ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff fixation and, when present, simultaneous repair of the Bankart lesion caused by traumatic dislocation; and to assess whether the size of the rotator cuff injury caused by traumatic dislocation has any influence on the postoperative clinical outcomes.MethodsThirty-three patients with traumatic shoulder dislocation and complete rotator cuff injury, with at least two years of follow up, were retrospectively evaluated. For analysis purposes, the patients were divided into groups: presence of fixed Bankart lesion or absence of this lesion, and rotator cuff lesions smaller than 3.0 cm (group A) or greater than or equal to 3.0 cm (group B). All the patients underwent arthroscopic repair of the lesions and were evaluated postoperatively by means of the UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) score and strength measurements.ResultsThe group with Bankart lesion repair had a postoperative UCLA score of 33.96, while the score of the group without Bankart lesion was 33.7, without statistical significance (p = 0.743). Group A had a postoperative UCLA score of 34.35 and group B, 33.15, without statistical significance (p = 0.416).ConclusionThe functional outcomes of the patients who only presented complete rotator cuff tearing after traumatic shoulder dislocation, which underwent arthroscopic repair, were similar to the outcomes of those who presented an associated with a Bankart lesion that was corrected simultaneously with the rotator cuff injury. The extent of the original rotator cuff injury did not alter the functional results in the postoperative evaluation.

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ObjectiveTo assess the clinical and functional results of patients submitted to reverse arthroplasty with a minimum follow-up of one year.MethodsTwenty-two patients submitted to shoulder reverse arthroplasty by the Surgery and Shoulder Rehabilitation Group were retrospectively evaluated with pre and postoperative imaging analysis, analog pain scale, range of motion, and ASES functional score.ResultsOut of 19 (86.3%) patients with preoperative ASES classified as poor/bad, 11 (57.9%) progress to good/excellent after intervention, showing improvement of function, ranging from a mean preoperative ASES score of 22 (± 18.8) to a postoperative mean of 64.8 (± 27.7) (p = 0.031). Regarding the pain, there was an improvement in analog pain scale, presenting a preoperative mean of 7.64 (1–10) and a postoperative mean of 2.09 (0–7; p < 0.001). Regarding mobility, of 22 patients, 15 (68.2%) had preoperative pseudoparalysis and, of these, ten (66.7%) had an active anterior elevation greater than 90° after reverse arthroplasty. In turn, patients without pseudoparalysis had no significant gain in range of motion (p = 0.002). The authors observed active anterior elevation gain, with a preoperative mean of 76° (0–160°) and a postoperative mean of 111° (0–160°; p = 0.002).ConclusionDespite being a relatively new procedure in Brazil, reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be used effectively and safely in patients who were previously without treatment options such as rotator cuff arthropathy and revisions providing pain relief, improvement of function, and mobility of the upper limb.

Resumo Objetivo Realizar a tradução e adaptação cultural à língua portuguesa do Long Head of Biceps Tendon (LHB). Métodos O processo envolveu a produção de traduções por indivíduos com domínio da língua-alvo, retrotraduções de maneira independente, criação de um comitê para comparar as versões original e traduzida, realização de pré-teste com a versão final, e elaboração da versão final. Resultados O questionário foi traduzido e adaptado conforme a metodologia proposta. Na primeira versão em português (VP1), houve divergências na tradução de doze termos. A retrotradução da VP1 apresentou, quando comparada à versão original, divergência em oito termos. A segunda versão em português (VP2), elaborada por um comitê, foi aplicada a um grupo pré-teste constituído por 30 participantes, e ao final chegou-se à terceira versão em português, denominada LHB-pt. Conclusão A tradução e adaptação do LHB foram concluídas com sucesso.

IntroductionFractures of the diaphysis of the clavicle are common; however, treatment guidelines for this condition are lacking. Surgery is associated with a lower risk of non-union and better functional outcomes but a higher risk of complications. Open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws are the most commonly performed techniques, but they are associated with paraesthesia in the areas of incisions, extensive surgical exposure and high rates of implant removal. Minimally invasive techniques for treating these fractures have a lower rate of complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate which surgical treatment option (minimally invasive osteosynthesis or open reduction and internal fixation) has better prognosis in terms of complications and reoperations.Methods and analysisThe study proposed is a multicentric, pragmatic, randomised, open-label, superiority clinical trial between minimally invasive osteosynthesis and open reduction and internal fixation for surgical treatment of patients with displaced fractures of the clavicle shaft. In the proposed study, 190 individuals with displaced midshaft clavicle fractures, who require surgery as treatment, will be randomised. The assessment will occur at 2, 6, 12, 24 and 48 weeks, respectively. The primary outcome of the study will be the number of complications and reoperations. For sample size calculation, a moderate effective size between the techniques was considered in a two-tailed test, with 95% confidence and 90% power. Complications include cases of infection, hypertrophic scarring, non-union, refracture, implant failure, hypoesthesia, skin irritation and shoulder pain. Reoperations are defined as the number of surgeries for pseudoarthrosis, implant failure, infection and elective removal of the implant.Ethics and disseminationStudy approved by the institutional ethics committee (number 34249120.9.0000.5505—V.3). The results will be disseminated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations in medical meetings.Trial registration numberRBR-3czz68)/UTN U1111-1257-8953.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o desfecho funcional dos pacientes submetidos ao reparo de Bankart artroscópico no longo prazo. Métodos Avaliação retrospectiva de 41 pacientes (45 ombros) operados entre 1996 e 2009 acompanhados por um período médio de 14,89 anos. Foram feitas análises das pontuações funcionais de University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) e Carter-Rowe, exame físico e análises de prontuários. Resultados O escore Carter-Rowe apresentou melhora média de 46,11 pontos, com média final de 85,89 pontos, e o UCLA apresentou melhora de 31,33 pontos. Um total de 10 pacientes (22,22%) apresentou recidiva, sendo o número de luxações pré-operatórias o fator mais correlacionado. Conclusão Foi demonstrado que o número de luxações pré-operatórias influenciou negativamente na taxa de falha.

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Resumo Objetivo Comparar a avaliação do método glenoid-track (GT) em exames de tomografia computadorizada com reconstrução 3-D (TC-3D) com a avaliação realizada em exames de ressonância magnética (RM) e/ou artro-ressonância magnética (ARM). Métodos Quarenta e quatro ombros com diagnóstico clínico e radiográfico de instabilidade anterior traumática foram avaliados por meio de exames de TC-3D, RM e/ou ARM. As variáveis GT, intervalo de Hill-Sachs (IHS) e a perda óssea da glenoide (POG) foram realizadas por um médico radiologista, utilizando imagens de TC-3D, e classificadas em on-track/off-track. Três cirurgiões cegos à avaliação do radiologista realizaram o mesmo método utilizando RM/ARM. O estudo realizou análise descritiva, de variância, de associação da discordância de resultados, de concordância e curva característica de operação do receptor. Resultados Os resultados dos 4 examinadores foram totalmente concordantes em 61,4%. A RM/ARM diagnosticou lesões off-track com a sensibilidade variando de 35 a 65%, e lesões on-track com a especificidade variando de 91,67 a 95,83%. A acurácia variou de 68,1 a 79,5%. A maior divergência de dados ocorreu para o diagnóstico por RM/ARM de lesões off-track. A maior variabilidade dos dados ocorreu para o cálculo do IHS. Valores maiores de IHS e de POG foram associados a maior discordância entre os examinadores. A RM/ARM apresentou menor medida de valores de IHS quando comparado com a TC-3D. Ocorreu apenas moderada concordância no método GT entre a TC e a RM/ARM (Kappa 0,325–0,579). Conclusão A RM/ARM apresentou baixa acurácia e moderada concordância para o método GT, devendo ser utilizada com cautela por cirurgiões.