Foram analisados 30 pacientes, cuja idade variou de 70 a 95 anos, sendo 24 (80%) do sexo feminino e seis (20%) do masculino, que sofreram fratura do colo do fêmur e foram operados de artroplastia parcial do quadril entre 2001 e 2003, nos seguintes hospitais: Hospital Ipiranga SUS-SP e Hospital Estadual Mário Covas de Santo André-SP. A artroplastia parcial foi realizada nas fraturas do colo de fêmur instáveis Garden III e Garden IV, sendo utilizada a prótese parcial de Thompson cimentada. Foi aplicado o questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36. Os pacientes foram entrevistados no décimo primeiro mês de pós- operatório, com o objetivo de avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes idosos que sofreram fratura do colo do fêmur, tratados cirurgicamente com prótese parcial do quadril. Com relação à saúde física, os pacientes apresentaram baixa pontuação na capacidade funcional e alta nos quesitos referentes aos aspectos físicos, dor e estado geral de saúde. A saúde mental foi moderada quanto à vitalidade e alta nos aspectos sociais, emocionais e na saúde mental propriamente dita. Podemos concluir que a artroplastia parcial de Thompson, pós-fratura do colo do fêmur, em pacientes acima de 80 anos, analisados no período pós-operatório de 11 meses, permite uma boa qualidade de vida.

Objectivethe objective of this study was to present an analog method for preoperative planning of primary total hip arthroplasty procedures based on measuring the components by overlaying the transparencies of the prosthesis on the preoperative radiographs and checking the accuracy, both for predicting the size of the acetabular and femoral components used and for restoring the offset and correcting the dysmetria.Methodsbetween March 2005 and July 2009, 56 primary total hip arthroplasty procedures performed on 56 patients at the Mario Covas State Hospital in Santo André were analyzed. The measurements on the femoral and acetabular components obtained through planning were compared with those that were used in the surgery. The offsets measured through the preoperative planning were compared with those measured on the postoperative radiographs. Dysmetria was evaluated before and after the operation.Resultsaccuracy of 78.6% (p < 0.001) in predicting the size of the acetabular component and 82.2% (p < 0.001) in predicting the femoral nail was observed. The offsets measured through preoperative planning were statistically similar to the offsets measured on the postoperative radiographs. After the operation, we observed absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases. In 87.5%, the dysmetria was less than or equal to 1 cm and in 69.6%, it was less than or equal to 0.5 cm.Conclusionsthe accuracy was 78.6% and 82.2%, respectively, for the acetabular and femoral components. The offsets that were planned preoperatively were statistically similar to those measured on postoperative radiographs. We found absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases.

From May 1990 to November 1997, 24 cases of severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis were treated by an osteotomy that is a modification of the Hungria-Kramer intertrochanteric osteotomy proposed by Sugioka (Hungria-Kramer-Sugioka osteotomy or HKS osteotomy). The degree of displacement as seen on the frog-leg lateral radiograph of the proximal femur was measured according to the deviation of the longitudinal axis of the epiphysis from the center line of the neck (Fish classification). All hips were considered as grade III and underwent HKS osteotomy. Sugioka's radiographic study (true AP view with the limb internally rotated until the patella is perpendicular to the x-ray beam, and lateral view with the hip in 90 degrees flexion and 45 degrees abduction) was performed before surgery to show that the real direction of the slip was posterior in relation to the neck. Clinical results were assessed according to Merle-D'Aubigné and Postel system modified by Charnley (hip score system that takes into consideration pain, gait, and joint motion). Roentgenographic results were considered good if none of the following was present: joint space decreased by more than 2 mm (chondrolysis), avascular necrosis of the femoral head, neck-shaft angle of less than 120 degrees, nonunion at the osteotomy site, and a epiphyseal plate still open. Follow-up varied from 31 to 120 months (average 65.1 months).

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ResumoIntrodução: a protrusão acetabular foi inicialmente descrita por Otto, em 1824. A incidência é maior no sexo feminino e a bilateralidade, mais comum, é maior nas protrusões de etiologia primária. Sotelo-Garza e Charnley definiram uma classificação que considera a distância da parede medial em relação à linha de Köhler.Objetivo: apresentar a classificação angular para protrusão acetabular e demonstrar sua aplicabilidade. Método: a classificação da Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC) foi determinada a partir da medida do ângulo P (ângulo de protrusão), formado pela intersecção de três linhas. Foram avaliadas radiografias de bacia em dois grupos de pacientes: o primeiro, com pacientes sem protrusão acetabular, em que foram definidos os valores de normalidade, e o segundo, com pacientes com protrusão acetabular. Destes, foram medidos o ângulo P e o tamanho da protrusão de acordo com Sotelo-Garza e Charnley, sendo os resultados comparados. Dezenove quadris com protrusão foram submetidos à artroplastia total e comparados os valores do ângulo P no pré e pós-operatório. Resultados: o valor médio do ângulo P, em pacientes sem protrusão acetabular, foi -1,22°. No segundo grupo, observou-se semelhança quando foram comparados os valores da classificação FMABC e os da classificação de Sotelo-Garza e Charnley. A comparação entre os valores do ângulo P pré e pós-operatórios resultou em diferença estatisticamente significante (p<0,001). A classificação angular foi dividida em leve, moderada e grave. Conclusões: o ângulo P foi sempre superior a zero nas protrusões acetabulares, os valores numéricos das duas classificações foram estatisticamente significativos, possibilitando a utilização dos mesmos valores da classificação de Sotello-Garza e Charnley para a classificação FMABC, e o uso de enxerto causou uma lateralização do componente acetabular. Palavras-chave:Deformidades articulares adquiridas; acetábulo; artroplastia. AbstractIntroduction: protrusio acetabuli was first described by Otto, in 1824. Its incidence is higher among women and the bilaterality, more common, is higher in

Background: The proximal fractures of the femur are counted among the group of orthopedic and traumatic pathologies which consume most of the financial resources set aside for health worldwide. Surgical treatment continues to be the treatment of choice for intertrochanteric fractures of the femur. However, although the surgical treatment of the proximal fracture of the femur is widely known and accepted in the orthopedic field, it is not without risk with the cut out being the most feared complication.Objective: This paper describes the complications of cut out or the anisomelia of the lower limbs of patients with intertrochanteric fractures who underwent valgus reduction surgery. Methods:Sixty-one patients with 3rd and 4th degree, according to Tronzo classification, intertrochanteric fractures underwent surgery with the use of Dynamic hip screw type sliding screw and valgus reduction. The data were analyzed one year after surgery, when a functional assessment was made by scanometry, Tip-Apex Distance index diaphyseal cervical angle and the modified Merle d'Aubigné & Postel questionnaire. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for the statistical analysis, Spearman's correlation test for the quantitative variables and the chi-squared test for the qualitative variables. Results:The correlation between the Tip-Apex Distance index and the diaphyseal cervical angle was statistically significant (rho=0.391, p=0.002), while the correlations between the Tip-Apex Distance index and the scanometry and the diaphyseal cervical angle and the scanometry were not significantly correlated. In accordance with the modified Merle d'Aubigné & Postel questionnaire, 23 patients (37.7%)

Background: Total hip arthroplasty involves replacing the hip joint with a prosthesis. This procedure aims to restore the function and relief in painful hip joint of patients with hip disorders who have failed in the nonoperative treatment (conservative). The surgery has dramatically improved the quality of life and independence of people who have disorders in the hip. With technological advances, new techniques and materials emerge and gradually improve the success of this intervention on quality of life of patients. Among the models used to perform total hip arthroplasty, one can cite the resurfacing method, suitable for young people and adults which uses a femoral head prosthesis on the surface for the preservation of the head and neck of the femur and a component of type acetabular prosthesis monoblock, similar to conventional total hip prosthesis Objective: To describe the quality of life and functionality of patients undergoing arthroplasty surgery Hip Resurfacing. Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study of 30 patients hospitalized in the Hospital Estadual Mário Covas and undergoing surgery for total hip arthroplasty during the period 2008 to 2010. The patients were evaluated pre-surgery and at 12 and 48 months postoperatively by means of two questionnaires, the Harris Hip Score and SF-36. Results:The sample consisted of 30 individuals with an average age of 46.83. The findings were significant p <0.001 compared to pre Harris Hip Score (average 53.86 confidence interval 95% CI: 50.43 to 57.3) and postoperative (89.7 average confidence interval 95%, CI: 88.13 to 91.26), and found a higher score in the postoperative time. Moreover, a correlation between age and pain areas (r = -0.436 p <0.015) was observed and functional capacity (r = -0.46 p <0.009) SF36.