Avaliação dos fatores predisponentes nas instabilidades femoropatelares Avaliation of predisposing factors in patellofemoral instabilities

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência dos fatores predisponentes à instabilidade femoropatelar (displasia de tróclea, patela alta, TAGT, báscula patelar) em um grupo de pacientes acompanhados em nível ambulatorial. MÉTODOS: Avaliou-se 70 pacientes, sendo 52 do sexo feminino (74,28%) e 18 (25,72%) do sexo masculino, num total de 127 joelhos, com uma média de idade de 17,71 anos. A avaliação por imagem foi realizada através de radiografias e tomografia computadorizada. As instabilidades femoropatelares foram classificadas seguindo-se a classificação de Henri Dejour (instabilidade maior, objetiva e potencial). Enquadraram-se as displasias trocleares de acordo com a classificação de David Dejour (tipo A, B, C, D). RESULTADOS: Observou-se displasia troclear em 118 (92,91%) joelhos, sendo 91 (77,11%) joelhos dos tipos A e B. A altura patelar apresentou uma média de 1,23, com 44 (34,64%) consideradas patela alta e 83 (65,36%) normais. A báscula patelar alterada foi encontrada em 92 (72,44%) joelhos e a elevação da TAGT em 63 (49,60%) joelhos. Obteve-se predominância de instabilidades objetivas 89 (70,07%) joelhos, Quanto a associação de fatores predisponentes,, 117 (92,13%) joelhos apresentaram mais quem um fator. CONCLUSÕES: A instabilidade femoropatelar é uma doença multifatorial, os distúrbios trocleares são mais prevalentes e há uma forte associação entre 2 ou mais fatores predisponentes.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of predisposing factors for femoropatelar instability (dysplasia of the trochlea, high patella, TTTG, and patellar tilt) in a group of patients in outpatient follow-up. METHODS: 70 patients were evaluated; 52 (74.28 %) female and 18 (25.72 %) male, with an average age of 17.71 years and a total of 127 knees. The evaluation by imaging was carried out through radiologic examination and computerized tomography. The femoropatelar instabilities were classified according to Henri Dejour's classification (major, objective and potential instability). The trochlear dysplasia was classified according to David Dejour's classification (type A, B, C, D). RESULTS: Trochlear dysplasia was observed in 118 knees (92.91%), with 91 knees (77.11%) being of type A and B. The average for patellar height was 1.23, with 44 (34.64%) considered high patellas and 83 (65.36%) within the normal range. Abnormal patellae tilt was found in 92 knees (72.44%) and an elevation of TTTG in 63 knees (49.60%). The was a prevalence of objective instabilities with 89 knees (70.07%). In relation to the association of predisposing factors, 117 knees (92.13%) presented more than one factor. CONCLUSIONS: Femoropatelar instability is a multifactorial disease, with trochlear disorders being the most frequent, and there is a strong association between two or more predisposing factors

Luxação lateral bilateral isolada do cotovelo Elbow bilateral lateral dislocation

Os autores apresentam um caso de luxação lateral bilateral isolada de cotovelo em uma paciente do sexo feminino de 48 anos. Optou-se pelo tratamento conservador através de redução fechada sob anestesia geral. Ambos os cotovelos foram imobilizados com gesso axilo-palmar e mantidos a 90º de flexão por três semanas, quando se iniciou a reabilitação. No seguimento de dezoito meses observou-se boa estabilidade e recuperação do arco de movimento de ambos os cotovelos.<br>The authors present an isolated case of bilateral lateral dislocation of the elbow joint in a 48-year old female patient. The conservative treatment was chosen, through closed reduction under general anesthesia. Both elbows were placed in an axillopalmar splint cast and held at a 90 degree angle of flexion for three weeks when rehabilitation began. In the eighteen-month follow-up period, good stability as well as the recovery of the range of motion was observed in both elbow

Dynamic Hip Examination for Assessment of Impingement During Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic procedures for treatment of hip pathology are growing exponentially as a result of continued improvements in the understanding of intra- and extra-articular hip anatomy and technological advancements in instrumentation. Nevertheless, it has been reported that the main cause of revision hip arthroscopy is related to a suboptimal intrasurgical management of the abnormal morphology in femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Under-resection, over-resection, and in some cases combined under-resection and over-resection at different locations of the cam lesion at the femoral head-neck junction may lead to poor outcomes as a result of residual impingement or the iatrogenic creation of structural instability. Thus, an intraoperative assessment technique capable of revealing in real time the effect of the resection is vital for a successful procedure. Therefore, we present a technical note describing our preferred method to dynamically assess overall hip range of motion, motion at risk, and evaluation of the osteoplasty after surgical correction of FAI

Femoral torsion evaluation by computed tomography in a young Brazilian population with hip pain and femoroacetabular impingement.

Introduction The aim of the study was to evaluate femoral torsion (FT) by computed tomography (CT) in young patients with hip pain and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in a Brazilian population. After the diagnosis of impingement, the complete analysis from the hip biomechanics and morphology has become essential. Methods Forty-one patients from 18 to 45 years presenting hip pain without arthrosis (Tönnis<2) were evaluated by CT scan from February 2017 to February 2018. All patients presented hip pain for at least 3 months and FAI. They have followed the same radiographic protocol and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) evaluation. Statistical analyses by software R version 3.4.4. with significance p < 0,05. Results After exclusion criterias, twenty-six patients (9 bilateral) were included, mostly man (73%). The average age was 35 years for both genders. BMI was 19 kg/m2 for women and 24 kg/m2 for men and the mean modified Harris Hip Score was 67 points. We have found femoral torsion changes in 11 hips with pain (31%) and high variability (60%). The mean FT was 14,5°, ranging from 0 to 39°. Patients with hip pain, CAM impingement and altered FT had no correlation when compared to controls (without pain) (p = 0.234), neither Mixed impingement (p = 0.314). Patients with Pincer impingement and painful hips had higher FT (16,63°) than controls (11,77°) (p = 0.045). Conclusion: The presence of torsional alterations in almost 1/3 of the patients with FAI and the high variability reveal the importance of measuring FT at this disease

Arthroscopic Hip Labral Augmentation Technique With Iliotibial Band Graft

The importance of the acetabular labrum has been well documented for the function and overall health of the hip joint. Several biomechanical studies have shown the sealing effect of the acetabular labrum. In the past decade, labral repair procedures have gained increased attention, with the literature suggesting that the outcomes after hip arthroscopy are directly related to labral preservation. However, a primary labral repair can be challenging in cases of hypoplastic, ossified, or complex and irreparable labral tears in which there is insufficient tissue to perform a primary repair. For these cases, labral reconstruction becomes a viable option with good outcomes at short-term and midterm follow-up. A subset of these patients may show viable remnants of the labral circumferential fibers but, because of the low tissue volume, these remnant fibers are unable to maintain the suction seal. In this situation, a labral augmentation may be a viable alternative to labral reconstruction while preserving as much native labral tissue as possible. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe an arthroscopic hip labral augmentation technique using iliotibial band autograft or allograft

Arthroscopic Focal Subspinal Decompression and Management of Pincer-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is a common hip pathology significantly affecting not only the intra- and extra-articular structures but also the biomechanical function of the joint. Cam and pincer bony lesions have been extensively studied. However, during recent years, other types of extra-articular impingement between the pelvic and femoral bone have been investigated. When a prominent or morphologically abnormal anterior-inferior iliac spine (AIIS) impinges repetitively on the femoral side during motion, the subspinal acetabular region becomes prominent and extends toward the intra-articular part of the joint. This results in restriction of the range of motion of the hip and pain, especially with flexion. Therefore, during hip arthroscopy, it is necessary to evaluate the subspinal region (triangular area located at 1:30 to 2:30 o'clock using the acetabular clock face system). For the correction of the acetabular bone pathology to be complete, the surgeon should focus both on the pincer and subspinal impingement lesions. This article describes our preferred technique to successfully address subspinal and pincer acetabular impingement during hip arthroscopy. The pearls and pitfalls of this technique are discussed