Horizontal Intraarticular Dislocation of the Patella: Case Report.

Intraarticular dislocation of the patella is an uncommon condition, with displacement in the horizontal or vertical plane, which may be associated with total or partial lesion/rupture of the quadriceps tendon, with osteochondral or collateral ligament injury. Risk factors are ligament laxity, patellar hypermobility, high patella, and trochlear dysplasia. This condition is more common in young people and may require blood reduction. Cases of intraarticular dislocation of the patella are rare events, requiring diagnostic suspicion and differentiated management. The aim of the present study is to report a rare case of intraarticular dislocation of the patella, as well as its clinical condition, diagnosis, management and literature review.

Horizontal Intraarticular Dislocation of the Patella: Case Report / Luxação intra-articular horizontal da patela: Relato de caso

Abstract Intraarticular dislocation of the patella is an uncommon condition, with displacement in the horizontal or vertical plane, which may be associated with total or partial lesion/rupture of the quadriceps tendon, with osteochondral or collateral ligament injury. Risk factors are ligament laxity, patellar hypermobility, high patella, and trochlear dysplasia. This condition is more common in young people and may require blood reduction. Cases of intraarticular dislocation of the patella are rare events, requiring diagnostic suspicion and differentiated management. The aim of the present study is to report a rare case of intraarticular dislocation of the patella, as well as its clinical condition, diagnosis, management and literature review.

Resumo Luxação intra-articular da patela é uma afecção incomum, podendo ocorrer deslocamento no plano horizontal ou vertical; pode se associar com lesão/ruptura do tendão do quadríceps, total ou parcial, com lesão osteocondral ou dos ligamentos colaterais. Fatores de risco são: frouxidão ligamentar, hipermobilidade patelar, patela alta e displasia troclear, e é mais comum em jovens, podendo necessitar de redução cruenta. Casos de luxação intra-articular da patela são eventos raros, sendo necessários uma suspeição diagnóstica e um manejo diferenciado. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso raro de luxação intra-articular da patela, assim como seu quadro clínico, diagnóstico, conduta e revisão da literatura.

Influence of total hip arthroplasty on sagittal lumbar-pelvic balance: Evaluation of radiographic parameters.

Objective To prospectively analyze the radiographic variables of lumbosacral sagittal balance in the pre- and postoperative period of patients submitted to total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods A prospective, observational, comparative study that evaluated pre- and postoperative radiographic parameters of 71 patients, submitted to 72 total hip arthroplasties in a 3-year period (2014-2017) for primary coxarthrosis, of whom 28 performed late postoperative control (6 months) through the Surgimap Spine software (Surgimap, New York, NY, USA). Statistical analysis was performed using the Student t-test, the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). A p-value < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. Results A total of 72 cases, presenting a mean age of 57.9 years old, predominantly females (60.6%) and patients > 50 years old (71.8%). There was an overall decrease in lumbar lordosis values in the immediate postoperative period, without major global changes in late evolution. It was found that patients with a pelvic incidence ≥ 60° tended to have their other sagittal balance parameters elevated. Conclusion There was no significant difference between the radiographic variables of sagittal lumbopelvic balance in the evaluated periods. Lumbar lordosis and pelvic incidence were the main modifying factors. Improvement of low back pain after THA, without changes in parameters, suggests different pathology mechanisms still to be clarified.

Influence of total hip arthroplasty on sagittal lumbar-pelvic balance: Evaluation of radiographic parameters / Influência da artroplastia total de quadril sobre o equilíbrio sagital lombopélvico: Avaliação dos parâmetros radiográficos

Abstract Objective To prospectively analyze the radiographic variables of lumbosacral sagittal balance in the pre- and postoperative period of patients submitted to total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods A prospective, observational, comparative study that evaluated pre- and postoperative radiographic parameters of 71 patients, submitted to 72 total hip arthroplasties in a 3-year period (2014-2017) for primary coxarthrosis, of whom 28 performed late postoperative control (6 months) through the Surgimap Spine software (Surgimap, New York, NY, USA). Statistical analysis was performed using the Student t-test, the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). A p-value < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. Results A total of 72 cases, presenting a mean age of 57.9 years old, predominantly females (60.6%) and patients > 50 years old (71.8%). There was an overall decrease in lumbar lordosis values in the immediate postoperative period, without major global changes in late evolution. It was found that patients with a pelvic incidence ≥ 60° tended to have their other sagittal balance parameters elevated. Conclusion There was no significant difference between the radiographic variables of sagittal lumbopelvic balance in the evaluated periods. Lumbar lordosis and pelvic incidence were the main modifying factors. Improvement of low back pain after THA, without changes in parameters, suggests different pathology mechanisms still to be clarified.

Resumo Objetivo Analisar prospectivamente as variáveis radiográficas do equilíbrio sagital da coluna lombossacral no pré e pós-operatório dos pacientes submetidos a artroplastia total de quadril (ATQ). Métodos Estudo prospectivo, observacional e comparativo que avaliou parâmetros radiográficos pré e pós-operatórios imediatos de 71 pacientes submetidos a 72 ATQs em três anos (2014-2017) por coxartrose primária, dos quais 28 fizeram controle pós-operatório tardio (6 meses), através do programa Surgimap Spine (Surgimap, Nova York, NY, EUA). A análise estatística foi feita com o teste t de Student, o modelo de análise de covariância (ANCOVA, na sigla em inglês) e o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Os dados foram analisados com o programa IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Versão 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, EUA). Valores de p < 0,05 indicaram significância estatística. Resultados Os 72 casos avaliados apresentaram uma idade média de 57,9 anos, com predominância do sexo feminino (60,6%) e de pacientes > 50 anos (71,8%). Houve uma diminuição global nos valores da lordose lombar no pós-operatório imediato, sem grandes alterações globais na evolução tardia. Aferiu-se que pacientes com uma incidência pélvica ≥ 60° tendem a ter os demais parâmetros do equilíbrio sagital elevados. Conclusão Não houve diferença significativa entre as variáveis radiográficas do equilíbrio sagital lombopélvico nos períodos avaliados. A lordose lombar e a incidência pélvica foram os principais fatores modificantes. A melhoria da lombalgia pós-ATQ sem alterações desses parâmetros sugere diferentes mecanismos da patologia ainda a serem esclarecidos.