Results: 37

Modified Dunn Technique for Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Midterm Single Center Experience

Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety and reproducibility of the surgery for unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) through the modified Dunn technique in a single center cohort from Brazil. Methods We retrospectively analyzed a cohort of patients submitted to this procedure by a single ...

The efficacy of adding dexmedetomidine perineurally in fascia iliaca compartment block versus intravenously in hip arthroscopy: A randomized controlled trial

Rev. chil. anest; 52 (1), 2023
BACKGROUND: Stable hemodynamics in hip arthroscopy is one of the most important tasks. Recently, dexmedetomidine has been considered a safe analgesic and sedative adjuvant in different surgeries. Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) is a technique used to produce postoperative analges...

Energy Required for Fracture in Synthetic Proximal Femoral Models After Synthesis Material Removal: a Biomechanical Study Using Cannulated Screws, Dynamic Hip Screws, and Proximal Femoral Nails

Abstract Objective The present study aims to identify the energy required for synthetic proximal femoral fracture after removal of three implant types: cannulated screws, dynamic hip screws (DHS), and proximal femoral nail (PFN). Methods Twenty-five synthetic proximal femur bones were used: 10 were kep...

Spastic Hips in Cerebral Palsy - Retrospective Study of Salvage with the McHale Procedure

Abstract Objective To perform a retrospective and cross-sectional assessment to determine the pain and positional improvement of all patients with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) and severe hip deformity who underwent a McHale procedure in our center. A second objective was to analyze the potential complica...

Is it Important to Know Where to Place the Spherical Marker for Hip Replacement Digital Planning?

Abstract Objective The present paper aims to evaluate the influences of individual characteristics in radiographic magnification and to identify the most accurate method for radiographic calibration. Methods During radiographical exam of 50 patients with hip prosthesis, anthropometric data was collecte...

Is Intraoperative Blood Cell Salvage Effective in Hip Surgery?

Abstract Objective The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of blood cell salvage (CS) as a method of reducing allogeneic blood transfusion in patients submitted to transtrochanteric femoral and hip surgeries due to injury. Methods Prospective cohort of 38 patients froma school hospital submit...

Proximal Femur Fracture and Vascular Injury in Adults-Case Report

Abstract Vascular complications in the surgical treatment of hip fractures are rare. Depending on the arterial injury, severe intraoperative bleeding or a subacute hematoma formation with arterial pseudoaneurysm development can occur. In the literature, the more frequently described complications are lar...

Treatment of stable intertrochanteric fractures of the femur with proximal femoral nail versus dynamic hip screw: a comparative study

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate and compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with stable intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail vs. dynamic hip screw. Methods: Sixty patients with stable intertrochanteric fractures, aged over 18 years, were randomly divided int...

Fechamento de hemicorporectomia com utilização do retalho subtotal unilateral da coxa: relato de caso

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 33 (1), 2018
A hemicorporectomia ou amputação translombar foi primeiramente descrita em 1950 por Kredel como método curativo para neoplasia localmente avançada de pelve. Trata-se de um procedimento cirúrgico extenso, que quando bem indicado é capaz de prover a cura oncológica, além de possibilitar a melhora c...

Uhthoff's phenomenon in a patient with multiple sclerosis during the perioperative period for hip surgery. Case report

Rev. colomb. anestesiol; 46 (4), 2018
Abstract Increase in body temperature is associated with neurological deficit exacerbations in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). These are corrected with the resolution of hyperthermia, in what is known as Uhthoff's phenomenon. A 65-year-old patient with primary progressive MS, admitted because of h...