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Lesiones multiligamentarias de rodilla asociadas a ruptura de tendón rotuliano

Acta ortop. mex; 34 (6), 2020
Resumen: Introducción: La lesión multiligamentaria de la articulación de rodilla se define como el daño a dos o más ligamentos principales. Estas lesiones son poco comunes, con una incidencia de ˂ 10:10,000. Constituyen menos de 0.02% de todas las lesiones ortopédicas. Es aún menos frecuent...

Horizontal Intraarticular Dislocation of the Patella: Case Report

Abstract Intraarticular dislocation of the patella is an uncommon condition, with displacement in the horizontal or vertical plane, which may be associated with total or partial lesion/rupture of the quadriceps tendon, with osteochondral or collateral ligament injury. Risk factors are ligament laxity, pa...

Effect of Zoledronic Acid and Alendronate on Bone Edema and Pain in Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee: A New Paradigm in the Medical Management

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of combined zoledronic acid and alendronate therapy on bone edema and knee pain in cases of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee. We report our experience with this treatment. Methods A retrospective case series of 11 patients...

Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of the stifle joint of healthy beagles

The objective was to establish the reference standards for elastography of the main structures of the canine stifle joint. The medial meniscus, patellar and cruciate ligaments of thirty healthy beagles was evaluated by B-mode and ARFI elastography (n=60 joints). Analysis detected a positive correlation o...

Torque estimation based on surface electromyography: potential tool for knee rehabilitation

Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá); 68 (3), 2020
Abstract Introduction: Multiple signal processing studies have reported the application of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals in robotics and motor rehabilitation processes. Objective: To conduct a literature review on the use of sEMG signals as an alternative method for knee torque estimation in ...

Desbridamiento apropiado y técnica de "pie crusting" en el manejo de herida traumática
Adequate debridement and pie-crusting technique in the management of traumatic injuries

Las heridas crónicas de origen traumático, con exposición de tejidos, requieren de un desbridamiento adecuado, lavado y una pronta cubierta para evitar la infección y la desecación. A veces, incluso deben ser ampliadas para realizar un adecuado desbridamiento quirúrgico; por lo que, al intentar una...

Meniscal Ossicle Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Case Report

Abstract Meniscal ossicle is a rare condition, which is occasionally symptomatic. Even though it has a low incidence, its diagnosis is important, because it may mimic other lesions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a sensitive and specific method for its diagnosis. Its clinical behavior is benign and ...

Exercise on a vibratory platform increases blood perfusion on the stifle joint and rectal temperature in healthy dogs

The effects of two vibration platform (VP) exercise protocols on stifle and rectal temperatures were evaluated. Eleven animals participated in two exercise protocols, different in duration in each exercise. Exercise protocol 1 (EP1) took 30 seconds and EP2, 60 seconds, with different vibratory levels in ...

Resultados a mediano plazo de la prótesis abisagrada rotatoria en el reemplazo total de rodilla primario y de revisión

Objetivo: Comunicar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos a mediano plazo de 34 artroplastias totales de rodilla abisagradas rotatorias. Materiales y Métodos: Se evaluó a un grupo de 34 prótesis abisagradas de rodilla. Se indicó una bisagra a 10 pacientes (29,5%) sometidos a una cirugía primaria ...

Reconstrucción del aparato extensor de la rodilla con aloinjerto: técnica quirúrgica y protocolo de rehabilitación
Knee extensor mechanism reconstruction with allograft: surgical technique and rehabilitation protocol

La rotura primaria del tendón rotuliano es un cuadro poco frecuente que afecta principalmente a adultos jóvenes activos. Aun menos frecuente es la rotura crónica o recurrente del tendón rotuliano, y es esta última situación la que plantea una importante dificultad técnica a la hora de realizar el ...