Results: 271

Rotura do peitoral maior: relato de caso de uma rotura incomum

Apesar de não muito frequente, nos últimos 20 anos, houve um aumento significativo dos relatos sobre rotura do peitoral maior, normalmente associadas à prática de atividade física em que ocorre contração intensa e/ou uso de cargas pesadas exercendo resistência sobre o músculo. Neste relato de ca...

Tratamento de lesões de difícil cicatrização em membros superiores com bandagem de óxido de zinco

Nursing (Ed. bras., Impr.); 28 (314), 2024
Este estudo avaliou um novo protocolo para tratar feridas de difícil cicatrização em membros superiores, utilizando produtos com polihexametileno biguanida 0,2% e associações com bandagem de óxido de zinco, em ambulatórios em Campos dos Goytacazes e no Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São ...

Anatomical Study of the Relationship between the Riché-Cannieu Anastomosis and the Kaplan Cardinal Line

Abstract Objective To identify the location of the Riché-Cannieu anastomosis (RCA) in relation to the Cardinal Kaplan Line (KCL) and the Y line. Methods A total of 20 hands of 10 recently-deceased adult male cadavers aged between 27 and 66 years were dissected for the investigation of the relationship...

Dexmedetomidine versus sufentanil as adjuvants to bupivacaine for brachial plexus block during upper extremity surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (6), 2023
Abstract Background: Brachial plexus block (BPB) has been accepted as a reliable alternative for general anesthesia in upper limb surgeries. Adding adjuvant drugs like dexmedetomidine and sufentanil has been shown to have clinical and pharmacologic advantages. In this randomized parallel clinical trial,...

Bone Anatomy of the Thoracic Limb in the Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Int. j. morphol; 41 (6), 2023
SUMMARY: Although megaherbivores do not belong to the Brazilian fauna, they can be found in national zoos, which makes it important to know the anatomy of the locomotor apparatus to contribute to the clinical routine of zoos and veterinary rehabilitation centers. Thus, the aim of this study was to descri...

The Influence of Morphological Characteristics on the Ball Throwing Velocity in the Professional Handball Players

Int. j. morphol; 41 (6), 2023
SUMMARY: The aim of this study was to determine influence of upper limbs on the ball throwing velocity. A total of 10 professional handball players (25.74±4.84 years) participated in this study. All of them were playing in the top Montenegrin professional handball league. The results obtained in this st...

Manejo del trauma pre-hospitalario. ¿Qué hacer?

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 75 (3), 2023
El manejo pre-hospitalario del trauma corresponde a la fase cero del control de daños, tiene por objetivo evitar y prevenir el desarrollo del rombo mortal. A pesar de que la mortalidad causada por una hemorragia aguda traumática es prevenible, solo el 50% de los pacientes son manejados a tiempo. En la ...

Variaciones anatómicas de las arterias radial y ulnar en miembros superiores plastinados

Int. j. morphol; 41 (2), 2023
Los avances en el área de la salud, con el desarrollo de nuevos procedimientos diagnósticos y quirúrgicos, requieren un conocimiento cada vez más preciso de la anatomía humana. La difusión de la disposición variable de la anatomía resulta primordial no sólo en el campo de la especialización o e...

Upper limb nerve variations may alter clinical diagnosis: a scoping review

Int. j. morphol; 41 (2), 2023
SUMMARY: Upper limb nerve variations may be related to the absence of a nerve, an interconnection between two nerves or a variant course. The purpose of this review is to screen the existing literature on upper limb nerve variations that may alter the neurologic diagnostic process. A scoping review was p...