Una mujer de 21 años consulta por gonalgia izquierda de 2 meses de evolución, relacionada con caminatas de más de 10 km, tras un período previo de sedentarismo. Tiene dolor de inicio insidioso, mecánico. No hay hallazgos relevantes en el examen físico. Las radiografías iniciales r...
Las fracturas por estrés requieren una evaluación exhaustiva para distinguirlas de procesos neoplásicos. Esta incluye la anamnesis, el examen físico y los estudios complementarios. Se propone un algoritmo diagnóstico. Nivel de Evidencia:IV...
Introducción: Las fracturas de tibia por estrés son un cuadro muy frecuente en el personal militar recién incorporado. Nuestro objetivo fue demostrar que existe una asociación entre fracturas por estrés y otros hallazgos patológicos. materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron retrospectivamente 42 fractur...
Abstract Articular cartilage injuries are common and lead to early joint deterioration and osteoarthritis. Articular cartilage repair techniques aim at forming a cartilaginous neo-tissue to support the articular load and prevent progressive degeneration. Several techniques are available for this purpose,...
Abstract A teenage male tennis player had chronic pain in his dominant arm during tennis practice. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested humerus diaphyseal stress injury. After 4 weeks, he became asymptomatic and resumed playing. However, pain recurred after 3 days. A new MRI revealed a diaphyseal u...
Abstract Objective The present study aims to evaluate the treatment of hip wave lesion using reverse microfracture, which is a simple and cheap surgical procedure. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 19 patients with acetabular wave lesion treated with reverse microfracture. The patients were assessed ...
Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the strength and ratios of the plantar flexors and ankle dorsiflexors in recreational runners with medial tibial stress syndrome and to assess the association between muscle strength and the level of pain in this population. Methods: Two groups...
Abstract Recurrent stress fractures rarely affect the same athlete. We present the case of a female triathlete who suffered multiple stress fractures in both tibias, the right fibula, and the left femoral neck. Conservative treatment was instituted in all episodes, with rest, reduced training load, and p...
SUMMARY The occurrence of fractures in young individuals is frequently overlooked by physicians, especially when associated with exercise or trauma. Nevertheless, multiple fractures should always be investigated since underlying conditions can predispose to such events. We describe here the case of a you...
La fractura por estrés del pubis es un cuadro poco frecuente, se ha descrito en corredores de larga distancia y reclutas militares. Se han publicado 193 casos que fueron tratados de forma conservadora. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un caso resuelto de manera alternativa, analizar los casos ...
