ObjectivesTo evaluate the results from arthroscopic surgical treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over.MethodsBetween 1998 and 2009, 168 patients underwent operations. Five cases were excluded. The remaining 163 patients were stratified according to their age group: 65–69 years (49.1%), 70–74 (26.4%) and 75 years and over (24.5%). Their mean age was 71 years (range: 65–83). There were 63 male patients (38.7%). The mean length of time with pain, from the onset of symptoms to the surgery, was 23 months (range: 2 days to 240 months). Sixty-two patients (38%) reported histories of trauma and 26 (16%) reported that their pain worsened through exertion.ResultsFrom the UCLA criteria, 80.4% of the results were excellent, 16% good, 1.8% fair and 1.8% poor. Complications occurred in 11%. The final clinical result did not show any correlation with age progression, injury size or tendons affected. However, there was a significant association (p < 0.001) between the presence of trauma and larger injuries. The length of time between the onset of symptoms and the surgical procedure had a significant relationship (p < 0.027) with the postoperative results: the longer this time was, the worse the results were.ConclusionArthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over presented excellent and good results in 96.4% of the cases, according to the UCLA assessment, with a low complication rate. Advanced age did not show any influence on the postoperative clinical evolution, but the earlier the surgical treatment was instituted, the better the results were.

r e v b r a s o r t o p . 2 0 1 5;5 0(3):305-311 w w w . r b o . o r g . b r Artigo original Avaliação dos resultados do tratamento cirúrgico artroscópico das lesões do manguito rotador em pacientes com 65 anos ou mais ଝ informações sobre o artigo Histórico do artigo: Recebido em 25 de abril de 2014 Aceito em 7 de julho de 2014 On-line em 21 de maio de 2015 Palavras-chave: Manguito rotador Artroscopia Idoso r e s u m o Objetivos: Avaliar os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico por via artroscópica nas lesões do manguito rotador (LMR) de pacientes com 65 anos ou mais. Métodos: Entre 1998 e 2009 foram operados 168 pacientes. Cinco casos foram excluídos. Os 163 pacientes foram estratificados de acordo com a faixa etária de 65 a 69 (49,1%), 70 a 74 (26,4%) e acima de 75 (24,5%). A média foi de 71 anos (65 a 83). Eram do sexo masculino 63 pacientes (38,7%). A média de tempo de dor (início dos sintomas) até a cirurgia foi de 23 meses (2d-240m). Referiram história de trauma 62 pacientes (38%) e 26 (16%) algum esforço com pioria da dor. Resultados: Pelos critérios da Universidade da Califórnia em Los Angeles (UCLA) tivemos 80,4% de excelentes resultados, 16% bons, 1,8% regular e 1,8% ruim. Tivemos 11% de complicaç ões. O resultado clínico final não mostrou correlação com a progressão da idade, o tamanho da lesão ou os tendões acometidos. Mas existe uma associação significativa (p < 0,001) entre a presença de trauma e lesões maiores. O tempo entre o início dos sintomas e o procedimento cirúrgico mostra uma relação significativa (p < 0,027) com os resultados pós-operatórios: quanto maior, piores os resultados. Conclusão: O tratamento artroscópico da LMR em pacientes com 65 anos ou mais apresentou resultados excelentes e bons em 96,4% quando avaliados pelo UCLA, com baixa taxa de complicaç ões. A idade avanç ada não demonstrou influência na evolução clínica pós--operatória. Entretanto, quanto mais precocemente o tratamento cirúrgico for instituído, melhores os resultados.

To perform a clinical and radiographic assessment of patients undergoing surgical treatment using a cortical structural homologous bone graft for femoral reconstruction following mechanical failure of total hip arthroplasty and periprosthetic fractures. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 27 patients who underwent surgical treatment for femoral reconstruction following mechanical failure of total hip arthroplasty (12 cases) and periprosthetic fractures (15 cases), using a cortical structural homologous bone graft and cemented implants, between June 1999 and February 2008. Of these, 21 fulfilled all the criteria required for this study. The patients underwent pre and postoperative clinical assessments using the Harris Hip Score. Preoperative, immediate postoperative and late postoperative radiographs were also evaluated, with comparisons of fracture consolidation, radiographic signs of graft consolidation, changes to the bone stock and femoral bone quality, and femoral alignment. Results: Nine patients (42.9%) underwent femoral reconstruction following mechanical failure of total hip arthroplasty and 12 cases (57.1%) underwent femoral reconstruction following periprosthetic fracture. Regarding the postoperative clinical classification, the results were considered satisfactory in 85.7% of the cases and unsatisfactory in 14.3%. Radiographic signs of graft consolidation were seen in all cases. There was an increase in bone stock in 90.5% of the hip reconstructions, as measured by the cortical index. Furthermore, the changes to femoral bone quality were considered good in 66.7% of the cases. Conclusion: The use of cortical structural homologous bone grafts for both femoral reconstructive surgery on total hip arthroplasty and periprosthetic fractures is a good treatment option for selected cases, enabling satisfactory clinical and radiographic results.

Objective: To analyze the validity of measurements of medial rotation (MR) of the shoulder, using vertebral levels, according to the variation in the position of the humeral diaphysis, and to test the bi-goniometer as a new measuring instrument. Methods: 140 shoulders (70 patients) were prospectively evaluated in cases presenting unilateral shoulder MR limitation. The vertebral level was evaluated by means of a visual scale and was correlated with the angle obtained according to the position of the humeral diaphysis, using the bi-goniometer developed with the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Mackenzie University. Results: The maximum vertebral level reached through MR on the unaffected side ranged from T3 to T12, and on the affected side, from T6 to the trochanter. Repositioning of the affected limb in MR according to the angular values on the normal side showed that 57.13% of the patients reached lower levels, between the sacrum, gluteus and trochanter. From analysis on the maximum vertebral level attained and the variation between the affected angle x (frontal plane: abduction and MR of the shoulder) and the unaffected angle x in MR, we observed that the greater the angle of the diaphyseal axis was, the lower the variation in the vertebral level attained was. From evaluating the linear correlation between the variables of difference in maximum vertebral level reached and variation in the affected angle y (extension and abduction of the shoulder) and the unaffected angle y in MR, we observed that there was no well-established linear relationship between these variables. Conclusion: Measurement of MR using vertebral levels does not correspond to the real values, since it varies according to the positioning of the humeral diaphysis.

Objective: To analyze the validity of measurements of medial rotation (MR) of the shoulder, using vertebral levels, according to the variation in the position of the humeral diaphysis, and to test the bi-goniometer as a new measuring instrument. Methods: 140 shoulders (70 patients) were prospectively evaluated in cases presenting unilateral shoulder MR limitation. The vertebral level was evaluated by means of a visual scale and was correlated with the angle obtained according to the position of the humeral diaphysis, using the bi-goniometer developed with the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Mackenzie University. Results: The maximum vertebral level reached through MR on the unaffected side ranged from T3 to T12, and on the affected side, from T6 to the trochanter. Repositioning of the affected limb in MR according to the angular values on the normal side showed that 57.13% of the patients reached

RESUMOObjetivo: Realizar uma avaliação clínica e radiográfica dos pacientes submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico com utilização de enxerto ósseo homólogo estrutural cortical em cirurgias de reconstrução femoral secundárias a afrouxamento de artroplastia total do quadril e fraturas periprotéticas. Métodos: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo com 27 pacientes submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico de reconstrução femoral secundária a afrouxamento de artroplastia total de quadril (12 casos) e fratura periprotética (15 casos) utilizando enxerto homólogo estrutural cortical e implante cimentado, no período de junho de 1999 a fevereiro de 2008. Desses, 21 preencheram todos os critérios necessários para este trabalho. Os pacientes foram submetidos a uma avaliação clínica pré e pós-operatória, de acordo com o Harris Hip Score. Foram avaliadas também radiografias pré-operatórias, pós-operatórias imediatas e tardias, comparando a consolidação das fraturas, os sinais radiográficos de consolidação do enxerto, a modificação do estoque ósseo e da qualidade óssea do fêmur e o alinhamento femoral. Resultados: Nove pacientes (42,9%) foram submetidos à reconstrução femoral secundária a afrouxamento de artroplastia total de quadril e 12 (57,1%), à reconstrução femoral secundária à fratura periprotética. Com relação à classificação clínica pós-operatória, os resultados obtidos foram considerados como satisfatórios em 85,7% dos casos e insatisfatórios em 14,3%. Sinais radiográficos de consolidação do enxerto foram visualizados em todos os casos. Houve aumento do estoque ósseo em 90,5% das reconstruções de quadril realizadas, conforme aferição do índice cortical. Além disso, a modificação da qualidade óssea femoral foi considerada boa em 66,7% dos casos. Conclusão: O uso de enxerto ósseo homólogo estrutural cortical em cirurgias de reconstrução femoral de artroplastias totais do quadril e em fraturas periprotéticas é uma boa opção de tratamento em casos selecionados, permitindo resultados clínicos e radiográficos satisfatórios.