Talus Osteochondral Defect Treatment With Biological Scaffold.

Talus Osteochondral defects (OCDs) are challenging and there is no consensus in literature regarding which is the best method of treatment. New techniques coming from regenerative medicine are being considered good alternatives of treatment and are being used exponentially in orthopaedic surgery. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is the second generation of platelet concentrates. It has a convenient method of acquisition and can be used to create a biological scaffold which is able to seal up cavitary lesions. In this article, the authors describe a talus OCD treated with a biological scaffold, reporting the technique details and its results clinical and radiological results. The case report objective is to portray the use of this kind of biological material, its advantages, and limitations.Level of Evidence: Level 5.

Deltoid ligament arthroscopic repair in ankle fractures: Case series.

INTRODUCTION: Diagnosis and treatment of ankle medial ligament lesions in malleolar fractures has always been a matter of controversy. Even when deltoid involvement is clear, the direct repair of this structure is not a consensus. Recently, deltoid repair through an arthroscopic technique was described aiming to potentialize better clinical results and minimize complications. OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate safety and functional results on patients with ankle fractures submitted to open reduction and internal fixation and arthroscopic deltoid repair. METHODS: This is a retrospective study in patients diagnosed with ankle fractures associated with acute deltoid injuries submitted to open malleolar fixation and deltoid arthroscopic repair between June 2016 and January 2020. All patients were evaluated for pain and functionality according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Score (AOFAS) at a minimum of 6 months follow-up. RESULTS: From January 2016 to January 2020, 20 ankles with fractures or dislocations were operated and the deltoid ligament rupture was repaired arthroscopically. A mean follow-up of 14.45 months (6-48) was observed, and patients presented an average AOFAS of 93.5 (SD 7.25) and a VAS of 0.75 (SD 1.05). Three minor complications were noticed and no signs of medial chronic instability, loss of reduction or osteoarthritis were observed. DISCUSSION: The repair of the deltoid complex and the low morbidity of the arthroscopic technique used may improve the clinical outcomes of these patients. Additional studies, with a prospective and comparative methodology are required to sustain this proposal. DESIGN: Level IV. Retrospective case series.

Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmotic Widening in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity.

BACKGROUND: Lateral overload in progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) takes place as hindfoot valgus, peritalar subluxation, and valgus instability of the ankle increase. Fibular strain due to chronic lateral impingement may lead to distraction forces over the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (DTFS). This study aimed to assess and correlate the severity of the foot and ankle offset (FAO) as a marker of progressive PCFD with the amount of DTFS widening and to compare it to controls. METHODS: In this case-control study, 62 symptomatic patients with PCFD and 29 controls who underwent standing weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT) examination were included. Two fellowship-trained blinded orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons performed FAO (%) and DTFS area measurements (mm2). DTFS was assessed semiautomatically on axial-plane WBCT images, 1 cm proximal to the apex of the tibial plafond. Values were compared between patients with PCFD and controls, and Spearman correlation between FAO and DTFS area measurements was assessed. P values of less than .05 were considered significant. RESULTS: Patients with PCFD demonstrated significantly increased FAO and DTFS measurements in comparison to controls. A mean difference of 6.9% (P < .001) in FAO and 10.4 mm2 (P = .026) in DTFS was observed. A significant but weak correlation was identified between the variables, with a Þ of 0.22 (P = .03). A partition predictive model demonstrated that DTFS area measurements were highest when FAO values were between 7% and 9.3%, with mean (SD) values of 92.7 (22.4) mm2. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this was the first study to assess syndesmotic widening in patients with PCFD. We found patients with PCFD to demonstrate increased DTFS area measurements compared to controls, with a mean difference of approximately 10 mm2. A significantly weak positive correlation was found between FAO and DTFS area measurements, with the highest syndesmotic widening occurring when FAO values were between 7% and 9.3%. Our study findings suggest that chronic lateral impingement in patients with PCFD can result in a negative biomechanical impact on syndesmotic alignment, with increased DTFS stress and subsequent widening. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective comparative study.

Medial and Lateral Combined Ligament Arthroscopic Repair for Multidirectional Ankle Instability.

BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of ankle sprains in the population produces a significant number of patients with lateral instability. Persistence of this condition may lead to the progressive involvement of medial structures, causing a multidirectional rotational instability. METHODS: This is a retrospective study with patients diagnosed with multidirectional instability who underwent ankle arthroscopy with medial (arthroscopic tensioning) and lateral repair (arthroscopic Bröstrom) between January 2018 and January 2020. All patients were evaluated for pain and function according to the visual analog scale (VAS) score and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot Score at a mean of 14.8 months (5-27 months) in follow-up. A total of 30 ankles (29 patients) were included in the study. RESULTS: The AOFAS score increase from a 49.7 (CI 5.8) to a 91.9 (CI 2.4) mean (P = .001) and was followed by significant improvement in the mean VAS score (6.8, CI 0.37-0.95, CI 0.31). The majority of patients had associated procedures (53.3%), and a low complication rate was found (16.6%). CONCLUSION: Combined medial and lateral arthroscopic repair might be an effective and safe alternative in the treatment of multidirectional instability. Inclusion of the deltoid ligament complex and the low invasiveness of the arthroscopic technique may improve the clinical outcomes of these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Achilles Tendon Lesions - Part 1: Tendinopathies.

Calcaneal tendon injuries are extremely common in the general population and in orthopedics routine care. Its increasing incidence, which is motivated by an aging population, improved access to the health care system, increased prescription of continuous-use medication, erratic participation in sports and other factors, has had a direct impact on society. Consolidated treatment options for tendinopathies lack quality scientific support for many modalities. New therapies have emerged to enhance nonsurgical approach outcomes and to reduce the number of patients requiring surgery. Although these operative procedures provide good pain relief and functional outcomes, they are costly and may lead to complications.

Achilles Tendon Lesions - Part 2: Ruptures.

The increasing incidence of calcaneal tendon ruptures has substantially impacted orthopedic care and costs related to its treatment and prevention. Primarily motivated by the increasing of life expectancy, the growing use of tenotoxic drugs and erratic access to physical activity, this injury accounts for considerable morbidity regardless of its outcome. In recent years, the evolution of surgical and rehabilitation techniques gave orthopedists better conditions to decide the most appropriate conduct in acute tendon rupture. Although still frequent due to their high neglect rate, Achilles chronic ruptures currently find simpler and more biological surgical options, being supported by a new specialty-focused paradigm.

Diabetic foot and its serial treatment in high-risk patients: focusing on the individual.

OBJECTIVES: To assess knowledge about diabetic foot, care measures, and the importance attached to serial treatment in a group of high-risk diabetic foot patients. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out in a tertiary hospital, with 25 patients undergoing serial treatment for diabetic foot. The tabulation of the data occurred through the use of three methodological figures: core idea, key expressions, and the collective subject discourse. RESULTS: It became evident that even among high-risk patients with diabetic foot, there is no complete knowledge about the definition of the disease. Despite this, all participants reported practicing daily care measures, including frequent inspection of the feet, food care, and attention to footwear. Regarding the importance of serial treatment, there was unanimous recognition of the relevance of this practice, which improves self-care discipline, optimizes the understanding of the disease, and helps to prevent progression. CONCLUSIONS: Authentic speeches in the context of a pathology of considerable prevalence manifested, in an unprecedented way, with conceptions about its definition, care measures, and importance of serial treatment in a high-risk group.

Achilles Tendon Lesions - Part 1: Tendinopathies / Lesões do Aquiles - Parte 1: Tendinopatias

Abstract Calcaneal tendon injuries are extremely common in the general population and in orthopedics routine care. Its increasing incidence, which is motivated by an aging population, improved access to the health care system, increased prescription of continuous-use medication, erratic participation in sports and other factors, has had a direct impact on society. Consolidated treatment options for tendinopathies lack quality scientific support for many modalities. New therapies have emerged to enhance nonsurgical approach outcomes and to reduce the number of patients requiring surgery. Although these operative procedures provide good pain relief and functional outcomes, they are costly and may lead to complications.

Resumo As afecções que acometem o tendão calcâneo são extremamente comuns na população geral e no cotidiano da atenção ortopédica. Sua crescente incidência, motivada pelo envelhecimento da população, pela melhora no acesso à saúde, pelo aumento na utilização de drogas de uso contínuo, pela errática participação esportiva e outros fatores, tem causado impacto direto na sociedade. As tendinopatias, ainda que hoje respaldadas por tratamentos consolidados, carecem de suporte científico de qualidade para muitas das suas recomendações. Novas terapêuticas têm surgido com o objetivo de potencializar o resultado da abordagem não-operatória e diminuir a quantidade de pacientes que necessitam de uma cirurgia. Esses procedimentos operatórios apresentam uma boa resposta álgica e funcional dos pacientes, no entanto não são livres de complicações e dos altos custos que os cercam.

Achilles Tendon Lesions - Part 2: Ruptures / Lesões do Aquiles - Parte 2: Rupturas

Abstract The increasing incidence of calcaneal tendon ruptures has substantially impacted orthopedic care and costs related to its treatment and prevention. Primarily motivated by the increasing of life expectancy, the growing use of tenotoxic drugs and erratic access to physical activity, this injury accounts for considerable morbidity regardless of its outcome. In recent years, the evolution of surgical and rehabilitation techniques gave orthopedists better conditions to decide the most appropriate conduct in acute tendon rupture. Although still frequent due to their high neglect rate, Achilles chronic ruptures currently find simpler and more biological surgical options, being supported by a new specialty-focused paradigm.

Resumo A crescente incidência de rupturas do tendão calcâneo tem impactado substancialmente o cuidado ortopédico e os custos relacionados ao seu tratamento e prevenção. Motivada principalmente pelo aumento da expectativa de vida, o crescimento do uso de drogas tenotóxicas e o acesso errático à atividade física, essa lesão gera morbidade considerável aos pacientes qualquer seja o desfecho a ser considerado. A evolução das técnicas cirúrgicas e de reabilitação permitiu que ortopedistas, nos últimos anos, tivessem melhores condições para decidir a conduta mais apropriada nas roturas agudas do tendão calcâneo. Por mais que ainda frequentes pela sua alta taxa de negligência, as rupturas crônicas do Aquiles hoje encontram opções operatórias biológicas mais simples e são amparadas por um novo paradigma que se debruça sobre a especialidade.

Diabetic foot and its serial treatment in high-risk patients: focusing on the individual

SUMMARY Objectives: To assess knowledge about diabetic foot, care measures, and the importance attached to serial treatment in a group of high-risk diabetic foot patients. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out in a tertiary hospital, with 25 patients undergoing serial treatment for diabetic foot. The tabulation of the data occurred through the use of three methodological figures: core idea, key expressions, and the collective subject discourse. RESULTS: It became evident that even among high-risk patients with diabetic foot, there is no complete knowledge about the definition of the disease. Despite this, all participants reported practicing daily care measures, including frequent inspection of the feet, food care, and attention to footwear. Regarding the importance of serial treatment, there was unanimous recognition of the relevance of this practice, which improves self-care discipline, optimizes the understanding of the disease, and helps to prevent progression. CONCLUSIONS: Authentic speeches in the context of a pathology of considerable prevalence manifested, in an unprecedented way, with conceptions about its definition, care measures, and importance of serial treatment in a high-risk group.

RESUMO OBJETIVOS: Avaliar o conhecimento sobre o pé diabético, medidas de cuidado e importância atribuída ao tratamento seriado em um grupo de alto de risco de portadores de pé diabético. MÉTODOS: Este é um estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital terciário, com 25 pacientes submetidos ao tratamento seriado do pé diabético. A tabulação dos dados ocorreu por meio da utilização de três figuras metodológicas: ideia central, expressões-chave e o discurso sujeito coletivo. RESULTADOS: Evidenciou-se que mesmo entre pacientes de alto risco do pé diabético, não há conhecimento pleno sobre a definição da doença. Apesar disso, todos os participantes relataram praticar medidas diárias de cuidado, incluindo inspeção frequente dos pés, cuidado alimentar e atenção aos calçados. Sobre a importância do tratamento seriado, foi unânime o reconhecimento da relevância dessa prática, a qual melhora a disciplina dos autocuidados, otimiza a compreensão da doença e ajuda a prevenir a progressão. CONCLUSÕES: Discursos autênticos no âmbito de uma patologia de considerável prevalência manifestaram, de forma inédita, as concepções sobre definição, medidas de cuidado e importância do tratamento seriado em um grupo de alto risco.

Significado e considerações sobre a osteoporose por mulheres com e sem diagnóstico da doença / Meaning and considerations about osteoporosis by women with and without diagnosis of the disease

INTRODUÇÃO: Entre pacientes diagnosticados e em tratamento para osteoporose, acredita-se que há desconhecimento geral sobre a doença. Entre os pacientes em faixa etária de risco, não diagnosticados, crê-se que o desconhecimento é maior. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as considerações de mulheres sobre o conceito da osteoporose e sua prevenção. MÉTODOS: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, com 10 pacientes portadores de osteoporose, e 10 pacientes sem. A tabulação dos dados ocorreu por meio da utilização de três figuras metodológicas: ideia central, expressões chave e o discurso sujeito coletivo. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa com Seres Humanos. RESULTADOS: Dentre as pacientes com diagnóstico, destacou-se como ideias centrais a vulnerabilidade às fraturas e os conceitos de apresentação da doença como osteopenia e osteoporose. No grupo sem diagnóstico, 40% desconhecia a doença. Na prevenção, observou-se maior conhecimento no grupo portador da doença, sendo as ideias centrais destacadas: os exercícios físicos, alimentação rica em cálcio e vitamina D, além da exposição solar. CONCLUSÃO: Evidenciou-se um conhecimento limitado sobre a osteoporose e suas formas de prevenção, sobretudo no grupo sem diagnóstico, porém em faixa etária de risco. Assim, conclui-se que, tratando-se de uma doença de elevada prevalência, de altos custos orçamentários para a saúde pública, e com riscos significativos uma vez não diagnosticados e não tratada, medidas resolutivas de maior esclarecimento sobre a doença devem ser praticadas em todas as esferas da saúde pública.

INTRODUCTION: Among patients diagnosed and under treatment for osteoporosis, it is believed that there is general ignorance about the disease. Among undiagnosed patients at risk, it is believed that the lack of knowledge is larger. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the considerations of women about the concept of osteoporosis and its prevention. METHODS: A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out at Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 10 patients with osteoporosis and 10 patients without the disease. Data tabulation occurred using three methodological figures: central idea, key expressions and collective subject discourse. The study was approved by the Committee of Ethics and Research with Human Beings. RESULTS: Among the diagnosed patients, the central ideas were vulnerability to fractures and the concepts of disease presentation like osteopenia and osteoporosis. In the undiagnosed group, 40% were unaware of the disease. About prevention, greater knowledge was observed in the group with the disease, with the main ideas being highlighted: physical exercises, calcium and vitamin D rich food, as well as sun exposure. CONCLUSION: There was limited knowledge about osteoporosis and its prevention, especially in the group without diagnosis, but in the age group at risk. Thus, it is concluded that, in the case of a disease of high prevalence, of high budgetary costs for public health, and with significant risks once it is undiagnosed and untreated, resolute measures of greater clarity about the disease should be practiced in all spheres of public health.

Considerações sobre fixadores externos sob a perspectiva do paciente / Considerations about external fixators from the patients perspective / Consideraciones sobre fijadores externos desde la perspectiva del paciente

Introdução: Dentre as medidas terapêuticas impostas nas fraturas, os fixadores externos são dispositivos frequentemente usados, principalmente em hospitais referência de trauma. A fixação externa pode gerar desfiguramento ao corpo humano e conduzir a um grau de invalidez. Ocorre um inevitável insulto a imagem corporal e causa rompimento do relacionamento pessoal e social, podendo gerar depressão e retração. Objetivos: Avaliar as considerações de pacientes atendidos em um hospital referência de trauma sobre o uso dos fixadores externos. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo e descritivo realizado no Hospital Universitário Risoleta Tolentino Neves, Belo Horizonte, com 20 pacientes em uso de fixadores externos. Para a análise e apresentação dos resultados utilizou-se o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, redigido na primeira pessoa do singular, composto por expressões chaves que tiveram as mesmas ideias centrais e mesma ancoragem. Resultados: Quanto à função dos fixadores externos, os pacientes demonstraram conhecimento, exibindo como ideias centrais, sua atuação como tratamento definitivo, tratamento temporário, uso em casos complexos, e controle da dor. Ainda, quanto às suas impressões sobre o uso dos mesmos, foram mencionadas considerações negativas como a ocorrência de dor e incômodo; referências sobre as condições estéticas; todavia, a maioria manifestou otimismo sobre o uso do mesmo, exibindo compreensão sobre o seu benefício. Conclusão: A despeito do escasso conteúdo na literatura que explora as percepções dos pacientes sobre os fixadores externos, notamos que a maioria tem conhecimento sobre a função do mesmo, manifestando, sobretudo, otimismo em relação ao seu uso(AU)

Introduction: Among the therapeutic measures imposed on fractures, external fixators are frequently used devices, especially in hospitals referenced in trauma. External fixation involves considerable disfigurement of the human body and leads to a degree of disability. There is an inevitable insult to body image and it causes disruption of personal and social relationships and this can lead to withdrawal and depression. Objectives: To evaluate the considerations of patients treating in a hospital referenced of trauma about the use of external fixators. Methods: A qualitative and descriptive study performed at Hospital Universitário Risoleta Tolentino Neves, Belo Horizonte, with 20 patients using external fixators. For the analysis and presentation of the results we used the Collective Subject Discourse, written in the first person singular, composed of key expressions that had the same central ideas and same anchorage. Results: Regarding the function of the external fixators, the patients demonstrated knowledge, displaying as central ideas, their performance as definitive treatment, temporary treatment, use in complex cases, and pain control. Still, as for their impressions about their use, negative considerations were mentioned such as the occurrence of pain and discomfort; references on aesthetic conditions; however, most expressed optimism about the use of the same, showing understanding about its benefit. Conclusion: In spite of the scarce content in the literature that explores the patients' perceptions about the external fixators we noticed that the majority has knowledge about the function of the same, manifesting, above all, optimism in relation to its use(AU)

Introducción: Entre las medidas terapéuticas impuestas en las fracturas, los fijadores externos son dispositivos frecuentemente usados, principalmente en hospitales referencia de trauma. La fijación externa puede generar desfiguración al cuerpo humano y conducir a un grado de invalidez. Se produce un inevitable insulto a la imagen corporal y causa rompimiento de la relación personal y social, pudiendo generar depresión y retracción. Objetivos: Evaluar las consideraciones de pacientes atendidos en un hospital referencia de trauma sobre el uso de los fijadores externos. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo y descriptivo realizado en el Hospital Universitario Risoleta Tolentino Neves, Belo Horizonte, con 20 pacientes en uso de fijadores externos. Para el análisis y presentación de los resultados se utilizó el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo, redactado en la primera persona del singular, compuesto por expresiones claves que tuvieron las mismas ideas centrales y el mismo anclaje. Resultados: En cuanto a la función de los fijadores externos, los pacientes demostraron conocimiento, exhibiendo como ideas centrales, su actuación como tratamiento definitivo, tratamiento temporal, uso en casos complejos, y control del dolor. En cuanto a sus impresiones sobre el uso de los mismos, se mencionaron consideraciones negativas como la ocurrencia de dolor e incomodidad; referencias sobre las condiciones estéticas; sin embargo, la mayoría manifestó optimismo sobre el uso del mismo, mostrando comprensión sobre su beneficio. Conclusión: A pesar del escaso contenido en la literatura que explora las percepciones de los pacientes sobre los fijadores externos, notamos que la mayoría tiene conocimiento sobre la función del mismo, manifestando, sobre todo, optimismo en relación a su uso. Palabras clave: Investigación cualitativa; bioética; calidad de vida; fijación de fracturas(AU)

Autopercepção da qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total do joelho / Patient self-perception of the quality of life after total knee arthroplasty / Autopercepción de la calidad de vida de pacientes luego de una artroplastia total de rodilla

Introdução: A doença articular degenerativa, osteoartrose, é, no geral, a principal causa de deficiência física entre idosos. A dor e a limitação funcional provocadas por essa condição, especialmente nos membros inferiores, apresentam forte correlação com a redução na qualidade de vida dessas pessoas. A artroplastia total do joelho é um procedimento terapêutico de excelentes resultados na artrose do joelho, cada vez mais prevalente. Objetivo: Conhecer a qualidade de vida antes e depois desse procedimento sob a perspectiva do paciente. Material e método: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, com 50 pacientes submetidos a artroplastia total do joelho. A tabulação dos dados ocorreu por meio da utilização de três figuras metodológicas: ideia central, expressões chave e o discurso sujeito coletivo. Resultados: Melhora importante da dor, ganho funcional, maior sensação de segurança e menor dependência de medicamentos com função analgésica foram vantagens destacadas. Ainda que uma parcela mantenha queixas álgicas em outros segmentos após o procedimento, a satisfação com a prótese foi significativa entre os pacientes, com descrições originais sobre a qualidade de vida nos dois momentos exemplificando essa constatação. Conclusão: A satisfação com a artroplastia total do joelho é significativa entre os pacientes em vários domínios, claramente visível em uma exploração de caráter qualitativo(AU)

Introduction: Degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, is, in general, the main cause of physical disability among the elderly. The pain and functional limitation caused by this condition, especially in the lower limbs, present a strong correlation with a reduction in their quality of life. Total knee arthroplasty is a therapeutic procedure with excellent results in knee arthritis, which is increasingly prevalent. Objective: The objective was to assess the quality of life before and after this procedure from the patient's perspective. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive study was performed at Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 50 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. The tabulation of data occurred through the use of three methodological figures: central idea, key expressions and collective subject discourse. Results: Significant improvement of pain, functional gain, greater sensation of safety and less dependence on drugs with analgesic function were the main benefits. Although a portion maintains painful complaints in other segments after the procedure, the satisfaction with the prosthesis was significant among the patients, with original descriptions about the quality of life in the two moments, exemplifying this finding. Conclusion: Satisfaction with total knee arthroplasty is significant among patients in several domains, clearly visible in a qualitative exploration(AU)

Introducción: La enfermedad articular degenerativa, la osteoartritis, es, en general, la principal causa de deficiencia física entre ancianos. El dolor y la limitación funcional provocada por esta condición, especialmente en los miembros inferiores, presentan una fuerte correlación con la reducción en la calidad de vida de esas personas. La artroplastia total de la rodilla es un procedimiento terapéutico de excelentes resultados en la artrosis de la rodilla, cada vez más prevalente. Objetivo: Se objetivó conocer la calidad de vida antes y después de ese procedimiento desde la perspectiva del paciente. Material y método: Estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, realizado en el Hospital de las Clínicas de la Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, con 50 pacientes sometidos a artroplastia total de la rodilla. La tabulación de los datos ocurrió por medio de la utilización de tres figuras metodológicas: idea central, expresiones clave y el discurso del sujeto colectivo. Resultados: Mejora importante del dolor, aumento funcional, mayor sensación de seguridad y menor dependencia de medicamentos con función analgésica fueron ventajas destacadas. Aunque una parcela mantiene quejas álgicas en otros segmentos después del procedimiento, la satisfacción con la prótesis fue significativa entre los pacientes, con descripciones originales sobre la calidad de vida en los dos momentos ejemplificando esa constatación. Conclusión: La satisfacción con la artroplastia total de la rodilla es significativa entre los pacientes en varios dominios, claramente visible en una exploración de carácter cualitativo(AU)

Clinical and three-dimensional computed tomographic comparison between ACL transportal versus ACL transtibial single-bundle reconstructions with hamstrings.

BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a single-bundle transtibial technique can achieve good or excellent results in more than 90% of patients, but anatomical and biomechanical studies have questioned its ability to restore knee function. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical and tomographic results (patient satisfaction, knee function, and tunnel location) of patients who underwent transportal or transtibial single-bundle ACL reconstruction. METHODS: Seventy-one patients with ACL tears were included. Forty-one patients were treated by the single-bundle transportal technique and 30 patients were treated by the single-bundle transtibial technique. Clinical and tomographic data were analyzed in both groups. RESULTS: After a minimum of 2-year period, the transportal group showed more patients with normal clinical tests than the transtibial group (Lachman [p=0.037], pivot shift [0.00], anterior drawer [0.002]; and arthrometer [0.002] tests). Regarding CT evaluation, transportal and transtibial groups obtained the following femoral central tunnel location (mean [SD]), as percentage: 30 (6.5) and 4.2 (6.4) in high-low axis; and 30.9 (5.9) and 33.2 (4.6) in the deep-shallow axis. Values in the tibial side were, respectively: 38 (6.5) and 46.0 (6.8) in the anterior-posterior axis; and 47.2 (2.5) and 46.9 (2.1) in the medial-lateral axis. CONCLUSION: CT findings showed that the transportal single-bundle technique positions the ACL tunnel closer to the native ACL footprint in both femur and tibia compared with the transtibial single-bundle technique. Moreover, mild asymptomatic instability and extension deficit were observed more often in the transtibial group.

PERI-INCISIONAL DYSESTHESIA FOLLOWING ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING CENTRAL THIRD OF PATELLAR TENDON.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and type of dysesthesia around the incision used to obtain the patellar tendon for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. METHODS: Out of a population of 1368 ACL reconstructions using the central third of the patellar tendon, 102 patients (111 knees) were evaluated by means of telephone interview. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 52 months (ranging from 12 to 88 months). The patients' ages ranged from 16 to 58 years (mean: 34.7 years). There was some degree of peri-incisional dysesthesia in 66 knees (59.46%). In 40.54% of the knees, this condition was not found. In all the cases of dysesthesia, the type encountered was Highet's type II. CONCLUSION: Peri-incisional dysesthesia following ACL reconstruction using the central third of the patellar tendon is highly prevalent. It affected more than half of the cases in this series.

Disestesia peri-incisional após reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior com terço central do tendão patelar / Peri-incisional dysesthesia following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using central third of patellar tendon

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência e o tipo de disestesia em torno da incisão utilizada para obtenção desse tendão na cirurgia de reconstrução do LCA. MÉTODOS: De uma população de 1.368 reconstruções do LCA com o terço central do tendão patelar, foram avaliados, por entrevista telefônica, 102 pacientes, totalizando 111 joelhos. RESULTADOS: O seguimento médio foi de 52 meses, variando entre 12 e 88 meses. A idade dos pacientes variou entre 16 e 58 anos, com média de 34,7 anos. Em 66 joelhos (59,46 por cento), houve algum grau de disestesia peri-incisional. Em 40,54 por cento dos joelhos, essa condição não foi encontrada. Em todos os casos de disestesia, o tipo encontrado foi o tipo II de Highet. CONCLUSÃO: A disestesia peri-incisional após a reconstrução do LCA com terço central do tendão patelar é muito prevalente, acometendo mais da metade dos casos nessa série.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and type of dysesthesia around the incision used to obtain the patellar tendon for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. METHODS: Out of a population of 1368 ACL reconstructions using the central third of the patellar tendon, 102 patients (111 knees) were evaluated by means of telephone interview. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 52 months (ranging from 12 to 88 months). The patients' ages ranged from 16 to 58 years (mean: 34.7 years). There was some degree of peri-incisional dysesthesia in 66 knees (59.46 percent). In 40.54 percent of the knees, this condition was not found. In all the cases of dysesthesia, the type encountered was Highet's type II. CONCLUSION: Peri-incisional dysesthesia following ACL reconstruction using the central third of the patellar tendon is highly prevalent. It affected more than half of the cases in this series.