Lack of effectiveness of laser therapy applied to the nerve course and the correspondent medullary roots.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and to compare the Spaso and Kocher reduction maneuvers in terms of efficiency, time of reduction, facileness, pain, discomfort to the patient, complications and risks, besides promoting the comparison between the two maneuvers, aiming to ground the emergency conduct. METHODS:A prospective study ...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Rezende Bda R,de Almeida JI Sr,de Sousa UJ,Bomfim Lde S,Ferreira MS Jr

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the characteristics of patients with Lisfranc injuries and their associated fractures . METHODS:This is a retrospective analysis on 42 patients with Lisfranc injuries hospitalized at Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Fa...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Sobrado MF,Saito GH,Sakaki MH,Pontin PA,Santos ALGD,Fernandes TD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) is a plant extract obtained from the leaves of the G. biloba tree. The aim of this study was to assess the histological and radiological effects of G. biloba extract on fracture healing in an experimental fracture model using rat femurs. METHODS:Forty-eight female Sprague-Daw...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Guzel N,Sayit E,Aynaci O,Kerimoglu S,Yulug E,Topbas M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether training on shoulder and elbow surgery influences the orthopedist surgeons' preferred technique to address acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation (ACD). METHODS:A survey was conducted with shoulder and elbow specialists and general orthopedists on their preferred technique to address ...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Nishimi AY,Arbex DS,Martins DL,Gusmão CV,Bongiovanni RR,Pascarelli L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare postoperative radiographic outcomes of Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures treated with double-plate or single lateral locked plate. Methods:Sixty-three patients operated from December 2011 to February 2016 were selected, 47 from the double-plate group and 16 from the single lateral l...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Arouca MM,da Costa GHR,Leonhardt MC,Barbosa D,Silva JDS,Kojima KE

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To translate and culturally adapt the Rowe score for use in Brazil. METHODS:The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process initially involved the steps of translation, synthesis, back-translation and revision by the Translation Group. The pre-final version of the questionnaire was then created. The St...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Marcondes FB,de Vasconcelos RA,Marchetto A,de Andrade AL,Zoppi A,Etchebehere M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study aims to establish the current panorama of the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in Brazil. Methods:A survey that consisted of a 24-item questionnaire including surgeon's demographics, preferred technique, graft selection, graft positioning, use of braces, drains, antibiotic prophyl...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： de Campos GC,Nunes LFB,Arruda LRP,Teixeira PEP,Amaral GHA,Alves WM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in different frequencies on the quadriceps femoris. A randomized, controlled, blind cross-sectional study. Methods:Thirty subjects (12 men and 18 women), with an average age of 24.67 years, weight of 65.62...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Pinfildi CE,Andraus RAC,Iida LM,Prado RP

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the functional outcome of patients with surgically treated terrible triad of the elbow. METHODS:A retrospective evaluation was performed using the MEPS score (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) of patients diagnosed with terrible triad of the elbow who underwent surgical treatment. RESULTS:14 patien...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Brigato RM,Mouraria GG,Kikuta FK,Coelho Sde P,Cruz MA,Zoppi A Sr

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The influence of dose of low power lasertherapy (AsGaAl, 830 nm) on the regeneration of the fibular nerve of rats after a crush injury was evaluated by means of the functional gait analysis and histomorphometric parameters. METHODS:Controlled crush injury of the right common fibular nerve, immediately follow...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Sene GA,Sousa FF,Fazan VS,Barbieri CH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare the widening of bone tunnels between poly-etheretherketone (PEEK), absorbable polylactic acid DL (PLDL) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) interference screws in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods:Three groups of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with at least 1 year of foll...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： de Padua VBC,Vilela JCR,Espindola WA,Godoy RCG

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the treatment of tibial plateau fractures is to obtain a pain-free and fully functional knee with closed reduction, percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and hexapodal external fixator reconstruction for high energy compound upper tibial fractures. METHODS:Patients with comminuted tibial plateau...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Uzun M,Bilen FE,Eralp L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report clinical and epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on sick leave admitted in a University Hospital. METHODS:This is a transversal study conducted with patients admitted sequentially over 18 years of age, without distinction of gender and race...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： de Azevedo JW,de Oliveira AB,Nascimento Vd,de Paiva HR Jr,Viecili L,Rocha MA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:: To evaluate clinically and radiologically the elbows of spinal cord injured patients and compare them to the control group. METHODS:: Twenty patients (10 paraplegics and 10 tetraplegics) were clinically evaluated through assessment of pain scale, measurement of active and passive range of motion, degree o...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Casimiro Fde G,de Oliveira GF,Tenório PH,Gagliardi Ida C,Zoppi A,Cliquet A Jr

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine intra and interobserver agreement of the grading system for femoral cementation in hip arthroplasty proposed by Barrack. METHODS:Immediate anteroposterior and lateral postoperative radiographs of 55 primary total hip arthroplasties were assessed by two observers familiar with the use of this gra...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Garcia FL,Sugo AT,Picado CH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyze the functional status of adult and older adult individuals with lower back pain . METHODS:Eighty-three individuals were recruited, 42 older adults (20 with lower back pain and 22 control group) and 41 younger adults (21 with lower back pain and 20 control group). Fu...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Rodrigues CP,da Silva RA,Nasrala E Neto,Andraus RAC,Fernandes MTP,Fernandes KBP

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the radiation dose received by staff in spine surgeries, including those who are not considered occupationally exposed workers. Methods:All spinal surgeries performed in the same department during a period of 12 months were evaluated with regard to the exposure of surgeons, scrub nurses, and auxi...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Cristante AF,Barbieri F,da Silva AAR,Dellamano JC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the presence of tibial bone tunnel enlargement after surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using quadruple graft of the flexor tendons and correlate the functional results in their presence. METHODS:The studied lasted six months and included 25 patients, with ages ranging from 1...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Leonardi AB,Duarte Junior A,Severino NR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To analyze and follow-up patients previously selected by pediatricians at the time of birth who presented altered initial physical examination results to identify the pathological changes in their hips. Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 34 newborns (68 hips) out of a total of 1273 li...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Gonzalez FC,Fontes F,Maia GAS,Ferro JAS,Fortes DL,Leal DM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Epidural fibrosis is one of the main reasons for requiring repeated surgical intervention. Our objective was to compare the effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on the development of epidural fibrosis with collagen dural matrix and free autogenous fat graft. Methods:Male rats were separated into 3 groups. La...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Guler S,Akcali O,Sen B,Micili SC,Sanli NK,Cankaya D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the mechanical behavior of the proximal end of the femur submitted to the X-shaped polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) reinforcement technique. Methods:Fifteen synthetic femurs, with a Nacional® density of 10 PCF, were divided into two groups: the DX group, with 5 units that were submitted to PMMA rein...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Freitas A,Camargo WS,Aquino RJ,Giordano V Neto,Bonavides AF Junior,Shimano AC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Retrospective clinical evaluation of 31 patients who underwent ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow and subcutaneous anterior transposition. METHODS:From January 2000 to December 2013, 71 patients underwent subcutaneous anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve. Thirty-one patients returned for evaluation...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Neder AT Filho,Alves RA,Pardini AG Júnior,Riberto M,Mazer M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the cellularity and thickness of the articular cartilage of the femur in rats with arthritis after treatment with iontophoresis. METHODS:To evaluate these objectives, a histological analysis was performed on hematoxylin and eosin, where cellularity and cartilage thickness were observed and evalua...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： de Arruda MF,Cassettari LL,Neves LM,Oliveira OM,Marcolino AM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:It is difficult to achieve proper alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with extra-articular deformity (EAD) because of altered anatomical axis and distorted landmarks. As of this writing, only case series have been reported with regard to the usefulness of computer-assisted navigation sys...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Tani I,Nakano N,Takayama K,Ishida K,Kuroda R,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether nitric oxide (NO) supplementa-tion is directly related to increased muscle power in response to strength exercise training. METHODS:The study included 36 individuals who underwent training for eight weeks (three times per week) with weights, who were randomly divided into two groups, both...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Bernardo DN,Bryk FF,Fucs PM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To assess the knowledge and technical preferences of Brazilian knee surgeons in relation to the treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries using intra-articular reconstruction in combination with extra-articular reconstruction. Methods:A questionnaire consisting of 16 questions about intra-articu...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Helito CP,do Amaral C,Camargo DB,Bonadio MB,Pecora JR,Demange MK

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the high physical and psychological demands of their work, musicians have a high risk of developing a range of health problems. The main causes of musculoskeletal disorders seen in instrumentalists are overuse, nerve compression and focal dystonia. The aim of this paper is to identify the musculoskeletal disord...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Moraes GF,Antunes AP

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:: Analyze the effects of physical exertion during a soccer match on the functional capacity and stability of the lower limbs of young soccer players. METHODS:: We analyzed 10 soccer players who underwent functional capacity assessment of the lower limbs by a Hop Test protocol and evaluation of the level of p...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Arliani GG,Almeida GP,Dos Santos CV,Venturini AM,Astur Dda C,Cohen M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the FHL length difference obtained through a single approach and by a double combined approach. METHODS:16 fresh cadavers, a total of 32 feet, were used to measure the FHL graft length. With the cadaver positioned in ventral decubitus, a posteromedial incision in the ankle and a second incision i...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Sakaki MH,Godoy-Santos AL,Ortiz RT,Araújo A,Fernandes TD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To assess whether Bare Spot is previously displaced by proportion (MEASURE BP-A × 1.25/MEASURE BP-P = 1). Methods:35 patients with surgical indication for rotator cuff injury repair were evaluated. The distances from the Bare Spot to the anterior edge of the glenoid cavity (BS-A) and to the posterior edge (B...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Ramos MRF,Hidalgo PF,Fagundes D,San YAC

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00