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：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: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：: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: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: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

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 investigate the influence of low intensity laser irradiation on the regeneration of the fibular nerve of rats after crush injury. METHODS:Twenty-five rats were used, divided into three groups: 1) intact nerve, no treatment; 2) crushed nerve, no treatment; 3) crush injury, laser irradiation applied on the ...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Sousa FF,Ribeiro TL,Fazan VP,Barbieri CH

更新日期：2013-03-01 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 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 establish the radiographic images of the femoral insertion of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), in order to assist the creation of anatomical femoral tunnels during surgeries, and to be used as parameters in postoperative evaluation of the location of these tunnels. METHODS:Thirty adult cadaver knees...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Gali JC,Soares AS,de Lima BS,Vianna FS,da Silva PA,Caetano EB

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：: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:Retrospective evaluation of cases of limb replantation after avulsion injuries. Evaluation of the techniques and tactics used, that contributed to success and good functional results. METHODS:Forty-three patients' records were assessed. All the cases had been submitted to limb replantation after avulsion in...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Paulos RG,Simão DT,Mattar Júnior R,Wei MR,Torres LR

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:To study the shoulder of this group of patients using magnetic resonance imaging to detect clinical and subclinical disorders and establish a rehabilitation program. METHODS:Nine patients with spinal cord injury followed in the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Locomotive System at HC/UNIC...

journal_title：Acta ortopedica brasileira

authors： Alves AP,Terrabuio Junior AA,Pimenta CJ,Medina GI,Rimkus Cde M,Cliquet Júnior A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00