18.14% ± 13.92 en el DASH. Para flexión de hombro la media fue de 108.75o ± 41.26; 104.5o ± 43.68 para abducción y 33o ± 14.73 para rotación externa. En rotación interna 60% llegaba hasta plano interescapular. EVA medio de 1.25 ± 1.74. Tuberosidades consolidadas en 90.5%. No hubo diferencias significativas entre el Constant-Murley, DASH ni rotaciones de pacientes mayores y menores de 65 años. Los mayores de 65 años obtuvieron flexión media de 125.91o ± 26.82 y los menores de 87.78o ± 26.82 (p = 0.038). La abducción media en mayores de 65 fue de 125.45 ± 28.94 versus 78.89 ± 46.29 en el grupo joven (p = 0.012). Conclusión: la hemiartroplastía otorga calidad de vida con aceptable funcionalidad y buen control del dolor, por lo que debe continuar siendo una alternativa a tener en cuenta en pacientes seleccionados.
Abstract: Introduction: shoulder hemiarthroplasty is being relegated as a treatment for non-osteosynthetic proximal humerus fractures. Our objective is to analyze the functional results of patients treated with hemiarthroplasty for this reason in our hospital. Material and methods: cross-sectional descriptive study that includes patients operated between February 2016 and November 2021; 24 patients, with an average follow-up of 44.6 months. Active joint balance, the Constant-Murley test, the DASH questionnaire and current pain (VAS) were collected. The radiographic parameters analyzed were the number of fracture fragments and the consolidation of the tuberosities. Results: a mean of 71.65 ± 13.75 was obtained in the Constant-Murley and 18.14% ± 13.92 in the DASH. For shoulder flexion, the mean was 108.75o ± 41.26; 104.5o ± 43.68 for abduction and 33o ± 14.73 for external rotation. About internal rotation, 60% of the patients reached the scapular plane. Average VAS was 1.25 ± 1.74. Consolidated tuberosities in 90.5%. There were no significant differences comparing the Constant-Murley test, DASH or rotations between both, over and under 65 years old group of patients. Those over 65 years of age obtained a mean flexion of 125.91o ± 26.82 whereas those under 87.78o ± 26.82 (p = 0.038). The mean abduction in those over 65 was 125.45 ± 28.94 vs 78.89 ± 46.29 in the young group (p = 0.012). Conclusion: hemiarthroplasty provides quality of life with acceptable functionality and good pain control, therefore it should continue to be an alternative to consider in selected patients.