PROFILE OF PATIENTS ON SICK LEAVE WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the importance of performing early shoulder tomography in patients with obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). METHODS:This series of cases retrospective study with level evidence IV was conducted by consulting 76 patient's medical records with OBPP divided into three age groups: ≤12 months, ...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Silva BL,Kimura LK,Crepaldi BE,Mattar R Jr,Cho ÁB,Oviedo RM

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:The use of intramedullary nailing to treat proximal femoral fractures has increased in recent years. Nail breakage is a rare complication of intramedullary nailing of the femur, and generally occurs at the non-united fracture site. Removal of the distal fragment of a broken nail is a challenging problem. In this artic...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Man CH,Bae MW

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：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：Objectives:This study aimed to compare the lumbar lordosis (LL) and spinopelvic parameters of patients with stage 1-2 spondylolisthesis to those of the normal population and demonstrate the importance of these parameters in sagittal balance. Methods:The lumbosacral parameters on the lateral radiographs of a total of 1...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Cosgun Z,Dagistan E,Dagistan Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：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:To compare the classification of CTS by the Phalen test with electromyography. Methods:Cross-sectional observational study. Patients at orthopedic outpatient clinic with carpal tunnel syndrome were evaluated by the Phalen test and compared with the result of the electroneuromyography. Results:Sample of 33 p...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Cunha TAL,Oliveira OM,Ribeiro MB

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：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: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:To evaluate the value of post-treatment follow-up in osteosarcoma patients. METHODS:Data were collected through a clinical record, with socio-demographic and clinical data, and information relating to the medical appointment. Descriptive analysis of the data was carried out. The Chi-squared test was used to ...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Martins GE,Perez SV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional results, complications, and morbidity and mortality rates in patients with end-stage chronic renal failure (ESCRF) with collum femoris fractures who were treated with hemiarthroplasty. METHODS:From 2005 to 2013, patients with ESCRF admitted to our hospital...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Salduz A,Polat G,Akgül T,Ergin ON,Şahin K,Yazicioğlu Ö

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study aims to assess the quality of articles published in the leading orthopedic surgery journals, by measuring the relation between the impact factor and the number studies with a high level of evidence. Methods:A literature review was performed of articles published in four previously selected journal...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： de Barros MPM,Matsunaga FT,Tamaoki MJS

更新日期：2018-01-01 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 adequacy to the Brazilian population of orthopedic implants used for treatment of proximal femoral fractures. METHODS:The neck-shaft angle of the femur of 101 patients was measured in anteroposterior pelvis radiographs and these measurements were correlated to gender, age, height, weight and et...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Torquato DF,Bordini AF,Ferreira G,Takata ET,Trigueiro G,Basile R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the value of Q angle in different positions, in the external and internal rotations of lower limbs. METHODS:This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. We have evaluated 62 volunteers, 32 women and 30 men in the following positions: supine positions with parallel feet, supine with abduction (exte...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Sanchez HM,Sanchez EG,Baraúna MA,Canto RS

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

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：:The apophyseal fracture or avulsion of the greater trochanter occurs in skeletally immature patients. It has at etiological factors indirect mechanisms (avulsion) and direct mechanisms (trauma on the trochanter), the latter being the most common. The clinical presentation is easily identified and a simple X- ray can c...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Freitas A,Macedo SL Sr

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe concepts of health economics in order to update and provide the orthopedic practitioner decision making parameters based on preferences. Four basic types of studies of economical evaluation were presented (cost minimization analysis, cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and cost-utili...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Araújo CD,Veiga DF,Hochman B,Abla LE,Novo NF,Ferreira LM

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：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 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:Cervical myelopathy is a spinal cord dysfunction related to degeneration typical of aging. Its primary pathology is related to ischemia and spinal cord compression. Patients with myelopathy present many clinical problems; more severe cases may lead to quadriplegia if not treated in a timely manner. Because th...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Lozorio AR,Borges M,Batista Junior JL,Chacob Junior C,Machado IC,Rezende R

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:Evaluate the static positioning of the scapula on the rib cage in healthy subjects by means of clinical and radiographic evaluation to assess inter-examiner reliability of clinical examination and verify the reliability of this evaluation method compared to the radiographic examination. METHODS:We selected 3...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Pontin JC,Stadniky SP,Suehara PT,Costa TR,Chamlian TR

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00