Quality of life and health status evaluation measurements

Measurements of quality of life and health status have been emphasized by the orthopedic community because they allow for an analysis of the health status and disease manifestations according to the own point of view of the individual. Studies have carefully analyzed the tools available and published recommendations for the most adequate choice of such tools. This study provides a brief description of the types of instruments, their application, their validation procedure, the instruments that are more commonly seen in the international literature, and those available for use in Brazil.Medidas de qualidade de vida e estado de saúde têm sido enfatizados pela comunidade ortopédica por possibilitarem a análise da situação de saúde e as manifestações da doença na vida do indivíduo em sua própria perspectiva. Estudos têm analisado criteriosamente os instrumentos disponíveis e publicado recomendações direcionando a escolha dos mais adequados para o uso. O presente estudo fornece descrição breve dos tipos de instrumentos, suas aplicabilidades, o processo de validação, os instrumentos mais comumente utilizados na literatura internacional e aqueles disponíveis para uso no Brasil.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de Medicina Departamento de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de Medicina Departamento de MedicinaUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de MedicinaSciEL

The relevance of trial quality to find the best evidence

The search for scientific knowledge has been more and more guided by methodological principles whose objective is to provide guidelines for the execution and later analysis of the results achieved. The standardization of this method is being more and more debated and evaluated, thus contributing to improved quality of published trials. The purpose of this article is to present the guidelines suggested by international groups to authors and publishers who critically evaluate controlled and randomized clinical trials.A busca do conhecimento científico cada vez mais tem sido norteada por orientações metodológicas que têm por objetivo fornecer diretrizes para a execução e posterior análise dos resultados obtidos. A padronização desta metodologia está sendo cada vez mais discutida e avaliada, contribuindo para a melhora da qualidade dos estudos publicados. Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar essas diretrizes, sugeridas por grupos internacionais para autores e editores que orientam a avaliação critica de ensaios clínicos controlados e randomizados.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de Medicina Departamento de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de Medicina Departamento de MedicinaUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de MedicinaSciEL

Quality of life after antegrade intramedullary nail fixation of humeral fractures: a survey in a selected cohort of Brazilian patients

Background: The treatment of humeral fractures remains controversial. Systematic reviews demonstrate similar results between dynamic compression plating and locked intramedullary nailing in the surgical treatment of these fractures. However, it appears that antegrade intramedullary nailing causes higher residual pain in the shoulder. The proposal of this work is to evaluate through the WORC protocol (Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index) the consequences in the quality of life of patients submitted to osteosynthesis of the humerus with antegrade locked intramedullary nailing. Methods: This work is a cohort retrospective study in addition to the application of a questionnaire for self-rated quality of life with its 05 domains (WORC - Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index) for patients (N = 26) classified in the Trauma Sector of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Federal University of Sao Paulo (DOT/UNIFESP) submitted to Humerus Osteosynthesis with Antegrade Locked Intramedullary Nailing. There was also the inclusion of data related to the time since surgery, age, sex, surgical laterality, dominance among members and work leave, which were not considered in the original protocol. After, the data were statistically assessed to evaluate the association between numerical and categorical variables. Results: The overall WORC score was 82.75 +/- 17.00 (Mean +/- SD) and was not different considering sex, age and postoperative period. Among the WORC domains, both Work and Sport / Recreation Protocols were the most unfavorable factors in the evaluation of patients. Although not statistically significant, those who had the procedure on the dominant side presented a lower quality of life score than those who had the surgery on the non-dominant side. Although non-significant again, those who were away from work had an overall lower quality of life score than those who were not. Conclusions: The WORC Quality of Life Protocol shows good results for evaluating patients submitted to humerus osteosynthesis with antegrade locked intramedullary nailing. The data stratified by domains were good, however, Work and Sport/Recreation domains showed the lowest means compared to the other domains.Univ Fed Sao Paulo, DOT UNIFESP Escola Paulista Medicina, Dept Orthoped & Traumatol, Rua Borges Lagoa 778, BR-04024002 Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Sao Paulo, DOT UNIFESP Escola Paulista Medicina, Dept Orthoped & Traumatol, Rua Borges Lagoa 778, BR-04024002 Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures through modified Stoppa port

This study describes the modified Stoppa access port for treating fractures on pelvic anterior region and fractures affecting the acetabulum anterior column. In this access port, a suprapubic cross-sectioned incision is performed on skin, longitudinal opening of the abdominal rectus muscle with lateral displacement of venters, and subperiosteal bone dissection through the medial surface of the hemipelvis addressed, so that implant materials can be placed on that inner surface. This access port, little used in our area, presents advantages over the traditional ports, such as the ilioinguinal and iliofemoral, due to the potential for a smaller surgical wound and soft parts dissection, enabling implants to be placed directly on quadrilateral layer, achieving a stable fixation and reducing the risks of infection and injuries to neurovascular structures. As a result of current literature and of the experience of the authors with the use of that access port, we can conclude that it is a good alternative for accessing those fractures.Este estudo descreve a via de acesso de Stoppa modificada no tratamento das fraturas da região anterior da pelve e das fraturas que acometem a coluna anterior do acetábulo. Nesta via de acesso é realizada uma incisão transversal suprapúbica na pele, abertura longitudinal do músculo reto abdominal com afastamento de seus ventres lateralmente e dissecção óssea subperiosteal pela face medial da hemipelve abordada, sendo que os materiais de implante podem então ser colocados nesta face interna. Esta via de acesso, pouco difundida em nosso meio, apresenta vantagens diante das tradicionais ilioinguinal e iliofemoral, pois é realizada menor incisão cirúrgica e dissecção de partes moles, possibilita a colocação de implantes diretamente na lâmina quadrilátera, obtém uma fixação estável e diminui os riscos de infecção e lesão de estruturas neurovasculares. Diante da literatura atual e da experiência adquirida pelos autores com o uso desta via de acesso, conclui-se que é uma boa alternativa para o acesso a estas fraturas.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Departamento de OrtopediaHospital Felício RochoUNIFESP, Depto. de OrtopediaSciEL

Use of blocked intramedullary shaft for the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures

Clinical and radiographic outcomes of 31 patients with humeral diaphyseal fractures submitted to surgery with intramedullary shafts were studied. From these, four patients presented fractures at the shaft insertion site and were treated using a different method. From the 27 patients left, the healing rate was 96.1%, with an average duration of 63.4 days. Five of them complained of pain in the shoulder and only one presented abduction limitation. Temporary palsy of the radial nerve was found in two patients and pseudoarthrosis in one of them, who was submitted to a new surgical intervention with plate and autologous bone graft, after 5 months. It was concluded that, although blocked intramedullary shafts presents a high incidence of the retrograde access port leading to fractures in its insertion site and the anterograde port causing pain in the shoulder.Estudamos os resultados clínicos e radiográficos de 31 pacientes portadores de fraturas diafisárias do úmero que foram operados com hastes intramedulares. Destes quatro apresentaram fraturas no local da inserção da haste e foram tratados com outro método. Dos 27 pacientes restantes o índice de consolidação foi de 96,1 % e que durou em média de 63,4 dias. Cinco queixaram-se de dor no ombro e em apenas um apresentou limitação da abdução. Paralisia temporária do nervo radial foi constatada em dois pacientes e pseudartrose em um que após 5 meses da cirurgia foi submetido a nova intervenção cirúrgica com o emprego de placa e enxerto ósseo autólogo. Concluímos que embora o emprego de hastes intramedulares bloqueadas apresentou alto índice de a via de acesso retrógrada pode levar a fraturas no seu ponto de entrada e via anterógrada com violação do manguito rotador pode gerar dores no ombro.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Departamento de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de MedicinaUNIFESP, Depto. de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaSciEL

Estudo multicêntrico comparativo do tratamento de fraturas diafisárias multifragmentárias de tíbia com hastes bloqueadas não-fresadas e placas em ponte

OBJECTIVE: A prospective, randomized study to compare patients with closed, multi-fragmented tibial diaphyseal fractures treated using one of two fixation methods undertaken during minimally invasive surgery: nonreamed interlocking intramedullary nails or bridging plates. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five patients were studied; 22 patients were treated with bridging plates, 23 with interlocking nails without reaming. All fractures were Type B and C (according to the AO classification). RESULTS: Clinical and radiographic healing occurred in all cases. No cases of infection occurred. The healing time for patients who received nails was longer (4.32 weeks on average) than the healing time for those who received plates (P = 0.026). No significant differences were observed between the two methods regarding ankle mobility for patients in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The healing time was shorter with the bridging plate technique, although no significant functional differences were found.OBJETIVOS: Estudo prospectivo e randomizado comparou pacientes com fraturas diafisárias multifragmentárias fechadas de tíbia, tratados com dois métodos de fixação: hastes intramedulares bloqueadas não-fresadas e placas em ponte. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 45 pacientes sendo utilizadas 22 placas em ponte e 23 hastes bloqueadas. Todas as fraturas foram tipos B e C (Classificação AO). RESULTADOS: A consolidação clínica e radiográfica ocorreu em todos os casos. Não houve caso de infecção. Verificou-se que o tempo de consolidação dos pacientes que receberam haste foi maior (em média 4,32 semanas) do que o tempo de consolidação daqueles que receberam placa (p = 0,026). Não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os dois métodos no tocante à mobilidade do tornozelo nos pacientes dos dois grupos. CONCLUSÕES: O tempo de consolidação foi menor com uso de placas em ponte, porém sem diferenças funcionais significantes

Cross-sectional study on different entry points for anterograde femoral intramedullary osteosynthesis

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the degree of knowledge among professionals who treat fractures using the recommended technique, with regard to correlating the nail with the entry point that is considered appropriate. METHODS: A questionnaire that presented five types of nail and simulated a transverse diaphyseal fracture of the femur was developed. RESULTS: Responses regarding the entry points corresponding to choosing the type of nail were obtained from 370 orthopedists who were participating in the 41st Brazilian Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology. It was observed that only 20% correctly identified the entry point and that there was no difference between the professionals within the specialty of Traumatology and the others. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the majority of the physicians attending the congress were unaware of the entry points.OBJETIVO: Analisar o grau de conhecimento dos profissionais que tratam essas fraturas com a técnica preconizada relacionando a haste ao ponto de entrada considerado apropriado. MÉTODOS: Foi desenvolvido um questionário no qual constavam cinco tipos de hastes e simulada uma fratura diafisária do fêmur transversa. RESULTADOS: Os pontos de entrada correspondentes à escolha do tipo de haste foram respondidos por 370 médicos ortopedistas que participaram do 41º Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Constatou-se que somente 20% acertaram o ponto de entrada e que não houve diferença entre os profissionais que faziam a especialidade Traumatologia e os demais. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se que a maioria dos médicos que frequentaram o congresso desconhece tal fato.UNIFESP-EPM Departamento de OrtopediaUNIFESP-EPM Departamento de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de OrtopediaUNIFESP, EPM Depto. de Ortopedia e TraumatologiaSciEL

Recommendations for avoiding knee pain after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The objective of this study is to analyze the proximal tibiofibular joint in patients with knee pain after treatment of tibial shaft fractures with locked intramedullary nail.</p> <p>Findings</p> <p>The proximal tibiofibular joint was analyzed in 30 patients, who reported knee pain after tibial nailing, and standard radiograph and computed tomography were performed to examine the proximal third of the tibia. Twenty patients (68.9%) presented the proximal screw crossing the proximal tibiofibular joint and 13 (44.8%) had already removed the nail and/or screw. Four patients (13.7%) reported complaint of knee pain. However, the screw did not reach the proximal tibiofibular joint. Five patients (17.2%) complained of knee pain although the screw toward the joint did not affect the proximal tibiofibular joint.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>When using nails with oblique proximal lock, surgeons should be careful not to cause injury in the proximal tibiofibular joint, what may be one of the causes of knee pain. Thus, the authors suggest postoperative evaluation performing computed tomography when there is complaint of pain.</p