J F Garrido-Ferrera, V Marquina-Moraleda, L Marco-Díaz, R Colomina-Rodríguez, L Hernández-Ferrando
{"title":"[GMK rotating hinge prosthesis. A valid option for complex revision knee prosthetic surgery].","authors":"J F Garrido-Ferrera, V Marquina-Moraleda, L Marco-Díaz, R Colomina-Rodríguez, L Hernández-Ferrando","doi":"10.35366/115809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35366/115809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>revision joint replacement surgery presents a surgical challenge. The use of rotating hinge prostheses is an option in patients with femorotibial bone defects, ligament insufficiency, or significant deformities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, functional, and radiological outcomes of a series of patients who underwent surgery using the GMK Hinge (Medacta®) rotational hinge model.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>a descriptive, retrospective, and analytical study was conducted on a series of 36 patients, with a mean age of 72.5 years (47-85), operated on by the same surgical team between January 2015 and January 2022. The etiology of revision was chronic infection in 38.9% of cases, instability in 33.3%, aseptic loosening in 19.4%, and stiffness in 8.4%. The Knee Society Score (KSS) and the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) were used to assess functional outcomes. The degree of femorotibial bone defect was evaluated using the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute (AORI) classification. Postoperative complications are also recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>a total of 36 patients, 17 males and 19 females, were included, with a mean follow-up of 30 months (12-66). Twelve patients had type 1 defects, ten had 2A defects, ten had 2B defects, and two had type 3 defects on the femoral side, with the use of wedges required for asymmetrical defects (21 patients). The predominant tibial defect was type 1 without the need for wedges. The majority achieved a satisfactory outcome on the KSS scale (72.2 ± 9.4), with significant differences compared to the previous KSS (54.3 ± 8.9). A score of 31 (12-67) was also obtained on the FJS scale. Postoperative complications were present in 16.7% of patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>complex prosthetic revision surgery using a rotating hinge prosthesis represents a suitable therapeutic option, yielding appropriate clinical and functional outcomes, albeit not without complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 3","pages":"149-154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J Sánchez-Del-Saz, M G Puerto-Vázquez, L Serrano-Mateo, J L Tome-Delgado, J E Galeote-Rodríguez
{"title":"[Long-term clinical and radiological results of metatarsophalangeal resection arthroplasty in patients with large forefoot deformities].","authors":"J Sánchez-Del-Saz, M G Puerto-Vázquez, L Serrano-Mateo, J L Tome-Delgado, J E Galeote-Rodríguez","doi":"10.35366/115810","DOIUrl":"10.35366/115810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>metatarsophalangeal resection arthroplasty is considered a salvage surgical procedure able to improve the quality of life of patients with major forefoot deformities.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>a retrospective observational study of 31 patients (36 feet) with major forefoot deformities operated at our institution was performed. Thirty two feet required additional surgery involving the first ray, most of them (72.2%) through MTP joint fusion. The mean follow-up period was 10.3 ± 4.6 years. Most patients were women (87.1%), the mean age was 74.2 ± 11.5 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>at the final follow-up, mean AOFAS score was 77.9 ± 10.2 points and mean MOxFQ score was 18.3 ± 8.3 points. Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain improved significantly from 7.5 ± 1.2 points to 3.4 ± 2.1 points on average. Good clinical results were also reported on ability to put on shoes comfortably. The mean resection arthroplasty spaces at the end of the study were 1.3, 1.8, 2.5 and 4.4 mm, for second to fifth rays, respectively. The mean sizes of remodeling osteophytes at the end of the study were 1.6, 1.4, 1.1 and 0.7 mm, respectively. Significant improvement was also achieved in the hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) at the end of the study.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>in our experience, metatarsophalangeal resection arthroplasty continues to be a valid choice in patients with major forefoot deformities, with satisfactory long-term clinical and radiographic results.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 3","pages":"155-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Publication in indexed journals is imperative for communication in contemporary medicine].","authors":"G J García-Félix-Díaz","doi":"10.35366/115806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35366/115806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract available.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 3","pages":"133-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Trans-scapho-perilunar fracture-dislocation: a case report].","authors":"G A Pons-Carrera, G Fraind-Maya, S Núñez-Gurría","doi":"10.35366/115815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35366/115815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trans-scaphoid perilunate fractures-dislocations are rare injuries caused by high-energy trauma of the wrist. Diagnosis is based on medical history, physical examination, and tools such as radiographs, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging. Early treatment consists of closed reduction and casting to stabilize the limb. Definitive treatment is surgical and includes bone and soft tissue repair. A case of trans-scaphoid perilunate fracture-dislocation is presented, along with diagnosis, management and outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 3","pages":"193-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Vea-Huerta, J N Salazar-López, P Flores-Bautista
{"title":"[Pressure digit sign in patients with knee osteoarthritis].","authors":"M Vea-Huerta, J N Salazar-López, P Flores-Bautista","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>it is estimated that 302 million people worldwide are affected by osteoarthritis, corresponding to 60% osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, which responsible 80% of disability in older adults, hence the importance of the association of the sign with the early inflammatory process in OA.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>to determine the association of digital pressure sign in patients with and without osteoarthritis of the knee.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>this was an observational, comparative cross-sectional study, carried out in patients with and without a diagnosis of knee OA, to whom the digital pressure sign was determined. The sample was calculated with the formula for two proportions, obtaining a total of 40 participants per group, obtained by non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. The statistical analysis included frequencies, percentages, 2 and OR. The bioethics regulations in force were respected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>the study included 80 participants, with a median age of 48.9 years (RQI 46-53.7), 73.1% were predominantly female sex (38), and a statistically significant association was found between patients with OA and the presence of digital pressure sign, 2 4.62 and p value = 0.41, OR of 2.65.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>the presence of digital pressure sign increases the probability of having OA 2.65 times more.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"101-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Between confidence and doubt: exploring impostor syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect in the medical profession].","authors":"J Masquijo, M C Bettendorff","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract available.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"71-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R Maroto-Rodríguez, M Tibau-Alberdi, J Sánchez-González
{"title":"Volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: open reduction and repair of the ulnar collateral ligament. A case report.","authors":"R Maroto-Rodríguez, M Tibau-Alberdi, J Sánchez-González","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>metacarpophalangeal dislocations of the thumb are not very frequent injuries, it is necessary to know the anatomy of the region to know possible causes of interposition that prevent a closed reduction of this pathology.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>we present the case of a 75-year-old woman with a post-traumatic metacarpophalangeal dislocation of the thumb that required open reduction and surgical repair. In this procedure, we performed reduction of the dislocation, mobilization of the interposed structures, repair of the capsule and reinsertion of the ulnar collateral ligament. The early mobilization protocol helped to obtain very good results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>it is imperative to consider possible associated injuries during the acute phase to achieve optimal short, medium, and long-term outcomes for our patients. A comprehensive and proactive approach to diagnosis and treatment is vital in effectively addressing this pathology and minimizing its potential sequelae.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"119-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F A Garcini-Munguia, R García-García, E Navarro-Martínez, S Zapien-Aguila, J L Rojas-Avilés
{"title":"[Design and application of a device for radiographic projection of the tibio-astragalangeal mortise].","authors":"F A Garcini-Munguia, R García-García, E Navarro-Martínez, S Zapien-Aguila, J L Rojas-Avilés","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>ligamentous injuries of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis resulting in its opening are common occurrences in traumatology; however, their diagnosis poses a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The tibioastragaloid mortise radiograph view is the most commonly used method for diagnosing this type of injury, but its reliability is compromised due to variations in ankle positioning during the study, which often depend on the operator.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>to demonstrate that the designed device achieves a correct and consistent radiographic image of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis in the mortise view.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>we present a prospective, longitudinal, observational study. We designed a polypropylene device that maintains the ankle at 90 degrees of dorsiflexion and 15 degrees of internal rotation. The device was used to take mortise view radiographs of healthy ankles, and corresponding measurements were taken to assess the syndesmosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>we evaluated a total of 46 radiographs of healthy ankles, with a predominance of left ankles. The obtained measurements were as follows: anterior tibiofibular distance (ATFD) ranged from 3 to 6 mm, posterior tibiofibular distance (PTFD) ranged from 1 to 3 mm, tibiofibular clear space (TFCS) ranged from 2 to 3 mm, and a Merle D'Aubigne ratio of 2:1 was observed in all ankles. When comparing the measurements obtained with those established by Harper and Keller, no statistically significant difference was found (2 < 5).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>with the use of the designed device, we achieved a correct and consistent radiographic image of the mortise and the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"82-87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J M Busto-Villarreal, J G Prado-Peláez, J D Alfaro-Meza
{"title":"[Revision surgery of anterior cruciate ligament plasty].","authors":"J M Busto-Villarreal, J G Prado-Peláez, J D Alfaro-Meza","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) continue increasing in frecuency in the general population and sportmen who practice soccer and american football where we can locate 53% of the total of cases, the annual incidence is 70 per 100,000 persons. The incidence of this injuries has being increasing in women probably of the increase of the participation in such sports.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>to document the causes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plasty failure, as well as the diagnosis, surgical technique, and postoperative care of a revision ACL plasty surgery.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>a search for relevant information, original research articles, clinical trials, and reviews in indexed journals was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>anterior cruciate ligament injuries continue to increase among the general population and athletes who play soccer and American soccer mainly, in this population group we found 53% of the total cases. The gold standard for treatment is arthroscopic reconstruction of the ligament. ACL reconstruction surgery has good results, with an estimated 75-90% success rate. Long-term failures of anterior cruciate ligament repair represent 5-25%. Among the factors associated with this failure are technical errors, traumatic antecedents, biological factors, among others.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>in ACL revision surgery good results can be achieved with respect to graft stability, return to play and functional stability of the knee, but the results are generally inferior to those of primary ACL reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"105-108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J Olucha-Puchol, J R Rodríguez-Collell, P Renovell-Ferrer
{"title":"[Treatment of osteitis pubis: arthrodesis with a new technique regarding two cases and review of the literature].","authors":"J Olucha-Puchol, J R Rodríguez-Collell, P Renovell-Ferrer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>pain in the pubic symphysis, even if studied in athletes, still sets out diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in other patient groups. Within this context, refractory osteorthritis of the pubic symphysis presents itself as an issue lacking clear therapeutic consensus.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>two women over 65 years old and presenting osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis were evaluated. Following unsuccessful conventional therapies, arthrodesis via subpubic plate, wire suture and autologous graft from the iliac crest was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>after a one-year of following, both patients experienced clinical and radiographic improvement. Bone arthrodesis was achieved without significant complications, proving to be a viable surgical option.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>this study supports the medium and long-term efficacy of arthrodesis of the pubic symphysis in refractory cases of osteoarthrisis. Therefore, the technique can be considered a surgical option in the management of said condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":101296,"journal":{"name":"Acta ortopedica mexicana","volume":"38 2","pages":"123-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}