Treatment of scaphoid nonunion : comparative study of the use of vascularized and nonvascularized bone graft from the dorsal distal tip of the radius

Orientador: Maurício EtchebehereTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências MédicasResumo: Avaliaram-se os aspectos clínicos, funcionais e radiográficos de 86 pacientes portadores de pseudoartroses do escafoide. Comparam-se 46 pacientes submetidos à técnica de enxerto ósseo vascularizado dorsal do rádio distal, baseado na artéria suprarretinacular intercompartimental 1,2* (Grupo I), e 40 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia pela técnica de enxerto ósseo convencional não vascularizado da mesma região, rádio distal (Grupo II), objetivando definir o melhor procedimento quanto à consolidação e função. A amostra foi composta por 25 pseudoartroses no terço médio e 21 no polo proximal nos pacientes do Grupo I, e 22 no terço médio, duas no polo distal e 16 no polo proximal nos pacientes do Grupo II. No transoperatório, 30 escafoides foram considerados não vascularizados nos pacientes do Grupo I, e 20 nos pacientes do Grupo II. A estabilização do escafóide foi realizada por três fios de Kirschner e, no pós-operatório, todos os pacientes foram submetidos à imobilização com tala gessada antebraquiopalmar por quatro semanas. O tempo de seguimento médio pósoperatório foi de 24.4 meses (Grupo I), e de 21.7 meses (Grupo II). Conseguiu-se consolidação de 89.1% nos pacientes do Grupo I e tempo médio de consolidação de 9.7 semanas. Nos pacientes do Grupo II, houve consolidação em 72.5%, com tempo médio de 12 semanas. Os resultados funcionais do Grupo I foram satisfatórios em 72% dos pacientes e 57,5% no Grupo II. Concluímos que a técnica de enxerto ósseo vascularizado apresenta, quanto ao índice de consolidação e função, resultados superioresaos do procedimento não vascularizado, sendo mais eficiente quando a condição do polo proximal do escafoide é escleróticaAbstract: The clinical, functional and radiographic aspects of 86 patients presenting with scaphoid nonunion were evaluated in this study. Forty-six patients undergoing the technique of vascularized bone graft from the dorsal distal radius, based on the 1, 2 intercompartmental supraretinacular artery (Group I), and 40 patients undergoing the technique of usual nonvascularized bone graft of the same area (distal radius) (Group II), are compared with the purpose of determining the best procedure concerning healing and function. Our sample comprised nonunions in 25 middle-third and 21 proximal-pole patients (Group I), and in 22 middlethird, 2 distal-pole, and 16 proximal-pole patients (Group II). Transoperatively, 30 scaphoids in Group I patients and 20 in Group II patients were considered sclerotic. Scaphoid stabilization was achieved with three K-wires and, postoperatively, and immobilization consisted of a short-arm cast for all patients for four weeks. The average postoperative follow-up time was 24.4 months for Group I, and 21.7 months for Group II. Healing was achieved in 89.1% of Group I patients, with an average healing time of 9.7 weeks. Within Group II, healing was achieved in 72.5% of patients, with an average healing time of 12 weeks. The functional results were satisfactory in 72% of Group I patients and 57.5% of Group II patients. We therefore conclude, from the healing and function indices, that the vascularized bone graft technique produces superior results than the nonvascularized bone graft procedure, being more efficient when the proximal pole of the scaphoid is scleroticDoutoradoFisiopatologia CirúrgicaDoutor em Ciência

Estudo anatômico do sistema arterial dorsal da mão

Historically, the dorsal arterial system of the hand received less attention than the palmar system. The studies concerning dorsal arterial anatomy present some controversies regarding the origin and presence of the dorsal metacarpal artery branches. Knowledge of the anatomy of dorsal metacarpal arteries is especially applied in the surgical planning for flaps taken from the dorsum of the hand. The purpose of this study is to analyze the arterial anatomy of the dorsum of the hand, compare our observations with those of previous studies from the literature, and therefore to define parameters for surgical planning for flaps supplied by the dorsal metacarpal arteries. METHOD: Twenty-six dissections were performed at the dorsum of the right hand of 26 cadavers by making a distal-based U-shaped incision. After catheterization of the radial artery at the wrist level, a plastic dye solution with low viscosity and quick solidification was injected to allow adequate exposure of even small vessels. The radial artery and its branches, the dorsal arterial arch, the dorsal metacarpal arteries, the distal and proximal communicating branches of the palmar system, and the distal cutaneous branches were carefully dissected and identified. RESULTS: The distal cutaneous branches originating from the dorsal metacarpal arteries were observed in all cases; these were located an average of 1.2 cm proximal from the metacarpophalangeal joint. The first dorsal metacarpal artery presented in 3 different patterns regarding its course: fascial, subfascial, and mixed. The branching pattern of the radial artery at the first intermetacarpal space was its division into 3 branches. We observed the presence of the dorsal arterial arch arising from the radial artery in 100% of the cases. The distance between the dorsal arterial arch and the branching point of the radial artery was an average of 2 cm. The first and second dorsal metacarpal arteries were visualized in all cases. The third and fourth dorsal metacarpal arteries were visualized in 96.2% and 92.3% of cases, respectively. There was proximal and distal communication between the dorsal arterial arch and the palmar system through the communicating branches contributing to the dorsal metacarpal artery formation. CONCLUSION: At the dorsum of the hand there is a rich arterial net that anastomoses with the palmar arterial system. This anatomical characteristic allows the utilization of the dorsal aspect of the hand as potential donor site for cutaneous flaps.Historicamente o sistema arterial dorsal da mão recebeu menos atenção em relação ao palmar. Os trabalhos que abordam a anatomia arterial dorsal apresentam pontos divergentes no que se refere a origem, a freqüência e a presença de ramos das artérias metacarpais dorsais. Este conhecimento se aplica, em especial, no planejamento cirúrgico de retalhos que tenham como área doadora o dorso da mão. O objetivo deste trabalho é o de estudar a anatomia do sistema arterial dorsal da mão, confrontando estes achados com os da literatura e desta maneira, definir parâmetros para o planejamento dos retalhos supridos pelas artérias metacarpais dorsais da mão. CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODO: Foram realizadas 26 dissecções na região dorsal da mão direita de 26 cadáveres, através de uma incisão em forma de U de base distal. Após a cateterização da artéria radial a nível do punho, foi injetado um corante plástico de baixa viscosidade e rápida solidificação que permitiu adequada visibilização até mesmo de pequenos vasos. A artéria radial e seus ramos, o arco dorsal, as artérias metacarpais dorsais, os ramos comunicantes distais e proximais do sistema palmar e os ramos cutâneos distais, foram cuidadosamente dissecados e identificados. RESULTADOS: Os ramos cutâneos distais provenientes das artérias metacarpais dorsais foram observados em todos os casos, em média, a 1,2 cm proximal a articulação metacarpo-falangeana. A primeira artéria metacarpal dorsal apresentou três padrões diferentes em relação ao seu trajeto no primeiro espaço intermetacarpal: fascial, subfascial e misto. O padrão de ramificação da artéria radial, no primeiro espaço intermetacarpal, foi o de sua divisão em três ramos. Observamos a presença do arco arterial dorsal em 100% dos casos, com sua origem na artéria radial. A distância entre a emergência do arco dorsal e o ponto de ramificação da artéria radial foi em média de 2 cm. As artérias primeira e segunda metacarpais dorsais estiveram presentes em todos os casos. As artérias terceira e quarta metacarpais dorsais estiveram presentes em 96,2% e 92,3% dos casos, respectivamente. Constatamos que houve uma comunicação proximal e distal do arco dorsal com o sistema palmar, através de ramos comunicantes que contribuíram para a formação das artérias metacarpais dorsais. CONCLUSÃO: Existe uma rica rede arterial no dorso da mão, que apresenta um grande número de anastomoses com o sistema arterial palmar, permitindo a utilização desta região como uma fonte potencial de retalhos cutâneos

Scaphoid fracture nonunion: correlation of radiographic imaging, proximal fragment histologic viability evaluation, and estimation of viability at surgery

The purpose of this study was to correlate the pre-operative imaging, vascularity of the proximal pole, and histology of the proximal pole bone of established scaphoid fracture non-union. This was a prospective non-controlled experimental study. Patients were evaluated pre-operatively for necrosis of the proximal scaphoid fragment by radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Vascular status of the proximal scaphoid was determined intra-operatively, demonstrating the presence or absence of puncate bone bleeding. Samples were harvested from the proximal scaphoid fragment and sent for pathological examination. We determined the association between the imaging and intra-operative examination and histological findings. We evaluated 19 male patients diagnosed with scaphoid nonunion. CT evaluation showed no correlation to scaphoid proximal fragment necrosis. MRI showed marked low signal intensity on T1-weighted images that confirmed the histological diagnosis of necrosis in the proximal scaphoid fragment in all patients. Intra-operative assessment showed that 90 % of bones had absence of intra-operative puncate bone bleeding, which was confirmed necrosis by microscopic examination. In scaphoid nonunion MRI images with marked low signal intensity on T1-weighted images and the absence of intra-operative puncate bone bleeding are strong indicatives of osteonecrosis of the proximal fragment391677

Dupuytren contracture: comparative study between partial fasciectomy and percutaneous fasciectomy

Objectives: To compare the clinical results obtained by using the techniques of open limited fasciectomy (FP) and percutaneous needle fasciectomy (FPC) in patients with Dupuytren's contracture after one year follow up. Methods: Thirty-three patients and a total of 50 fingers with Dupuytren's contracture were divided non-randomly and evaluated after undergoing procedures with FP or FPC. The results were evaluated based on the Tubiana classification, DASH score (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand), time until return to professional activities, total passive extension deficit (DTEP), the relationship between the extension deficit and DASH, recurrence and complications. Results: Twenty-six fingers were treated with FPC technique and 24 fingers with FP. The DTEP was significantly lower in FP group (10.23º ) when compared to FPC group (23.46º) at 12 months postoperatively (p = 0.038). The remaining items assessed did not show any statistically significant differences. Conclusion: Total passive extension deficit at 12 months is lower in the group of open limited fasciectomy. There are no significant differences between groups FP and FPC over the classification of Tubiana, the DASH score, time until return to professional activities and the incidence of recurrence

Contratura de Dupuytren: estudo comparativo entre fasciectomia parcial e fasciotomia percutânea

ResumoObjetivosComparar os resultados clínicos das técnicas de fasciectomia parcial (FP) e fasciotomia percutânea (FPC) em pacientes acometidos pela contratura de Dupuytren com seguimento de um ano.MétodosTrinta e três pacientes e 50 dedos com a contratura de Dupuytren foram divididos de forma não randomizada e avaliados após serem submetidos à FP ou à FPC. As avaliações incluíram a classificação de Tubiana, o escore funcional DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand), o tempo de retorno às atividades profissionais, o déficit total de extensão passiva (DTEP), a relação entre o DTEP e o escore DASH, a recidiva e as complicações.ResultadosNo total, 26 dedos foram tratados pela técnica de FPC e 24 pela de FP. O DTEP apresentou-se significativamente menor no grupo da FP (10,23°) em relação ao grupo da FPC (23,46°), aos 12 meses (p=0,038). Os demais itens avaliados não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas.ConclusãoO déficit total de extensão passiva, aos 12 meses, é menor no grupo da FP. Não existem diferenças significativas entre os grupos FP e FPC quanto à classificação de Tubiana, ao escore DASH, ao tempo de retorno às atividades profissionais e à incidência de recidiva.AbstractObjectivesTo compare the clinical results obtained by using the techniques of open limited fasciectomy (FP) and percutaneous needle fasciotomy (FPC) in patients with Dupuytren's contracture after one year follow up.MethodsThirty-three patients and a total of 50 fingers with Dupuytren's contracture were divided non-randomly and evaluated after undergoing procedures with FP or FPC. The results were evaluated based on the Tubiana classification, DASH score (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand), time until return to professional activities, total passive extension deficit (DTEP), the relationship between the extension deficit and DASH, recurrence and complications.ResultsTwenty-six fingers were treated with FPC technique and 24 fingers with FP. The DTEP was significantly lower in FP group (10,23°) when compared to FPC group (23,46°) at 12 months postoperatively (p=0,038). The remaining items assessed did not show any statistically significant differences.ConclusionTotal passive extension deficit at 12 months is lower in the group of open limited fasciectomy. There are no significant differences between groups FP and FPC over the classification of Tubiana, the DASH score, time until return to professional activities and the incidence of recurrence

488 hand surgeries with local anesthesia with epinephrine, without a tourniquet, without sedation, and without an anesthesiologist

ABSTRACT Objectives: Evaluate the incidence of digital infarction and tissue necrosis using local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine and 1:100,000 epinephrine in wrist, hand, and fingers surgeries, without a tourniquet, without sedation, and without an anesthesiologist. Methods: Patients with wrist, hand, and fingers disorders prospectively underwent surgery under local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine and 1:100,000 epinephrine. The primary outcomes evaluated were the presence of digital infarction and tissue loss due to necrosis. As secondary outcomes, the need for the use of sedatives, tourniquet, anesthesiologist assistance, or surgery suspension were evaluated. Results: Fifty-three wrists, 307 hands, and 128 fingers were anesthetized with lidocaine and epinephrine without any complications related to epinephrine. There was no patient that presented with any of the primary or secondary outcomes. Conclusions: Wrist, hand, and fingers surgeries can be safely performed with local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine and 1:100,000 epinephrine, without sedation, without a tourniquet, and without an anesthesiologist

Biplanar carpal wedge osteotomy in the treatment of the arthrogrypotic patients

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the results of the surgical treatment of patients with congenital arthrogryposis with wrist deformity through biplanar carpal wedge osteotomy. Method: This study analyzed nine patients through a retrospective evaluation with severe deformity in flexion and ulnar deviation of the wrist in the period between January 2004 and December 2009. They were submitted to carpal osteotomy with a biplanar dorsal resection wedge, with a minimum evaluation of 48 months of postoperative evolution. In three patients the osteotomy was bilateral, totalling 12 cuffs analyzed. The indication for the technique described was deformity and stiffness for over six months, without improvement with the conservative treatment. Results: The mean age of the patients on the day of surgery was five years and eight months. The initial mean wrist mobility was 35°, and the joints presented a mean flexion of 72.5° in a resting position. Osteotomy union occurred in all patients at an average period of 5.7 weeks. The final position of the resting wrist was 12° of flexion and the mean mobility was 26.6°, slightly lower than preoperatively but in a much better position. No serious complications arising from surgery or in the immediate postoperative period were observed. Conclusions: Carpal osteotomy with biplanar dorsal resection wedge was useful and effective in helping to correct the deformities in flexion and ulnar deviation of the wrist, maintaining a reasonable mobility. It is a preservation surgery, which has low morbidity and avoids the progression of deformity and future degenerative changes