Objectives: To assess the functional capacity evolution and the physiologic score in patients with proximal femoral end fractures, as well as to compare the final results of the treatment provided to the several pre-fracture variables. Materials and Methods: A prospective study with patients over 40 years old diagnosed with proximal femoral fracture. The patients were submitted to a pre-established protocol and followed up on an outpatient basis for a period of one year. Results: 68 patients were assessed (27 men and 41 women), with a mean age of 75,84 years. 83,82% were submitted to surgical treatment. The early mean physiologic score was 17,16 points All authors state no potential conflict of interest concerning this article
Background and objectives: This is an exploratory, descriptive and transversal study aiming to determine the prevalence, characterization, location, and measurement and discuss pharmacological analgesic measures for acute pain management in five inpatient wards of a university hospital.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence, topography and morphometry of sensitive nervous anastomoses in the hand. Methods: Thirty anatomic parts irrespective of race, gender and age have been dissected. Measurements of anastomoses' length, origin and terminus regarding the transverse carpal ligament were noted. The anastomoses were classified according to the scheme proposed by Meals & Shaner and modified by Bas & Kleinert. Results: Type 1 anastomosis was the most prevalent. The distance between the origin of the anastomosis to the distal limit of the transverse carpal ligament was 0.7 cm in average. Conclusion: This study showed that Berretini anastomosis is high prevalent, usually beginning in the ulnar and distal nerve until the transverse carpal ligament. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
Introduction Distal radius fractures are common in emergency centers. The radiographic routine includes at least two radiographic projections used for diagnosing most of these fractures. Computed tomography (CT) is indicated for evaluating complex fractures that affect the articular surface, as well as the fragments' size and position. There are not enough comparative studies on choosing classification and treatment by means of the four radiographic projections and computed tomography (CT) and the association of these with the levels of expertise. Methods We conducted a randomized cross-sectional study by observing images from 61 patients with distal radius fractures organized in two phases: the first phase comprising radiographic images alone and the second one with those same images associated with tomograms. Seventeen evaluators with different levels of training and expertise classified the fractures according to the AO and Universal classification systems and proposed treatment guidelines. Results The agreement between the AO and Universal classification ratings was poor (worse for the former), with smaller Fleiss' kappa resulting from data obtained by orthopedics residents and non-specialist orthopedists. CT influenced the classification choice, with a higher change frequency for more complex patterns in the AO classification system and intraarticular and irreducible fractures in the Universal classification system, especially in the group comprised of orthopedic residents and orthopedic physicians. CT did not influence the treatment choice made by the group comprised of hand surgery residents and hand surgeons. Conclusion The less experienced in hand surgery the observer was, the more important computed tomography was for determining the fracture pattern.
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