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Gait in children and adolescents with idiopathic musculoskeletal pain

Adv Rheumatol; 59 (), 2019
Abstract Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain is a constant complaint in pediatric practice. The pain may be related to a number of organic diseases and / or be part of the amplified musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Idiopathic musculoskeletal pain (IMSP) is defined as the presence of intermittent pain in t...

Baseline characteristics of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis treated with teriparatide in a real-world setting in Latin America: a subregional analysis from the Asia and Latin America Fracture Observational Study (ALAFOS)

Adv Rheumatol; 59 (), 2019
Abstract Background: Osteoporosis is a major healthcare concern in Latin America. Factors such as changing demographics, fragmented healthcare systems, and financial considerations may result in a huge increase in the burden of osteoporosis in this region. The aim of this article is to describe the base...

Evaluation of pain perception during orthodontic debonding of metallic brackets with four different techniques

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' pain levels during four different debonding procedures. The null hypothesis was that the pain perception of the patients undergoing four different debonding applications was not statistically significant different. Material and Methods ...

Bloqueo de la rama lingual del nervio glosofaríngeo en pacientes pediátricos sometidos a adenotonsilectomía: estudio prospectivo y de corte transversal

Rev chil anest; 48 (1), 2019
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of lingual branch of glossopharyngeal nerve block in postoperative management of pain in pediatric patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy. METHODS: Prospective and cross-sectional clinical trial. The sample was 105 patients between 3 and 8 years old scheduled for aden...

Protective efficacy of combined use of parecoxib and dexmedetomidine on postoperative hyperalgesia and early cognitive dysfunction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for elderly patients

Acta cir. bras; 34 (9), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To investigate efficacy of combined use of parecoxib and dexmedetomidine on postoperative pain and early cognitive dysfunction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for elderly patients. Methods: The present prospective randomized controlled study included a total of 80 patients who unde...

A efetividade de dois tratamentos para disfunção temporomandibular muscular: estudo piloto

RFO UPF; 23 (3), 2018
Objetivo: comparar a eficácia de dois protocolos de tratamento para disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) de origem muscular. Sujeitos e método: Estudantes da Faculdade Especializada na Área de Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul foram selecionados por meio de questionário, para avaliar a presença de sinais e...

Outcome Evaluation of Patients with Burst Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Case Series

Arq. bras. neurocir; 37 (4), 2018
Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcome of short segment instrumentation in patients affected by burst thoracolumbar fractures. Methods A total of 19 patients with unstable burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine were eligible for short segment instrumentation. Their functio...

Influence of tramadol on functional recovery of acute spinal cord injury in rats

Acta cir. bras; 33 (12), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the influence tramadol on functional recovery of acute spinal cord injury in rats. Methods: Ten rats were divided into two groups (n = 5). All animals were submitted by a laminectomy and spinal cord injury at eighth thoracic vertebra. In control group, the rats didn't rec...

Evaluación del catastrofismo en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica en la unidad de dolor de un hospital universitario

Dolor; 28 (70), 2018
El catastrofismo es la percepción mental, negativa y exagerada, respecto a la experiencia del dolor, tanto real como anticipada. Comprende tres dimensiones: rumiación, magnificación y desesperanza. Sus consecuencias son: dolor más intenso, mayor consumo de analgésicos, disminución de las actividade...

Evaluación de ansiedad y depresión en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica en la unidad de dolor de un hospital universitario

Dolor; 28 (70), 2018
La ansiedad y la depresión son las formas más frecuentes de alteraciones psicológicas que se ven en pacientes con dolor crónico, en general; y lumbalgia crónica, en particular. No existen, en nuestro medio, reportes sobre estos trastornos psicológicos en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica, siendo poc...