Contribution to the anatomical study of the corticoperiosteal flap of the medial femoral condyle

OBJETIVO: Realizar o estudo anatômico, em cadáveres, do retalho corticoperiosteal do côndilo femoral medial baseado na artéria genicular medial, avaliando a dificuldade de dissecção e padrões topográficos. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 15 membros de oito cadáveres, com idade variando de 19 a 74 anos. Dispostos em posição supina, foi realizada incisão longitudinal na face medial do terço distal da coxa, exposição dos vasos geniculares descendentes entre os músculos vasto medial e sartório. Foram analisados a distância entre a origem da artéria genicular descendente e a interlinha medial do joelho, o diâmetro do vaso, o comprimento do pedículo, a presença do ramo fasciocutâneo e sua localização. RESULTADOS: A distância entre a origem da artéria genicular descendente e a interlinha medial do joelho variou de 11,2cm a 14,5cm, com média de 12,63cm. O diâmetro médio da artéria foi de 2,5mm (de 2,25mm a 2,75mm). A distância entre a origem da artéria genicular descendente e o ramo fasciocutâneo variou entre 1,0 e 1,5cm. O comprimento médio do pedículo vascular, foi de 7,01cm, variando de 5,6 a 8,6cm. CONCLUSÃO: O retalho corticoperiosteal do côndilo femoral medial do joelho é de fácil dissecção, possui pedículo vascular constante, com comprimento médio de 7,0cm e diâmetro de 2,5mm, o que possibilita sua indicação em transplantes microcirúrgicos.OBJECTIVE: to perform the anatomical study, in cadavers, of the corticoperiosteal flap of the medial femoral condyle, based on the medial genicular artery, evaluating challenges in dissection and the topographic patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS: fifteen limbs from eight cadavers were studied, ages ranging from 19 to 74 years old. They were placed at supine position, and a longitudinal incision on the medial face of the lower part of the thigh was performed, exposing medial vastus and sartorius muscles, with descendent genicular vessels being also exposed. The distance between the descendent genicular artery and the medial articular line of the knee, the diameter of the vessel, the length of the pedicle, and the presence of the fasciocutaneous branch and its location were analyzed. RESULTS: the distance between the origin of the descendent genicular artery and the medial articular line of the knee ranged from 11.2cm to 14.5cm, with an average of 12.63cm. The mean artery diameter was 2.5mm (from 2.25mm to 2.75mm). The distance between the descendent genicular artery and the fasciocutaneous branch ranged from 1.0 to 1.5cm. The mean length of the vascular pedicle was 7.01cm, ranging from 5.6cm to 8.6cm. CONCLUSION: the corticoperiosteal flap of the medial femoral condyle of the knee is easy to dissect, presents a constant vascular pedicle, with average length of 7.0cm and diameter of 2.5mm, enabling it to be indicated for microsurgical transplants

Resection osteotomy for calcaneus flattening after micro-surgical flap: technical note

ABSTRACT An open fracture of the calcaneus with loss of substance is a challenging injury and requires specialized care, involves high costs, and demands attention despite its lower incidence. The main complications are osteomyelitis, pressure ulcers, and fistulas, as well as pain conditions in the lateral, medial, and plantar regions. This is due to the wide loss of tissue and the change in anatomical conformation of the calcaneus in some cases. However, in cases of flattening of the calcaneus bone, these complications may be prevented or treated successfully. This technical note describes the resection osteotomy technique for calcaneus flattening to prevent and treat complications after micro-surgical flap in cases of open fracture or loss of substance

Transtriquetral perihamate fracture-dislocation: case report

ABSTRACT The wrist is a region that is very vulnerable to injuries of the extremities. Among these injuries, fractures of the pyramidal bone (or triquetrum) in association with dislocation of the hamate and carpal instability are uncommon. They are generally correlated with high-energy trauma and may be associated with neurovascular deficits, muscle-tendon disorders, skin lesions or injuries to other carpal bones. Thus, in this report, one of these rare cases of transtriquetral perihamate fracture-dislocation with carpal instability is presented, diagnosed by means of radiography on the right wrist of the patient who presented pain, edema and limitation of flexion-extension of the carpus after trauma to the region. The stages of attending to the case are described, from the initial consultation to the surgical treatment and physiotherapy, which culminated in restoration of the strength and range of motion of the wrist

Osteomielite aguda do escafóide: relato de caso Osteomyelitis of the scaphoid: a case report

Relata-se um raro caso de osteomielite aguda do escafóide em punho esquerdo, por Staphylococcus aureus, em homem de 53 anos de idade, paraplégico, sem causa inicial aparente. O tratamento realizado foi baseado em antibioticoterapia venosa específica e drenagem cirúrgica, com bom resultado funcional após seis meses.The authors report a rare case of acute osteomyelitis of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist, due to Staphylococcus aureus, in a 53 year-old paraplegic man without an apparent initial cause. The treatment used was based in specific venous therapy with antibiotics and surgical draining, with good functional result after six months

Estudo anatômico das artérias perfurantes do músculo gastrocnêmio medial Anatomical study of perforator arteries of the medial gastrocnemius muscle

OBJETIVOS: Os autores apresentam os resultados da dissecção do feixe vascular do músculo gastrocnêmio medial (MGM) e de suas artérias perfurantes, com o objetivo de contribuir anatomicamente para seu estudo. MÉTODOS: Foram dissecadas 13 peças englobando o joelho e perna (oito à direita e cinco à esquerda), de 13 cadáveres adultos (oito masculinos e cinco femininos), todos frescos. Foi realizado estudo anatômico e radiológico detalhado avaliando o padrão de distribuição, trajeto, número e comprimento da irrigação do MGM e de suas artérias perfurantes. RESULTADO: Foi observado que a artéria sural medial (ASM) divide-se em dois troncos intramusculares principais (medial e lateral) e que em 90% dos casos as perfurantes provêm do tronco lateral. Em 38,5% dos casos, foi identificada uma perfurante, ao passo que duas perfurantes são observadas em 46,1% dos casos. Todas as artérias perfurantes estavam entre 5,7cm e 14,0cm da prega poplítea e entre 16,5cm e 34,0cm do maléolo medial. CONCLUSÃO: A irrigação do MGM pela ASM e suas artérias perfurantes faz-se adequada para sua utilização como retalho miocutâneo no membro inferior.<br>OBJECTIVES: The authors present the results of dissecting the vascular bundle of the medial gastrocnemius muscle (MGM) and its perforating arteries with the purpose of giving their contribution to anatomical studies. METHODS: 13 pieces of knee and leg (eight right and five left) of 13 fresh adult cadavers (eight male and five female) to evaluate the distribution, path, number and length of irrigation of the MGM and its perforating arteries. RESULTS: They observed that the medial sural artery (ASM) is divided into two main intramuscular branches (medial and lateral), and in 90% of the cases, the perforating arteries come from the lateral branch. In 38.5% of the cases, they identified one perforating artery, and two perforating arteries were seen in 46.1% of the cases. All of the perforating arteries were at a distance of 14.0 cm from the popliteal fold and between 16.5 cm and 34.0 cm from the medial malleolus. CONCLUSION: MGM irrigation by ASM and its perforating arteries is adequate for the use of the muscle as a myocutaneous flap of in the lower limb